Breakfast Cocoa, as a beverage, is universally conceded superior to all other drinks for the weary man of business or the more robust laborer. The preparations of Walter Baker & Co., have long been the standard of merit in this line, and our readers who purchase “_Baker’s Breakfast Cocoa_” will find it a most healthful, delicious and invigorating beverage. * * * * * A man passes for what he is worth. Very idle is all curiosity concerning other people’s estimate of us, and idle is all fear of remaining unknown. If a man knows that he can do anything—that he can do it better than any one else—he has a pledge of the acknowledgment of the fact by all persons. The world is full of judgment days, and into every assembly that man enters, in every action he attempts, he is gauged and stamped. * * * * * If you would enjoy quiet content, drop all airs and pretenses. * * * * * EDUCATIONAL. UNIVERSITY OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK AMERICAN VETERINARY COLLEGE, 141 WEST 54TH ST., NEW YORK CITY. The regular course of lectures commences in October each year. Circular and information can be had on application to A. LIAUTARD, M.D.V.S., Dean of the Faculty. * * * * * BREEDERS DIRECTORY. The following list embraces the names of responsible and reliable Breeders in their line, and parties wishing to purchase or obtain information can feel assured that they will be honorably dealt with: SWINE. Chester Whites. W. A. Gilbert Wauwatosa Wis. * * * * * SCHEIDT & DAVIS, DYER, LAKE CO., IND., breeders of Victoria swine. Originators of this famous breed. Stock for Sale. Write for circular A. * * * * * REMEMBER _that_ $2.00 _pays for_ THE PRAIRIE FARMER _one year, and the subscriber gets a copy of_ THE PRAIRIE FARMER COUNTY MAP OF THE UNITED STATES, FREE! _This is the most liberal offer ever made by any first-class weekly agricultural paper in this country._ * * * * * LIVE STOCK, ETC. HOLSTEINS AT LIVING RATES. DR. W. A. PRATT, ELGIN, ILL., Now has a herd of more than one hundred head of full-blooded HOLSTEIN’S mostly imported direct from Holland. These choice dairy animals are for sale at moderate prices. Correspondence solicited or, better, call and examine the cattle, and select your own stock. * * * * * LABEL [Illustration] Dana’s White Metallic Ear Marking Label, stamped to order with name, or name and address and numbers. It is reliable, cheap and convenient. Sells at sight and gives perfect satisfaction. Illustrated Price-List and samples free. Agents wanted. C. H. DANA, WEST LEBANON, N. H. * * * * * 10 JERSEY BULLS FOR SALE.