1905. 
THE RURAL NEW-YORKER 
801 
PUBLISHER'S DESK. 
Sometimes a subscriber has occasion to 
write us for a copy of The R. N.-Y. 
which failed to reach him. We usually 
have the back numbers for several weeks 
at least, and we are always glad to send 
them in such cases. It is difficult always 
to tell just how occasional numbers fail 
to reach the people to whom they are 
addressed, but they go through a good 
many hands in the mail, and it is not 
strange that they sometimes go wrong. 
We have before explained that we take 
every possible pains here to see that the 
paper is properly and promptly mailed 
every week. We print the following let¬ 
ter as an evidence of this careful work 
on our part: 
Postoffice Department, New York. N. Y. 
October 18,- 1905. 
. Publisher, “Rural New Yorker.” 
Dear Sir : A count is taken each year in 
.lime, ns you may remember, at ail post 
offices receiving any considerable quantity of 
second class mail. This count shows the 
amount and condition of it in ' respect to 
separations as sent by each publisher. 
Among the results in New York I notice 
that your publication has, as usual, an excel¬ 
lent record: namely, only 27 sacks of mixed 
or unseparated mail out of a total of 725. 
This is admirable and cannot fail to re¬ 
sult to the advantage of your mail in its 
more speedy handling and dispatch. 
1 take pleasure in congratulating you and 
your mailing department upon this good 
work. Please keep it up. Respectfully, 
n. C. JACKSON. 
Asst. Supt. Railway Mail 
Service, New York. 
The above letter came, of course, un¬ 
solicited and unexpected. We repeat it 
here that you may know that we take 
every possible pains to get the paper to 
you regularly every week. If, however, 
it fails to reach you from any cause, drop 
us a postal card and a duplicate will be 
sent you promptly. 
Subscribers are sending us circulars 
from a Boston concern which wants to 
sell stock to country people to promote 
a new mailing machine. We are asked if 
it is a safe thing to invest money in. 
Look at the proposition yourself. This 
machine is intended especially for large 
publishers. These large publishers have 
money that they would be glad to invest 
in any thing that is safe and reasonably 
sure of a good profit. The banks and 
trust companies and individual capitalists 
in Boston, New York and other large 
cities have stacks of money that they in¬ 
vest in securities paying V/ 2 , 4, A]/ 2 or 5 
per cent interest. These experienced in¬ 
vestors refuse all these promoting invest¬ 
ments. Then the promoters get up circu¬ 
lars and advertisements and go for the lit¬ 
tle savings of the country people. They 
get a lot of it,too. In nine out of ten of 
these schemes you are bound to lose. The 
company usually fails, and of course your 
investment is then gone. But where they 
succeed the promoters control a majority 
of the stock, and by appropriating all the 
profits make your shares worthless. Don’t 
touch such shares. 
We met a publisher of a trade paper 
this week. He showed us a letter from 
a farmer asking him why he ran an ad¬ 
vertisement of a nurseryman which The 
R. N.-Y. had refused. The publisher did 
not know that anything was wrong. But 
he knows now, and the advertising will 
be refused. That is the kind of work 
that will drive fakers out of the advertis¬ 
ing columns of papers. 
Here is a note that requires no com¬ 
ment from us: 
I shall save the list given for future 
reference—am glad you have cut out W. M. 
Ostrander. I am acquainted with that gentle¬ 
man. $25 worth. Was not only going to*sell 
my farm, but sell it quickly, that was four 
years ago. “A man is known by the com¬ 
pany be keeps.” and I am glad to see The 
Rural New Yorker is bound to keep good 
company. w. e. 
New York. 
By the way, this is the last chance you 
will have to get a free copy of our new 
poultry book, “The Business .Hen.” . It 
will be sent any time this month, but the 
year for it closes December 1. If yout 
subscription comes in any day this month 
the book will go back to you the same 
day. Some who have had the book them¬ 
selves and want to get one for a neighbor 
may send the neighbor’s subscription this 
month, and he will get it. This is the 
last chance. Speak quick now if you 
want it. 
A TALK ON PACKAGES. 
During (he past season we have noticed 
quite a reduction in the size of packages for 
different fruits, in fact some of the packages 
are so small that, if they continue to lessen, 
the purchaser will receive all package and 
no fruit. Grapes used to come in crates of 
eight tills, each till holding from four to 
live pounds. Now they have crates of eight 
tills which are supposed to hold about four 
pounds, but many of the tills have only about 
two pounds of grapes in them, and those in 
the bottoms of the crates hold less. The 
shipoer, when he makes a purchase, expects 
his money's worth, and should bear in mind 
that others want tlie same. 
Goods that are well selected and honestly 
packed in full-sized packages invariably bring 
outside market prices and will sell on a 
bad market, whereas the inferior package 
only sells to advantage when the article it 
contains is very scarce, otherwise it drags, 
and has to be given to those to whom the 
merchants never expect to sell again. The 
regular trade expects to be fairly dealt with, 
and the fair dealer must take as much care 
of bis purchasers as he does of his shippers. 
Apples will sell best in barrels of 17 *4 -Inch 
head and 29-inch stave; the 10-inch barrel 
is only good for soft varieties of pears that 
will not. pack in the large barrels. The 
larger packages always command the best 
price, and we think that taking into consid¬ 
eration the small difference of fruit they con¬ 
tain, they pay much better than shipping in 
smaller barrels. There are scarcely any re¬ 
turnable packages sent here at all now. The 
gift packages are sufficiently strong to bear 
trans-shipment any distance. 
Plums and cherries sell best in eight, or 
ten-pound wooden baskets. We consider the 
baskets holding from 14 to 10 quarts to be 
the best and most desirable for peaches. Iler- 
ries and currants should always be packed in 
standard quarts, as short measures put a ban 
on their sale. 
Beans, peas, lettuce, radishes and Lima 
beans should be packed in half-barrel baskets; 
these packages bold a trifle less than half a 
barrel, there being five of them to two bar¬ 
rels; they are well ventilated, and when 
packed in a car, do not heat the fruit as sacks, 
and other packages do. Celery is handled by 
a few houses that make a specialty of it, 
and comes here in large cases holding from 
10 to 12 dozen stalks. Tomatoes from near¬ 
by should be put in 30-quart crates; those 
from Florida and other distant points, in six- 
till carriers. Cantaloupes should be packed 
in crates which are made especially for them, 
and hold from 40 to 45 cantaloupes of uni¬ 
form size. Cucumbers, Summer squash, egg¬ 
plant, etc., generally come here in half-bar¬ 
rel baskets. Peppers from nearby should be 
shipped in sugar barrels, and those from Flor¬ 
ida and other southern points in six-till car¬ 
riers the same as tomatoes. Potatoes are 
shipped here in flour barrels, sacks or in 
bulk. When they come by the carload from 
the North they are shipped either in sacks 
or in bulk; the sacks should contain 170 
pounds, and they generally arrive here hold¬ 
ing Kit* to 1(58 pounds. White onions from 
Jersey come in half-barrel baskets, but those 
from the North should always be packed in 
sacks holding about 150 pounds. It is not 
well to ship them in bulk, although many are 
shipped that way, as very often they become 
badly bruised. 
It is useless for the grower to attempt to 
put his goods up in a deceptive manner, as 
the purchaser thoroughly examines everything 
before buying; the head will be taken out of 
one barrel of apples, the bottom out of an¬ 
other, and some of the staves out of another 
so as to see how the barrels look all around. 
With onions and potatoes the sacks are gen¬ 
erally turned out to show full view of the 
contents. 
Honesty is 11m best policy and nears well. 
New York. archdeacon & co. 
Feeding Cotton-Seed Meal.—I have 
fed considerable cotton-seed meal, but have 
always been cautious in its use, as recom¬ 
mended in The It. N.-Y. I have never seen 
any evil effect from its use. I have never 
experimented to see how much could be 
safely fed, or carefully to determine its value 
as a milk producer. I have fed it to young 
cattle when first turned to pasture in the 
Spring, when I was short of long feed and 
it was necessary for me to turn them to 
grass before there was sufficient pasture 
properly to sustain them and the results were 
highly satisfactory. 1 would not hesitate 
to feed milch cows one quart night and 
morning under like circumstances. I always 
prefer to feed it with laxative feeds, as lin¬ 
seed. bran and silage. a. r. Lockhart. 
Virginia. 
Stone Drains.— My ditching was done 
with small stones just thrown in rough and 
tumble with some flat stones on the top 
to keep tlie dirt from going down through the 
small stones. I dug these ditches about 
three feet deep, and they have proved all 
right; it is about 25 years sinCe I put in the 
first ones. But if a person can get the flat 
stone, say 8 or 10 inches, and dig the ditch 
two feet or more deep and about 10 inches 
wide, it is well to set the stone on edge, be¬ 
ginning at the one side of ditch. Lean the 
stones to leave an opening of about two 
inches at the bottom and so on across the 
ditch. Lay some flat stones over the top of 
those set on edge to keep the dirt from go¬ 
ing down through when ditch is filled. This 
makes a very good ditch. I have never had 
any experience with a plow to make ditches 
or tiie use of tile for ditching. a. b. 
Indiana, Pa. 
The above illustration is from a photograph of the Plant Industry Build¬ 
ing, U. S. Department of Agriculture, Washington, D. C. It is located in the 
heart of the city and is covered with Paroid Roofing. The Government also 
uses Paroid for stables, barracks, warehouses, etc. It uses Paroid because it 
finds nothing its equal. 
Paroid is the ideal roofing for barns, stables, sheds, poultry houses, ware¬ 
houses, outbuildings, etc. Equally valuable for roofing or siding. It is per¬ 
manent in character, is easy to lay, is spark and cinder proof, light slate color, 
contains no tar, does not crack and does not run in summer 
What is good for the Government will be good foryou. Write for free sample 
of Paroid and see what it is. Also ask tor booklet and name of nearest dealer. 
Send a 2 cent stamp for book of up-to-date poultry and farm building plans, 
F. W. BIRD & SON, Makers. 
(Originators of the Complete Roofing Kit—fixtures for applying In every roll.) 
East Walpole, Mass. Established 1817. Chicago, Illinois. 
HEMS 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. 
MANN’C LATEST MODEL 
w BONE CUTTER 
Sent on 10 Days Free Trial. No money 
In advance. Neverclogs. Cuts fast,easy and 
fine. Cat Ig free. 
F. W. Mann Co. f Box 1 5 , Milford. Mats. 
POULTRY 
©POULTRY LINE-Fencin 
’"jbators. Live ~ 
We keep ev-j 
__J erything in the j 
_i—Fencing, Feed, Incu-j 
, , -j Stock, Brooders—anything—. 
jit s our business. Call or let us send you. 
jour Illustrated Catalogue—it’s free for the J 
Sasking—it's worth having. j 
) Excel si or Wire & Poultry Supply Co.,< 
-jDept. H.U. 2fi & 28 Vesey Street. New York City, t 
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POULTRY KEEPERS, 
The course of “First Lessons in Poultry Keep¬ 
ing” now running in Farm-Poultry twice a 
month, will teach you quickly what would re¬ 
quire years to learn by experiment. Fifty cts. 
a year. Sample free. Farm-Poultry Pub. 
Co., Room H, 232 Summer St., Boston, Mass. 
INDRUROID 
ROOFING 
Requires no Coating or 
Paint. 
Acid and Alkali Proof. 
Elastic and Pliable 
Always. 
Strong and Tough. 
Absolutely Waterproof. 
Climatic Changes Do Not 
Affect It. 
Prac ’oally Fire Proof. 
Can Be Used on Steep or 
Flat Surfaces. 
Any Workman Can Put 
It On. 
No Odor. 
Will not Shrink or Crack 
Eight in Weight. 
Does not Taint Water. 
Write for sanr ’is. prices and 
circulars. 
H. F. WATSON CO. 
ERIE, PA. 
Chicago, Boston. 
Mention R.N.-Y. 
$ I 0-80 For - 
I £ 200 Egg 
GINCUBATOR 
Perfect in construction and 
action. Hatches every fertile 
egg. Write for catalog to-day. 
GEO. H. STAHL, Quincy. III. 
WE HAVE NEVER 
PAID LESS THAN 
5% 
Assets 
$1,750,000 
Surplus and Profits 
*150,000 
Al T R hUHincHR, entftbliahed 12 years, 
” has steadily progressed. We have 
distributed to holders of our certifi¬ 
cates, profits amounting to nearly 
three-quarters of a million dollars, 
while materially adding to our sur¬ 
plus. A stronginstitutionjconducted 
under New York Hanking Dept, sup¬ 
ervision, in which your savings will 
l»e carefully handled while earning 
foryou 5 p. <*. PER YEAR, 
reckoned for every day left in our 
chic. Withdrawable at your pleasure. 
Let us show you how wo can handle 
your savings tobetteradvantagethan 
most other institutions. Write for 
particulars. 
Industrial Savings and 
Loan Co., 
6 TIMK8 BLDO., BROADWAY,NKW YORK* 
No More Blind Horses 
soreeyes, BARRY CO,,IowaCity. Iowa, havesurecure 
TH 
Selected stock, oak-tanned, 
custom-made. AH styles, 
Guaranteed to give satisfac¬ 
tion, or return goods at our 
expense and get your money 
hack. Illustrated catalogue 
F and price-list FREE. 
The KING HARNESS CO. 
6 Lake St.. 
Owego, Tioga Ce., N. Y. 
Buy Union Lock Poultry Fencing 
of Case Bros., Colchester, Conn. Descriptive circular 
and price list FREE. 
PAGE FENCE STANDS 
Use and abuse long after the 
price has been forgotten: High- 
carbon, double-strength horizon¬ 
tals; Securely woven; Large 
cross-bars; Whole fabric heavily 
galvanized. Our first fences— 
erected 20 years ago, are still 
good. Write for evidence. 
Page Woven Wire Fence Co., Box 759. Adrian, Mich. 
o 
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PISOS CURE FOR 
CURES WHERE ALL ELSE FAILS 
Best Cough Syrup. Tastes Good. 
Use in time. Sold by druggists. 
CONSUMPTION 
N» 
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CO 
IDEAL ALUMINUM LEG BAND 
To Mark Chickens 
CHEAPEST AND BEST 
18 for 15c.,25—SOc., 60—S0o„ »0—76c. 
Frank Myars, IKIfr., Bon 57, Freeport, III. 
YOUNG MEN WANTED —To learn the 
Veterinary Profession. Catalogue sent 
free. Address VETERINARY COLLEGE, 
Grand Rapids, Mich. L. L. Conkey. f'rln. 
CC DD CTO—Good Rat and Rabbit Hunters. Get our 
I Ln n L I 0 price list before you buy. Address. 
SHADY LAWN FERRET FARM, New London,Ohio. 
5,000 FERRETS. These animals 
exterminate Rats, drive out Rabbits. 
Prices and Circular FREE. 
Samuel Farnsworth,Middlotown, O 
ryK oALt MALE ELK at 
the Michigan School for the Deaf. Flint. Michigan 
ELS $3.00, PULLETS $1.00. 
E. E. WOO DIN, Mechanlcville. N. Y. 
lUn OMLLi Stock. First class stock at low 
prices. Pleasant View Farm, R.F.D., Seward, N. Y. 
MANOKIN WHITE LEGHORN 
COCKERELS, 75c. each, if ordered im¬ 
mediately. R. B. Pusey,Princess Anne, Md 
WRIGHT’S 
WHITE WYANDOTTE Choice 
’oekereis. Duston Strain. $1.25eaeh. 
GRAND VIEW FARM, Stanfordville, N. Y. 
REGISTERED ANGORA GOATS.— Pairs or 
trios. REGISTERED RAMBOUILLET RAMS. 
Write for prices and information. 
MELROSE STOCK FARM, Cincinnatus, N. Y. 
extra fine HIlUvIlM DUW>lVOy 
Harris blood. Also, Good brooding DOES, not re¬ 
lated. Would like to exchange a few for registered 
SHROPSHIRE BUCK and EAVES. 
WOODS FARM, Rath, N. H. 
R A PPPH BUFF and WHITE PLYMOUTH 
UAAIYLD, Rocis White Wyandottes, White 
Minorcas, Brown Leghorns and Mammoth Pekin 
Ducks, $3.00 each; $7.50 for trio. EDWARD G. 
NOONAN. Marietta, Lancaster County. Penna. 
MAPLE VILLA POVLTRY YARDS.—Breeder 
of thoroughbred stock. Barred, Buff and White 
Rocks, R. O. and S. 0. W., B.and Buff Leghorns; W. 
and B. Minorcas; Golden, Silver, Buff and W. Wyan- 
dottes: R. C. and S. O. Blue Andalusians. Hamburgs, 
Ancouas. W. G. MOSHER, Sylvania, Penna. 
90 
Jfar’s Poultry, Pigeons, Parrots, Dogs, Cats. 
Ferrets, etc. Eggs a specialty. 60 p. book. 10c. 
Bates free J. A. BERGKY.Box 8 ,Telford.Pa, 
EMPIRE STATE S. C. WHITE LEGHORNS 
Won two first premiums at New Y’ork State Fair, 1904. 
Cockerels and pullets, five months old, $1 each. Cata¬ 
logue free. C. H. ZIMMER, R.D.41, Weedsport, N.Y\ 
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. 
New discovery. No obnox¬ 
ious springs or pads. Auto- 
matic Air Cushion. Binds 
I Aril Wu and draws the broken 
fV yt part* together as you 
\ \ _ X ) would a broken limb. No 
salves. No lymphol. No 
lies. Durable, cheap. Pat. 
Sept. 10. '01. 
SENT ON TRIAL. 
CATALOGUE FREE. 
BROOKS APPLIANCE CO.. Box 412, MARSHALL, MICH. 
