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X1-1 IS RURAL NEW-VORKRK 
November 7, 
PUB LISHER’S DES K 
F REQUENTLY we hear from old 
friends who say they read the first 
issue of The R. N.-Y., and have sub¬ 
scribed for it regularly ever since, with 
possibly a lapse of a few years in some 
cases. The cycle of time is making in¬ 
roads in the ranks of these old friends, 
but some of them are yet with us and 
we feel for them sentiments of gratitude 
and friendship. Just at this time we are 
particularly interested in locating these 
old friends. We would like to hear from 
subscribers or from surviving wives of sub¬ 
scribers who remember the first issue of 
The It. N.-Y. and are yet receiving the 
paper. We have something in mind 
which we believe will please them and 
their friends. 
John Kearn, 35 years old, of 504 
West 145th Street, New York, has an 
imagination, if not a profound practical 
knowledge, of the pig industry. His 
theory is that: 
One sow will bear two litters of pigs 
a year. 
Each litter will number six pigs. 
Each pig is worth .$10. 
Income $120 a year from each sow. 
This you can multiply as often as you 
like by the simple process of increasing 
the number of sows. On this theory Mr. 
Kearny organized the Eastern Pig Com¬ 
pany, with offices at 2 Columbus Circle, 
where land is worth $200 a square foot, 
and office space costs $3 per foot per 
year. 
Aaron Dettel seemed to have been the 
first customer, and was hired to drive 
around town with a pig. properly pla¬ 
carded to convince the public of their 
independence of Wall Street, provided 
they made prompt use of their oppor¬ 
tunities. The paper stock was to be 
sold at par; and the four-legged species 
at $50 apiece. Dettel and several other 
credulous investors put up their cash ; but 
when Dettel applied for his week’s sal¬ 
ary he found the office closed, lie and 
the other investors then caused the ar¬ 
rest of Kearn and his 17-year-old wife, 
who acted as stenographer, and the 
judge held them in $3,000 bail. 
Some of our city papers would give 
the impression that gold bricks find a 
ready market only in the country and 
every victim is classed as a “rube.” It 
will be hard to convince some farmers 
that the above story is not a joke; but 
we assure them that we repeat a solemn 
serious court record of the City of New 
York. Evidently some city subjects 
know no more about pigs than farmers 
know of green goods. You will notice 
that every time a person shows up as a 
victim of one of these schemes, he con¬ 
fesses that he was misled by the prom¬ 
ise of big profits or quick riches. 
On June 15. 1913, I sent check for 
$0 to the National Correspondence In¬ 
stitute, Washington, D. C., as enrollment 
fee for preparation for examination as 
postmaster at fourth class office, this ex¬ 
amination to be taken by the assistant 
postmaster, as I was past the age limit. 
The assistant postmaster afterward de¬ 
cided that he wou'd not take the examin¬ 
ation and the office was not listed fox- 
same. I wrote this party to refund the 
enrollment fee, but they refused to do 
so. I then placed it in the hands of a 
collection agency but with no better re¬ 
sults. While this may not get me my 
money I may save some one else. 
Pennsylvania. M. T. B. B. 
The complaint in this case seems to 
be that no sex-vice having been x-eceived 
the fee should have been refunded. The 
demand seems fair and equitable; but 
fees of the kind are not always retui-ned 
in such instances by schools of unques¬ 
tionable standing. In all such cases it 
is best to stipulate in advance that the 
fee would be returned in case it was 
found necessary to change plans. 
E. B. Dennison, formerly a lawyer in 
New York City, has been convicted on a 
chax-ge of extortion in Grant’s Pass, Ore. 
Dennison was the main witness in the 
State’s case against Oslin M. and Edgar 
It. Jackson, formerly of the Jackson 
Brothers Realty Company, of 507 Fifth 
Ave., indicted for alleged real estate 
swindles three yeai-s ago. Soon after the 
indictment Oslin Jackson went to Ore¬ 
gon. lie is still wanted by the New 
York authorities. Dennison, leai-ning 
that Jackson was in Grant’s Pass, fol¬ 
lowed him there, and his efforts, it is 
said, to realize from Jackson on a 
Judgment obtained in the New York 
courts resulted in his conviction on a 
chai-ge of extortion. Edgar R. Jackson, 
Oslin’s brother, was convicted two years 
ago, and obtained a new trial by the Ap¬ 
pellate Division. lie is now out on bail. 
•—Tribune. 
The R. N.-Y. readers will remember 
the Jackson Bi-others and their realty 
schemes. Schemers never give up their 
trade; but it is important to credulous 
people that they follow the developments. 
When they escape the law in one place 
they proceed to new ventures. 
The North American Art Studio peo¬ 
ple claim they come from Syracuse, N. 
Y. I have written them there, but can 
hear nothing. They stopped around here 
a year ago and were enlarging pictures 
while on their vacation. They took in 
a number of nearby towns. They brought 
the proofs and gave 10% off to all who 
paid in advance, but after paying in ad¬ 
vance, we never saw anything nf them 
or of the pictures either. I tliougm per- 
haps some of your readers could let us 
know something about them. A. H. D. 
Vei-mont. 
Complaints of this kind are numerous. 
No one should pay money or give up 
photographs to these itinerant agents un¬ 
less it is shown that they represent re¬ 
sponsible houses. We have been unable 
to locate this particular concex-n. It is 
pi-obably a name assumed by the agents 
for the time being. 
I sent $10 to the Continental Cigar 
Company, Beacon Bldg.. Wichita, Kan¬ 
sas, on May 10, 1014. In a few days I 
got a statement that they had been ar- 
i-ested for doing an illegal business and 
they could not send the sample cigars as 
agreed, but would return the $10 as soon 
as the suit was settled. I wish yon 
would look them up and see what you 
can do to get my $10. I wish to join 
your club to expose fraud. J. L. 
New Yoi-k. 
Flavor- 
do you brine it out 
for caring 
Worcester 
Salt makes the “flavor-com¬ 
pelling” brine. 
It stays clear-as-crystal and is free 
from the scum and “ropiness” you 
get with ordinary salt. Meat pack¬ 
ers whose brands are famous for 
‘ ‘flavor’ ’ use nothing but Worcester j 
Salt. Get that flavor yourself. Use 
WORCESTER 
SALT 
The Salt with the Savor 
or kill it? 
IXfHEN used 
* * meat pure 
An experience of this kind shows the 
advisability of being cautious about giv¬ 
ing orders to itinex-ant agents. We en¬ 
deavored to get in touch with the com¬ 
pany, but mail addressed to them is re¬ 
turned marked “Fraudulent,” and the 
$10 will have to be charged to experience. 
The subscriber is one of the charter 
members of the Anti-Fake Club. 
I bought, through the Mutual Mining 
and Reduction Co. of Philadelphia, Pa., 
three years ago, S00 shares of gold min¬ 
ing stock valued at $1 each, for $400. 
Property is located in New York State, 
Lewis County, 250 acres land, sand form¬ 
ation, and as I have found out that the 
mine has not been running for over a 
year and the offices closed, I tried to 
sell it. Is there any chance for me to 
get back my $400, hard-earned money, 
for which I have been working over four 
years at 10 hours a day, by claiming a 
part of acreage or otherwise? 
New York. G. R. F. 
It is doubtful if you could sell the 
stock for the cost of the blank paper on 
which it is printed. The great majority 
of the mining companies are not organ¬ 
ized to dig metal out of the ground, bxit 
as an excuse to sell the stock to just 
such credulous purchasers. This stock 
never had any value, and G. R. T. might 
just as well have burned his four years’ 
saving as to give it to these promoters. 
In a few weeks now we hope to have a 
place where these frugal people may in¬ 
vest their savings and get the benefits of 
the earning power of the money. The 
Land Bank seeux-ities will save millions 
to such people annually, pi-ovided they 
use it. But neither the Land Bank, nor 
any other sound institution, will prom¬ 
ise quick riches. It is too bad that our 
frugal people are so often x-obbed of their 
savings; but they must learn to be sus- 
pieioxis of promises of big profits, and 
seek safe investments for their savings. 
Enclosed you will please find a two 
dollar bill for a two years’ subscription 
to The Rural New-Yorker, as my sub¬ 
scription expires about this time. The 
longer I get the paper the better I like 
it, and especially the way you expose 
fakes and frauds. I also enclose a slip 
that was left here at our place some time 
ago, according to your book “Hind¬ 
sights.” It is that old “soap fraud” game 
that was being worked through this sec¬ 
tion. He offered to give china closets, 
etc., as premiums, but they never showed 
up. As soon as I saw the circular and 
heard of his wonderful premiums it re¬ 
minded me of “Hindsights,” and I looked 
it up at once and found it to be about 
the same thing as the “soap fraud.” I 
wish your paper success, and also your 
“Publisher’s Desk” department, s. ii. 
Pennsylvania. 
It is some satisfaction to know that 
wo are heading off the fakers among our 
own people at least. It is always well 
to beware of big promises. These soap 
schemers make collections in advance on 
the promise of big premiums to follow, 
but the premiums do not come. 
J. J. D. 
Worcester Salt is best for butter 
mixing because its fine, even crystals 
dissolve at once. Its sweetness 
makes for fine flavor. 
For farm and dairy use, Worcester 
Salt is put up in 14 lb. muslin bags and 
in 28 and 56 lb. Irish linen bags. Get 
a bag from your grocer. 
Write for booklet “Curing Meats on 
the Farm.” Sent free on request. 
WORCESTER SALT CO. 
Largest Producers of High Grade Salt in the World 
NEW YORK 
Put an end to that unnecessary labor 
by installing West Bend Feed and Lit¬ 
ter Carriers— the strongest, easiest to 
put up and llie most practical carriers that you 
can buy. Positive safety guard prevents jump¬ 
ing track: a brake on wheels holds car while 
loading; bail quickly adjustable for high or low 
(ceiling—these are only a few of the important 
features embodied in 
WEST BEND CARRIERS 
Write today for full descriptive catalog and 
prices. An investigation will convince you that 
West Bend carriers are the equipment for you. 
A one cent post card will bring f ull information. 1 
WEST BEND BARN EQUIPMENT CO. 
210 So. Water St. West Bead, Wis. 
'ESFBEHD RAM EQUIPMENT COJ 
kelly DUPLEX “KBS 0 
Only mill made with a double petof 
grinders or burrs. Have a grinding’ 
surface of just double that of any 
other mill of equal size, therefore. 
Do Twice as Much 
Work. 
Grind ear com, shelled 
corn, oats, rye, wheat, 
barley, kamr corn, col- 
tou seed, corn in 
shucks, shoaf oats, oi 
any kind of grain, coarse, me¬ 
dium or lino. Require 2056 less 
power than any other mill. 
Especially adapted for gasoline 
engines. Writ© for now catalog. 
Duplex Mill & Mfg.Co., Box3^0 Springfield, OhF 
EAR CORN 
Increase the value of ovory crop you har¬ 
vest by grinding it lino or coarse before 
feeding it to your stock. Savo time,labor, 
fuel, money and got hotter results with 
Simple, powerful, efficient, durable 
and economical. Double grinding 
rings. Automatic Force Feed pre¬ 
vents choking. Self sharpen¬ 
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with every mill. Write today 
for Free Catalog It ind samples. 
Superior Mfg. A Mill Company 
6 East St. Springfield, O. 
SMALL GRAIN 
Grinds Oat Hulls at 
F 0ne Grinding 
Fine enough to feed swine. No 
other grinder at the price does this. Also 
grinds ear corn, screenings, seeds, hay, 
alfalfa, Kaffir corn, grain. 1 set 
buhrs grind 10O0-30C0 bushels. 
TFT7 FEED MILL 
10 days free trial to show yon | 
that the Letz grinds more feed 
—better—on less gas than other J 
mills. State H.P. of engine. 
Letz Mfg. Co., 213 East 
Road, Crown Point, Ind. 
r 
—Save *4 On Feed—. 
Practical farmers and stock raisers know the 
value of the corn ground with the cob. Fatten 
your stock quicker and at less cost by using the 
l /leu o/faUand 
Feed IVlill 
It grinds cob corn, shelled grain and table meal 
perfectly. Simple in construction — easily 
operated. All troublesome parts elimi¬ 
nated. An examination will prove to 
you its many superior quali¬ 
ties. Real money-makers 
for the farmer. Write for 
low prices and free trial 
offer today. 
NEW HOLLAND MACHINE CO. 
Box 41, New Holland, Pa. 
Wood Saws 
From $10 Up 
Several sizes, all strongly 
built, adjustable hearings 
on Mandrel. 
Write for Cuts and Prices. 
Lewistown Foundry & Machine 
Company. Lewistown, Pa. 
rHew o/feUand- 
Wood Saws 
will cross-cut heavy pole 
and cord wood and 
rip posts and light lumber. Our patent 
rock shaft prevents saw breakage and 
assures easy running. Sturdy and 
rigid. Beautifully finished. Write 
today for catalogue, low prices and 
free trial offer. 
NEW HOLLAND MACHINE CO., Box 41.New Holland, Ps. 
9 l A CORDS IN 10 HOURS 
BY ONE MAN. Proven bv sworn witnesses. It’s KINO OP 
THE WOODS. SAVES MONEY and BACKACHE. SPRING 
PRESSURE and GUIDE, on end of saw, a BIG 1918 
IMPROVEMENT, Send for free catalog 068 showing 
LATEST 1M1*U0VEJ.3NTS. First order gets agency. 
Folding Sawing Mach. Co., 161 W. Harrison St., Chicago, 10. 
BACKS THIS SAW. IT IS THE BEST AND CHEAPEST SAW MADE. 
HERTZLER & ZOOK 
Portable C All/ 
Wood oflvv 
easy to operate. 
Only $10 saw made to 
which ripping table can 
be added. Guaranteed 
lyear. Money refunded 
if not satisfactory. 
Send for catalog. 
Hertzler & Zook Co. 
Belleville, Pa. 
13 Cents Per Rod Up 
■1 Strongest, heaviest wire. Double gal- 
_ "Vani zed. Outlasts others nearly 2 to 1. Low prices 
J direct 1 roin factory. Over lfiOstyleafor every purpose— 
Fhosr, sheep, poultry, rabbit, horse, cattle. Also lawn 
/ fence and Rates of all styles. Mail postal for catalog and 
f sample to test and comnare with others. Address 
THE BROWN FENCE fit WIRE CO. 
Dsoartment 59 Cleveland. Ohio 
All Big Wires— 
Made of Open Hearth Steel, galvanized as fenc« 
wire should be galvanized. Our /<Vrc Book 
explains tho No 9 Empire and Em¬ 
pire. Jr., and tells hour to judge 
wire fences. Get facts aboul 
EMPIRE 
Fence 
It’s proof against weather, rust and 
hard nsape Kmpire fence never Bags- 
_ the strong Bmpira I;not is your protection. 
Write for l'rco Book; also ask for special low 
price. BOND STEEL POST CO. 
23 Maumee Street Adrian, Michigan 
fields or roads. n 
tVo also furnish f |\ 1 
Eloctrie bteel m\ / I \A 
k dry out or rot. Send for 
Ik frso book of fads and proofs. 
'fi. Electric Whoel Co., A 
gSBfcg—— <■* Elm Street, sr 
»TJ Uuinrr. ill. 
Money^H 
SAVERS! 
Steel 
Wheel 
Handy 
Wagon 
Are ESif 
HANDY eiNOER 
Just the thing 
for preserv¬ 
ing f i 1 e a of 
Tiie Rural New Yokkeb. Durable and 
cheap. Sent postpaid for 25 cents. 
Tho Rur.il New-Yorker, 833 Wost 30th St., N. Y. 
