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THE ILLmOIS FAKMER. 



May 



WHEELER & WILSON. 



S£\iriNG MACHINES. 



Ko. 134 North Fourth Street, St. Louis, Mo. 



The elegance, speed, noiselessness and simplicity of the 

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

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

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

 ability to the thickest or thinnest fabrics, have rendered 



THE MOST SUCCESSFUL AND POPULAR 



F-AJVIIL^Sr SE"WI?^G}- IIVEA.CIIIN'E 



IsT o w Made. 



At mv offi'.'o. I sell at N'ew York prices, and give IN- 

 STRUCTIONS FHEK OF CIIAKGE. to enable piirchas 

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

 tuck, 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 easilj' be 

 filled. We feel gratilied to know that many other persons 

 of the highest litei-ary. 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 uot 

 conveniently reply to them by mail, we have thought it 

 proper to state our oi)inion 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 

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

 manufactured by tlie Wheeler & Wilson manufiicturing 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 duniestic use. It is simple, not easily put out of 

 order when in proper hands, and in point of effectiveness 

 and finish, no other nuichine 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 this subject." — Scientijic American, April 

 24, 1S58. 



" We prefer the Wheeler & Wilson sewing machines for 

 family 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." — Neio 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." — jVew York Times. 



"The Wheeler & Wilson is the machine par excellence for 

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

 veeate and Journal. 



"There is not an inTention of this inventive age which 

 noHors American genius more than the 8ev7ing machine. No 

 family ought to be deprived of its benefits."— /«cZ«p«wc?en.«. 



" 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 & Wil- 

 son before purchasing elsewhere." — Eaximiner. 



" Wheeler A. W'ilson'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 notrip ; 

 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. Our friends 

 abroad may be assured that they will give entire satisfaction, 

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

 — Observer. 



j8®»Send or call for circular, containing full particulars, 

 prices, testimonials, etc. 



junel-ly A. SUMNEE. 



<^ SECURITY. 



LYON'S PATENT 



O O F ^ E PI 



LIGHTNING R 



Have been extensively used for five years in the states of 

 New England, New York, Pennsylvania, Lhio, Slichigan, 

 Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota and Iowa, and 

 havt 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 j/ft'« to seceM 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, says, paint destroys the con- 

 ducting power of any Rod. 



SHAD ODB CIRCULARS and see what the most 

 scientific and practical men in the 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 

 Kods, 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, lSo4, and is for 

 the " Metalic Surface," Lightning Rod. maiie 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, sdl or use, are liable to 

 prosecution and damages, and will be dealt with according 

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

 the States of Illinois, Iowa; Wisconsin, Minnesota, Kerir- 

 tuclcy and Tennessee, and do hereby notify alljpersons inour 

 Territory, to purchase such rods only of us or our an- 

 thorized Agents. 



Orders or Communications addressed to 



E P. MARSH & CO. 



Post Office Box 3174, . 

 OflSce, 150 South Water Street, Chicago, Illinois. 



