U.S. STANDARD SCALES, MANUFACTURED EXPRESSLY FOR THE PRAIRIE FARMER _Every Scale Guaranteed by the Manufacturers, and by Us, to be Perfect, and to give the Purchaser Satisfaction._ The PRAIRIE FARMER Sent Two Years Free To any person ordering either size Wagon Scale at prices given below. [Illustration] 2-Ton Wagon or Farm Scale (Platform 6 x 12 feet), $35; 3-Ton (7 x 13), $45; 5-Ton (8 x 14), $55. Beam Box, Brass Beam, Iron Levers, Steel Bearings, and full directions for setting up. THE PRAIRIE FARMER SENT 1 YEAR FREE! To any person ordering either of the following Scales, at prices named below. [Illustration] The Housekeeper's Scale--$4.00 Weighing accurately from 1/4 oz. to 25 lbs. This is also a valuable Scale for Offices for Weighing Mail Matter. Tin Scoop, 50c. extra; Brass 75c. extra. [Illustration] The Family Scale--$7.00. Weighs from 1/4 oz. to 240 lbs. Small articles weighed in Scoop, large ones on Platform. Size of Platform, 10-1/2 x 13-1/2 in. [Illustration] The Prairie Farmer Scale--$10.00 Weighs from 2 oz. to 320 lbs. Size of Platform 14 x 19 inches. A convenient Scale for Small Farmers, Dairymen, etc. [Illustration] Platform Scales--4 Sizes. 400 lbs., $15; 600 lbs., $20; 900 lbs., $24; 1,200 lbs., $28; Wheels and Axles, $2 extra. In ordering, give the Price and Description given above. All Scales Boxed and Delivered at Depot in Chicago. Give full shipping directions. Send money by Draft on Chicago or New York Post Office Order or Registered Letter. Address THE PRAIRIE FARMER PUBLISHING COMPANY, CHICAGO, ILL. * * * * * MISCELLANEOUS [Illustration] THE STANDARD REMINGTON TYPE-WRITER is acknowledged to be the only rapid and reliable writing machine. It has no rival. These machines are used for transcribing and general correspondence in every part of the globe, doing their work in almost every language. Any young man or woman of ordinary ability, having a practical knowledge of the use of this machine may find constant and remunerative employment. All machines and supplies, furnished by us, warranted. Satisfaction guaranteed or money refunded. Send for circulars. WYCKOFF, SEAMANS & BENEDICT, 38 East Madison St, Chicago, Ill. * * * * * GIVEN AWAY $10,000 IN PREMIUMS TO AGENTS Ladies or Gentlemen, selling our NEW BOOK For particulars write for Circular C. RAND, McNALLY & CO., CHICAGO. * * * * * SEEDS ALBERT DICKINSON, Dealer in Timothy, Clover, Flax, Hungarian, Millet, Red Top, Blue Grass, Lawn Grass, Orchard Grass, Bird Seeds, &c. POP CORN. Warehouses {115, 117 & 119 Kinzie St. {104, 106, 108 & 110 Michigan St. OFFICE. 115 Kinzie St. CHICAGO, ILL. * * * * * GENERAL NEWS. The Emma Bond case has been given to the jury. Queen Victoria will go to Baden Baden in February. The war feeling in France against China is increasing.