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For Sale by
THOMAS C. NEWMAN.
974 West Madison Street, CHICAGO, ILL.
“American Apiary” for Sale.
About 150 Colonies of Bees, in fair condition, in Langstroth hives; honey and wax extractors, empty combs, and the usual implements of an apiary.
Will sell for cash or trade for land.
PAUL DUNKEN,
Freeman, Cass Co., Mo.