THE RURAL NEW-YORKER 
AUG. 3o 
A Famous Jersey, to be 
Given for 100 New Subscriptions. 
The “little Jersey” has become great performance 
and for many years has enjoyed the reputstio i of being at 
the head of butter breeds. 
We have contracted with 
Miller & Sibley, of Frank¬ 
lin, Pa., for a selection of 
young animals sired by 
either Stoke Pogis 5987 or 
Ida’s Rioter of St. Lambert 
13656. If there are Jersey 
bulls in the country show¬ 
ing more butter in their 
pedigrees and progeny The 
R. N.-Y. would like to hear 
of them. Those who are in- 
, ' terested in such matters can 
easily consult the records of the A. J. C. C. Messrs. 
Miller & Sibley are well kuown. They breed nothing but 
the best. This is what they say in a recent letter “ Our 
prices are high because we breed only the best. Inferior 
bulls we knock in the head and bury.” As to the practical 
value of good Jersey bulls, we refer the reader to the 
account of Mr. Francisco’s bottled milk dairy described on 
page 562. The bull selected as No. 1 on our list has been 
named “Rural New-Yorker” and we doubt not that he will 
carry the name with honor. Price $200. Given for 100 new 
subscriptions at $2. If there is more than one applicant, 
all after the first will be given their choice of several 
similar or equally good animals. 
An Aberdeen-Angus Bull. 
Given for 150 New Subscriptions at $2. 
This type is the breed that “beats the record” for beet 
qualities. They are very popular in beef-making districts 
and the purebred animals have 
held their price better than those 
of any other breed. There are not 
many first-class Aberdeen Angus 
herds in this country, and this very 
fact makes an investment in ani¬ 
mals of this breed safe, because the 
demand for good stock is greater 
than the supply, and will continue 
to be for some time. The bull we 
offer is from one of the best herds in the country and will 
be fully warranted. Price $200. Given for 150 new subscrip¬ 
tions at $2. 
A Fine Holstein Bull. 
Given for 40 or more New Subscriptions. 
Holstein cattle are just now having a “ boom,” and very 
justly so, as they come nearer to filling the requirements 
of the “general-purpose cow” than any otuer breed. 
Within the past 10 years great atten¬ 
tion has been paid to the breeding of 
Holsteins, and as a result we have 
several well-defined “strains” or 
families noted for milk, for batter, 
for beef, or for a combination of two 
of these qualities. The farmer or 
dairyman may therefore breed with a 
great degree of certainty because the 
Holsteins as a breed are exceedingly 
prepotent and may be relied upon to 
stamp their individuality upon their calves. We are able 
to offer bulls from the finest herds in the country, guaran¬ 
teeing pedigree and individual excellence in every instance. 
We cannot afford to send out inferior animals. The best 
or none at all. These bulls trace back to such animals as 
Clothilde, Netlierland Prince, Aagie, Mercedes, Nether- 
land Conqueror and Shadeland Consul. We may safely 
say that we can give our agents better bargains in Holstein 
cattle than they can possibly obtain elsewhere. Prices 
from $50 upwards. Given for clubs of new subscriptions ; 
number according to animals selected. 
Frank Wilson Bone Mill. 
Given for Six New Subscriptions at $2. 
We never heard of one of 
these mills that did not prove 
very satisfactory. We never 
heard of a poultryman who 
once began to grind bones 
and shells who ever gave up 
the practice. Have you a 
mill '< You ought to have 
one. Price, $6. Given for six 
new subscriptions. 
Our Sewing Machine. 
Given fo any Subscriber for $19, or for20 New Subscriptions. 
The sewing machine we 
offer is first-class in all re 
spects, well made of the best 
material. There are several 
marked improvements that 
aid In making it the equal of 
any machine now made. For 
many years people justly com¬ 
plained of the burden imposed 
by a monopoly in prices on 
sewing machines. Patents 
have now expired, and we get 
an idea of the wonderful 
profits formerly made by the 
manufacturers. The old 
manufacturers still atttempt 
to say that the new machines 
are “ bogus ” and poor imita¬ 
tions. This is all nonsense. We have no hesitation in 
saying that the machine we offer is as well made as any be¬ 
fore the public. It is thoroughly guaranteed by the manu¬ 
facturer. It is a “ high arm ” machine, with nickel plat¬ 
ings, drop leaf table, four drawers, also rufller, tucker, 
bemmers and extras. It is warranted for five years. List 
price, $45. Our price, with yearly subscription, only $19. 
Or given for 20 new subscriptions at $2. 
Choice Wall Paper for the House. 
EuotiRh for the Hoorn for Two New Subscriptions. 
“ A queer thing 
for a premium ” 
you will say. But 
why ? We propose 
to give our readers 
anything they 
want. So we have 
arranged with one of the best concerns in the country to 
supply choice wall paper for our readers' homes. An aver¬ 
age and quite large-sized room requires 10 rolls for 
the walls and 20 rolls of border. Your choice of 
styles for a chamber costs $2 50; we give it for 
two new subscriptions at $2. For a parlor or dining¬ 
room the cost of a really superior paper is about $6; we 
give it for four new subscriptions at $2. When your club 
is started, send for samples, stating kind of room or rooms 
for which it is wanted. 
A Great Watch Offer. 
An Excellent Watch for Little Labor. 
We think ourselves partic¬ 
ularly fortunate in being able 
to offer a first-class watch on the 
terms given below. 1. We offer 
an open-faced “stop-second” 
watch (for timing horses, etc.) 
It hashandsomeoxydized silver 
case and all the recent improve¬ 
ments for winding and setting. 
It is a good, ser¬ 
viceable every-day 
watch. Guaran¬ 
teedl for one year. 
Price, $7 to any 
Rural yearly sub- 
criber (usual price, 
$9). Given for seven 
new subscriptions 
at $2. 
2. A HANDSOME 
GOLD FILLED, EN¬ 
GRAVED STOP- 
SECOND WATCH. 
This is a beautiful 
watch, movements 
guaranteed, all the 
latest improve¬ 
ments, a gold case 
reinforced with 
steel to give it 
strength and dura¬ 
bility, with a 15 years' guarantee as to wear. Price, $12 
to our yearly subscribers only (usual price $20). Given for 
10 new subscriptions at $2 
3. A LADIES’ watch This is a little beauty, in heavy 
hunting case, engraved, gold-filled: Elgin or Waltham 
works as preferred. The cases are double and carry the 
15 years’ guarantee. Price, $14.50 to our yearly subscribers 
only (usual price, $25). Given for 15 new subscriptions 
at $2. 
* Packer's Tar Soap. * 
Given for One New Subscription. 
This is composed of balsamic pine-tar, vegetable oils 
and glycerine, and after using it for many years, the pub¬ 
lisher has no hesi 
tation in recom¬ 
mending it for 
every-day use for 
the toilet and 
bath, also for skin 
diseases, babies’ 
troubles, dandruff 
and baldness. It 
is an ideal toilet 
soap. It is recom¬ 
mended and ex¬ 
tensively prescrib¬ 
ed by the most 
eminent physi¬ 
cians, has been be¬ 
fore the public 20 years, and is simply a delightful cleanser. 
Price, 75 cents a box of three cakes; 25 cents a cake. One 
box sent postpaid for one subscription. 
Remember Three Things: 
1. THAT these are only spcciinen premium articles ; we 
can furnish anything you want. 
2 . THAT you can obtain any of these items for a small 
club and the balance in cash, thus securing prac¬ 
tically a reduced price. 
3 . THAT we give EXTRA PREMIUMS forGDclubs of 
ten, (b) largest clubs of yearly subscriptions and 
(r> largest club of 25 -cent trial subscriptions. 
A Great Household Cyclopaedia. 
Given for Three New Subscriptions. 
Goodholmes’s Domestic Cyclopedia is pronounced “the 
best of its scope and character in the English language.” 
It covers 
every depart¬ 
ment of the 
hous eliol d, 
and being 
written b y 
the most 
com petent 
authorities is 
entirely reli¬ 
able. It com¬ 
prises the 
duties of the 
kitchen, parlor, dining-room and sick room. Its contribut¬ 
ing editors are: On Drainage, Garden and Dairy: 
George E. Waring, Jr. Locating , Building and Repair¬ 
ing: Calvert Vaux. Domestic Chemistry: Elwyu Wal¬ 
ler Ph. D. DietetU's and Alcoholic Beverages: Austin 
Flint, Jr. M. D. Diseases of ChVdrcn: Abraham Jacobi, 
M. D. General Medicine: William T. Lusk. M. D. The 
Teeth: S. G. Perry, D. D. S. Cooking and Domestic 
Management: Elizabeth S. Miller and Guiseppe Rudmani. 
The Horse: Leslie Pell-Clark. Warming and Ventila¬ 
tion: Lewis Leeds. Decoration: George Fletcher Babb, 
Etc., Etc. _ Over 650 pages; nearly 400 illustrations. Price 
in cloth, $5, postpaid. Given for three new subscriptions 
at $2. 
* Teach Yourself Penmanship. * 
Gaskell’s Compendium for Five Trials or One New Subscription. 
We have no desire to criticise your writing beyond the 
gentle remark that it "might be better.” It is a 
great thing to write well. We feel a deep pity for the stam 
mcring man 
who can’t 
possibly get 
his thoughts 
out of his 
mouth, but 
a good many 
of us fail to 
realize that 
bad penmanship stifles more good ideas and causes more 
mistakes than bad tongues ever did. Learn to write 
Teach yourself. How ? Why, by studying this little book 
which we are prepared to send for only one new sub¬ 
scription ; or five trials at 25 cents each. This Is cheaper 
than buying a type-writer. Price, $1 post-paid. 
* The Griffin Rug Machine. * 
Given for One New Subscription. 
This machine makes exactly the same stich or loop that 
is made by the old fashioned rug “hook” so pleasantly 
remembered by all New Eugland people. The “ machine ” 
enables one to work faster and make a more beautiful 
design. In fact, this is the best rug machine made, and 
hundreds of our lady readers will thank us for calling 
their attention to it. Don’t bend over a frame and prick 
your Angers with a “ hook ” when you can sit in a com 
fortable chair and work this machine. Price, $1. Given 
for one new subscription. 
Hill’s Steamless and Odorless Cooker. 
Given for Two New Subscrip lions. 
We have, given this a 
thorough test, and find 
that It keeps the steam 
and odor from the house, 
saves fuel, saves labor, 
saves the nutritious ele¬ 
ments of the food, fits 
auy stove, and costs only 
about one-half the price 
of tin cookers, and we 
believe it will last a life¬ 
time. The juices of 
meats are retained, po¬ 
tatoes are left mealy, 
and all vegetables are 
much improved, because 
thoroughly steam- 
cooked. It does the 
work of two or three 
common iron kettles, 
and better. Mrs. Henry 
Ward Beecher says: “I 
have had the Steamless 
and Odorless Cooker in 
use several weeks. It is 
destined to make home 
duties, especially beloug- 
ing to the kitchen, much less oppressive, besides giving fa¬ 
cilities for preparing food much more properly than any 
other contrivance I have yet seen.” Price, 10-quart size, 
$2.75. Given for two new subscriptions. 
* An Efficient Carpet Sweeper. * 
Given for Two New Subscriptions. 
This handy implement possesses all the qualities of a 
broom and dust-pan combined, its brush being so con¬ 
structed as to be per¬ 
fectly self-adjusting 
under the slightest 
pressure. Li g h 11 y 
running, It will take 
up anything that a 
broom will, from 
any kind of carpet, 
while if pressure be 
given to it as with a 
broom, to remove 
dirt embedded in the 
carpet—still run¬ 
ning easily—it will work wonders, being more effective than 
auy broom. Several recent improvements are included in 
the machine we offer. Price $3. Given for two new sub¬ 
scriptions at $2. 
The University Plano. 
We offer an upright piano with rosewood finish, triple- 
veneered and all the latest improvements in panels. 
music desk and 
frames. How 
about the vol 
ume and qual¬ 
ity of its tone ? 
In answer to 
this we can only 
say that the 
manufacturers 
will guaran¬ 
tee that it is 
made of thor¬ 
oughly sea¬ 
soned stock and 
of the best ma¬ 
terials,and that 
v .. they hold them- 
iv., selves responsi¬ 
ble for any ma¬ 
ted al defect for 
six years, and 
to take it back if it fails to please. Who asks more than 
that? This upright piano, with its compact form and hand¬ 
some exterior, is well suited to the farmer’s parlor. No 
argument from us is needed to show the pleasure to be de¬ 
rived froma piano. It has7>£octaves; is53 inches high and 
59 inches long. Usual catalogue price $700; our price $280. 
Given for 150 new subscriptions at $2. Send for superb 
catalogue if Interested. 
The University Organ. 
The United States lead the world in the manufacture 
of organs, and out of the hundreds of instruments offered 
for sale we have at¬ 
tempted to select one 
that would make an 
attractive premium. 
We have secured one 
that the manufactur¬ 
ers are prepared to 
guarantee for six 
years, while at the 
same time we are able 
to make very satis¬ 
factory terms with 
our agents. The or¬ 
gan we offer has five 
octaves, 10 octaves of 
reeds, containing in 
all 122 reeds, 11 stops 
and two couplers. It 
has a carved and pan¬ 
eled solid walnut 
case, 67 Inches high 
and 48 inches long, 
and is thoroughly and 
substantially made. 
This is a rare chance 
to obtain a good or¬ 
gan. Usual list price, 
$150; our price, $60. 
Given for 30 new sub¬ 
scriptions at $2. This organ may be returned if unsatis¬ 
factory. Send for catalogue if Interested. 
