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THE RURAL NEW-YORKER 
December 17, 1898 
Humorous. 
The poet sang of woodland ways, 
Sweet singing birds and such as that; 
The poet’s wife then sold these lays, 
And bought a stuffed bird for her hat. 
—Chicago Record. 
Mamma : “ From what animal do we 
get our milk?” Flossie: “From the 
milkman.”— Trained Motherhood. 
“ The only objection,” said the stern 
parent, “ I have against the young man, 
my dear child, is that he has no noble 
ambition—no high or worthy object in 
life.” “Why, papa, how can you say 
that ? He wants me ! ”— New Orleans 
Times-Democrat. 
The Wrong Lot. —“ They’ve raked in 
a pretty rough-looking lot this morning, 
haven't they ? ” said the stranger to the 
reporter in a police court. “ You’re look¬ 
ing at the wrong lot,” answered the re¬ 
porter. “ Those are not the prisoners ; 
those are the lawyers.”— Credit Lost. 
A tramp asked for some breakfast at 
a farmhouse. The woman gave it, and 
when he had eaten, said, “ Now, you can 
saw some wood.” The tramp answered : 
“ Madame, your grammar is faulty. You 
meant to say, see the wood. I’ll take a 
look at it as I go out.”— Credit Lost. 
Ethel, aged five, was learning to sew, 
and one day, after vainly trying to make 
the preliminary preparation with a 
needle and thread, she asked : “ Mamma, 
don’t they call the hole in the needle an 
eye?” “Yes, dear,” was the reply. 
“ Well,” continued the little miss, “I’ll 
bet this old needle is cross-eyed.”— 
Trained Motherhood. 
“ Your mother agrees with me exact¬ 
ly, Johnny,” said his father, proceeding 
to trim the twigs from a tough switch. 
“ She thinks, with me, that you need a 
good trouncing, and you are going to get 
it, my son.” “ Yes,” bitterly exclaimed 
Johnny. “You and maw always agrees 
when it comes to lickin’ me. You and 
maw’s the whole thing. I don’t never 
have no show. This family’s run by a 
trust! ”— Chicago Tribune. 
LACE CURTAINS, 
W atches,Clocks,Tea CT D RT E 
Sets, Toilet Sets, rnLC 
with $5.00, $7.00 and $10.00 orders 
Send this “Ad.” and 16c. and ge 
yi lb. Best Tea, imported, am 
new Illustrated Price-List. 
The Great American Tea Co., 
31 & 33 Yesey St.. N. Y.. Box 28' 
The BANNER JUNIOR 
ROOT and VEGETABLE CUTTER. 
Cuts all kinds ot roots and vegetables fast, lint* mid 
easy. Makes hens lay, broilers prow and fattens ducks. 
Our booklet WINTER EGGS tells all about it—sent free. 
0. K. Thompson i Sons, 17 River St., Ypsilanti, MIeb. 
THE, 
TANDEM SWEEP 
I ahead of all other mills. The load 
* is equalized, and each horae atuat 
pull hia own share. Great gain In capa¬ 
city, speed and comfort. No pearing; »• 
friction. Give your horses a chance. 
SPECIAL PRICES NOW. (Abom«k*e 
sizes belt power mills; 2 to 25 H. P.) 
P.N. BOWSHER CO. SOUTH BEND, IND- 
For grinding 
Feed, Corn 
Meal, Buck¬ 
wheat, Rye, &c. 
The very best 
manufactured. 
Send for description and prices. 
RICHMOND CITY MILL WORKS, 
185 North F St. Richmond, Ind. 
of feeding your grain whole would 
more than pay your taxes. All 
grain is sure to be dl- 
when eaten by animals. 
AR GRINDERS 
all grains singly or mixed, 
corn, dry. damp, frozen. Can’t 
Circulars of Sweep & Steam 
free. Write for them at once. 
STAR MFG. CO.. 
18 Depot St. New Lexington, 0. 
The .Cheapest Way 
as well as the beat and quickest way to 
grind all kinds of grain is with the 
KELLY DUPLEX 
GRINDING MILL. 
It is the fastest grinder made 
,,, , which requires only a light power. 
Crushes ear corn, tmsked orunhusk- 
li ed, col) and all and grinds it into a 
.~ nine oreoarse meal just os you wish. 
t in ( uhv to run, ea*y to keep In order and will last 
.definitely. Don’t buy a grinder of any ktodwtjljW 
&e a copy of our tree catalogue IN o. »• lite bo-uay. 
rHE o. S. KELLY CO. SPRINCFIELD, O. 
consists in grinding the grain so that no part of it 
will escape mastication and digestion by the ani- 
> which i ‘ 
Dials to 
lit is fed. 
SGIENTIFIG 
GRINDING 
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CORN ECONOMY 
THEY 
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are world beaters as feed preparers: grind all grains 
singly or mixed j they crusn com cob and all, and turn 
it into meal. The prices are right. It will pay you 
to get our prices and catalogue before buying. 
THE FOOS MFC CO. Springfield, OHIO. 
THE FARQUHAR 
^PATENT VARIABLE 
FRICTION| FEED. 
Medal and Highest Award at the World"t Columbian Exposition. 
SAW MILL & ENGINE 
BE8T SET WORKS Ilf THE WORLD. Warranted the beat made. 
Shingle Mill., Machinery, and Standard Agricultural Imple¬ 
ment. of Beit Quality at loiren prices. Illustrated Catalogue. 
FARQUHAR SEPARATOR 
LARGEST CAPACITY. 
Most economical, lightest draught, 
wastes no grain. 'Cleans ready 
market. Send fbr catalogues 
B. FABQU1UB CO., Ltd., York,Pa, 
Farmer’s Handy Feed Cooker. 
Reader’s attention is called to this device, 
which is sold at 812.50 for 50-gallon capacity. 
By feeding poultry and animals cooked food 
during winter at least 
one-third of the feed is saved ; also having 
stock in a healthy condition, preventing hog 
cholera among your hogs and insuring the 
hens laying freely during the winter months.' 
On application to the Empire Manufacturing 
Company, Quincy, Ill., a catalogue giving full 
description, may be obtained. They are made in 
all sizes. 
20,000 
Peerless Mills In Use 
Uurl vailed in capacity andqual- 
ityofwork. Will grind earcora 
and all grain tcany degree of 
fineness. Will make family 
mealorfeed. AGENTS WANT- 
ED. Prices $15, $18, $20i Send 
- for free circulars & agency. 
STEVENS MFG. CO. Box 29, Joliet, HI. 
“CHARTER” Gasoline 
CHARTER GA8 ENGINE CO, Box 26, 
Engine 
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Sterling, I1L 
Cider Machinery.—8end for catalogue to Boomer A 
Boschert Press Co., 118 West Water 8t., Syracuse, N. Y 
“YANKEE” 
SILO 
SENSE 
Our “90” booklet now 
ready, contains Ex-Gov. 
Hoard's views. Every up- 
to-datr. Farmer should 
read ft.Mailedfreeifyou 
name tliispaper.AlBo 
Cat. of Silo .’Uacliiii- 
erv, BADGER ROUND 
silos, 60, 75, 100 
tons. Farm Powers, Feed 
Mills, Root Cutters, Corn 
Shelters,one and liro hole. 
SMALLEY MFG. CO., 
Sole M.ltert, Manitowoc,!!!,. 
1350 BU. A DAY 
WITH THE WOLVERINE 
(No. 305 Grinding Mill. Grinds more with 
k less power than any other mill on earth, 
[ because crusher and grinder run on separate 
f shafts, relieving all friction. Has automatic i 
r shake feed. Burrs are arranged to open and let^ 
| any hard substance pass through them. Made 
fcof steel and Iron. Lasts a lifetime. Furnished 
L with or without elevator. Runs with 2 to 8 H. 
[ P. Grinds ear corn and all kinds of grain fine or coarse for J 
' feed or family use. Gives the greatest of satisfaction. We will! 
I ship it to you ON TRIAL IF YOU W IS H without.any J 
) money In advance. Write for trial terms. Have 49 other styles \ 
iof grinding mills, 2to25H.P. Sweep Mills $13*05 to 
[ P fl D U CUCI I [DC 18 kinds and sizes. Price lH)c. V 
' U U fl 11 untLLEfly up to $53.50. Largest shells J 
> 500 bu. a day. FEED CUTTERS AND SHREDDERS, 58 kinds 
Mind styles. Pumping and power WIND MILLS, 8 to 16 feet.} 
) 8 ft. Steel Mill $16.25. All kinds and sizes WATER TANKS. ( 
i DHU/CDC AI1 h[z(,h TREAD and SWEEP, 2-horse. 4 
r U If [no $21.50; 4-horse, $29.50. All goods rhioned / 
r on approval. Send for FREE 256-page catalogue, showing illus-/ 
' tratlons, descriptions and prices of the most complete line of agri- j 
r cultural implements you have ever seen in one hook. It will pay S 
) yon Mg. We sell you direct at agent’s prices. (Address in full). ( 
i MARVIN SMITH CO. 66 S.CIinton St. 16 H Chicago, 111. ( 
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STEEL WEB PICKET FENCE. 
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CABLED FIELD AND HOG FENCE. 
Also CABLED POULTRY, CARDEN AND RABBIT FENCE. 
We manufacture, a complete line ^of Smoot*'Wire Fencm^mid^aramtee every article to be as 
315 HIGrH 1ST., 
a a w v ~wir~ m. ~W~ TT -T" . 
repSf.SSS.KTotrdtSufr to .how you thi. Venc. CATAI.0 
r»E KALB FENCE CO 
One load will do several dol¬ 
lars’ worth of repairing, yet 
a load costs but 10c., and the 
machine will last a lifetime. 
That’s why it is called the 
“Economy.’’Pays for Itself 
nearly every time it is used. 
AGENTS WANTED™,™ 
NEATEST, BEST, CHEAPEST 
HARNESS RIVETER 
on the market. The handiest, as it can be used In any position. 
Repairs Harness, Self-Binder Webs, Belting, in fact anything 
where a well clinched rivet will serve the purpose. CAN BK 
CARRIED IN YOUR POCKET. 
THE PRICE IS RIGHT. 50c. 
(in 2c. stamps) tor sample and terms to agents. Will send it loaded. 
AS A SELLER IT HAS NO EQUAL. 
Every machine is nilARANTFFn to do perfect work. It is 
finely Japanned UUHIlllll I ttil and nickel plated. 
Our agents are making from IS5 to SIO per day. “ I am 
well pleased.” “ It is the best seller I ever handled.” That’s what 
they all say. Send at once for sample, and select your terri¬ 
tory. If you will wish a fine leatherette sample case and order 
book send 25c. extra. 
FOOTE ECONOMY C0„ 204 S. Main St„ *' rM oK Mwn ' 
" PROTECTION 
of your Barns, Stables, Poultry Houses, etc., with the op. 
«b 
<b 
P & B RUBEROID ROOFING 
in the heavier grades for the Roofs, and in the Ugh,* ■ 
weights for Siding, will insure comfort and healtl^jr 
your Poultry and Live Stock during the W^.er. 
No Tar. No Paper. Thoroughly Water, Ac-^ and 
Alkali Proof. Air-tight and impervious to Stable Gases. 
Send for samples and further particulars. 
THE STANDARD PAINT COMPANY, 
81-83 John Street, New York. 
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SELL 
DtPECT 
to the lsth. 
EPELGLLT PPEPALD 
Poa 
Special 
Prices. 
Write Direct to 29 Bond St. 
Castpj-i; c Siiaw C? Mfrs 0 m !™ 0 
j Iron Age Work! 
I 
is work well done,whatever Iron Age/ 
tool you use. The new Iron Age 
Hill and Drill Seeder does 
perfect work as a hill dropper 
or row drill, and can ba/'/ 
changed instantly—easily. 
Feeds snrely;sows accu¬ 
rately. Light and simple. 
Holds 4 quarts. Spacing,, 
adjusted by 
patented^ 
device. 
Ilntrman 
lira, to., i 
Box 102 
(ironlorh, 
N. J. 
The 
Iron 
Age Hook 
for 1899 de¬ 
scribing farm 
and garden im¬ 
plements is a help 
to good farming 
iand gardening. 
Sent free. 
me ni niAfC 816.50. Circular free, 
lilt rLUWO H. PRAY, Clove, N. Y 
DO YOU NEED A 
Feed Cutter, Shredder, 
Horse Power. Grinder, 
Corn Sheller, Roller, 
Cattle Stanchion ? 
Get onr catalogue. 
Goods sent on trial. 
J. K. WILDER & SONS, 
Monroe Mich. 
UfC| I DRILLING 
1VCLL Machines 
Over 70 sizes and styles, for drilling either deep or 
shallow wells in any kind of soil or rock. Mounted 
on wheels or on sills. With engines or horse powers. 
Strong, simple and durable. Any mechanic can 
operate them easily. Send for catalog. 
WILLIAMS BROS., Ithaca, N. Y. 
Galvan - 
lied 
Steel 
Self-oiling, 
Best Governed. 
Acknowledged , 
i to be the most 
(powerful and 
•durable made. 
I Wo have every- 
" thingthe farmer | 
needs In tills line. 
Towers, 
Tanka and 
Pumps, 
* Cutters, Grinders, 1 
Shelters, etc. 
DOWER AND 
I UMI 
UMPING MILLS 
Catalogue, full of valuable points, free. 
Appleton Mfg. Co. 
’27 Fargo St. _ . BATAVIA, ILL 
CONTENTS. 
The Rural New-Yorker, Dec. 17, 1898 
FARM TOPICS. 
Sugar Beets in New York State.845, 846 
Seedling Potatoes.846 
Beans in Western New York.847 
Why Is the Land Sterile ?. 849 
Hope Farm Notes.851 
The World’s Great Wheat Fields.853 
LIVE STOCK AND DAIRY. 
Mouse in Incubator.840 
The Handling of Milk Bottles.848 
Hogs in Apple Orchards.848, 849 
Where to Put the Incubator Thermometer-849 
Some Wisconsin Dairy Notes.858 
“ An Advanced Registry ”.859 
Losses in Milk Bottles.859 
Forkfuls of Facts.. 859 
Sheep and Dogs...859 
Kickers Cure Themselves.859 
Ensilage for Calves.859 
Temperature for Cows; Hens in Stable.859 
HORTICULTURAL. 
A Crop of Tomato Seed.846 
Wintering Nursery Stock in Cellars.846 
Grass in a Fruit Garden.849 
A “Sport” from Ancient Briton Blackberry.850,851 
Glass Gardening in the Bay State.855 
WOMAN AND THE HOMK. 
From Day to Day.854 
A Homemade Work Table.854 
Economy of Labor in Laundry Work.854 
Metheglin.854 , 855 
MISCELLANEOUS. 
Water by Ram Power. 846 
A Human Mole Trap.846 
Another Rural Telephone.846, 847 
A Yankee in Ohio. Part IX.847, 848 
The Work of the Bridge Shark.848 
America and the Sugar Market.848 
A Talk About Good Roads.849 
The Law of Private Telephone Lines.849 
Ruralisma.850 
Editorials.852 
Brevities.852 
Among the Marketmen.853 
Business Bits.853 
Markets.856 
Events of the Week.857 
Report of the Secretary of Agriculture.857 
Humorous. 860 
