ress, and prosperity. Under "new methods" it makes
fine butter and choice beef, not by any means less, but even more, and
affords better grain. It does not imply farm houses with added burdens,
but, on the contrary, relieved of drudgery, and the time thus gained can
be spent in cultivating the refining graces, and thus making farmers'
homes abodes of culture, refinement, and education, placing the dairy
farmer upon a level financially, socially, and intellectually with any
other class or profession.

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For Sale or Rent.

Farm of four hundred and eighty acres situated in Marlon County,
Illinois, two and a half miles from Tonti Station, and six miles from
Odin, on branch of Illinois Central R. R., and O. & M. Road--300 acres
under plow, 180 acres timber. The latter has never been culled and is
very valuable. Farm is well fenced into seven fields. Has an orchard on
it which has yielded over two thousand dollars worth of fruit a year. No
poor land on the farm, and is called the best body of land in Marion
County. It was appraised by the Northwestern Insurance Co. for a loan at
$18,000 and a loan made of six thousand. Buildings are not very good.
Will sell for $14,800--$2,800 cash, $6,000 May 31, 1887, and $6,000 Feb.
24, 1892, deferred payments to bear 6 per cent interest, or, to a
first-class party, having a few thousand dollars to put into stock, a
liberal arrangement will be made to rent it for a term of years.
Property belongs to an estate. Address

J. E. YOUNG,
71 Park Avenue, Chicago.

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HENRY DAVIS, DYER, IND.

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Breeder of Light Brahmas, Plymouth Rocks, Bronze Turkeys, Toulouse
Geese, and Pekin Ducks. Stock for sale. Eggs in Season. Have won 200
prizes at leading shows, including 1st on Toulouse Geese at St. Louis
and Chicago Shows. Write for prices.

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