THE RURAL NEW-YORKER. 
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The leaves are picked, hung in the sun¬ 
shine to bleach, then torn into strips 
one-eighth inch wide ; these strips are 
woven into straw, both plain and fancy, 
for the manufacture of hats. These 
hats are so pliable that they may be 
doubled up and put in one’s pocket, and 
so durable that they will last several 
seasons. The leaves torn into wider 
strips and dried, are used for filling 
mattresses, making mats, etc. As the 
leaves are supposed to possess health¬ 
giving properties, the mattresses find 
ready sale, and many are shipped North. 
JOSEPHINE STARR. 
PATTERNS FOR R. N.-Y. READERS. 
Write the order for patterns separate 
from other matter, give bust measure 
for waist patterns, waist measure for 
skirt patterns, and pattern number, and 
inclose 10 cents. Each pattern is com¬ 
plete with instructions for cutting and 
putting garments together. For chil¬ 
dren’s or misses’ patterns, send age. 
6834. Girls’ Sailor Suit. 
The full gathered skirt is joined to a 
plain lining shaped with shoulder and 
under-arm seams. The front is faced in 
shield shape with the stripes of material 
running crosswise, the standing collar 
being of dark blue linen. The blouse is 
simply adjusted with shoulder and under¬ 
arm seams, and closes in front, the neck 
being cut away to expose the shield. 
Elastic is drawn through the hem that 
finishes the lower edge of the blouse to 
adjust the fullness at the waist line. 
Pattern No. 6834 is cut in sizes for girls 
of 6, 8, 10, 12 and 14 years of age. 
ODDS AND ENDS. 
Patterns. —Make a set of roomy flat 
pockets by fulling on wide strips of 
fancy cloth to a stout foundation. Stitch 
them-down into as many compartments 
as there are members of the family to 
sew for, and write each name on the 
front. Then be particular to keep the 
patterns belonging to each person in his 
own pocket, tied with a strip of cloth 
from the garment last made. 
MARY BURWELL. 
I know that there are farmers’ wives who 
just enjoy themselves, and who have far 
more of the comforts of life than most 
city wives. If there are others who have 
to work too hard, let us not tell or 
write of it, but like the skeleton, shut it 
in the closet that it may not frighten 
others, for the man who would thought¬ 
lessly overwork his wife in the country, 
would let her starve in the city. m. t. 
CRUMBS FROM DIFFERENT TABLES. 
“ Few are both true and tender, and he grew, 
In time, a little tenderer than true.” 
—Caroline Duer. 
... .Phillips Brooks : “We are so apt to 
see only what souls go from. When our 
friend dies, we think of all the warm 
delights of life, all the sweet friendships, 
all the interesting occupations, all the 
splendor of the sunlight which he leaves 
behind.” 
... .Winifred Black in N. Y. Journal : 
“ Men have a whole lot more sense than 
women. They will not bore themselves 
just to be polite. Women have a whole 
lot more conscience than men ; they will 
not hurt people’s feelings just to be 
truthful.” 
....Senator Edward O’Connor: “In 
mental caliber, grasp of public questions, 
and ability to deal with the science of 
government, the women of our State 
have no superiors. I say this after six 
years’ service in the Senate, during which 
time I had many opportunities to observe 
the intelligent manner in which they al¬ 
ways presented their views—never from 
the standpoint of expediency, but always 
based on sound principles of morality 
and justice.” 
In writing to advertisers, 
The Rural New-Yorker. 
please always mentlc 
Woman’s Writes 
Believe in Woman’s Writes? 
Of course we do. Who could 
help it when women write such 
convincing words as these: 
“ For seven years I suffered 
with scrofula. I had a good 
physician. Every means of 
cure was tried in vain. At last 
I was told to try Ayer’s Sarsa¬ 
parilla, which entirely cured 
me after using seven bottles.” 
—Mrs. John A. Gentle, Fort 
Fairfield, Me., Jan. 26 , 1896 . 
Ayer’s Sarsaparilla 
..cures.. 
may be changed—made beautl ful at small cos t. 
NEW WALL PAPERS 
The Farmer’s Wife. —Too much has 
been written about the “ overworked 
farmer's wife.” Such articles may help 
to open the eyes of some thoughtless 
husbands, but they also serve to frighten 
some city wives, whose husbands would 
like to live on a farm, if only the wife 
were willing. I remember that, when my 
husband first told me that he would like 
to live on a farm, I though it grounds 
for a divorce, and told him so. All I 
knew of farm life was what I had read, 
and all I could seem to remember of that, 
was that the farmer’s wife worked from 
morning until night, day in and day out; 
that she never could go anywhere, or if 
by any possible chance she could, she 
never had anything fit to wear. Now, 
—all grades—50% less than common prices. 
Samples and guide to papering, FREE. Describe ropmn anil 
state price you want to pay. Paper hanger’s outfit complete, fl. 
CHAS. M. N. KILLEN. 1233 Filbert St.. Phila.. Pa. 
A CAMERA FREE 
c hance for g? R Y L s s 
CENTURY’ 
for boys and girls, with instructions Eow to use it f Write 
:raphic outfit 
*>“•?.".iii.jBuutiiuus now 10 use itf 
at once and we will tell you how to get it without money 
S3S. FARMERS’ VOICE, c 3 hioaco, 0 [lls: 
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MOTHERS .—Be sure to use “ Mrs. Wins¬ 
low’s Soothing Syrup ” for your children 
while Teething. It is the Best.— Adv. 
WFP If I V yearly, no experience re- 
VVLLIXL I quired, failure impossible: our 
scheme a new one; particulars tree. Address 
S.S.Wuie Co. IS ox 5308.Boston*Ma ss. 
p ; 1 m mm. m:iini!! mm;\ 
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I Buckeye Lantern! 
== would light, the darkest hour for the ™ 
greatest distance. A handy lantern for = 
= every use—hand use, or a side or dash = 
_ lamp. A bulls eye lens and reflector. = 
= Perfected with DIETZ appliances;sup- — 
_ plied with fastenings for dash or side = 
“ lamp; square tubes and strong joints. — 
^ For sale by all dealers. Insist on having = 
| DIETZ LANTERNS. 
f The best in the market. Write for free V 
a pocket catalogue. §| 
m R. E. DIETZ COMPANY, | 
^ 60 Laight Street, New York, jg 
Established 1840. 
GALYAWIZED 
Fruit Evaporator Wire Cloth 
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WRIGHT & COLTON WIRE-CLOTH CO. 
Worcester, Mass. Chicago. Ill. 
FRUIT EVAPORATOR 
11 THF rMPFR "—For family use. Cheapest in 
111 Ll UllniluLU. tlw market. $3. $5 & $8. Clr. 
EASTERN MEG. CO., 207South 5th St., l’hlla.,Pa. 
Different sizes and prices. Illustrated Catalogue free. 
TUE BLYMYKK LEON WORKS CO., Cincinnati, O 
FOR SALE. 
Gentleman’s Country Residence and Fruit Farm, in 
Cheshire. Conn., between three cities, %-mile from 
railroad and center. Address Box 64, Cheshire, Conn 
rfjn Oil —High-Grade Farms. Also a few 
■ UH wALC cheap Farms. Write for my list. 
J. LELAND HANNA, Baltimore, Md. 
The Rural New-Yorker has Twice Selected the Emerson Piano above all other 
makes, as the First Prize in their Subscription Contest. Send for free catalogue. 
P 
IANOS —THE WORLD RENOWNED— PIANO 
Finest 
Tone, 
Best Work 
and 
Materials. 
No. 92 FIFTH AVENUE. NEAR Vl4TH ST.. N.V.* 
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Sold and 
Rented, 
Moderate 
Prices, 
Easy 
Terms. 
Do You Want a Watch ? 
W HEN the prices of Watches were reduced during the panic of 
1893 and the following year, we thought that surely they 
would go up again promptly. But we find that we are still 
able to buy them at panic prices, and some grades even cheaper than 
ever before. We urge no one to buy these watches of us. We 
simply know that retailers are obliged to make good profits on 
watches, no matter where they are located, and we are simply buy¬ 
ing these, as we want them, at wholesale prices, and add enough to 
cover cost of correspondence and postage, so that our readers, who 
want watches of any grade, can get them at practically wholesale 
prices. Every watch is guaranteed to us, and we, in turn, guarantee 
them to purchasers. We will return the money in any case of 
dissatisfaction. We, however, sell these watches only to subscribers. 
All Around Reduction in Waltham and Elgin Watches. 
Offer No. 200. “Crescent Street.” 
Elgin or Waltham Watch—Men’s Size, $4.50. ) Waltham Watch—Men’s Size. Pride of the Wal- 
No. 200 is a handsome Elgin or Waltham Watch, ( tham Factory, 
men’s size. The works contain seven jewels, com- S The best full-sized Waltham watch is called 
pensation balance, safety pinion, stem winding > “Crescent Street.” This watch is made from the 
and setting apparatus, and all he greatest im- ) very finest materials, each part being selected by 
provements. The case is open face only, and is ( expert workmen. Every wheel is perfect, every 
made of a composite that wears just like silver. ) jewel is a precious stone, every pinion is polished 
The case is made by the Keystone Watch Case , to the highest degree. In fact, this watch is, as 
Company and guaranteed in every respect. The ) the Waltham Company guarantees, “ perfect in 
case is made on the thin model plan. Price, $4.50. ( construction and finish.” The Company also says 
J; in its catalogue that this is “ the finest full-plate 
Offer No. 201. / movement in the world.” The full plate is a re- 
Elgin or Waltham Watch—Men’s Size, $10. ) cent improvement in watchmaking. It is a metal 
No. 201 is a gold filled open face case, dust) ca P’ covering all the mechanism, excepting the 
proof; guaranteed to wear like solid gold for 15 balance, thus saving many hills for cleaning, 
years. The movement is seven jewels, stem wind These celebrated works are full jeweled with red 
and set, and contains all the latest improvements. ( 1 u by jewels in solid gold settings. They contain 
Sent delivery guaranteed by registered mail for ) compensation expansion balance, safety pinion, 
$10. Hunting case, $3 extra. ) stem winding and setting apparatus, patent 
) Breguet hair-spring, hardened and tempered in 
Offer No 202. ( form, patent regulator and double sunk dial, 
Waltham Watch—Men’s Size, $13.50. ) made expressly for this watch. The dial is 
\ genuine 
The AmericanWatch Company, at Waltham, has < , T 
. .. . ,, . ’ / No. 203. Crescent Street, Solid 14k., 40 dwt. 
made a reduction mthe price of its 15-jewel move- ^ (Hunting case only). $52 90 
ments. We take the first opportunity to give our } No. 204. Crescent Street. Gold filled, 20-year 
readers the advantage of the new price list, and ( Hunting or Open Face case. 37.00 
offer the following-described bargains. ( No. 205. Crescent Street. Gold filled, 15-year. 
No. 202 is an open face, 15-jewel in settings, com- Hunting or Open Face case. 33.25 
pensation balance, patent Breguet liair-spring / ;-***’■ Crescent Street, 2-ounce Coin Silver, 
hardened aud tempered in form. White porcelain „ P f°? ^V"; — ' •• 
dial, stem „,„d „„d pendant, set in a SOlMIIed, / 85-00 
engraved or engine-turned pattern case. War- ) 
ranted to wear like solid gold for 15 years. We J Offer No. 208. 
will send this watch to any address, delivery ( Ladies’ Solid Gold Waltham or Elgin Watch, $20. 
guaranteed, for the sum of only $13.50. The works are manufactured at Waltham or 
Offer No. 209 Elgin. They are made of the finest materials, 
T * *. carefully selected. The jewels are all cut and pol- 
t, u lghe(l in Europe, where secret processes are 
No. 209 is a Ladies’ Gold-filled Engraved Watch, handed down from generation to generation. The 
guaranteed by the manufacturer to wear 15 years, dial is made of the finest porcelain and the hands 
The works contain seven jewels, exposed pallets, of blue tempered steel. The case is solid 14k. 
safety piniou aud all improvements. Price.de- United States Assay, handsomely engraved. We 
livery guaranteed, $13.50. will send this watch, delivery guaranteed, for $20. 
THE RURAL NEW-YORKER, NEW YORK. 
