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THE RURAL NEW-YORKER, 
January 18 
Another Subscription Contest 
$175 FOR 21 WORKING DAYS. 
This contest will begin January 16 and will close February 8, 
thus covering a little over three weeks. 
1ST SEVENTEEN PRIZES. -Ml 
On February 10, we will send 17 checks to the persons sending 
the largest 17 clubs of subscriptions during the above-named period 
The $175 will be divided as follows : 
First largest club, - $50 
Second largest club, - 25 
Next five largest clubs, $10 each, - 50 
Next ten largest clubs, $5 each, - 60 
Total. .... $175 
In Addition. —The agent keeps his regular commission and also 
has an opportunity to win the one dollar bill which is sent each 
night to the one who sends the largest daily club. 
Also. — We will guarantee a five-dollar cash prize at the end of 
this contest to every agent who has secured a club of 20 subscriptions. 
THINGS TO REMEMBER. 
Two six-month or four three-month count the same as one yearly 
subscription, and renewals count the same as new names. Subscrip¬ 
tions must all be paid for to count for daily or sweepstake prizes. 
At this writing, the contest that closes January 15, is not yet 
completed. There are yet four days due on it; but it will be over 
before this number of the paper is in the hands of readers. The 
result will be announced as soon as we can get the clubs counted up. 
Remember there are only about three weeks for the present con¬ 
test. The largest prize is $o0. The commissions and daily prizes 
will add materially to this. Records of the past show that small 
clubs have won prizes. It seems, m fact, that any one who starts 
out at once, and who keeps doing a little every week, is sure to be a 
winner. Anyway, here is an opportunity to earn a little honest cash 
in a short time Now, who wants this money ? Send for sample 
copies, return blanks, etc. 
THE RURAL NEW-YORKER, New York. 
/IS WE GO TO PRESS. 
A few days ago, a company of daring men in 
South Africa made a dash into the Dutch Repub¬ 
lic. Their scheme was to reach the seat of gov¬ 
ernment, upset the Dutch rulers, and thus dictate 
terms of settlement to suit themselves. They 
were smart, but the Dutch were smarter. Reso¬ 
lute men with rifles that do not fail, met them 
and forced them to surrender. The raid failed. 
The point we wish to make is that, if those men 
had succeeded, the world would have rung with 
their praise. They failed, therefore, it was a 
crime ! “The end justifies the means !” That’s 
a bad doctrine and so, also, is the idea that those 
who fail are not entitled to praise and thanks for 
their efforts. 
That’s not the way we feel toward those of our 
agents who do not secure a good-sized club of 
subscriptions. Of course, we like to see the sub¬ 
scriptions roll in, but we have that arranged so 
that it is more a matter of business than accom¬ 
modation, since every agent makes more money 
out of these clubs than he could make at any 
other job. When a man sends “ just one” new 
name, or even when he tries for it unsuccessfully, 
we don’t find any fault ; but, on the other hand, 
desire to thank him for his efforts. We thank 
you for the good word, the argument or the bit of 
personal influence you have turned in favor of 
The R. N.-Y., whether it results in subscriptions 
or not. Of course, you understand, we would 
prefer the subscriptions, but you have our thanks 
anyway. For example, here’s a letter from a 
Pennsylvania man that speaks for itself : 
“The sample copies sent me were distributed 
to the best of my ability, and I have always a 
good word to say for The R. N.-Y. That it has 
not borne better fruit is, I suppose,because agents, 
like statesmen, are “born, not made.” Work on 
my farm is never at an end, and demands my 
attention. I cannot be, from make-up and ex¬ 
isting conditions, an active canvasser, and what 
little I do will .not be for personal gain, but for 
the good the paper will do all who will read.” 
We appreciate the situation, and hope that you 
will try to correct this one mistake of your birth. 
So just suppose that you make another raid 
into the enemy’s country before you give it up. 
Read about this new contest. Look over that 
book offer. Why, here’s a man dropping into 
poetry about it. Read what he says : 
“ Here is a stibscriber for you; 
And with’ta paper dollar, too. 
Please send ‘ First Lessons in Agriculture,’ 
For that’s the book that I prefer.” 
The “First Lessons” went by first mail, and we 
hope that this will not be the last lesson our 
friend will give tis in the art of taking subscrip¬ 
tions. Last week, you remember, he had a note 
about a man who burned up his paper rather 
than read it. It takes all sorts of people to make 
a world, and here’s a man who evens up the 
paper burner: 
“ I sent for a specimen copy of The R. N.-Y., 
and found in it a ‘contract’ giving the subscriber 
the privilege of reading 51 numbers, and then, 
upon complaint, receive his $1 back, and papers 
free. It seemed to me a very liberal offer, and 
then I opened the paper, and almost the first 
article proved to be something I much desired to 
know, and fully worth the price of subscription- 
So I carefully dropped the contract into the stove 
when there was a good fire, and sent you the 
subscription. I now inclose $1 for back numbers 
from November, 1894, to November, 1895. Nearly 
every number has been of value equal to the 
sample copy.” F. c. c. 
Bath, Me. 
Last, but not least, are the names of last week’s 
six dollar prize winners : 
Jan. 6.—W. S. Moore, Chenango Co., N. Y. 
7. —J. S. Steel, Fountain Co., Ind. 
8. —E. P. Morgan, New Haven Co., Conn. 
9. —Mrs. M. A. Cummings, Lawrence Co., 
Pa. 
10. —J. E. Peak, Steuben Co., N. Y. 
11. —Fred. H. Johnson, Worcester Co., Mass 
^Hisccllancou.o' gUlvmisinfl. 
IN writing to advertisers, please always mention 
The Rural New-Yorker. 
has proven conclusively that 
better grapes and peaches, 
and more of them, are produced 
when Potash is liberally ap¬ 
plied. To insure a full crop of 
choicest quality use a fertilizer 
containing not less than lo% 
Actual Potash. 
Orchards and vineyards treat¬ 
ed with Potash are compara¬ 
tively free from insects and 
plant disease. 
Our pamphlets are not advertising circulars boom¬ 
ing special fertilizers, but are practical works, contain¬ 
ing latest researches on the subject of fertilization, and 
are really helpful to farmers. They are sent free for 
the asking. 
GERMAN KALI WORKS, 
01 Nassau St., New York. 
HOW TO BUY AND USE 
PLANT FOOD 
$10 to $15 per ton can be saved by buying fertilizers 
intelligently, and using 
NITRATE OF SODA, 
the cheapest and best source of nitrogen. 
A Valuable Pamphlet, containing the results 
of experiments with fertilizers and directions how 
to use and buy fertilizers to the best advantage, sent 
FREE. Address 
S. M. HARRIS, Moreton Farm (P. O.). N. Y. 
\ 
HIGH CLASS SEEDS. 
Our Ninety-Fifth Annual Catalogue is now ready, and will be 
mailed FREE on application. It contains the 
largest collection in the world of 
Vegetable, Flower and Farm Seeds, 
including every standard variety and every novelty 
of established merit. 
For Nearly a Century the Leading Seed House of America 
J.M.TH 0 RBURN &Co.l 5 JOHNST.NewYopk 
ForPotato Field, 
Vineyard 
Orchard. 
Over one acre pota¬ 
toes treated per hour, 
two rows at a time. 
One pound of Paris- 
green to the acre; no 
water or plaster used. 
One grower writes: 
V Your Dry Powder Gun takes less Green with half 
the labor that any other greener takes. We can 
hardly have it home for our own use when we want 
It, for all the neighboring farmers who have 
sprinkling wagons and sprayers come and get our 
Powder Gun and use it Instead of their own green¬ 
ers.” Circulars furnished showing how to do it. 
LEGGETT & BRO.. 301 Pearl Street, New York; or 
WM. T. LEGGETT, Pittsburgh, Pa. 
Agents Wanted. 
lue rarmers’ Choice 
is THE 
SYKES 
Improved Iron and Steel 
ROOFING. 
For all classes of buildings, easily applied, cheaper 
than shingles, will last a lifetime, ami is absolutely 
tire and lightning proof. Reduces your insurance 
and is the best roof manufactured. Write lor our 
handsome catalogue and mention this paper. 
SYKES IKON & STEEL ROOKING CO., 
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No RUST nor RATTLE. Outlasts tin or iron. 
A Durable Substitute lor Plaster on walls. 
Water Proof Staeatliinc of same material, the 
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TheFAY M ANILLA ROOFING GO., CAJlDLN,It.J. 
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Catalogue and full treatise on spraying fruit 5 
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ARE THE “WORLD’S BEST” t 
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For Trees, Potatoes and Vineyards. 
HAS THE LARGEST SALE OK ANY HORSE¬ 
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w p a°&Tn e t l £d the best on earth, 
Catalogue free. Address 
THOMAS PEPPLER, 
P. O. Box 35. Hiffhtstown, N. J. 
THE LIGHTNING SEED SOWER! 
{^■"Guaranteed to Sow from 50 to 
80 Acres per Day (either Horse¬ 
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celpt of $l-BO. If not satis¬ 
factory, money refunded. 
Circulars Free. Agents Wanted 
FRANZEN & 
GOLDEN, ILL. 
REFERENCE: GOLDEN BAN 
FERTILIZERS. 
Pure Animal Bone Phosphate. High grade- Licensed 
and guaranteed Wisconsin State analysis. Catalogue 
explaining how to use and grow large crops of Fruit, 
Truck, etc. Samples sent for 10 cents postage. BONE 
FERTILIZING CHEMICAL WORKS. Janesville, Wis. 
•E: Bowker’s Fertilizers. 3 
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He must have it handy. For the same 
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the Page Fence is coiled its whole length, 
and is always ready for business. 
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w!! L Picket Lawn Fence 
Steel Posts. Steel Ralls and Steel Gates; Steel Tree 
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ICE PLOWS, $15 
C. E. BUCKLEY, 
Arnenia Union, N. Y. 
Plowing Sod Land. —The practice of 
growing grass and clover for plowing 
under the sod as a fertilizer is a part of 
the best farming. But it cannot he done 
to perfection without the proper imple¬ 
ments. The turned sod needs to be 
pressed down compactly and covered 
with enough mellow soil to make a suffi¬ 
cient seed bed. The harrow tears up the 
sod and scatters it over the surface. But 
the “ACME” Pulverizing Harrow, Clod 
Crusher and Leveler, presses down the 
sod, crushes the furrowed slices, and 
pulverizes and levels them ; and so pro¬ 
vides an excellent seed bed and leaves 
the soil where it will do the most good 
and decay and provide food for the crop 
See advertisement on page 45. 
