DECEMBER 15, 1913 



25 



MR. FARMER 



Let the "Perfect" Sewing Awl help solve the 

 problem "You should worry" when you can 

 get a dollar awl for such a little work. . . 



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See that thread reel under the 

 finger tips (This principle is 

 right). 



Needles in screw 

 top hollow handle. 



Sewing Awl mailed direct on 

 yo\\r individual order for 50c 

 each, postpaid, and insure safe 

 delivery when the remittance 

 is sent with order. 



Repairing 

 Buggy Top 



THE real Awl with the exposed thread reel in natural posi- 

 tion under the finger tips where you can automatically con- 

 trol the tension. 



No springs or levers — so simple a child can use it. 



Practical, useful, handy — can be carried in the pocket. 



This Awl will pay for itself many times over through the 

 convenience derived from such a tool at just the right time. 



Will be found to be of special value to every household. It 

 is a practical hand-sewing machine for the speedy repairing 

 of harness, shoes, belts, carpets, canvas — in fact it can be 

 used for all kinds of heavy sewing. 



A PREMIUM that will not disappoint you. Each 

 Awl is equipped with a supply of waxed thread, 

 diamond point needles, straight and curved, and 

 directions, in suitable mailing carton. 



PREMIUM OFFER.— We will send one of these awls as premium to 

 any reader who sends us two NEW subscriptions to GLEANINGS IN 

 BEE CULTURE for six months at rate of 25 cents each. 



The A. I. Root Company. Medina, O. 



