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THE ILLmOIS FAEMEK. 



Mae 



WHEELER & WILSON. 



SEWING MACHINES. 



No. 134 North Fourth Street, St. Louis, Mo. 



The elegance, speed, noiselessness and simplicity of the 

 machine; the beauty and strength of the stitch ; being aM^e 

 on both sides, impossible to ravel, and leaving no chain or 

 ridge on the underside ; the economy of thread and adapt- 

 ability to the thickest or thinnest fabrics, have rendered 

 this 



THE MOST SUCCESSFUL AND POPULAR 



IT'.AJkdCiriY SETVIlSrC- Mi^CHlNE 



Now Made. 

 At my office, I sell at New York prices, and give IN- 

 STRUCTIONS FREE OF CHARGE, to enable purchasers 

 to sew ordinary seams, hem, fell, quilt, gather, bind and 

 tack, all on the same machine, and warrant for three years. 



The following commendations are selected from a mass of 

 similar documents, with which a volume might easily be 

 filled. We feel gratified to know that many other persons 

 of the highest literary, political and social standing in this 

 country, have volunteered their warm approval of our Fam- 

 ily Sewing Machine : 



"We are haviag a great many inquiries for sewing ma- 

 chines from various parts of the country, and as we can not 

 conveniently reply to them by mail, we have thought it 

 proper to state our opinion in regard to them in this- public 

 manner. There are a number of very excellent macuines 

 now in the market which are deservedly successful. We 

 hare, however, never used but one, namely, Wilson's patent, 

 manufactured by the Wheeler & Wilson manufacturing com- 

 pany, and we can say in r^'gard to it that it is withoui a ri- 

 val. No other machine exceeds it in its adaptation to all the 

 purposes of domestic use. It is simple, not easily put out of 

 order when in proper hands, and in point of effectiveness 

 and finish, no othei' machine stands ahead of it. We state 

 this much in regaid to the excellent machine upon our own 

 responsibility; and without the slightest intention to dis- 

 parage other machines well known to the public ; and we 

 hope thereby to save ourselves considerable time and postage 

 in answering letters which freqaently come to us with in- 

 quiries touching tbis subject. " — SdenUfic American, April 

 24,1858. 



" We prefer the Wheeler & Wilson sewing machines for 

 femily use. They will force the industry of woman into a 

 thousand new channels, and emancipate herfrom the cramped 

 posture and slow starvation of needle work." — New York 

 Tribune. 



" Wheeler & Wilson's machines are the favorites for fami- 

 lies, being especiaHy adapted to that pni^ose. They work 

 more rapidly, with less friction, and with a greater economy 

 of thread than most, if not all others." — New York Times. 



"The Wheeler k Wilson is the machine par excellence for 

 family use, and we recommend it most emphatically." — Ad- 

 veoate and Journal. 



" There is not an invention of this inventive age which 

 honors American genius more than the sev7ing machine. No 

 family ought to be deprived of its benefits." — Independent. 



" A sewing machine is among the most useful and econom- 

 ical articles housekeepers can purchase. In looking out for 

 the best, it would be well to see machines of Wheeler 4 Wil- 

 son before purchasing elsewhere." — Escaminer. 



" Wheeler * Wilson's machines are the best ever offered 

 public patronage. They are simple and durable; easily 



kept in repair; work without noise; sew with great rapidity ; 

 make an even and firm stitch on both sides, that will not rip ; 

 economize thread, and are applicable to every purpose and 

 material common to the art in question." — Christian Inq. 



" Wheeler & Wilson's machines combine everything that 

 can be required in the manufacture of garments. Oar friends 

 abroad may be assured that they will give entire satisfaction, 

 and that to purchase one of them is a safe investment." 

 — Observer. 



jgS^^-'end or call for circular, containing full particulars, 

 prices, testimonials, etc. 

 junel-ly A. SUMNER. 



^ SECURITY. % 



LYON'S PATENT 

 O O I^ X' E I^ 



LIGHTNING R@DS 



Have been extensively used for five years in the states of 

 New England, New York, Pennsylvania, Chio, Michigan, 

 Jndiana, Illinois, Wisconsin. Minnesota and Iowa, and 

 have always given the most perfect satisfaction- for every- 

 thing that science or experience has shown to bo essen- 

 tial to form PERFECT LIGHTNING RODS, has been 

 adopted in their construction, 



Copper Rods have from five to texen times as much 

 conducting power aa new Iron Rods. 



Copper Rods do not rust but will retain their con- 

 ducting power for years. Copper Rods need no paint 

 E. Meriam, of Brooklyn, eays, paint destroys the con- 

 ducting power of any Rod. 



READ OUR CIRCULARS and see what the most 

 scientific and practical men in tbe country say of them. 

 We have reports from almost every one who has investi- 

 gated the science and principles of Electricity, and all 

 i^ein favor of our COPPER RODS. [Circulars sent free."] 



Rods of various styles of Spiral, Tubular and Flat, 

 furnished in any quantities. 



Public Buildings furnished with neat and compact 

 Rods, having from six to fifteen inches surface: 

 Single Ro& eent by Express to any part of the country. 



CAUTION. 



" Lyon's Patent " bears date July 11th, 1854, and is for 

 the '■• Metalie Surface," Lightning Rod. made in any and 

 every form where sheet Copper is used. 



And any other Lightning Rod made of Sheet Copper, 

 (whether patented or not,) is an infringement upon our 

 Right, and all persons who 6m3^, seH or'«se, are liable to 

 prosecution and damages, and will be dealt with according 

 to law. W« are owners BY DEED of this Patent, for 

 the States of Illinois, Imoai Wisconsin, Minnesota, Ken- 

 tucl-y and Tennessee, and do hereby notify alljpersons incur 

 Territory, to purchase such roda only of us or our au- 

 thorized Agents. 



Orders or Oommnnications addressed to , 



E P. MARSH & CO. 



Post Office Box 3174, • 

 OflSce, 150 South "Water Street, Chicago, JUmoit. 



