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TRIMMER FOR USE IN BINDING. 
T HE directions for binding books in 
The R. N.-Y., January 16 proved 
very valuable to me; I have already 
bound several volumes, and inclose a 
sketch of a trimmer I use for cutting the 
edges. The frame is a piece of heavy, 
hard-wood planking ; the bar of rigid, 
level, hard wood or iron, with a large 
screw on either end. Place the volume 
A HOMEMADE TRIMMER. Flo. 54. 
straight under the bar, and screw down 
as tightly as possible; if not tight enough, 
the paper is likely to tear. The knife 
used is a paper hanger’s trimming knife, 
cost 35 cents; this is the best thing 
I know of for the purpose. Draw the 
knife lightly at first, close against the 
straight edge. With a little practice, 
one can cut as well as a machine, j. l. 
FROM THE KITCHEN WINDOW. 
T O the housekeeper, this season is one 
of care, when there is a large fam¬ 
ily and the thermometer can go down to 
zero. True, there is no spinning and 
weaving, as in the olden times, but money 
is needed to purchase the manufactured 
articles that take the place of homespun, 
and wants are legion. Life is made up 
of so many little things, so much is re¬ 
quired to make us comfortable, and as 
time goes on, tastes become more ex¬ 
pensive and wants more costly. Children 
who would not have thought of buying 
a horse, now clamor for a bicycle, and 
spend more on little luxuries than their 
grandmothers had for necessities. Since 
the advent of the railroad, we are able 
to send our children to Montreal to 
school, and the action has given rise to 
comments that are altogether unjust— 
“ That’s right, go to school and be some¬ 
thing besides a farmer.” “ You’re look¬ 
ing out for an easier way to earn a liv¬ 
ing,” and other remarks of that kind. 
Why is it that a farmer is not expected 
to need any education ? Why is he al¬ 
ways represented as an ignorant clown ? 
Does it not need brains and skill to do this 
work well, and why should people jump 
at the conclusion that a youth is look¬ 
ing out for other work because he goes 
to school ? It is time our farmers, and 
those who are not, should form a higher 
estimate of agriculturists as a class, and 
it will not be the case until education 
among the rising generation makes it 
possible, by an added intelligence that 
will force recognition, annie l. jack. 
A LITTLE DAUGHTER OF EVE. 
■ INCE “ God Almighty first planted a 
* garden, and, indeed, it is the purest 
A SMALL GARDENER. Fig. 55. 
of human pleasures”, as Bacon says, 
gardening would seem to be the natural 
inheritance of women. The closely- 
wrapped little maid in our cut, Fig. 55, 
reproduced from Dreer’s catalogue, is, 
evidently, deeply exercised over the hot¬ 
bed frame, masked in its winter shroud. 
It is as empty and forlorn as a last year’s 
bird’s-nest; evidently, the owner is un¬ 
aware of the preservative possibilities 
of a cold frame, or it would be planted 
to violets, protected with mats or shut¬ 
ters, or it would form a snug winter re¬ 
sort for Polyanthuses or Primroses, For¬ 
get-me-nots and Christmas roses. Per¬ 
haps the owner is strictly utilitarian, 
and doesn’t care for posies, and the little 
girl will soon push aside the straw mats 
to gaze at tender lettuce and blushing 
young radishes. 
Gardening is, without doubt, the most 
healthful recreation in which a woman 
can indulge, and she may adopt it as a 
business, too. The Horticultural College 
at y wanley, England, has numerous wo¬ 
men graduates, and, within the last 
year, some women students have been 
received at the Royal Botanic Gardens, 
Kew. They work indoors and out, just 
as the men do, and will, in due time, be 
graduated from that famous institution. 
The one restriction imposed upon them 
is that they are lequired to wear what 
the English term “ reform dress ”, and 
what irreverent Americans describe as 
bloomers, when at work. It is, no doubt, 
a sensible rule, and no objection is 
made to it by the students. After grad¬ 
uation, most of these young women ex¬ 
pect to take positions as professional 
gardeners. 
ODDS AND ENDS. 
A Useful Hint. —When very soiled 
clothing is in the wash, don’t rub, rub, 
until arms ache and the garment is worn 
thin, but try the scrub-brush. Last sum¬ 
mer, when trying to get the dirt out of 
hand towels used by thrashers, a sister- 
in-law from the city who was visiting 
us, remarked, “ Use the scrub-brush ; my 
laundress does, and it’s so much easier on 
the worker and clothes.” I tried it, put 
the towel on the washboard, rubbed on 
soap, rubbed with the brush, turned it 
over, and did the same on the other 
Side. MRS. F. C. JOHNSON. 
Children’s Waists. —In making waists 
for the little ones, put either a narrow 
hem or a neat bias facing around neck 
and arm size, then put a long strip, 
nearly two inches wide, over the shoul¬ 
der, bring it down under the arm, and 
cross the ends just where the side but¬ 
tons come ; better pin it in place on the 
child so as to be sure of an easy fit over 
the shoulder. It acts on the principle 
of suspenders, and one may use thin 
goods for summer waists, knowing the 
buttons will not tear out. A similar 
strip in the center provides for the front 
button. MARY BUBWELL. 
No greater blessing comes to the 
home circle than a cheerful, sunny dis¬ 
position, without envy or malice. Life 
is sure to be full of good things for an 
individual with such a disposition. Pov¬ 
erty does not dull its sense of enjoyment; 
sickness only brings out the strong 
points of character. The dear, cheery 
heart is filled with faith, hope and love. 
Such natures go singing through life, 
like the joyous birds. And what a world 
of good they do in a community ! Every 
household makes them welcome, and sad 
hearts leap for joy at the sight of the 
sunshine that is sure to come with their 
presence. may maple. 
Your chimney has as much 
to do with your light as your 
lamp has. 
The Index tells what Num¬ 
ber to get; sent free. 
“ Pearl top ” or “ pearl 
glass.” 
Geo A Macbeth Co 
Pittsburgh Pa 
So delightful to inhale. 
So simple to use. 
These are important points in the Australian 
“Dry-Air” treatment. No burning of vile-smell¬ 
ing powders; no smudges through the house; 
no complicated apparatus. 
Booth’s “Hyomei” 
cures Asthma, Catarrh, Bronchitis and Colds by 
inhalation (nature’s way), with air charged with the 
pleasant balsamic properties of the inhalant from 
a pocket inhaler. It can be used in public. 
Pennsylvania Company—Western Division, 
Office of the Superintendent, 
C. D. Law, Supt. Fort Wayne, Inb., Nov. 3,1896. 
Dear Sir:— In March last I was suffering from a severe catarrhal cold. My right ear was 
almost totally deaf, and the ringing in it was exceedingly annoying. I purchased an outfit and com¬ 
menced its use, continuing through the day as I would have opportunity. About 5 p. m. the con¬ 
gestion ill the eustachian tube disappeared, my hearing was fully restored, and I have since had no 
recurrence. Since then 1 have, on several occasions, checked and cured bronchial colds, and I have 
no hesitancy in recommending it. Very truly yours, C. D. Law. 
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I will refund ihc money lo all per¬ 
sons purchasing Booth's Pocket 
Inhaler Outfit anywhere in the United States, during 
1897 , who will say that HYOMEI has done them no 
good, 07i condition that they apply 
direct to the head office, 23 East 20 U 1 rT> f / **> - / 
Street, New York City. _ {Signed} (Ju v D~d^~ 
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Hyomei is a purely vegetable antiseptic, and destroys the germs which cause disease in the respira¬ 
tory' organs. The air, charged with Hyomei, is inhaled at the mouth, and, after permeating the minutest 
air-cells, is exhaled slowly through the nose. It is aromatic, delightful to inhale, and gives immediate relief. 
It is highly recommended by physicians, clergymen, and thousands who have been helped and cured. 
Pocket Inhaler Outfit Complete, by Mail, $1 ; (for foreign countries add $1.00 postage); 
outfit consists of pocket inhaler, a bottle of Hyomei, a dropper and directions for using. If you are stilt 
skeptical, send your address; my pamphlet shall prove that Hyomei cures. Are you open to’conviction? 
Extra bottles of Hyomei Inhalant by mail, or at druggists, 50 cents. Hyomei Balm for all skin diseases, by 
mail, 25 cents. Your druggist has Hyomei or can get it for you if you insist. Don’t accept a substitute. In 
stock at the leading wholesale drug houses of Boston, Philadelphia, Chicago, and all leading business centers 
11 Farringdon Are. E. 0. R. T. BOOTH CO., 23 East 20th St., New York. 
The Farmers HANDY WAGON 
Company, 
SAGINAW, Mich, 
are makers of 
Low-Down 
Wide-Tire 
F ARM 
TRUCKS. a, so 
METAL 
WHEELS /or 
Old Farm Wagons, and 
All-Steel Trucks. 
Ciroulart Frit 
, Have you received our 
catalogue? Then send us 
, vour name at once; we 
, wish you for an agent, and 
//v will sell you the first wagon 
at special introductory price. Farmers have cleared 
over $100 a week selling these wagons to their neigh¬ 
bors. " Free wagon lor 1722A.” 
Horse Carts 
12 STYLES. 
1U.RD 
W OOD. 
STEEL 
AXLES. 
NARROWS, 1/244 
WIDE Tires. Vwieeli 
Popular Prices. Low 
rates of freight from our 
works, Tatamy, Pa., to all 
points. HOBSON A. CO., 
No If Atone St., N. V. 
GENERAL AGENTS 
wanted to superintend sub¬ 
agents selling the Combination 
Lock-pin Clevis to farmers and 
others. Pelf locking; always 
secure; sells at sight; exclus¬ 
ive territory. 150 per cent profit* 
CORMANY MFC. CO. 
22o Dearborn Street, tiilrago. 
Improved Farms 
in the Sunny South, from five dollars per acre up. 
Good soil; healthy, mild climate, and northern neigh¬ 
bors. Write for free Catalogue. 
R. B. CHAFFIN & CO., Incorporated, Richmond, Va. 
FOR SALE. 
Hidden View Fruit. Farm, estate of the late Jennie 
E Wooding. (See article in The Ritual New- 
' oukkk, June 23, 1894.) For particulars address 
WlLsON H. WARNER, Administrator, Box 184. 
Fair Haven, Conn. 
A T A D D U C0LD IN TUK head. 
I W\. ■ ■ Cured Kkke Sample. 
SIuart’s Pharmacy, 33 Carey Ave., Wilkes-Barre, Pa. 
..STEAM.. 
ENGINEERING 
( Stationary, Marine, 
and Locomotioe.) 
SlMhnnlrnl Drawing 
Electricity 
Architectural Drawing 
Plumbing A Heating 
Civil Engineering 
Surveying A Hupping 
English Brunches 
Book Keeping 
TO WORKINGMEN 
PROFESSIONAL MEN 
YOUNG MEN 
and others who cannot 
afford to lose time from 
work. Send for Frtt 
Circular and References 
Stating the Subject you 
wish to Study, to 
The International 
Correnpondenee Schools, 
Box 1MU, Scranton, Pa. 
ILI 7 begin Spring work until you have 
I read “FARMING IN A BUSINESS 
LIGHT.” or “HOW TO INCREASE THE FA KM 
INCOME.” Until April 1. we are going to send, post¬ 
paid to the readers of The R. N.-Y. A copy of this 
book and our descriptive catalogue of Business and 
Farm Books, all for4e. In stamps. Shaft, we Send 
Them to You? Please let us know. Address 
J. R. WHITNET & CO., Broadalbln, N. Y. 
Cam Q^Iq—F ruit Farm of I 2 acres, and a fine 
rill dClIC home near village, railroad and 
markets. Also, 24 acres with the above, If desired. 
N. S. PLATT, Cheshire, Conn. 
Pau O — I A beautiful home, known as 
■ v7« OClIB “Lawnwood.” Large house 
with porches and fine old shade; large lawn, with 
good water; rich land: large barn and stable; two 
large tenant houses. This farm contains 105 acres of 
land-two acres in young timber; five acres in straw¬ 
berries; five red raspberries, eight blackberries: two 
in currants; ten acres in grapes 4,000 pear trees; 
2 500 apple, 1,000 peach. $00 cherry, 800 plum. Eight, 
acres in asparagus; six In clover and Timothy. The 
farm Is near schools, churches, station and canning 
factories. Fine climate and good roads. Price, $8,COO. 
one-half cash, balance your own time. For particu¬ 
lars write or call on owner, C. W. Lord, Camden, Del 
PARTIES 
desiring properties in Florida, 
either for homes or invest¬ 
ments, can get reliable infor¬ 
mation by addressing Martin Griffin & Co , Palatka, 
Fla. References: Dun’s and Bradstreet’s Keports. 
Facts About the Indian Territory. 
For information how and when to secure homes, 
send 10 cents to E. JOHNSON, Webber’s Falls, I. T. 
Do You Want Work ? 
If so, you can make $10 a week 
clear of expenses. For particu¬ 
lars address 
The Rural New-Yorker, New York. 
a 
BIG FOUR 
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ROUTE 
TO 
Western and Southern Points. 
“SOUTHWESTERN LIMITED .” 
Through Sleeping Cars from 
New York and Boston to Cincinnati, In¬ 
dianapolis and St. Louis 
VIA 
Boston & Albany R. R., New York Central to Buf 
falo, L. S. & M. S. Ry. to Cleveland, Big 
Four Route to Destination. 
ELEGANT CONNECTIONS 
With all Trunk Lines in New York and New Eng 
land. Ask for Tickets via BIG FOUR ROUTE. 
E 0. McCORMICK, D. B. MARTIN, 
Pass. Traffic Manager. Qen’l Pass. <feTkt. Agt 
BIG FOUR ROUTE, CINCINNATI, O. 
