THE RURAL NEW-YORKER 
April 9 
3i8 
MARKETS 
Prices obtained during week ending 
April 1, 1904.. 
GRAIN.—Wheat, No. 2, red, for export, 
$1.06%; No. 1, Northern, Duluth inspection, 
$1.08. Corn, 55. Oats, 46. Rye, 81%. Barley, 
54@67. 
SEEDS.—Retail prices f. o. b. New York: 
Clover, 100 lbs., $14@16; Timothy, 100 lbs., 
$2.75® 3.50. 
FEED.—Retail prices. Spring Bran, $2i 
@26; Middlings, $2) @30. 
BEANS.—Marrow, bu., $2.70@3.0p; Pea, 
$1.S0@2; Red Kidney, $2.75@3.10; White 
Kidney, $3@3.10; Yellow E'ye, $2.70; Lima, 
California, $2.40. 
HAY AND STRAW.—Hay, No. 1, 87%@ 
92%; No. 2, 75@85; No. 3, 55@/65; Clover, 
mixed, 75; Clover, 55@65; Marsh, 50@.00; 
Straw, long rye, $1@1.25. 
MILK.—New York Exchange price, 2% 
cents per quart :to shippers in 26-cent 
freight zone, in effect April 1. 
BUTTER.—Creamery, 13@25; State Dairy, 
13@22; Factory, 12@14; Imitation Cream¬ 
ery, 14@18; Renovated, 11@18. 
CHEESE—Full Cream, 9%@12; Skims, 3 
@ 8 . 
EGGS.—Choice to fancy, 19@21; lower 
grades, 15@18. 
DRIED FRUITS.—Apples, evaporated, 4 
@7%; sun dried, 3@4%; chops, 100 tbs., $2.50; 
cores and skins, 100 lbs., $1.40@1.60; rasp¬ 
berries, 23@24; blackberries, 5. 
FRESH FRUITS. — Apples, good to 
choice, $2)60@*i; lower grades, $1.25@]2.25; 
oranges, box, $1.75@3.50; strawberries, qt., 
10@25. 
VEGETABLE'S. — Potatoes, bbl., South¬ 
ern, $4@7.S0; Maine, $2.85@4; Long Is¬ 
land, $3.12@3.62; State and Jersey, $3@ 
3.50; foreign, 168-lb. sack, $2.85@3.37; sweets, 
bbl., $1.50® 4.50; asparagus, Colossal, doz. 
bunches, $6@7.50; short and culls, $2@3.50; 
artichokes, California, doz., $1@1.25; beets, 
old, bbl., $3@4; New Orleans, 100 bunches, 
$3®6; carrots, old, bbl., $1.50@)2.25; new, 100 
bunches, $1@2; celery, doz. roots, 10@75; 
cabbage, Danish seed, ton, $40@55; domes¬ 
tic, $25®35; cucumbers, New Orleans, doz., 
75@$1; chicory, New Orleans, bbl., $3@6; 
Escarol, bbl., $1.50®4; eggplants, Fla., box, 
$2@3.50; horseradish, 100 tbs., $4@7; kale, 
Southern, bbl., $1@1.75; lettuce. Southern, 
’—bbl. bkt., $1@3.50; leeks, 100 bunches, $4®) 
8; onions, white, bbl., $2.50@4; red and yel¬ 
low, bbl., $2.50®4; peppers, Fla., bu. carrier, 
$1@2; peas, Southern, bkt., $1.50@3; rad¬ 
ishes, Southern, bbl., $2@4; Romaine, bbl., 
$2@3; string beans, Southern, crate, $1.50@> 
2.50; squash, Marrow or Hubbard, bbl., $2 
@2.50; spinash, bbl., $2@4; turnips, ruta¬ 
baga, bbl., $1.25; watercress, 100 bunches, 
$2@3. 
HOTHOUSE! PRODUCTS.—Cucumbers, 
doz., $1@1.25; lettuce, doz., 25@75; mush¬ 
rooms, tb., 25@60; radishes, 100 bu., $2@4; 
rhubarb, doz.' bu., 25@<75; tomatoes, lb., 
10 @ 20 . 
COUNTRY-DRESSED MEATS.—Calves, 
prime, 9@10; fair to good, 6@8%;; lambs, 
hothouse, head, $4@S; pork, 5@8. 
HOPS.—N. Y. State, choice, 33@36; ordi¬ 
nary, 27®30; Pacific Coast, choice, 21@31. 
LIVE POU LT R Y.—Chickens, lb., 13; 
fowls, 16; turkeys, 15; ducks, pair, 40@00; 
geese, pair, 90@$1.25. 
DRESSED POULTRY.—Turkeys, 12#17; 
capons, 13®23; broilers, fancy, lb., 3&@4u; 
chickens, 12@I3; fowls, 13%@>14; squabs, 
doz., $1.75@3. 
FARM CHEMICALS.—Prices on am- 
moniates and other fertilizing materials 
are intended to cover the range from single 
ton to car lots. Nitrate of soda, ton, $46 
@50; dried blood $50@55; ground bone, $24 
®28; acid phosprate, $12@15; kainit. $U@i3; 
muHate of potash, $36@'1S; sulphate of 
potash, $44@50; copper sulphate, in bbl. 
lots, lb., 6%; sulphur flour, in bbl. lots, lb., 
3; sulphide of potash (liver of sulphur!, in 
cans of 50 lbs., flu, 14; water glass (silicate 
of soda), small lots, lb., 10@25. 
TOBACCO.—Seed leaf. Connecticut fill¬ 
ers, 4®6; tine wrappers, 50@70; N. Y. State 
fillers, 3@5; Virginia shipping, common to 
good lugs, 5@6%; medium to good leaf, 
dark, S@9; light, 10@11. 
LIVE STOCK. 
NEW YORK.—Steers, $4.35@5.25; calves, 
$3.50@7.75; sheep, $S.50@5.50; lambs, $4.50® 
6.85; hogs, $5.90@6. 
HAST BUFFALO. — Steers, $4.75@5.50; 
calves, $5@7; sheep, $3@4.50; lambs, $4.ooib 
6; hogs, $5.90@6.05. 
CHICAGO.—Steers, $4.90@5.65; calves, $3@ 
6.50; sheep, $3.50@4.50; lambs, $5.50@5.85; 
hogs, $5.30®5.6 5. 
MARKET NEWS 
STRAWBERRIES were in the market to 
a small extent all Winter, nut now they 
are making considerable show, and selling 
at quite reasonable prices—30 or 35 cents 
a quart retail for large, well-colored ber¬ 
ries. The quality of Florida strawberries 
so far as I have seen, is better than those 
offered in previous years. It would seem 
that growers have found it does not pay 
to raise the little hard sour varieties, 
whose only merit is that they will stand 
shipment. It has been found that the bet¬ 
ter varieties can be so handled as to 
reach here in good condition. Earlier in 
the season they come only in iced boxes. 
Now many arrive in ordinary open crates, 
transported, of course, in cold storage. 
LIVE POULTRY.—The receipts, particu¬ 
larly of fowls, for the Jewish Passover, 
were so light that price advanced to 16 
cents for anything suitable for this special 
trade. This shortage was partly caused by 
floods, which delayed shipments on the 
way. The supply of chickens was larger, 
and many ducks and geese were too poor 
and thin to meet the holiday requirements. 
NEW ARRIVALS.—In two days recently 
nearly 11,000 immigrants were landed at 
Ellis Island, N. Y. Other vessels arriving 
during the same week brought about as 
many more. Immigration has been very 
light during the current year until the 
present rush commenced. The greater 
number of those noted above were from 
German and Italian ports. 
EGGS.—After a brief period of depression 
owing to heavy receipts, the egg market 
is very strong, and prices for Easter trade 
were higher than usual. Speculators have 
been able to buy some suitable for storage 
at 16 to 17 cents and seem to feel safe in 
putting them away at these figures. Duck 
and goose eggs are scarce and high, the 
latter bringing 80 to 90 cents per dozen. 
CO-OPERATIVE SELLING.—Numerous 
organizations have been formed by growers 
of special crops to cut off useless expense 
and secure careful and honest handling in 
the markets. Some of these organizations 
have amounted to something and some 
have not. Some have made the mistake of 
following too closely the methods of an¬ 
other association, thinking that whatever 
made that a success would work the same 
way with them. In forming such a body 
it is important to look after the actual 
needs of the case in hand and add new 
features only as required. This will se¬ 
cure an organization clear and pointed, not 
burdened with useless rigmarole. Another 
thing that must be decided on the start, 
for it will come up at once, is what me 
attitude of the organization shall be tow’ard 
established houses doing a commission bus¬ 
iness in these products. They are sure to 
oppose any movement that will cut short 
their commissions, and before having any 
war with them the ground should be 
looked over very carefully to see what dis¬ 
tribution costs and decide whether the co- 
operators can do their own selling. In 
many case's such investigation may show 
difficulties and selling expenses that have 
not been taken into account, and perhaps 
suggest the advisability of letting the trade 
go through the regular channels with some 
additional supervision. If it is decided to 
sell independently an able man or men 
must be decided on for management and 
all details considered, so that nothing will 
be left to "work out for itself,” as it usu¬ 
ally “works out” the wrong way. One 
man who should be avoided by farmers 
who are working up a cooperative plan is 
the stranger who is anxious to help. Fry 
your own fish is a good motto for farmers 
who want to organize. w. w. h. 
NO " LUCK " IN POTATO GROWING. 
I have been growing potatoes for 21 years 
and I have raised no less than 250 bushels 
of good sound potatoes to the acre in any 
of these 21 years. And while I harvested 
350 bushels this year to the acre, I do not 
consider that a large yield by any means, 
for there have been years in which I have 
taken from one acre of ground 450 bushels 
of large potatoes. 
Luck has no part in it. Good fertilizer 
and good culture tells the story. I plow 
late in the Fall or very early in the Spring 
and as soon as danger of frosts is over 
and the ground is in good condition to 
work, I harrow until the ground is as mel¬ 
low as ashes. I mark out rows three feet 
six inches apart and as deep as a potato 
planter will go down. I drop 1,000 pounds 
of Bradley’s High-Grade Phosphate that 
carries 10 per cent of potash. I drop the 
seed by hand, about 12 bushels of cut seed 
to the acre. Cover with a horse boe. I am 
not afraid of covering too deeply, for after 
eight or 10 days I go over the rows length¬ 
wise with a weeder that kills all weeds 
before they start, and just as soon as th ? 
potato sprouts show through the ground I 
put a small handful of fertilizer between 
each plant. I then run a cultivator through 
each row once a week until the tops are 
large enough to horse hoe. I horse hoe 
twice and do but very little hand hoeing, 
for the very reason that I use no cow ma¬ 
nure and my ground not being weedy, and 
no w T eed seed in the fertilizer, I am not 
troubled with weeds. a. t. griffin. 
Washington Co., Me .—Adv 
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■ ■ tllUt stock fence 29e per rod. 
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EVERY PAGE FENCE IS MADE 
for a specific purpose. Page 58-inch Stock Fence Is 
made to HOLD STOCK. Farmers say it does it. 
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to buy it now—the Frost Fence that contains the 
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Does dll kinds of Light and Heavy Stitching 
Does all kindi 
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Many Times a Yeah. A Perfect 
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To Show tt Means a Sale. Agents 
mske from $8 to #15 a day. Ons 
agent made $20 first day and writes to burry 
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To know all there is to know about a Sarsaparilla, take 
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J. C. Ayer Co. 
Lowell, Mase. 
TRADE 
YOU’LL REAP 
the best results when it comes to the question of roofing 
your farm buildings, if you use 
^Roofing 
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Because it’s easily and quickly laid at a reasonable price and 
with a minimum' of labor. 
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Because it’s the ideal roofing for the complete protection of 
your stock, keeping them warm and dry in YVinter, cool and 
comfortable in Summer. 
Because it resists fire, and is waterproof. And 
Because it combines more desirable features than any other 
roofing on tho market. Each roll contains nails, caps and 
cement sufficient for laying. Every farm owner should send 
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A. & W. BIRD &. CO., 70 India St., Boston, Mass. 
FARMING FOR PROFIT 
The increasing value of farm lands makes it imperative that every acre cultivated 
yield a profit—this means that the cultivation must be thorough and scientific, and 
that none but improved methods and machines be employed. We here illustrate 
a machine which is at the fore 
front of farming implements. 
2^ BUCKEYE 
No. 140 Improved 
Buckeye Pivot Axle 
Hiding Cultivator. 
Pivot Axle 
RIDING CULTIVATOR 
The name “Buckeye” on a farm im¬ 
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farmer. This particular machine 1ms 
special features which commend it, and 
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vator for crooked rows and hillside cul¬ 
tivation. Is very strongly built and easy 
of operation. See it at your dealer’s or 
write for catalogue. 
P. P. MAST 4. CO., 
9 Canal St., Springfield, Ohio. 
ML STEEL LAWN FENCE 
ft, ft CHEAP AS WOOD 
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^UP-TO-DATE MANUFACTURING CO., 
985 North Tenth Street, Terrs Haute, Ind. 
STEEL FENCING, 
10c. per rod, while 
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For Sale 
268 State St., Rochester, N, Y. 
HIW Write our hoUBe nearest you for prices 
— 3 on wire fence, plain and barbed wire. 
' Shipments prompt, freight rates low, 
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Oldest Commission iionse ln New yort 
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E. B. WOODWARD, 302 Greenwich Street, New Yorh 
Gentleman 
interested in farming wants board on 
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I. HERZ, Labor Agency, 2 Carlisle St., New York. 
p ■ Q Hfl A For rich farming, fruit growing, fine 
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FARM FOR SALE. 
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Saws 30 Cords a Day 
That amount Is easily within reach of the 
combined sawmill and gasoline engine 
here shown which we call the 
“Stoddard 
Combination” 
It Is ready mounted on low, strong trucks, 
all ready for operation. Its weight com- 
f ilete with tank filled ready for use la 1,990 
bs. Its 5 (actual) h. p. engine easily starts 
machinery all belted up and affords a sur¬ 
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protected at top and bottom. 6 inch belt, 
no crossing, adjustable tightener, circula¬ 
tion water pump for tank. 
1 Gallon Gasoline Saws 5 Cords of Wood 
by actual test. Greatest money making 
wood sawing combination made, strong and 
durable, perfect working. Ready every 
minute for duty at every new stand. In 
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Write for descriptive catalogue today. 
STODDAFiD MFG. CO.. Rutland, Vf. 
Full line oj Vertical and Horizontal Oae and Gaeo- 
line Engine* with attachment* for all purpose*. 
WE’LL PAY THE FREIGHT 
and send 4 Buggy Wheel,. Steel Tire on, . #,.25 
With Rubber Tires, #15.00. I mfg. wheels % to 4 in. 
tread. Top Buggies, $28.7 5 ; Harness, I 8 60- Write for 
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Wagon Umbrella FREE. TV. K. BOO H,Cincinnati,O. 
1% miles from Rapid (Electric) Railway at New 
Baltimore, Michigan; 100 acres Improved; 60 acres 
woodland; well watered; bam with stone basement 
50 by 100 feet, wlto outbuildings and 4-ton platform 
scales. Good house; fine spring piped to house and 
bam; windmill. 
MARK NORRIS, Grand Rapids, Michigan. 
Dairy farm with stock and equip, 
ments; Registered Jersey herd; 
__ separator, barns, silos.telephoiia 
itablished butter trade at 30 cts. Strictly up-to-date 
everyway; pleasant climate, good water; on rivet 
bonanza for practical man. Possession anytime. 
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COR SALE—A fine river farm of 500 acres on East- 
ern shore of Maryland, 2 miles from county seat 
and railroad. Soil a red clay loam,growing allgrains, 
grasses and fruits. An ideal stock farm. Hereisa 
chance for a man with a family of boys to get a large 
farm on easy terms, as only $5000 cash Is required and 
balance in $500 yearly payments. If you are thinking 
of seeking a milder climate, let me send you a de¬ 
scription of this farm. Box 236, Princess Anne, Md. 
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We are the largest manufac¬ 
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guarantee our patent 
Grooved Tire Wheels to 
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HAVANA METAL WHEEL CO. 
BOX 1 7 HAVANA, ILL. 
WATER TANKS 
MADE OF 
ARE THE 
RALPH B. CARTER CO., 26 Cortlandt St„ N.1 
|31 D tm Tor water, oil, gas or steam. One-inch at 
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Steam pumps, deep well pumps, boiler tubes, etc. 
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CHICAGO HOUSE WRECKING CO., W. 35th & Iron Sts., Chicago 
$53.00 TO CALIFORNIA, OREGON 
AND WASHINGTON . 
Via the Chicago, Union Pacific and North- 
Western Line. Daily from Chicago, March 
1 to April 30. Correspondingly low rates 
from all points. Pullman tourist sleeping 
cars Chicago to San Francisco, Los An¬ 
geles and Portland daily. Double berth 
rate from Chicago only $7.00. Daily and 
personally conducted excursions. Three 
fast trains daily to the Pacific Coast. The 
only double track railway to the Missouri 
River. All agents sell tickets via this 
route. For full information, time sched¬ 
ules, maps and book on California w’rite 
to W. B. Knlskern, Passenger Traffic 
Manager, C. & N. W. Ry. Chicago. 
