The most promising field for men of talent and ambition at the present day is the railroad service. The pay is large in many instances, while the service is continuous and honorable. Most of our railroad men began life on the farm. Of this class is the author of the accompanying books descriptive of railway operations, who has been connected continuously with railroads as a subordinate and officer for 27 years. He was brought up on a farm, and began railroading as a lad at $7 per month. He has written a number of standard books on various topics connected with the organization, construction, management and policy of railroads. These books are of interest not only to railroad men but to the general reader as well. They are indispensable to the student. They present every phase of railroad life, and are written in an easy and simple style that both interests and instructs. The books are as follows:
| "RAILWAY EXPENDITURES THEIR EXTENT, OBJECT AND ECONOMY."-A Practical Treatise on Construction and Operation. In Two Volumes, 850 pages | $4.00 |
| "HAND BOOK OF RAILWAY EXPENDITURES."—Practical Directions for Keeping the Expenditure Accounts | 2.00 |
| "RAILWAY REVENUE AND ITS COLLECTION."—And Explaining the Organization of Railroads | 2.50 |
| "THE BAGGAGE, PARCEL AND MAIL TRAFFIC OF RAILROADS."—An interesting work on this important service; 425 pages | 2.00 |
| "TRAIN AND STATION SERVICE."—Giving The Principal Rules and Regulations governing Trains; 280 pages | 2.00 |
| "THE TRACK ACCOUNTS OF RAILROADS."—And how they should be kept. Pamphlet | 1.00 |
| "THE FREIGHT TRAFFIC WAY-BILL."—Its Uses Illustrated and Described. Pamphlet | 50 |
| "MUTUAL GUARANTEE."—A Treatise on Mutual Suretyship. Pamphlet | 50 |
Any of the above books will be sent post-paid on receipt of price, by
PRAIRIE FARMER PUBLISHING CO.,
| 150 Monroe St. | Chicago, Ill. |
Money should be remitted by express, or by draft check or post office order.
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