1906. 
THE RURAL NEW-YORKER. 
753 
PRODUCTS , PRICES AND TRADE. 
On October 1 a number of good-sized finan¬ 
cial plums were distributed. The Harriman 
railroad Interests alone paid over $15."00,on0 
in dividends. Among industrial stock divi¬ 
dends the following were in the lead : U. 8. 
Steel, $5,083,025 : Union Typewriter, $3,300,- 
000; Sears, Roebuck & Co., $1,750,000; Amer¬ 
ican Tobacco, $1,180,000; u. 8. Leather, 
$034,235 : Swift & Co.. $875,000. Railroad 
earnings in this country for the six months 
ending July 31 amounted to $262,275,487, 
which was $46,648,116 in excess of 1005. 
Apples have sold at low prices here during 
the past week. I heard of one sale of choice 
Fall Pippins on the dock at $1.75. The 
trade has been scary about getting over¬ 
stocked with Fall fruit, and the main object 
seemed to be to get rid of it as soon as possible. 
The hot weather of the previous week liaa 
considerable to do with this, as ripe apples 
went down rapidly. Apple buyers In the pro¬ 
ducing sections are busy, and all sorts of 
prices from 50 cents to $2 or more are re¬ 
ported for good fruit. I have heard of one 
concern that lias set 50 cents as the limit 
at present, and they, claim to be getting all 
they want. The seller does nothing but 
pick the fruit. A favorite and quite effective 
method of trade rivalry in buying is to go 
into a section, buy a few fancy lots at a 
high price and move on to another place. 
The news goes around that so and so got 
$2 or $2.50, and the next buyer who comes 
along finds that those with only ordinary 
fruit have their ideas up so high that he 
cannot touch them. The farmers are the 
ones who suffer from this form of crop skim¬ 
ming, as some growers refuse offers that 
they really ought to accept. 
Egos have advanced one to two cents, and 
fancy and extra firsts are scarce enough to 
create considerable interest in storage stock. 
A number of complaints are received here 
every month regarding people who have 
secured shipments of eggs on their promise 
to pay several cents per dozen above the 
market price. It is a safe rule to put down 
as a slippery character any man who makes 
such promises, simply because he cannot 
carry them out, or if he does in one case as 
a bait he will beat the same person or some 
one else out of more than enough to make 
up for it. A common plan is to write a 
plausible letter saying that he has just seen 
a shipment of your eggs and can sell them 
to much better advantage than the man who 
is now receiving them. There are a few hon¬ 
est men who get new business in this way, 
but the proportion is so small that they must 
suffer tlie penalty of being classed with 
rogues. Several of these complaints that 
I have looked up have been about men who 
were found running cheap stores in the poor¬ 
est parts of thg city; others commission mer¬ 
chants with the lowest grade of East Side 
trade. Can such people pay more for eggs 
than dealers who are handling hundreds of 
cases to their one and in touch with the high¬ 
est grade element of the trade? Often these 
rascals refuse to pay their accounts, and 
there is no redress, as they are judgment 
proof, and if their mail is stopped on a 
fraud order from the post office, they can 
get up a new business name in two minutes. 
Where do the quotations on farm prod¬ 
ucts . printed in daily and weekly papers 
come from? What do they mean and are 
they to be depended on ? Who decides that 
eggs shall be quoted 30 cents; butter 25; 
potatoes, $1.75, etc.? 
The above is the substance of various 
inquiries. A quotation should be the price 
record of a sale or the average of several 
sales. Quotations are of two general 
classes, those given out by the ((notations 
committees of produce and mercantile ex¬ 
changes, and those got up as a result of 
personal investigation in the various chan¬ 
nels of trade. The exchanges handle such 
staples as grain, butter, cheese and eggs. 
Their members are buyers and sellers who 
by coming together in this way can get ail 
available crop and trade statistics and do 
business at a saving of time. Their price 
committee meets daily and decides what quo¬ 
tations shall be given out. 
In New York and most largo towns where 
farm produce is handled in quantity there 
are concerns that publish a daily price cur¬ 
rent or trade statement. They get informa¬ 
tion from the exchanges, and have men going 
about: watching sales, asking questions and 
learning all possible regarding prices. From 
these various sources the price current is 
made up. Some daily newspapers make a 
feature of market reports, and have one or 
more reporters getting all they can to sup¬ 
plement this stock report and give it indi¬ 
viduality. There are several strictly com¬ 
mercial daily papers with a corps of report¬ 
ers covering the produce trade. 'The weekly 
papers have the option of printing the lat¬ 
est figures obtainable before going to press, 
or modifying these with an average for the 
week in cases where this would appear better 
and show the tone of the market. Some 
weeklies merely reprint the regular trade re¬ 
ports, and others supplement or revise these 
as the result of work by their own report¬ 
ers. Now and then a man familiar with 
market matters syndicates himself, that is, 
gets up a report slightly varied in style for 
several papers. The general plan followed 
by The It. N.-Y'. is given at the head of the 
quotations column. Everything printed dur¬ 
ing the week hearing on this subject is care¬ 
fully looked over, and a trip is made through 
the market sections by the writer every busi¬ 
ness dav, usually in the morning, sometimes 
long before daylight, depending on the season. 
The aim is to make the report as nearly 
possible a correct account of representative 
sales. 
There has been for some time a contro¬ 
versy with regard to the figures given out 
by the Mercantile Exchange of this city, par¬ 
ticularly on butter, and one concern at pres¬ 
ent has a suit for $60,000 against the ex¬ 
change, claiming this amount of damage on 
account of misquotations of the price of but¬ 
ter. it is alleged that the plaintiff was reg¬ 
ularly unable to buy extras at the figure 
quoted by the exchange on that grade, yet 
this figure being taken as accurate by his 
customers he was unable to sell at a profit 
after paying the premium necessary to get 
the butter. For some time The It. N.-Y. 
has quoted extras a little above the ex¬ 
change figure, believing after Investigation 
that this is necessary to represent the actual 
state of trade. What is the use of quoting 
extras at 24% when not 100 tubs of high 
scoring extras could be had in the city under 
2o or 251 / 2 ? 
As to the correctness of quotations on 
fruits and vegetables, etc., very much depends 
0I J dMgence and ability to pick up facts 
the men who get the data. As in most 
other th'ngs the harder a man works the 
more valuable will be the results of his work. 
W. W. H. 
AWFUL SUFFERING 
From Dreadful l’ains From Wound on Foot 
—System All ltun Down—Miraculous 
Cure by Cutieura. 
“Words cannot speak highly enough for 
the Cutieura Remedies. I am now sev¬ 
enty-two years of age. My system had 
been all run down. My blood was so bad 
that blood poisoning had set in. I had 
several doctors attending me, so finally I 
went to the hospital, where I was laid 
up for two months. My foot and ankle 
were almost beyond recognition. Dark 
blood flowed out of wounds in many 
places and I was so disheartened that I 
thought surely my last chance was slowly 
leaving me. As the foot did not improve 
you can readily imagine how I felt. I was 
simply disgusted and tired of life. I stood 
this pain, which was dreadful, for six 
months, and during this time I was not 
able to wear a shoe and not able to work. 
Some one spoke to me about Cutieura. 
The consequences were I bought a set of 
the Cutieura Remedies of one of my 
friends, who was a druggist, and the praise 
that I gave after the second application is 
beyond description; it seemed a miracle, 
for the Cutieura Remedies took effect im¬ 
mediately I washed the foot with the 
Cutieura Soap before applying the Oint¬ 
ment, and I took the Resolvent at the 
same time. After two weeks’ treatment 
my foot was healed completely. People 
who had seen mv foot during my illness 
and who have seen it since the cure can 
hardly believe their own eves. Robert 
Scboenhaucr, Newburgh, N. Y., Aug. 21, 
1905.” 
Caldwell Tanks 
of Galvanized Steel are used 
everywhere. Sizes tip to 1200 
gallons can be shipped Ret up 
at small cost for freight. These 
tanks are strong, tight and 
durable. Tost less than wood 
tanks. Ask for illustrated 
catalogue and dellveredprices 
W. E. CALDWELL CO. 
Louisville, Ky. 
CS) Towers 
Wind Mills,rumps, Gas Engines. 
WILDER'S 
7 Self-Adjusting 
Steel Latch 
STANCHION—a firm, safe, 
simple stanchion; fastens 
easily and holds stock se¬ 
curely, Gives cattle the 
greatest possible comfort 
and freedom standing or 
lying down. Can be open¬ 
ed and closed without re¬ 
moving gloves or mittens. 
It’s made of hard wood, 
has no cold iron to chill 
animals in frosty weather. 
A stanchion that combines 
comfort, cleanliness and 
utility with durability, 
strength and economy. 
Strong enough for dehorn¬ 
ing cattle. A most satis¬ 
factory equipment for any 
stable. Send for our free 
catalogue and prices. 
Wilder-Strong Implement Co. 
Box 33, Monroe, Mich, 
STANCHION 
LEFFEL 
Steam 
Engines 
their many sizes and 
styles have long been 
recognized as the best 
farm powers. No other 
form of power equals 
steam. No other steam 
engine compares with 
the Leffel in efficiency, de¬ 
pendableness and adapta¬ 
bility. Horizontal. Upright, 
Portable, etc. Get free 
book and investigate before buyifig. 
JAMES LEFFEL «. CO., 
Box 191, Springfield, Ohio. 
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. 
Practically Fire Proof. 
Can Be Used on Steep or 
Flat Surfaces. 
Any Workman Can Put 
It On. 
No Odor. 
Will not Shrink or Orack 
Light in Weight. 
Does not Taint Water. 
Write for samples, prices and 
circulars. 
H. F. WATSON CO. 
ERIE, PA. 
Chicago, Boston. 
Mention R.N.-Y. 
PAID FOR ITSELF IN 30 DAYS 
“Cohoes, N. Y., Sept. 14, 1906. 
** About three years ago I was selling my milk at 2 1-2 cents per quart to a 
creamery, but I thought that I could do better by selling the cream and keep¬ 
ing the skimmilk on the farm for feeding pigs and calves. I set the milk in 
coolers and skimmed with dippers. The best I could do was about 20 quarts 
of cream per day from 20 cows. I sold the cream for 12 1-2 cents per quart. 
I made up my mind to get a No. 6 U. S. Separator and try it. 
By keeping an accurate record I found that with the U. S. I was get¬ 
ting about 40 quarts of cream per day from 20 cows, a difference of $2.50 in 
favor of the 
O R. E A M 
• 9. SEPARATOR 
making a gain of $75.00 in 30 days. Then I value the skimmilk at 
33 1-3 cents per hundred quarts for feeding purposes on the farm, amounting 
to $15.00 for 30 days at 150 quarts per day. As the total amount gained 
by the U. S. paid for it in 30 days, I will say that it is the best invest¬ 
ment I ever made. 
If those who may read my experience with the U. S. Separator have any 
questions to ask or want any information other than what I have given, if they 
will write me, I will answer and do it with pleasure. 
R. A. Shufelt, R. F. D. No* 1.” 
If you are keeping cows for profit, a United States Separator will help 
you “do better”, --as it has Mr. Shufelt and many thousands of others. 
He has told you how. Let us tell you why. Mr. Shufelt’s experience 
proves it is at least worth your investigation. A letter, or just a postal card 
with your address on it, and "“Send n^w illustrated catalogue No. G159,” 
is sufficient. Will you write us? 
VERMONT FARM MACHINE CO. 
Bellows Falls, Vermont. 
Eighteen distributing warehouses centrally located in the United States and Canada 449 
DEHORNING STOPS LOSS 
Cat t la with horns aro dangerous and 
a constant menace to persons and 
other cattle. Dehorn them quickly 
and with slight pain with a 
Keystone Dehorner 
All over in 2 minutes. Not a harsh 
method. Leaves a clear, clean cut. 
Cows give more milk; steers make 
better beef. Send for free booklet. 
M. T. Phillips, Box 18, Pomeroy, Pa, 
fofitable P oritry Raising 
la m»d« e.Bjr if jouubb the new 1906-Pattern 
Standard CYPHERS Incubator 
guaranteed to hatoh more and healthier chi oka than any 
other. 90 Day» Trial. Poultry Guide (228 page«) Free 
If you mention thla journal and give addresses of two 
neighbor* Interested in poultry. Write nearest office. 
CYPHERS INCUBATOR CO., Buffalo, N. T. 
Booton, Chicago, Now York, Kansas City or San Franqlieoa 
MORE Jfjo^wan^our^oMcken^cT^rofitilbl^^^^the^l 
mm P lent J of out green bone—it's a oheap feed— 
bHlIlKFN makes lots of eggs—fine, fat birds. 
Grind it In this Standard Bonr, ' 
M fll M ET V Cutter and feed It fresh for 
I IVI U II L I best results. This |8.80 Cut-( 
ter lust what you want for the( 
farm. Write today for/ree trial plan and prices of other 
sires—all made and guaranteed by a responsible ooncerr 
Standard Bone Cutter Co., Milford, Maas, 
SlSo b d e !£ woodlands farm 
Largest Utility Poultry Plant in America. 
If you wish to head your breeding (sen with one of 
the cocks that headed our choice breeding pens this 
year, here is a chance to do so,- a chance to produce 
pullets that will lay 200 eggs. Wo are doing it, 
and will give others a chance to do the same. Even 
with our 36,800 square feet of floor space wo shall find 
it impossible to house the thousands of pullets we 
havo in our colony houses, and will be compelled to 
sell 3,000 hens and pullets, 100 cocks and 400 cockerels. 
PRICES. 
S. C. White Leghorn Hens . . 
S. C. White Leghorn Pullets 
S. C. White Iveghorn Cocks . . 
S. C. White Leghorn Cockerels 
$1.50 to 
112.50 to 
S3.00 to 
! 13.00 to 
3.00 
5.00 
5.0,> 
$ 10.00 
1(11 
Plymouth Rocks. All these birds are from our gre; 
laying strains. A few extra choice selected cocl 
erels and pullets, from ancestors with ni 
usual trap-nest record, $10.00 to $25.00 eacl 
••WILLIAMS” Write for special offer to introduce onr 
PUMP 
“No Trlx” 
patented pumps. A Wooden 
Plimpniadoof Iron. Guaranteed, 
repairs done quickly above ground. 
••Williams” Pump Co., 409 
Indianapolis, Ind. 
UTILITY! 
Laying ability flrst.standard require¬ 
ments second. LARGEST POULTRY 
PLANT IN AMERICA. S. C. White 
Leghorns, White Wyandottes, Barred 
Plymouth Rocks. Free Booklet. 
WOODLANDS FARM, Iona, New Jersey. 
Poultry Supplies 
We keep everything 
in the Poultry Line 
—Fencing, Feed, In¬ 
cubators, Live Stock, 
Brooders—anything— 
it’s our business. Call or let us send 
you our Illustrated Catalog it’s free. 
Excelsior Wire & Poultry Supply Co., 
Dept. HG, 26-28 Vesey St,, New York. 
EMPIRE STATE S. G. WHITE LEGHORNS 
Winners at N. Y. State Fair, 1904-05. Cockerels and 
Pullets, five months old, $1.00 each. Catalogue free. 
C. H. ZIMMER, R. D. 41, Weedsport, N. Y. 
EDWARD 8. NOONAN, 
Breeder of Thoroughbred Poultry. Prices reasonable. 
ROCK-HOLLAND FARM TeWo'S?' 
W . Plymouth Bocks and \V. Holland Turkey s. 
pOK SALE—High bred White Wyandotte Pullets, 
Cockerels, Hens and < 'ocks at honest prices. Also 
Pekin Ducks. E. F. KEAN, Stanley, N. Y. 
Var’s Poultry, Pigeons, Parrots, Dogs, Cats, 
Ferrets, etc. Eggs a specialty. 60p. book, 10c. 
Rates free. J. A. BERGEY, Box8, Telford,Pa. 
WOODLANDS FARM, 
Lee T. Hallock, Prop., Iona, New Jersey. 
THEY LAST FOREVER 
STANDARD 
STEEL FENCE POSTS, 
Are to be Driven 
ONK-THIRD CHKAPKR 
THAN WOOD POSTS. 
Can be used with plain, barb or 
woven wire fencing. Posts maile 
for all requirements. Over 75,000 
sold. T wenty miles of fencing 
erected on one estate. Writer for 
circulars,price list aud reference to 
J. H. DOWNS. 
235 Broadway, N. Y. 
Factory near Pittsburg. 
COD C A I C—A few choice April hatched White 
run OHLL Wyandotte pullets and cockerels. 
A good time to purchase before laying, and cold 
weather begin. MARY H. SPINK, Rodman, N. Y. 
DCF 111 minify Now is the time to get your Fall 
■ klVin UUUIVbJ show birds from yards contain¬ 
ing First Prize pair at N. Y. State Fair. 1905, also 
many other winners. Let us know your wants, $1.00 
to $3.00 each. WALTER McEWAN, Lauder¬ 
dale Farm, Loudonville, Albany Co., N. V. 
Registered Anpora Goats, Rambouillet sheep, 
Holstein catt le. J. E.YanUelder, itammondsport.N.Y. 
C AI P-I OX HOUNDS, COON AND 
oriLL, rabbit DOGS, all ages. Send 
stamp. Address. PAXTON YARNELL, Shreve, O. 
Cox Hounds-Pedigreed trained Hounds and Pups. 
“■ Reliable Trained Coon Hounds. Rabbit and Wolf 
Hounds. Squirrel Dogs. D. Hopkins, Imboden, Ark. 
A Safe, Strong mm* 
Company, Paying 
As evidence that this is in every 
particular one of the strongest aud most conserva¬ 
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like to send you our thirteen years’ record, together 
with a long list of voluntary testimonials, from 
patrons in all walks of life, 
some, without doubt, in your 
own immediate locality. 
Assets, $1,750,000. 
Established 13 Years. 
Banking Dept. Supervision. 
Earnings paid from day re¬ 
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Letters of inquiry solicited 
aud promptly answered. 
INDUSTRIAL SAVINGS AND LOAN CO. 
5 Tiipes Bldg., Broadway, New York. 
FENCE 
Strongest 
Made—^^ 
Made of High Carbon coiled wire. We 
have no agent*. Sell direct to user at 
factory price, on 30 days free trial. 
We pay all freight. Catalog shows 37 
styles and heights of farm aud poultry 
fence. It’sfree. Buy direct. Write today 
COILED SPRINC FENCE CO. 
Box 263 , WINCHESTER, INDIANA 
SPORTING AND PET DOGS, 
Cattle, Sheep, Swine, Pigeons, 
Ferrets and Rabbits. Eight 
cents for fifty, page illustrated 
catalogue. 
C. G. LLOYDT, 
Dept. K, Sayre, Pa. 
FFQQFTQ Raised in small lots are strong and 
rCnlllalv healthy. Warranted good rat and 
rabbit hunters. Descriptive circular and price list 
free. Shady Lawn Ferret Farm, New London, Ohio. 
15,000 FERRETS, 
illustrated ferret book published. 48 pages 
of practical experience from a life study 
of these useful little animals, telling how 
to successfully breed and work ferrets, how ferrets 
clear buildings of rats, drive rabbits from burrows. 
Price list free. Samuel fak.nswokth, Middletown, Ohio. 
ASTHMA C ured 
SCMFFMANN’S ASTHMA CURE 
Instantly relieves tbe roost violent attsrk and insure, com¬ 
fortable sleep. 80 WA11IM; for BESELT8. Being used by 
Inhalation, its action is immediate, direct and Certain, 
and a cure is the result In all curable case.. A single trial 
convinces the most skeptical. Price, 50c. and $1.00 of any 
druggist, or by mail. Samples Free for stamp. 
DR. R. SCHIFFMANN, St. Paul, Minn. 
