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OK THE FARM AXD HUME. Cailtivnliui* nt Corn. Modern experience tends to favor the shallow an<l superti i<l culture of corn, rather than deeper plowing. Alter the corn has been planted n plow should not be used in the corn field, but the cultivator only. The surface alone needs to be stirred, and th' oftener it is mellowed and loosened, the better for the crop. The writer has grown several crops of over 100 bushels of grain to the acre,and in every case in which this unusual pro duct was reached, it was when the ground was worked with the horse hoe every week until the corn was in tassel. When, unavoidably this frequent culti vation was missed, the yield fell some times as low as seventy of eighty bushels per acre, showing—all other treatment being the same—that the frequent work ing of the soil has a most useful result on the crop. — American Agriculturist. Peas Will Sol Mix. Farmers, many of them, believe that different varieties of peas will cross if planted in close proximity. This is not the case, for the ovules of each flower are fertilized by the pollen of the r/.me flower long before the buds unfold. Therefore, in crossing pens, the anth ers must be removed just as soon as the petals show themselves in the bud. If one waits beyond this period it will be found on opening the bud that the anth ers are ripe and have shaken their pol len upon the stigma. It is impractic able to unfold a bud so small and im mature, and therefore many have con cluded that peas gould not be crossed even artificially. This difficulty is obvi ated, however, by cutting off the tip of the bud as soon as it opens, and slitting down the flower a short distance; the ten anthers are then easily removed, leaving only the stigma, which may now receive pollen of an other variety with which it. is desired to cross it.—2V. K IFbrM. Poisons tor Insects. In answer to occasional inquiries, we give briefly the following modes for ap plying effective poisons: Pyrethrum for Cabbages.—Use a table spoonful to two or three gallons of water, and if driven on these and other plants with a syringe or force pump, it will de stroy nearly all insects. The pyrethrum must be fresh, as it loses by exposure. Paris Green for Various Purposes.— Mix it and keep stirring with about 700 times as much water. It is good for canker worms, codling moths, potato beetles, cucumber bugs, etc. It is only a partial remedy for the curculio. Paraffine.—Half a teaeupful to a gal lon of water, constantly stirred, is good for scale insects. It must be weaker on young than on old, hard bark. Kero sene emulsion is also good, and it is made by putting a quart of soft soap in a gal lon of water, which heat to boiling, and then while boiling, stir in a pint of kero sene. Another way is to stir kerosene with milk until no oil is visible; then dilute with twelve times as much water. Paris green, driven briskly with a force pump, has saved grapevines from rose bugs.— Country Gentleman, Trees In Cultivated Fields. This is the time of year for farmers who have cultivated crops to mark on those fields the area which the roots of trees drain of moisture and fertility. If they will do this with either corn or potatoes, the revelation will be a surprise to many. Under the shade of the tree the crop will rarely pay cost of cultiva tion and harvesting; but for ten and often fifteen feet on either side it will be diminished, varying according to the season. In a very dry time we have known a few trees in a field to make it so unproductive that it gave no profit from cultivation at present low prices, very small under the most favorable cir cumstances. Now as farming is a busi ness, it is the farmer’s duty so far as in him lies to make a business success of it. If any one is farming for amusement or pleasure he can do as he chooses about retaining useless and positively detri mental adjuncts to his business, though in this case the greatest pleasure as well as profit will generally be found in grow ing the largest possible crops. For the great mass of farmers harassed by debt and striving every way to make both ends meet losses of this kind are a seri ous matter. They at least cannot afford to waste time, labor or money over senti mentalities. Scattering forest trees are often ornamental in lawns; but the farm is not a lawn, and among growing crops a large tree is often the most destructive kind of weed. This is an economic sug gestion which many will appreciate who fully understand the need of obeying the apostolic injunction to “lay aside every weight” as the only means of insuring success. Cultivator. Clover on the Farm. A writer in the Prairie Farmer says: No other thing on the farm so thor oughly marks the progress of agriculture as the rapidly increasing use of red clover. The two-fold benefits of clover are so obviously manifest to every farmer that the increase in its use is not sur prising. Its wonderful yield as a forage crop makes it one of the most desirable to raise, whether to be fed green or cured in the shape of rowen. So rapidly does it grow that it is no uncommon thing to cut three crops during a tingle season; r.nd no farmer ever expects to cut less than two crops. Should the farmer choose to turn the stock on the field it seems almost to replace the day’s picking by its growth at night. The better way is to cut and feed it in the rack, and a given amount of ground will feed fully twice as ninny cattle as when allowed to roam over it. A very important value of clov r con sists. however, in its great efficiency as a means of recuperating the land; and here is the main evidence that its in creased use shows an advanced stage in the science of agriculture. First, the use of a fertilizer of any kind is a con fession that the land is not as good as it is iu the power of man to make; and, next, the use of clover as a means of en riching the ground shows that farmers are studying economic management of the r lands. It is claimed by some that no farmer can afford to plow under a good crop of clover as a fertilizer, but that it should be fed to cattle ard the manure from the cattle put back on the land, with the growth of those cattle, are together of more value than the crop of green ma nure. Admitting this claim, the roots of the clover, when allowed to grow two or three years, will benefit the soil by pene trating, perforating and aerating the subsoil, so as to increase the yield of a wheat crop that may follow at least twenty-five, and often fifty per cent, on heavy clay soils. Whatever view may be taken of the subject, there is no crop that is so generally growing in favor with the general farmer East, West, North or Snth, and there are few, if any, crops that will result in so few disappoint ments as will the common red clover. Improvement of llooryarclv and I.alTiis. A farmer’s wife has given the following hints for the improvement of dooryards and lawns, with her idea as to where the line in decoration should be drawn. Her ideal is a neat, tasty home, and nothing tells so much the character of the people in the home as the dooryard. She would have it neat, first. She would not at tempt to have it filled up promiscuous! y with all the shrubs and plants and bushes which can be found. This soon grows into a thicket, and there are incongruity and want of harmony and order, which looks as badly as no attempt to do any thing. It is not well to attempt to do too much. The tasteful place must be neat, and the grass short and smooth. We cannot, on the farm, afford to keep a man to attend to the cultivation of the flowers and shrubs on the lawn. We must not overtax the strength of the men or women, in the work of caring for the yard and the ornamental features. It should be for recreation. She advised a neat grass plot, a tidy /valk, and a relief of forest trees, with a very few or no evergreens. The flower beds and bricks set on edge, and such arrangements that at best look well a small part of the year, and offensive most of the time, can well give place to neat, well-kept grass, that looks attractive every day of the year. The flowers and roses we must have, but in the side yard, and limit them to our means. Too many gay things in a doorway are like too much gaudy dress. It is not in the best taste. The first and last thing necessary is neatness. Whatever is done should be well done. A few roses and honeysuckles in some nook or corner can be made a thing of beauty at little cost, the flower-garden by itself, and rose hedge to screen the front from back yard, or the ornamental from the business quarters. She had no admiration for great attempts at flower beds and rockeries in conspicuous places in the farmers’ dooryards. Neatness and simplicity, and not attempt, are to be aimed at in all the surroundings of the farmer of limited means. The lawn-mower does not cost much, and if the yard is not littered up with too many things, the grass can be cut often and kept as a beautiful feature at all times. The men, however, want to do everything with horses, and if the lawn is large, the horses can do the work easily, and by a little dressing up after the horse-mower the grass can be kept very neat.— Arnericac Cultivator. Ilou.eholu Hint*. Try restoring the color of faded plush goods by brushing with chloroform. A little ammonia in water will cleanse glass thoroughly and impart to it consid erable brilliancy. Folding screens of Japanese leather to hold four or six pictures are pretty orna ments for the table. Embroidered Eastern fabrics are very fashionable for bed-spreads; the pillows are not put on the bed in the daytime, but the spread is drawn over the bolster. The stains of oil may be removed from paper by applying pipe-clay powdered and mixed with water, to the consistency of cream. Leave the mixture on four hours. Beclpe*. Oatmeal Muffin*. — One cup of oatmeal, one and one-half pints of flour, one tea spoonful of salt, two teaspoonfuls of baking powder, one tablespoonful of lard, two eggs, one pint of milk. Sift together oatmeal, flour, salt and powder, rub in lard cold, add beaten egg and milk, mix smoothly into batter, fill muf fin pans and bake in hot oven fifteen minutes. Cooled Cucumber*.— Peel and put into ice water for a few minutes, then slice thicker than for the table and put into Halted boiling water and cook until ten der. Drain and add butter, salt and pepper, with cream enough for a dress ing, and pour over buttered toast. 8 *rve quickly and eat at once. Corn Soup.— Grate 12 ears of corn Boil cobs in one quart of water for one and one-half hours; remove the cobs and put in the corn and boil half hour. Add one quart new milk, one tablespoon ful of butter; salt and pepper to taste. When ready to serve add throe well beaten eggs; stir briskly and do not re turn to the fire, but serve quickly. Tomato Salad.— Peel ripe tomatoes with a sharp knife,slice crosswise,lay in a salad bowl and season on the table with salt, a little sugar, pepper, oil and vine- ; gar. Keep the tomatoes on ice until actually served. They cannot be too cold. Never loosen the skins by pouring boiling water on them, and refrain as scrupulously l'*>m serving them with the skins on. The General Paid. In the late fall of 1862, after the bat tles of luka and Corinth, the wounded were removed to Jackson, Tenn., and many of them were discharged and sent home, myself among the number- We were sent byway of Columbus, Ken., and by boat from Columbus to Cairo. When the train arrived at Columbus, the rival runners for the dif ferent packet boats offered to transport all discharged soldiers free to Cairo. I got aboard the Clara Bell, one of the finest. Supper was announced almost immediately after the boat started, and I walked into the dining-room and took a seat. The display of eatables was very enticing to one who had been with Grant from Fort Donelson to Grand Junction, in all of which time camp fare and hospital rations had been served. I glanced along the tables at those who were at supper with me, and I saw that most of them were officers, although some had on citizens’ coats. I had just fairly got started, when a nice, trim-looking man asked me for my ticket. I told i him I had none. lie then wanted fifty cents. I told him I had no money, as Uncle Sam had not paid me yet. He began to curse and swear, saying that his boat did not give a free pass and supper. He ended his abuse by order ing me from the table. I reached under my chair after my crutches, as I had had a minis ball through my leg just above the knee a few weeks before, and was still suffering from its effect. As I raised myself up a hand was in front of me with a new crisp two-dollar bill. It was one of the officers who sat in front of me. “Here, soldier,” he said, “this W’ill pay for your supper, bed and break fast. ” lof course accepted it and turn ed to the boat’s steward and paid for my supper. When I again glanced across to where my benefactor was, he had gone. After supper I went up to the office of the boat to secure a berth, when there he stood, none other than Major General Ransom. A Successful Ding nosh A young physician while diagnosing a case fired a number of questions at his patient which flew wide of the mark. He was finally successful, however. “You—er—sometimes have a—er — tired feeling come over you, which—” “Yes,” interrupted the patient, “I fee) it now. I’m tired, very tired.” “Just as I thought,” said the young physician. “I am seldom mistaken in my diagnosis of a case. ” — New York Sun. A Julge of Dlamoiils. “I understand, sir, that you are a con noisseur in diamonds.” “Yes, sir.” “What kind would you *tt nowa days?” “Well, I’d have the infield clear of grass, but outside of the bases I think ! I’d have a fine lawn. I’ve laid out lots of ball grounds. Tid-Bits, Justly Celebrated . you know why we celebrate Washington's Birthday?” asked Mr. Hendrick’s of his son Bobby; “why his birthday is honored more than—than mine, for instance? “Oh, yes,” responded Bobby, prompt ly, “George Washington never told a lie.”— New York Sun. Precocious Wit. Enfant Terrible—Why have you gray I hair, mamma? Mamma Because you are such a naughty little girl. E. T. —Then how very naughty you must have been, mamma. Grandmam ma’s hair is quite white.— Paris Gau lois. Two Funny Signs. Among the curious signs displayed in Boston is one which advertises a bargain in the following free and unconventional language: This pants for to-day only.’’ j Another makes the remarkable announce ment: “Lawn mowers sharpened in the rear.”— Bouton Transcript. A German scientist argues that th, polar seas must be higher in summer than winter, when the accumulation of ice in creases the saltness, consequently also the density of the water. A BATCH OE STRAY JOKES UATtIiCRKU l\ ratlH Al.I- QU Alt TEUa FOlt ONE TO S.lhi K OVMt. K.dn-l -n ttio I'xpe-’s ■—X Mnsle n bonxtil It "nd! K tl»«* It-pert* 111* whh Irs Puri-tu •I— Ntu- ('wu:,! -i Urea « the s'lit A Muiasti Up—:>4<tk and End-*, Lt.*.* l.tc. Titt wn.;.. ‘ Anil shall yon try to break his will the caller wanted to know, aftei the widow had told her how the recently deceased had fixed the property and rather left her out. ‘ Try ?” the widow echoed, ns she smoothed out her dress complacently; “I don’t think there will be much try about it. I didn't have any trouble breaking his will when he was alive, and 1 don't think it is going to trouble me this time.” The caller murmured that that wax the way it seemed to her.— Uocklane Courier- Gazette. A STRIKE. The striking mania reached a colored preacher in a town in Mississippi the other day, and he rose before his congre gation, and said: “Chil'en. I’se been tryin’ hard to preach de gospel on $2 t. week, an’ I'se got discouraged You has eider got to raise de salary to $3. or I'se gwine to get out an' skirmish fur hogs an’ chickens ’long wid de rest’ ob you, an’ take my chances ob gwine to heaven ” By a unanimous vote of the congre gation it was dcci'led to continue the salary at $2, and let him skirmish.— Graphic News. TIME TO GO. A few days ago two Indies, one of whom carried a baby, entered a Boston carpet store and signt’ed their desire to look at some carpets. It was a warm clay, but the salesman cheerfully showed roll after roll, until the perspiration lit erally streamed from every pore of his body. Finally, one of the holies asked the other if she did not think it was time to go. “Not quite,” was the an swer of her compatriot., and then, in an undertone, she added, “Baby likes to see him roll them out, and it is not time to take the train yet.”— Carpet Trade and Bevietc. THE REPORTS. A very presuming party, who writes for the papers, persisted in forcing his attention on a prominent citizen of a Texas town. “Good morning; how are you feeling this morning, Colonel.” he remarked. “Sir, 1 have not the honor of your acquaintance.” * But, Colonel, you must have scan my name frequently in the newspapers.” ‘I never read the police > eports, and if I did I don’t suppose I’d see your name, as you probably use an alias.” Texas Siftings. VERY PARTICULAR. Stranger—“l see ye advertise board with home comforts ?” Landlord—“ Yes, sir.” Stranger—“ Any skeeters ’bout the place ?’’ Landlord—“ Not a mosquito within forty miles.” Stranger—“ Well, Im sorry. I’ve lived in New Jarsey nig' onto sixty year, an’ the hum of a skeeter is music to me. I’m looking fer board, stranger, but I’m an old man, an’ I can’t git along without home comforts. Good day.”— Li/e. TOO PUNCTUAL. Clerk—“l have row been in your cm plcyment for three weeks, and as I strive to please, I hope I have succeeded in giving satisfaction.” Employer—“ You perform your duties very well, but what 1 most admire about you is the daily punctuality with which you get down to the office half an hour behind time, and the promptness with which you quit work half an hour too soon. In fact, you are too punctual, if anything.”— Sifting*. HUMAN NATURE. “I suppose,” said Dumley, after he had registered, to the hotel clerk, “that when a guest has no baggage his per sonal appearance has more or less to do with making him pay in advance.” “Oh, yes,” replied the clerk. “In this business we soon learn to size a man up. Will you have your trunk sent to your room. Mr er —Dumley ?” “No, I haven’t any baggage. I only expect to be in town a day or so.” “Four dollars, please.” A SMASH-UP. “Hi! theresaid an excited passen ger at the railway station, “those are my trunks you're throwing about so. You 11 smash 'em.” “How long have you had ’em ?' ! inquired the baggage smasher. “They're brand-new trunks, I tell you.” “That’s just what’s the matter with folks,” said the railway be ing. “They’re all the time gettin’ new trunks to be broke in. Old trunks, what’s used to it, don’t break.” SHEER NONSENSE. Mother—Are you going to take Bobby to the circus this afternoon ? Father—No, these circuses are all nonsense. He will be better off for not going. Mother -The poor little fellow will be disappointed. But what makes you so late to dinner, dear ? Father- I have been down at the de pot watching them take the elephants off the train. Tua general eio :tlon In Or-at Britain last year cost A.4.G33, I'.i'l an average of■!» ~<l per vote. A Vellowl.h Coat Upon the tongue, particularly near its base, it of itself sufficient to denote bllionsDees, an ailment to the devslopement of which the hot weather—it may be remarked in passing—is extremely favorable, and which e'ltum often brings in its tram as a lingering legacy. If not remedied—which it sp wlily may be with Hos teler’s Stomach Bitters—then follow aggravated disorders of the stomach and bowels, dull pains beneath the lower rigid rib, nausea and headache. A prompt use of this invalnable specific is always desirable, no matter what the season. Upon the liver it exerts an influence directly l>en< flcial. Tne bile, the obslniction to its flow being reli*-v*d by the relaxation of the bowels, returns to its natural channel, and the portion of it which has forced its way inU and contaminated the blood is expelled. The stomach a>o reentries its digestive function. Rheumatism, fever and spue and kidney troubles aL-.o succumb to the B.tte-rs. 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WANTED GOOD MAN energetic worker; bualnemi In his Mention Salary S7O. RefrreliecH. Ain Munubieiurinir Hoiiwe IM Barclay .M.N.t ni.LL Dille lireal tnglisfi Gout and Midll S I IIISi Rheumatic Remedy. Oval ll.x WI.OUI round. 50 els. ■a sb r— Obtained. Rend stamp for UA I UIV I M luveutor’s Guide. Le. Bin« ■ ham. Patent Lawyer. WaahlogUm, D. 0. $|5,000.G0 IN GOLD AND SILVER AND $6,000.00 IN HANDSOME PRESENTS GIVEN AWAY. *“■ THIS POPULAR MONTHLY Free Bible Competition! “SEARCH THE SCRIPTURES AT ONCE.” AN EASY CHANCE FOR A BIC REWARD. To the 500 subscribers first answering correctly, on or before November yo, 1886, our ainipic Bible question. “ Where in the Bible is First Fouad the Word K ISS,” we will donate the following rewards: I—Cash1 —Cash Present in Gohls-’, r ,<'O 11—One Upright Piano, valued,. . . . SSOO " «—-Cash Present in Gold ia—One Fine Top Buggy, aoo 3 ( ash Present in < i01d,1,5001$- One ('.ibinet Organ,. 150 4 -Cash Present in Gold —One Diamond Breastpin, . .... s—-Cash Present in Gold 15-One Set Furniture jao Cash Present in Gold 600 16—One Solitaire Diamond Ring, . . . i"*> •—Cash Present in Gold 500 17-One Breech-loading Shotgun,. . . 70 B_Cash Present in Gold 4 *' 18—One Ladies* Gold Watch 50 q'ash Present in Gold i<) —One Ladies’Pair Bracelet*,. ~ . 50 Cash Present in Gold 100 a<>—One Sewing Machine, . 50 To the next ao, each a Solid Gold Wati h, worth sox» each. ; To the next 50, ea< h a Sol d Silver Wal< h, worth $ 15 each. To the next 100, ca< hanF I- int Photograph Album, worth $5 each. To the next 1. r ,, each a Solid < iold Ring, worth each. To the next 185, an I le;-mt Book, eat h worth $1.50. If a competitor bhouhl fail on the first he will stand a chance for one of our MIDDLE REWARDS. To the 158 persons whose names < ome in the middle, counting from number one to the last rr< eived, we will donate the following' rewards : First Cash Present in G01d,5725! Fifth Cash Present in Gold,|ioo Set ond ( ash Present in (.01d, 500 Sixth Cash Present in Gohl 75 Third ( ash Present in (iohl Seventh Cash Present in Gold, Fourth Cash Present in GohllydEighth Cash Present in Gold, 25 To the next to, each $lO in 1 ash. To the next ao, ca< bss in cash. To the next 30, each $3.50 in cash. To the next 75, ear h in r ash. LAST REWARDS. To those who are ton late for any of the above reward* a special opportnnity Mill remains. To the 353 persons whose names come in last we will donate the following rewards: To the last name on the list. ss<x> in cash. To the next to the last name we will give S3OO cash. To the third name from last we will give sano in cash. To the next ro, each $lO in cash. To the next 100, each $5 in < ash. To the next 300, each $3.50 in cash. TOTAL VALUATION OVER •2 1,000. DVEach competitor must in every ra»r send D'GOO lor one year’s subscription to THE POPULAR MONT HLY, with their answer. ••’No answer will be rer orded nnlr«« ;•«. ompanied l.y the < ush, for which we will • end, postpaid, our splendid Magazine Present subscribers can compete l.y paying for anothr r year or for a friend. The regular subscription pri« c of our elegant Magazine is only $3 a year, so YOU PAY NOTHING FOR COMPETING for the above presents. The gifts will be sent to the successful ones ami their names published in our December issue of THE POPULAR MONTHLY. Don’t delay. I he Magazine is worth mm h more than the money, and by answering qiiicl Iv you may set nrc one of the larger nrizes. This is the T hirteenth Competition of THE POPU LA R MONTH LY. all of whit h have given the uimo .t satisfaction. Every parent should encourage children to enter this contest. Beside* familiarizing themselves with the Bible they set urea highly-deserving Family Magazine, mid also a < hunt e for one of the rewards. \Ve refer to over subscribers. We enter every letter in the order received, ami number the names as recorded in our subscription books: hence there can be no mistakes. If you do not get one of the largest you may get one of the smaller rewards, and thus be amply repaid. If you don’t get anything but our Magazine you will be satisfied, as it has no equal at the price. No answers will be rer orded bearing postmark date later than November 30, 1886. You must send be fore that date. S' ml money by new postal note, money order or registered letter. THE POPULAR MONTHLY, now in its Twelfth year, lias gone to the Hearths and Fitcsidcs of the Ameri'.m People. T hey demanded a Magazine which should instrm t and elevate, and be within the rear hos all. We make no boasts but add such feat'ires as shall edm ate and advance. We have secured the r.x< Itisivr right to publish in THE POPULAR MONTHLY, a serial novel entitled, ” / Loved and Have Lived," by Jank Malcolm Avbrkv, whir h is pronounced by the critics, who reviewed it before a< < r j.tam c to be the most powerfully const rm ted, masterly preserved in detail, and so thoroughly appreciative, ” that it t annot fail but raise the standard of Modern Sot iety.” ft will never appear in book form, desiring to give only subscribers the benefit. A new feature are our Souviner, Double ami Holiday Editions. • • •’The following is a partial list of the names of those who were awarded presents in our January, 1886, ami Mart h, 1886, Bible Competitions: 1. Cfias. Fishwick, At< bison. Kas , 7. Kate Bradford, Morrixsonvdfe, Ralls County, Mo , sr,s'x.; 3. Mrs. M. C. H«ai<l, Little Rock, Ark.,sr,a«>; 4. Bud Martin, Esq., Frog l.evrf. La , $600; 5. Benj. Avery, Esq., Garland, Ark., 6. Mrs. Win. Coleman, Kansas City, Mo., s4'x>; 7. Mr *. Annie Johnson, City, Tex.. |-aoo; 8. Frederick Kimber, Onondaga Valley, N. V 9. Mrs. Geo. E. Simms, Helena, Ark , Grand Upright Piano, $'00; 10 Mr... I. Stewart. 344 State street, Chit ago, 111., Top Buggy, ; n. Geo. E. Haynies, Atlanta, T exas, Cabinet Organ, 12. Miss Ar nie (»oode, Calhoun, Ark., Diamond Breastpin, $ioo; 13. Manm-I Grandy, Esq., (,'ir ero, N. Y., Set of Furniture. si'aoj 14. ( has. Johnson, Rockford, 111., nolitaire Diamond J<ing, $100; i r ,. A. E. Bean, F.tq., Kansas (Jty, Mo., Breach loading Shotgun; 16. S. P. Brown, Esq., Chicago, JH Ladrs’ Gold Watch, SSO; 17. Miss Ida Jones, 1634 P.roadway, Kansas < ity, Mo.. Pair Gold Bracelets, SSO; 18. Mrs J. B. Hichcock, 1123 Tremont avenue, Davenport, lowa, one “White” Sewing Machine, SSO Write to ANY OF THESE PARTIES If you want any further proof* Or, to Mr. B. Dixon, Magnolia, Ark., who was awarded si/**> in one of our Bible contests; also to Miss Dora Crawford. Atlanta, Texas, who was awarded and if you will send us a 2 cent stamp we will send you a list of over i,yx> who were awarded present* ranging from to s3,orx>. The following receipt -peaks for itself Atchisox, Kin., Januarj 10, IftSC. Fopule.r Monthly Co . K»n«*« City, Mo (■■■ri. A thonasud tbsoka fur your promptr.raa In aendfag ll>« Tw< nty Fire Ifun4r<*4 Oollnra In |[oM, by which I am happily ••irprlaed U» know that I tlm lu* k y ooa to flrd at>M war your Bihls question of wfc< i" <i .i 11 1« hi-' i<i< iUluh«*4. You can publish thia r<« ipl If yau ehooaa. Your Magazine la w< II worth M . ifu-te niou'-y aak«>l fur It. Youra truly, Cn»». W. Fiinwick. Tni Kz««4S Citv Tms> aays: “THK FOf't LAR MONTHLY la ladaeT the beat low-prteatf Ma«»- line p ihliab'*'! It l« fom|u»ae*l of popular contributions. Ruch aa people rra<l with nb aaure. The |K>rlry and abort aunles ara better than tuuud In older magazlnaa. Ila publiabara are reliabla, and will *0 afl Utty promlae. Wr refer to fl<* followln* prominent cltlzena of Kariaaa City, Mo Major 11. F. Jonaa, Recretery and Trraaurer Kanaaa ' i»y Waler worka ; ( baa. If. l.u* •■. IlMx»rder of Iferda. THK Fori.LAll MONTHLY fa an old eitaMlahed Family Magazine, Handaomaly Printed, Finely Ilfnatraud, Pare and F-iavatrnr. a favorite in tbonaanda of bumea. Toaatlafv all aa te Ite merits ONR RLaDKI'. <*ot of th« many who f< P.Athia paper ahouid profit by thia. You will no cbarrnad ; THK POPU LAR MONTHLY never dlaappoima ; aubacrlbera flarjly teatlfy te personal galna, on fila, open to Inapeo lion. Every or.a ran apara TEN CEV fN; wa aak youtoaeod for Mouverrtr Harnplo f^>p|aa; would gladly do It FREE, but ln>poa«i’<le to supply our frter.da on that Laaia ; regular price V> cents Wa make ft NOW Cut TEN f KN'fN, »o Y'fV, '■nn a<r the »ery beat pu’.iiati/.-, at iu actual coal. Lao wo do more 1 t/- WK xo ATTENTION TO PORTAL CAJtOH. Q /'Mention thia paper, write your Name, County and fttate plainly ; addrana letters THE POPULAR MONTHLY, KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI. «LICKER« ■ K ,ne r • u.e Lt>)e»» p/n’t w*«te yoor morn-Y on ft rum or ruM*r rr»«t. The. FJHII BRAND BLICKBf: ■iwup-1 • « «'•* abo'» Is al/xolutely ir*r/er an 4 wtad proof, and will k'rp ynq dry in lha fiartlaa* aurrm M , Thaha mzi-x. A«k for the>‘ FIEH BRAND” *LHxvupn<! tak«* noatber. I f your aUzrekeepar <1oe« •pnotbl •o f o ' ft- >< 1 -*AV'* R»et>| f'T rt*r«U*r| r,f l-.r r sfebrgtm to A. I. TOWER, Fl;rim«'p< Ft , 80-tori, M*a> NO LADY 11U Lnul COMPLEXION. rbu AwwUmm leUea VV r,,r ”■ ""d ••' ••••'« th* Io a larur patent roucealf TT sjf 1& . . 1 evidence of «<«. A few W w 11 miooth ami white. It is not TO! 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SCOTT & CO., Philadalphia. Pa. ASK FOR THK W. L. DOUGLAS U..1 m.tcri.l. perfect at, equxls »ny »S or M .bo., • eery u.lr w.rr.nleit Take non. uid.w .Urnp.4 "W L liougl..' *3 OU Shoe. Warranted. ’• Congreaa, Hatton and Lace. Hoya aak for the W. L. Dougina* . •3.00 Shoo. Same alylee aa Z J, the ISO) Shoe. II you cannot a ■at theea aboea from deal- ■ ere. Band addreaa on portal ///d/ B card to W t. Duuglaa. * brookton. Maaa. X. ~ BOOK AGENTS WANTED for PLATFORM ECHOES •r LIVING TRUTHS FOR HEAD AND HEART, By John B. Gouyh. His last and crowning life work, brim full of thrllllns Intsfo Nl. humor ami psthoa Bright, purs, and good. lull of ‘'laughter and tears 'lt aafla at hi <• ail. To It la addsA Se Lift and Death of Mr. Gough, bt Rev. LYBIAN AB OTT. lUOO Agvnta Wanted, Man and Woman. tot 800 a month made. n« Atftaraaea at we Kiva A’rira T»rm» and Pov fYtightt. Write set circulars w A. D. WOKTUINMTON JU CO.. Hartford, Uaa.