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TESTIMONIALS. 
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We select the following from many we have received, not so much to 
show the value of the Wringer as a GREAT ECONOMIZER—for of this 
every one is convinced—but to give to the public the experience and testi- 
mony of a few who have used “THE UNIVERSAL” almost from its 
first introduction, and who can speak knowingly of its 
UNPARALLELED DURABILITY AND EFFICIENCY. 
From the “American Agriculturalist.” 
“From several years’ experience with it in our family ; from the testimony of nun 
dreds who have used it; and from the construction of the implement itself—we feel 
certain that it is worthy a place in every family where the washing is done at home. A 
child can readily wring out a tubful of clothes in a few minutes. It is in reality a 
Clothes Saver! a Time Saver! and a Strength Saver! We think the 
machine much more than PAYS FOR ITSELF EVERY YEAR in the saving of 
garments. There are several kinds, nearly alike in general construction, hut we con- 
sider it important that the wringer be fitted with Coas, otherwise a mass of garments 
may clog the rollers, and the rollers upon the crank-shait slip and tear the clothes. Our 
own is one of the first made,and it isas GOOD AS NEW after nearly FOUR YEARS 
CONSTANT USE.” 
Letter from Mrs. Henry Ward Beecher, in 1861. 
Iam most happy’‘to speak in the very highest terms of the«UNIVERSAL CLOTILES 
WRINGER.” The hardest part of “washing-day” work is, in my opinion, the wring- 
ing ; and the inventor of this machine may have the satisfaction of feeling that he has 
changed one of the most toilsome parts of wo.1en’s work into a very attraciive amuse- 
ment. ; Mrs. Henry Warp Brrcurr. 
Brooxtyn, October, 1861. 
ALL CLOTHES WRINGERS HAVE ADVANCED IN PRICE. 
At a meeting of the manufacturers of all wringers, held on the 18th of 
May, 1864, at the Astor House, N. Y., it was unanimously agreed to ad- 
vance the prices in proportion, to $1.50 upon the common sizes. Some of 
the reasons for the advance on the Universal Clothes Wringer are set forth 
by R.C. Browning, Gen’! Agent, as follows : 
«For nearly two years all possible efforts have been made to avoid any change, but 
without success. A steady advance in the price of everything has continued, and the 
experience of the manufacturers shows an insignificant profit, and for the few months 
past AN ACTUAL LOSS. The advance in the price of wringers is trifling compared 
with the increased cost of everything connected with their production. One or two of 
the principal articles used will suffice to illustrate. Iron, for instance, has risen from 
$57 per ton, in 1861, to $160, in 1864. India Rubber has advanced in about the same 
roportion. These are imported, (we use the best. English iron,) and have to be paid 
forin GOLD. The duties also are paid in GOLD, with the high premium ot which 
every one is fully acquainted. Mechanics’ labor it is almost imposible to obtain, and 
only at about double former rates.” . 
+j which the Universal Clothes Wringer can now be sold, are as fol- 
ee ue ee No. 114, $10 ; No.2, (which is the usual family size,) $8.50; No. 
8 (Hotel size,) $15. If paid in gold, the ruling premivm will be allowed. Indeed, 
at the advance prices of produce and labor it is easier paying present prices now than 
those of ’61 and ’62 at that time. 
Vv W. BEEBEE, Nurseryman of Dubuque, Iowa, 
is Agent for their sale in Dubuque and its immediate vicinity. 
Save the clothing by buying immediately a wringer of the Warranted kind. 
