1005. 
THE RURAL NEW-YORKER 
769 
PUBLISHER’S DESK. 
The following letter has just reached 
us: 
As 1 am thinking of investing a few hun¬ 
dred dollars with \V. M. Ostrander, real 6s 
tate dealer and investor of Philadelphia, I 
would be very much pleased if you could in¬ 
form me if his business is all right and if he 
is a man to trust. I would like to hear your 
advice in my case. J. s. 
Connecticut. 
The following letter has been on our 
desk for some weeks: 
A copy of your excellent paper of June in, 
in which you give your readers some advice 
regarding stocks sold by \V. M. Ostrander 
of Philadelphia, has just come to my notice. 
Unfortunately I am in a position to verify 
the surmises you ventured, as to the actual 
value of 5500 worth of Mr. Ostrander's goods. 
You seemed to think that a stock certificate 
for that amount might lie worth 30 cents. 
You were mistaken, it is not worth that 
much. It is not worth a “cuss word.” 
New York City. n. e., ph. d. 
One of the peculiar features about 
both these letters are that they both come 
front men who are not subscribers to The 
R. N.-Y. It is possible that they found 
the paper in some public library, but more 
probable that some friend who is a regu¬ 
lar reader, knowing of their investments 
or intended ventures, called their atten¬ 
tion to the information of this column. 
There are two more paragraphs of H. E.'s 
letter that we have not been able to print. 
It would make interesting reading for J. S. 
at this time, but it is probably more 
turciblo than is necessary to convey a 
correct idea of his experience. He 
makes it clear, however, that bad he 
made an investigation before taking the 
investment as he made it afterwards, lie 
would not have exchanged his money for 
a paper certificate that lie now considers 
of no practical value. 
Some time ago we promised to give a 
list of the individuals and firms whose ad¬ 
vertisements we would not carry in I fiEi 
R. N.-Y. because of the complaints that 
farmers have made against them in the 
past, or because of their want of suffi¬ 
cient credit to justify a farmer in sending 
them money in advance for an order. We 
cannot, of course, attempt to give a com¬ 
plete list, hut it will he well to save these 
for reference and others will he added to. 
the list as occasion requires. Some of 
these never did and never could adver¬ 
tise with us. Others have advertised with 
oftentimes a whole crop which may in 
the case of fruit trees require several 
years to grow. 
Here is one man’s letter that we want 
to call to your attention at this time: 
'file pen arrived all safe and is very'satis¬ 
factory. Please accept my thanks.. 
New York. . a. n. n. 
This letter has just reached its in, ac¬ 
knowledgement of a fountain p£h sent as 
a reward for sending in a club of new 
subscribers. Wc'told you all about this 
pen last week. You see the pen is pleas¬ 
ing those who got it. Would you like 
one?- It is a fine thing to carry in the 
pocket, and it makes a very handsome 
article for a Christmas present. Just drop 
us a line and we will tell you how to get 
one. It will require only the time of one 
or two evenings. 
Shade for Chickens.—I find tin* aspara¬ 
gus patch a fine place to pen my chickens, 
good for chickens and the asparagus also. 
e. r. 
IIex Notes. — I have never fed rye Jo 
fowls, hut have known people to feed it with 
very poor results. I think they would bet¬ 
ter sell the rye and huy wheat in its place; 
they will get hotter results for same money. 
My choice in feeding as a whofe for Sum¬ 
mer feed is oats, harley and wheat mixed, 
equal parts. I do not think there Is any 
better feed for laying hens than oats for 
eggs, hut they want change. As regards sep¬ 
arating the rooster from pullets, it depends 
on time they are hatched; .if they are early 
hatched the sooner you get JJhom cjo mar¬ 
ket the better. If laiiY^hiat’ehed you must 
get the size before you can market them. 
c. E. VASS. 
The Missouri Mule.—T he following re¬ 
marks are credited to a Missouri Congress¬ 
man : 
"Why, there were enough mules in Mis¬ 
souri last year to have paid the whole $13,- 
000,000 originally given for (he Louisiana 
Purchase, and then to have paid the cost 
of the world's fair recently held in St.'Louis 
besides. The Missouri mule is known the 
world over. Ilis fame has spread to the re¬ 
motest corners of the globe. No nation on 
earth dares go to war without first asking 
Missouri for a sufficient supply of mules. 
Battleships and 13-inch guns are made on 
either side of the-Atlantic, hut the Missouri 
mule grows only between the Mississippi 
River and the borders' of Kansas. At his best 
he is nineteen hands high and weighs 1,000 
pounds. I take off my hat_ to Hie Missouri 
mule, and stand at a respectful distance. 
The only animal with, no ancestor of his 
own type and no hope of posterity of any 
type, lie maintains his importance in war 
and .agriculture." 
us, but failed to make good reasonable 
complaints of our subscribers, and we 
were obliged to make good ourselves. 
Some have good financial rating, always 
pay their bills promptly, but their goods 
or their propositions are such that after 
investigation, we would advise our readers 
to leave alone, and, of course, would not 
give the indorsement of our advertising 
columns. Wc do not include in this list 
some advertisers that we have refused to 
run simply because there is some doubt in 
our own minds as to the nature of the 
business. To he safe we refused it. It 
did not look right, but we would not feel 
justified in condemning it publicly. Some 
of these and some of this list run now in 
other farm papers, but under our “square 
deal” guarantee to subscribers, we would 
not feel safe in carrying them. Follow¬ 
ing is a list of advertisers we would not 
accept for the above reasons: 
5. J. Smith. Shortsville. N. Y. 
Sheerin’s Nurseries, Dansville, N. Y. 
Mark T. Thompson, iiio Vista. Va. 
Wm. Kimball. Manchester. Mich. 
<;. 8. Benjamin. Lansing. Mich. 
(’lias. C. Nash. Three Rivers. Midi. 
Co-operative Nurseries. Charleston, W. Va. 
.1. A. IOveritt, Indianapolis. Inch 
T. O. Furnas. Southport. Ind. 
Isaac Tillinghast. I,a Plume. Pa. 
Oak Nurseries. Coliingdaie, Pa. 
W. C. Babcock. Bridgman, Mich. 
II. Lightfoot. Chattanooga. Tenn. 
Tit. Pomona Nursery Co., Swanton, Md. 
Medford Seed Co., Medford. Mass. 
\V. M. Ostrander. Philadelphia. Pa. 
Win. Umpire, Amsterdam. N. V. 
A. T. Townsend. Mt. Blanco, O. 
Villeview Poultry Farm. Salem. N. Y. 
11. L. S. Hall, Seottsviile. N. Y. 
Lewis Benedict, Lutherville, Md 
C. W. Barrick, New Martinsville. W. Va. 
o. W. Mendall, Austin. Tex. 
Jackson Co. Nurseries. Bosky Dell. III. 
j. A. Bennett & Sons. Gouverneur, N. Y. 
F. Sawyer. Newark, O. 
When you write advertisers mention The 
li. N.-Y. and you'll get a quick reply and 
"a square deal." See guarantee, page 8. 
PAROID 
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You will save money and get a 
better roof by using 
PAROID. 
Slate colored—contains no tar— 
easily 1 a i d—a roofing kit free. 
Spark, water, gas, heat and cold 
proof. Lasts long and looks well. 
Don’t take an imitation. 
Send for :i free sample and book of build¬ 
ing plans for a 2 cent stamp. Investigate. 
F. W. BIRD & SON. Makers. 
E. Walpole, Mass. 
Chicago. III. 
E*tabli*hed 1817. 
Originator* of roofing kit in every roll 
(AMPLE 
THIS COOKER 
makes feed go twice as far, 
cooks all kinds of feed, serves a 
dozen other farm purposes. The 
Farmers’ Favorite 
1b made to last; heaviest strong¬ 
est low-priced cooker made. 
Model service in sugar and ap¬ 
ple muter making, butchering, 
etc. Write for circular and prices today. 
L. R. Lewis. 12 Main Si. Cortland, M.Y. 
R 
Write for prices ant 
MELROSE STOCK FARM, 
EGISTKRED ANGORA GOATS—Pairs or 
trios. REGISTERED RAM BOU11 .LET RAMS. 
and information. 
Cincinnatus, N. Y. 
MILCH-GOAT SERVICE BUCK 
FOR SALE. Young hornless Saanen T. Imported 
Stock, registered. Price moderate to close estate. 
M. LINDEN, Roosevelt, L. I. 
A large percentage of the above list are 
small seedsmen and nurserymen. Grow¬ 
ers need to be especially careful in placing 
this class of orders because the loss of 
the money involved may not be so import¬ 
ant, but the loss of time, and worry, and 
rr Q nr TP-Good Rat and Rabbit Hunters. Get otrr 
I LRU Liu price list bef ore you huy. Address. 
SHADY LAWN FERRET FARM, New London.Ohio. 
5,000 FERRETS. These animals 
exterminate Rats, drive out Rabbits. 
Prices and Circular FREE. 
Samuel Farnsworth,Middletown, 0. 
Good judges of value invariably select Ruberoid Roofing in preference 
to all others because:— 
It is made from the highest obtainable quality of all-wool felt. 
Will not melt and run in hot weather; 
Does not dry and become brittle with age; 
Suited for any structure and can be applied with the greatest case. 
Absolutely water-proof and fire resisting; 
Tests under the severest conditions, and actual use all over the 
world prove its exceptional endurance. 
More efficient, durable and reliable than nie’al or shingles. Lower first 
cost and fewer repairs. T lie reputation of an honorable company stands 
behind its quality. 
CAUTION.—Ruberoid is manufactured solely by the Standard Paint 
Company. Avoid the many imitations by seeing that the word Ruberoid 
is stamped on the under side of the material. 
Write for samples and Booklet “R.” 
THE STANDARD PAINT COMPANY, 
Solo Manufacturers, 
100 William Street, New York. 
Resists Wind 
In the Country 
where the wind gets 
full sweep 
"The Register" 
Jlex Stircthote 
ROOFING 
wi 11 stay put when shi n gles are bio w- 
ing off. Resists fire, water, heat, cold 
and wear. Easy and inexpensive. 
SAMPLES FREE 
with book and photos of Rex 
Flintkote farm buildings. 
“Look for the Boy’’ on 
every roll. 
J. A. & W. BIRD & CO. 
70 India St., Boston 
WHITE WYANDOTTE8 EXCLUSIVELY! 
F()R SALE.—Fine large COCKERELS for breeding 
purposes. E. FRANKLIN KEAN. Stanley. N. Y. 
EMPIRE STATE S, C. WHITE LEGHORNS 
Won two first premiums at New York State Fair,1904. 
Cockerels and pullets, five months old, $1 each. Cata¬ 
logue free. (’. H. ZIMMER, R.D.41, Weedsport. N.Y. 
Vac's Poultry. Pigeons, Parrots, Dogs, Cats. 
Ferrets, etc. Eggs a specialty. (!l) p. book. 10c. 
Ratos free. J A BERGKY.Box8,Telford.Pa, 
S. C. WHITE LEGHORNS 
Four promising young Cockerels for $5.00. Over 
1,000 to select from. Send for circular. 
WHITE & RICE. Yorktown. N. Y. 
rppQ WILL BE HIGH THIS WINTER, 
bV3\JlO and you'll get lots of them if you 
feed my sound, dry, red wheat. Get my prices. 
WILLIS It. KNOX, 5 Newport Ave., Intercourse, Pa. 
S. C. WHITE LEGHORNS. 
Well developed Cockerels from stock bred foi laying, 
$] each. !>. F. ARNOLD. Burlington Flats. N. Y. 
RADPPn BUFF and WHITE PLYMOUTH 
DAIYIYEU, Ro oks, White Wyandottcs. Whito 
Minorcas, Brown Leghorns and Mammoth Pekin 
Ducks. $3.00 each; $7.50 for tr ! o. EDWARD G. 
NOONAN, Marietta, Lancaster County, Pennn. 
INDRUROID 
ROOFING 
Requires no Coating’ or 
Paint. 
Acid and Alkali Proof. 
Elastic and Pliable 
Always. 
Strong and Tough. 
Absolutely Waterproof. 
Climatic Changes Do Not 
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Prac : cally Fire Proof. 
Can Be Used on Steep or 
Flat Surfaces. 
Any Workman Can Put 
It On. 
No Odor. 
Will not Shrink or Crack 
Light in Weight. 
Does not Taint Water. 
Write for sain ' is, prices and 
circulars. 
H. F. WATSON CO. 
ERIE, PA. 
Chicago, Boston. 
Mention R.N.-Y. 
HENS WILL LAY 
twice the eggs, more fertile, produce better 
hatches, heavier fowls, earlier broilers and 
bigger profits if fed green cut bone, rich in 
protein and all other egg elements. 
LATEST MODEL 
BONE CUTTER 
Sent on 1 0 Day* Free Trial. No money 
In advance. Never clogs. Cuts fast, easy and 
fine. Cat'lg free. 
F. W. Mann Co., Box 15 , Milford, Mass. 
MANN’S 
POULTRY 
OQOOOOOOO 
We keep ev-i 
_ _ _ J erything in the I 
(POULTRY LINE— Fencing, Feed,Incu-S 
jbators. Live Stock, Brooders—anything—J 
}it’s cur business. Call or let us send you! 
jour Illustrated Catalogue—it’s free for the J 
j asking—it’s worth havins 
ing. 
(Excelsior Wire & Poultry Supply Co.,< 
>Dept. H.G. 26 & 28 Vesey Street. New York Clty.< 
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Buy Union Lock Poultry Fencing 
of Case Bros., Colchester, Conn. Descriptive circular 
and price list FREE. 
FARM FENCES 
like farm bnildings, should be 
> e r m u n e n t improvements. 
Properly erected, should outlast 
the posts. Should staml not only 
continuous use, but also severe 
abuse. Such a fence is an In vest¬ 
ment. We make it. Let us tell 
you about it. 
Page Woven Wire Fence Co..Box 772. Adrian, Mich. 
“ MAMMOTH PEKIN DUCKS.” 
Lot us know your wants. We have either sex, Old or 
Young. From $1.00 to $3.00 each. 
Lauderdale Farm, Loudonville, Albany Co.. N. Y 
YOUNG MEN WANTED —To learn the 
Veterinary Profession. Catalogue sent 
free. Address VETERINARY COLLEGE, 
Grand Rapids, Mich, L. L. Conkey. Brin. 
fLQfa On Long or Short 
9 ^ Term Investments 
[(/»a per iJ 
$25 upward, with¬ 
drawable on 30 
days’ notice. 
Investments bear earn 
ings from day receiver 
poday withdrawn. 
'Supervised by New York 
|j Kinking Department 
MONEY received at any 
time in the year, yields 
5 p. o. per annum for 
every day we have it. 
You should learn how far our 
operations are removed from 
any element of speculation. 
Conservative investors will ap¬ 
preciate a plan affording all the 
security and profit without the 
.Tiinoyauce of Individual niort- 
•-THKe loans. Write for par¬ 
ticulars. 
Assets, . $1,700.000 
Surplus and Profits, 
$ 1 60,000 
Industrial Savings and 
Loan Co.,' 
Times BI’d’K, H u y, N.Y. City 
ppec CTfiRY ot ' hiterest I® every farmer and his 
rnct O I un I family, also our complete catalogue 
of Simplicity Gasoline Engines will ho sent abso¬ 
lutely Free to everyone who will write for it. See onr 
large advertisement in October 7 issue of this paper. 
Write to-day. Western Malleable & Grey Iron 
Mfg. Co., 10 Chase Street, Milwaukee, Wis. 
No More Blind Horses Moon blindness and other 
sore eyes, BARRY CO,,IowaCity. Iowa, have sure cure 
DR. DAVID 
Roberts 
CATTLE 
specialist 
OFFERS THESE BOOKS FREE 
No. 1. Abortion in Cows. No. 2. 
Barren Cows. No. 3. Retained 
Afterbirth. No. 4. Scours in 
Calves. No. 5 How to make your 
OlVN STOCK FOOD at home. 
Or. l)avi,l Roberts, Cattle Specialist 
431 (4rand Ave. .Waukesha.Wls. 
SURE CURE! Brooks’Appliance 
New discovery. No obnox- 
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would a broken limb. No 
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lies. Durable, cheap. Pat. 
Sept. 10. ’01. 
SENT ON TRIAL. 
CATALOGUE FREE. 
BROOKS APPLIANCE CO.. Box 340, MARSHALL. MICH. 
