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THE RURAL NEW-YORKER 
June 11, 
THE PRIZE CLIPPINGS. 
Prizes are awarded this week as follows : 
How Farmers Succeed. 
Mr. and Mrs. Leon Buck left last Saturday 
for their farm at Ogdensburg. They contem¬ 
plate quite an extensive poultry business. Mr. 
Buck has tired of clerking, a business he has 
successfully followed in well-paying places for 
a number of years. Will he succeed finan¬ 
cially as a poultryman, make as much money 
as has hitherto come into his coffers? Keen, 
observant men everywhere are saying there's 
money in eggs. Will that other Mansfield 
man succeed who has lately gone more or less 
extensively into berries? We think they will. 
Not by special genius; not because they like 
it, nor yet because there is a fortune in 
either for the dabbler. They will succeed, if 
at all, by following up the first enthusiastic 
start with dogged persistence. Common sense 
and work are the sure latter day roads to suc¬ 
cess, with poultry, with berries, just as they 
are behind the counter and in the school 
room; everlastingly at it. Hens will not lay, 
nor berry bushes bear for the man who does 
not give them the best attention he knows 
how. Both will respond to good care, day 
and night. Winter and Summer, all the' year 
round. They must be tended as a good shep¬ 
herd tends his flock; as a good feeder feeds 
his steers; as a good merchant guards his 
books against poor accounts and sees that his 
patrons have good service; as a good, suc¬ 
cessful man looks after his affairs in whatso¬ 
ever rank of life. It is the genius of work 
that counts, common sense and work.—Mans¬ 
field, Pa., Advertiser. 
Gave Up the Note. 
Several parties were here the past week, 
claiming to represent one of the numerous 
medical institutions of Chicago, and they 
went in different directions to work the farm¬ 
ers. One of the solicitors got pinched last 
AVednesday morning. He had called at the 
home of Ern Morrill, of the east country, on 
Tuesday afternoon, while Mr. Morrill was 
away from home, and induced Mrs. Morrill, 
his wife, to sign his name to a note for $120 
for treatment by the above institute. When 
Mr. Morrill reached home that evening and 
learned the circumstances he concluded that 
the party was a fraud and a swindler, and 
set forth to find him. He came to Nauvoo 
early Wednesday morning and located the 
swindler at the Oriental Hotel. Landlord W. 
C. Reimbold informed the faker that Mr. Mor¬ 
rill was awaiting him in the office, but the 
faker went out of the rear of the hotel, got 
the hostler to hitch up in a hurry and take 
him to the ferry landing. Morrill soon 
learned that his man had skipped, and with 
his son hurried to the ferry landing in hot 
pursuit, but they arrived too late, for the 
ferry had pulled out. They secured a skiff 
and went in hot pursuit. When they arrived 
at Montrose they found their man in Le- 
Matty's barber shop getting shaved. The 
Montrose marshal was telephoned for and he 
soon arrived. AA'hen Mr. Sharper walked to 
the depot, he was collared by the marshal and 
conveyed to the hotel, where Mr. Morrill faced 
him and demanded his note. The faker will¬ 
ingly produced it to save arrest, but threat¬ 
ened dire punishment to Mr. Morrill. “All 
aboard,” yelled the conductor, and Mr. Fakei 
was carried away to pastures just as green 
as those about Nauvoo. We did not learn 
whether any one else got caught by the fakers 
or not. About three years ago several of our 
farmers got caught for sums from $100 to 
$150. Let the fakers alone and you'll be 
ahead.—Nauvoo, Ill., Rustler. 
Bear fn Cold Storage. 
Newcomb Parker, of Wicklow, N. B., has a 
bear sleeping in his dooryard, but finds it no 
inconvenience and purposes to let Bruin have 
his nap out. He has the bear in “safe de¬ 
posit.” A few days ago, when Parker was viding the distance. A good safe working 
getting out some firewood on his farm, he rule is to build a foot square for each five 
saw a bear curled up asleep in a hollow log. or six cows . Xhis must be buiJt of wood 
He wanted the bear, but had no gun, and so , . w . ’ 
got a big block of wood with which he plugged anc * P re * era bb r inside the building, passing 
the opening, securing the plug with spikes. out at the highest point of the building, 
Then he hauled the log home and rolled it placed inside because the building serves 
to one side of the dooryard, where it will he as a partial protection against low tem- 
allowed to remain till Spring. When the bear 
wanes up he will walk out of his log bed 
into a cage, and Farmer Parker may exhibit 
him at the county fairs.—Maine Woods. 
WHY I TAKE THE RURAL NEW- 
YORKER. 
When our father died the question 
arose, which of his farm periodicals should 
we retain? He had been an omnivorous 
reader of agricultural literature. The best 
was abundant to choose from. Our prob¬ 
lem was, feminine supervision of a 28- 
acre fruit farm, one Jersey, two horses, 
60 hens and a flock of “little men,” shown 
on page 458, Fig. 200, to whose health, 
morals, occupation and recreation the 
farm must largely contribute. After 
weighing necessities with inexperience, 
one of two farm journals kept was The 
R. N.-Y. 
Why? Although published at a dis¬ 
tance, articles on soils and fruit culture 
are especially valuable and have led to cul¬ 
tivation of new ornamental plants and ex¬ 
perimenting in garden. We relish its 
human element, its Hope Farm man and 
its attitude toward farmers as individual 
men and women, while urging them as a 
class to organization. It esteems the 
farmer above his farm, counts woman as 
equal factor in motive force, and children 
as the “best crop.” It dignifies the hum¬ 
blest tasks by honoring honest work, and 
points to spiritual possibilities in rural 
routine. Plain speaking is tinctured with 
humor, pungent, if sometimes homely. It 
both feeds the thought of educated agri¬ 
culturists, and plans for the plowman who 
inherits his vocation rather than chooses 
it. __________ j. b. 
Alfalfa in Sweet Corn. 
R. J. S., Palmyra, A'. Y .—Would it be a 
good plan to sow Alfalfa in my sweet corn 
at the last cultivation, about the first of July? 
Ans.— We do not think so. While Red 
or Crimson clover will usually make 
fair start when seeded in corn, Alfalfa 
requires a better seed bed. Alfalfa is a 
weak grower when young, and requires 
the best of conditions. 
Principles of Barn Ventilation. 
B. P., Woodstock, Ont .—I have under con¬ 
struction a bank barn, the lower floor of 
which is intended for the stabling of farm 
stock. Will you give me and others similarly 
situated an idea of the best system for secur¬ 
ing proper ventilation? 
Ans.— The first principle of ventilation 
is to insulate the room by building air 
chambers in the side walls, so that water 
will not condense when they are cold; 
or, in other words, the inside surface must 
not get cold. There must be no opening 
in the ceiling, large or small, for air pass¬ 
ages. This room must be a great big 
tight box, the air entering and leaving the 
room only through regularly built tubes 
or flues. This stable must have animal life 
sufficient to warm it, keeping the air and 
walls above the condensing point—500 to 
600 cubic feet of air space for each animal 
Avill serve this purpose. Do not have the 
stable more than nine feet high. With 
such a condition of affairs, ventilation 
will be simple; one flue for 30 cows, 2 x 
2J-2 feet area, and if more animals are 
housed I would then build two flues, di 
A Bud Barometer. —Prof. R. H. Richards, 
of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology 
at Boston, has made comparisons to show 
how far behind this season has been in bud 
development. Here are part of his figures: 
American elm—Flower buds bursting 1903, 
March 15; 1904, April 7, 23 days late. 
American elm—Blossom just opened 1903, 
March 22; 1904, April 20, 29 days late. 
American elm—Perfection of blossom passing 
1903, March 29 ; 1904, April 26, 28 days late. 
Scotch elm—Flower buds swelling 1903, 
March 15; 1904, April 20, -23 days late. 
Scotch elm—Flower buds bursting 1903, 
March 22; 1904, April 20, 29 days late. 
Scotch elm—Perfection fully opened 1903, 
March 29; 1904, April 27, 29 days late. The 
season of 1903 was a little earlier than the 
ordinary. 
perature. If the air passes swiftly over 
a surface, heat radiation takes place rap¬ 
idly. If, therefore, it is necessary to con¬ 
struct outside, make at least one air 
chamber, or, better still, build one flue in¬ 
side the other and stuff with straw. 
If possible run flues from floor of sta¬ 
ble perpendicular rather than following 
the sides and roof. See that they are as 
tight as a chimney; provide a damper for 
the lower end and also an opening, with 
shut-off near the ceiling, to be used when 
the room is too warm. Never use side 
of barn or roof for one wall of flue on 
account of the cold surface. The moisture 
must be kept in the form of vapor until 
it reaches the outer air. If it condenses 
before, the job is a failure. The intake 
flues should be small, not over six inches 
in diameter, entering through the side of 
the stable and passing up, opening at ceil¬ 
ing, to be not less than four feet long. I am 
unable to state how many of these will be 
necessary perhaps two on each side of a 
stable holding 30 to 40 cows. If there 
were no other air entrances, one could 
easily figure it out, but air will come in 
here and there. The best test of good cir¬ 
culation is found when you open into the 
stable and find the warm air does not 
rush out, neither is there a strong suc¬ 
tion in. If the circulation is working 
right there should be no rush of air either 
way. The intake flues can be made of 
any material". If this brief description is 
not complete enough ask again for more 
specific information. H. E. COOK. 
Fitting Potato Ground. —Ever since mafe* 
ing the fertilizer test with potatoes under 
the guidance of the Cornell Station, we have 
planted most of our potatoes with a horse* 
We are not large growers, so have no ma-t 
chine for planting. This year has been the 
most satisfactory of any. The ground was 
in good condition. The spring-tooth harrows 
was used to loosen the soil, and a Cutaway 
made it fine. The ground was quite deeply 
marked with a cultivator set for marking. 
The dirt fell back a little, making a fine 
seed-bed for the potatoes. These were 
dropped, nnd then covered with the cultivator 
with the hoes reversed. It was a good job, 
the best one we have done, partly because of 
the better tools that were used. Usually we 
go over the ground with the Acme to level 
it down, but this year the Acme is laid aside, 
though not for “keeps,” I hope. An old 
brush was at hand, after the old-fashioned 
pattern—a scantling with two-inch holea 
bored to let in brush 10 feet or so long. 
This was hauled over the piece, and left the 
ground quite smooth and even. Such meth* 
ods cf using horse power must be multiplied, 
in our efforts to solve the hired man prob¬ 
lem. 11. h. L. 
CUTTERS and BLOWERS 
Built on the right principle, combining safety flywheel, belt pulley and 
feeding device. Will elevate easily Into anv eilo. Alio el lot, englnei, 
horse powers, thresher* and hay pressee. Write for our free catalogue. 
HARDER MFC. COMPANY, COBLKSKILL, NEW YORK* 
•°ower I $ 1,000 REWARD] 
^ fov Its equal. Wind power | 
doubled.^ Two 14 ft. wheels work on same | 
I pinion; second wheel gives more power than 
first. A governor that governs in all winds, 
j Develops 10full h. p. In 25 mile wind. All I 
f iower needed for farm, shop machinery ,pump- 
ng, Irrigating, etc. for $1.00 a month. - Ask | 
| for Booklet40. Ask about Armsaver Hnsker. 
Double Power Mill CO., Appleton, Wl*. J 
THE HESSLER IS THE BEST. 
Circulars 
sent Free. 
Price, 
$1 EACH. 
Discount Dozen 
Lots. 
Simple, Durable, 
Economical. 
Round, Strong, 
Heavy. 
Lowest In price, 
highest In quali¬ 
ty. A sample best 
evidence. Reap- 
r roved Jan. 25th, 
S~“ “ ' 
Bubal Mail Box. . „ - -, 
1903. Orders 
promptly shipped. We sell direct to the farmer. 
H. K. HESSLER CO., Factory No. 8, Syracuse, N. Y, 
14 CHOICE REG. GUERNSEYS. 
Five young Cows In milk. 3 to 4 yrs. old; three 2-yr.- 
old bred Heifers; two 2-yr. Bulls; two Bull Calves6 
and? mos. old; two Heifer Calves, 6 and 8 mos. old. 
A. J. 8NYDER, Plumsteudville, Bucks Co., Pa. 
MARIGOLD JERSEY BULL CAJ 
111 Price, S15. BONNIE BROOK FARM, 
CALF tor sale. 
Buffalo.N.Y 
iMPRni/Fn large Yorkshire 
l/nrniniCU SERVICE BOARS and 
Spring Pigs, from Imported stock at right prloe*. 
W. H. FISHER, Spahr Building, Columbus, O. 
MUSHROOM GROWERS. 
We wish to send yon our circular on 
“MUSHROOM SPAWNS.” 
It tells about Spawns in general, and 
“Tissue Culture Pure Spawn” 
in particular. Most productive and sure yet. Will 
you send us your name ? 
PURE CULTURE SPAWN COMPANY, 
St. Louis, Mo. 
, AMERICAN SAW MILLS I 
I have the approval of the world. The modem mill at 
I the right price. Portable Mills, Edgert, Trim- 
i mers, Lath and Shingle Mills, Cord Wood and 
Drag Saws, Rip Saws, Engines. Free cata¬ 
logue if you ask for it. 
AMERICAN SAW MILL 
MACHINERY CO., 
5*9 «10 Engineering Bldg., 
- IK1 New York City. 
ID ■ ■ ta J Mail Many new routes will go in this yeas We 
nui aI mall want name and address of every man wbo 
sends In a petition, nsv rprr to first one sending 
)We will send a DU A rllE.C us full Information. 
BOND STEEL POST CO., ADRIAN, MICH. 
APPLE BARRELS.—Made of seasoned stock 
•** guaranteed to stand. You will need them; buy 
now and save money. Robt. Gillies, Marlboro, N. Y. 
USE THE CARMAN STRAWBERRY PICKER 
and get highest price for 
your fruit. No bruising, no 
caps pu 11 off. Stems of uni¬ 
form length. Picks one-third 
faster than by hand and 
vines are not injured. In¬ 
vented by a grower of 40 years experience and thor¬ 
oughly tested by him and others before it was placed 
on the market. Send for circular, or enclose *1 and 
receive Picker postpaid. One Picker free with first 
order from each township. ISAAC CABMAN, Gem 
Toolworks, 18 Dunham Place, Brooklyn,N. Y. 
TREES SUCCEED WHERff 
Largett Nurlefy. OTHERS FAIL 
- — rge* 
Fruit Book Fro. Beiult of 78 year.’ •xperitDd# 
ffl STARK BR0*, LmWmi, Me.; Dmvllle, N. Y.J Etf 
, GARDEN,FARM 
"SEED 
TF^TFH 
I JLvO 1 L^Lfand flowei 
Agricultural Implements, and Poultry Supplies. 
Send for Catalogue. 
YOUNG & HALSTEAD, 2 and 4 Grand St., Troy, N. Y. 
Write for our 1904 Annual Seed 
Catalogue, mailed free; also Prloe 
List of Re - oleaned Red, Alslke 
and Alfalfa Clovers, Timothy, 
Kentucky Blue Grass, Orchard 
Grass, also other Farm Seeds and 
Grains. 
Feeding Com and Oats In cal 
lots deliveied on track at you» 
station. Let ua know your wants. 
SEEDS 
AND 
GRAIN 
The Henry Philipps Seed and Implement Co 
115-117 St.Clair St., Toledo, Ohio 
Cftq Oil C— Crimson Clover Seed, $4 per bushel; 
run uHLL Cow Peas, tl .75 and $2 per bushel; Seed 
Sweet Potatoes, $1 pet bushel. 
J. is. HOLLAND, Milford, Bel, 
POTTED STRAWBERRY PLANTS, Us 
T C. KEV1TT. Atheola, N. J. 
CWEET POTATO PLANTS—Big Stem, Up- 
River and Pierson, $1.25 per M. Plants ready 
May 20th. JOHN CASAZZA, Vineland, N. J. 
SEED POTATOES. 
100 bushelB Early Michigan for late planting, $1.60 
ts pi 
, 100 . 
Pulaski, N. Y. 
bushel, Ten varieties strawberries, 50 dents per Foo. 
Red, black and purple raspberries, $1 00 per ] 
' \ FARM!' 7 ' ~ 1 
L. J. 
lEll, 
THMATft Dl JlllTC Strong,transplanted. 
I umn I U r LAII I Oi Matchless, Earllana, 
Chalk’s Early Jewel and Dwarf Stone. $1 per lOOl 
$7.50 per 1,000. R. L. WATTS, Scalp Level, Pa. 
CHOICE CELERY CABBAGE 
PLANTS, only SI per 1,000. All good sorts rtady 
In July. 8LAYMAKER & SON, Dover, Del. 
A FEW MILLION 
VEGETABLE PLANTS STILL LEFT. 
Cabbage, special Imported Danish Ballhead, the best 
Winter Cabbage; All Head; Early Summer. Bridge¬ 
port, Drumhead. Rock-Red, Savoy. Kale. Celery, per¬ 
fect; White Plume, Golden Heart. Pascal, Perfection 
Heartwell. Winter Onion, Leek; Peppers; Ruby King, 
Sweet Mountain, Cayenne and others. Tomatoes: 
Acme, 'New Stone, Earliest of All, Dwarf Champion 
and other good varieties; strong seedbed and field 
grown plants, 10,000, $8.60; 1.000, $1.00; 100.15a Trans¬ 
planted Cabbage and Celery, $2.00 per 1,000. Pepper 
and Eggplants, $3.50 per 1.000. Tomatoes, very strong, 
$2.50; 10-inch and over, $5.00 to $7.50 per 1,000. Cash 
with order. Price list mailed free. 8afe shipment 
guaranteed. LUDYIG MOSBAEK, Onarga, Ill. 
CELERY AND VEGETABLE PLANTS 
For Sale.—Leading varieties, carefully packed with 
moss in baskets. F. O. B. here. Write for prices. 
Cash with order. Plants ready about June 15th. 
WOODLAND FARM, Canastota, Madison Co., N. Y, 
OARRARF PLANTS, $1 per 1,000; 70c. per 500; $8.50 
UnUUnUL perlO.OOO. Strong plants grown in rows 
and hoed like onions. Danish Ballhead, Surehead, 
ilat Dutch, Wakefield, Ea. Summer (24c. per 100 by 
mall). F. W. ROCHELLE, Drawer 3, Chester, N. J. 
PECAN TREES AND NUTS 5Su&|S2Sj5S 
years old.) The G. M. Bacon Pecan Co. (Inc.) Dewitt,Ga 
SAFETY FRUIT PICKER 
The Latest and Best FRUIT 
PICKER on the market. 
No Bruising of Fruit. 
No Breaking of Branches. 
No Danger to Life or Limb. 
Better Fruit for the Market 
Better Prices for the Pro¬ 
ducer. 
Cheap in Price and Simple in 
Construction. 
Order one by Mail at once, to insure delivery in time for crop. 
Price, $2.50. 
LIVE AGENTS WANTED. NONE OTHERS NEED APPLY. 
Pat. Granted. YOU HAVE WAITED LONG. HERE IT IS. 
Address, SAFETY FRUIT PICKER CO., Rochester, N. Y. 
JONES HC PAYS THE FREIGHT AND HE LIVES AT BINGHAMTON. N. Y. 
USED FROM OCEAN TO OCEAN FOR 20 YEARS. 
Sold by Seed Dealers of America, 
Saves Currants, Potatoes, Cabbage. Melons, Flowers, Trees an* 
Shrubs from Insects. Put up in popular packages at popular prices. 
Write for free pamphlet on Bugs and Blights, etc., to 
B. HAMMOND, • Flshkill-on-Hudson, New York, 
