General Machine Agency.— Mr.
J. (’. Traner, al Bloomington, whose
enterprise has done more to build up
that thriving; town than probably
any of its olherj* itizens, has further
improved his famous “Hawkeye Corn
Cultivator” for the trade of 1870.
Mr. Traner 's an agent for about all
the farming machinery in use, in
cluding plows, seeders, reapers, mow
ers and threshers, besides the extras
for repairs. We urge early orders in
view of securing machines by time
wanted for use. Delays in ordering
are sure to make failures. An ad
vertisement of Mr.TTaner’s machine
ry : s re<e : v.' l and will apppear next
week,
Langs <-’o t Sale. —Mr. Cairns
farm of 4< : > acres, 5 miles north-east
of Bloomington, is offered for Bale
Theo lam's are desirably situated,
with first ola<s improvements there
on. The stock range is wide and
long, including many sections. Good
school near by and excellent neigh
bors. Theft.rm was formerly owned
and occupied by D. Ballentine, who
knew how to improve without im
poverishiii ; lands. 'eo advertise
ment.
How co Prevent Kerosene I.xplo
bions. —An exchange has the follow
ing ; As the oil burns down in the
lamp, a highly inflamaub gas gathers
over its surface, and, as the oil de
creases the gas increases. When the
oil is nearly consumed a slight jur
will otten inflame the gas, and an ex
plosion is sure to follow, dealing
death and destruction. A bombshell
is not more to be dreaded Now, if
the lump is not allowed to burn more
than half down, such accidents are
impossible. Always fill your lamps
every morning ; then you never need
fear any explosion.
