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THE ILLINOIS FAKMEE. 



Apeil 



WHEELER & WILSON. 



S £ TV I N 6 MACHINES. 



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



Tlie olegance, speed, noiselessness and siinj)licity of the 



a-liiiio: tlie beauty and strength of the stitch ; hi^inz alike 



loth sides, impossible to ravel, and leaving no chain or 



e on the under side ; the economy of thread and adapt- 



ty to the thickest or thinnest fabrics, have rendered 



TUE MOST SUCCESSFUL AND POPULAR 



in^lVtlLY SE^^^ING- Mi^CHlNlE 



Now Made. 



At my ofR e. I sell at New York prices, and give 

 STKICTIOXS FKEE OF CIIAHGK. to enable purchasers 

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

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



The following commendations are selected from a mass of 

 Bimilur 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 countrv, and as we can not 

 conveniently rcjily to them by mail, we liave thought it 

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

 manner. There are a number of very excellent macuinea 

 now in the market which are deservedly successful. We 

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

 manufactured by tlie Wheeler & Wilson manufacturing com- 

 pany, and we can say in r^ gard to it that it is without a ri- 

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

 purposes of donie^Jtic 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 regai d to the excellent machine upon our own 

 responsibility; and without the slightest intention to dis- 

 parage other machines well known to tbc^ iiublic; and we 

 hope thereby to save ourselves considerable time and postage 

 in answi ring letters wliich freqaently come to us with in- 

 quiries touching this subject." — Scientijie American, April 

 24, 1-5S. 



" We prefer the Wheeler & Wilson sewing machines for 

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

 thousand new channels. andeniancipat<; her from the cramped 

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

 Tribune. 



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

 lies, being especially adapted to that purpose. They work 

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

 of thread than most, if not all others."— i\^e?o York Times. 



"The Wheeler & Wilson is V.-.c machine par excellence for 

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

 vsotiie and Journal. 



"There is not an invention of this inventive age which 

 noHors American genius more than the seving macliine. No 

 family ought to be deprived of its benefits." — l7idependent. 



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

 ical articles liousekeepers can purchase. In looking out for 

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

 son before purchasing elsewhere." — Examiner. 



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

 to 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 k Wilson's machines combine everything that 

 can be required in the manufactui e of garments. Our friends 

 abroad may be assured that they will give entire satisfaction, 

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

 — Observer. 



.8S~!' end or call for circular, containing full particulars, 

 prices, testimonials, etc. 

 junel-ly A. SUMNEB. 



^SEODETTY.'^ 



LYON'S PATENT 

 O O I=> ^ E lEl 



LIGHT 



Have been extensively used for five years in the states of 

 New England, New York, Pennsylvania, i. hio, Michigan, 

 Jndiana, Illinois, Wisconsin. Minnesota and Iowa, and 

 have alivays given the most perfect satisfaction- for every- 

 thing that science or experience has shown to bo e.^sen- 

 tial to form PERFECT LIGHTNING KODS, has been 

 adopted in their construction, 



Copper Rods have from.^re to ieuen times as much 

 conducting power as 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, Bays, paint destroys the con- 

 ducting power of any Rod. 



HEAD 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 

 are in 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 Rods sent by Express to any part of the country. 



CAUTION. 



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

 the '■ Metalic Surface," Zightning 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 buy, sell or tisc, are liable to 

 prosecution and damages, and will bo dealt with according 

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

 the States of lUincis, Iowa; Wisconsin, Minnesota, Ken- 

 tuclcy and Tennessee, and do hereby notify allnpersons ir.our 

 Territorj', to purchase such rods only of us or our au- 

 thorized Agents. ' 



Orders or Commnnications addressca to i 



E, P. MARSH & CO. ' 



Post Office Box 31T4, , 

 Office, J50 South "Water Street, Chicago, lUinoit. 



