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AMERICAN AGRICULTURIST. 
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[COPYRIGHT SEOURED.] 
WEIGHING ON THE FARM. 
The above engraving is designed to call attention to n sub- 
ject now receiving much attention, and worthy the especial 
consideration of every farmer. The profits of farming de- 
pend very largely upon attention to things small In them- 
selves, but in the aggregate amounting to a large si i are of 
one's Income. One pound difference in the weight per bushel 
of grain. Is not of itself a great matter, but the difference of 
the crop resulting from sowing tlie heavier or lighter sample 
may amount to hundreds of dollars when the crop Is liar- 
vested and sold. 
This is but a single illustration of the Immense gain that 
might be realized by the use of a good Platform Scale as 
part of the regular farm apparatus. The following extracts 
show the importance attached to the subject by good 
authorities. 
The American Agriculturist, (May number), says: "Scales 
should be used In every house and bain. The proverb says, 
•'Deliver all things by measure and weight," and it ought to 
be heeded. Have Fairbanks' Standard Scales in the kitchen, 
and prove which groccryimn gives weight, and buy or him. 
Weigh butter and everything sold, and not mistrust that 
you are cheated. 'Weigh the chickens and see which kinds 
are thriving and profitable. Have a Fairbanks in the barn, 
and weigh the pigs and stock and grain and hay and fertll- 
izrrs, and thus know what is paying and what Is not. A lit- 
tle practice In this line will pay a hundred iold lu money 
and satisfaction." 
The following from" the Country Gentleman, of April 2, 
1863, is equally to the point. "A half-bushel measure is con- 
sidered indispensable by every farmer. He does not sell his 
potatoes or grain, guessing at the contents of the bin or the 
pile on the floor— It must be measured. With this Instru- 
ment at hand, he may know Just how much corn is fed to 
the hogs and poultry; how many oats to the horses; how 
much seed is sowiY Upon the land, and many other points 
equally valuable to know. But a good weighing scale is 
possessed by comparatively few, although its use would In 
many ways be even more valuable than that of the half- 
bushel. For instance, in soiling live stock, the weight is 
usually estimated by the drover or butcher buying at the 
fanner's door. Long practice enables the buyer to weigh 
them very correctly with the eye, and thus he has the inex- 
perienced seller at an advantage, which he is not slow to 
use. A good Fairbanks' standard platform scale would save 
Its cost in a few such transactions. 
The weight of wool, butter, and other farm products, 
should be ascertained at home, to prevent mistakes and dis- 
honesty In weighing niter the goods hove been sent to mar- 
ket. The weight of grain per bushel, the gain of cattle un- 
der different systems of feeding, exactly when an animal 
ceases to increase by feeding, and many other Important 
facts, can readily be determined by having a good scale. 
It should be part of the furniture of every farm. Fairbanks' 
scales have been named In this connection, as being entirely 
reliable, having been adopted as the standard in this and 
other countries." 
The following extracts from remarks made at the New 
York Farmers' Club, were heartily endorsed by Horace 
Greeley and other prominent members present. "Farmer 
No. 1 feeds his cattle until he thinks they are fat enough to 
turn off, sells them to the butcher at their estimated dressed 
weight, and pockets the proceeds. How much of the amount 
is profit he cannot tell; he did not measure the feed nor 
weigh the animal. 
Farmer No. 2 feeds out grain by measure or weight, and 
Charges it to the bullock; at intervals of a week or so, he 
rigs his platform scale so that the animal can stand upon it, 
notes how much beef It shows for the grain eaten, and when 
the feeding docs not pay, sells to the butcher or drover. In 
doing this he is not afraid of the buyer's practised eye, 
which can almost fix the notch at which a bullock will turn 
the scale. He has consulted his unerring Fairbanks, and 
knows when the right price is offered according to the 
rates quoted In his last week's paper." 
That the above tributes to Fairbanks' Scales have been 
fairly earned, is shown by their having taken more first 
premiums at State and National Fairs than all others com- 
bined. At the great Paris Exhibition last year they received 
THE HIGHEST PREMIUMS, TWO MEDALS. 
Still better testimony is given In the fact that their sales 
have been constantly Increasing for forty years past, 
extending to all parts of the world* and exceeding those of 
all others. 
Send for Pamphlets with Illustrations and descriptions of 
more than 100 modifications of the above scales, adapted to 
weighing on the farm and In every branch of manufacture 
and trade. 
PRINCIPAL WAREHOl 
FAIRBANKS & CO., 252 Broadway, New York, 
246 I'.altlmore-st., Baltimore, and 72 Camp-st.. New Orleans. 
FAIRBANKS, BROWN& CO., 118 Mllk-st., B 
FAIRBANKS, GREESLEAF & CO., 22G & 23S Lake-street, 
[Chicago, III. 
FAIRBANKS. MORSE & CO., 225 Wa'.nut-st.. Cincinnati, O. 
FAIRBANKS & EWINO, Masonic Hall, Philadelphia. Pa. 
ONE OUJVCE OF GOLD. 
win bo. given for 
B. T. B 
ery ounce of adulteration found iu 
Lion Coffee." This Collee is masted, 
led hermHiiyilly under letters patent Ironi 
"United States Government." All the 
saved, and tlie Collee presents a rich, glossy appearance. 
l-.veiv lainilv should use it, as it is fllleen to twenty per cent 
Mronger Hum oilier pure "Collee." For sale ev'ervn hrt e. 
II your grocer does not keep this Collee, and will not get it 
lor you, seud your orders direct to the factory. 
B. T. BABBITT, 
Kos. 04, 03, 00, 67, 68, 69, 70, 72 and 74 Washington-street, 
New York. 
BEST CIDER MILL. 
THE JERSEY 
POWER APPLE GRINDER. 
(BL'TTERWORTH'S PATENT.) 
Forgrindlncr Apples. Peaches, Sncar*Bcot9. and other kinds 
of fruit and vegetables. This jrt'eattv superior machine is 
rapidly growing in favor anions the Cider makers and farm- 
ers <>ionr rountrv, and isdeslnied yoon to supersede all oili- 
er mills used in tlie manufacture of Cider. For Illustrated 
nphlet uivii.c: lull description and containing also testi- 
monial from manv of the most extensive Cider-makers iu 
the country, with much other valuahle iniormatlon, 
Address II. BUTTEIiWOIM'H, 
Patentee and Sole Manufacturer, Trenton, N.J. 
J. B. DECATUR & CO.. Agents, in; Water-st., New York. 
Waterman's Patent last Iron lioll Pans 
Jan. No. of Agricullni ist. Manniuctuied and I "r sale hv tlie 
owners id said patent. 1;I>SC1 .1. & EKWIN MAVI'C. CO.. 
New Britain, Conn, and at their warehouses in New York, 
Philadelphia, Boston, Baltimore, and San T rancisco. 
Inquire for Waterman's Patent Bake Pans. Kecipes fur- 
nished with the pans. 
Dealers please send for Illustrated Circulars. 
FAMILY KNITTING MACHINE.— The best 
Fntnilv Knitter out is the one manufactured bv the 
r.RIDGF.roKT KNITTING COMPANY, at lificl-i 'poi t. 
Conn. Principal Agencies:— Measure & r.evnol.is. °tu 
Washing ion-st... P...ston, Mass.. O. I.. Woo.lruir, r>. droit, Mich., 
Ilirii.i, Mill.a-. Madison, Wis.. llcvnolds I'.rothers. 131 We ' 
5th-st., Cit ' 
ti, O., j. B. Snow, Siinncapolis, Mil 
GLAZED STONE WAKE DRAIN PIPE— Hound I.anij 
Tile with Collars. C. W. BOYNTON & CO, Woo* 
bridge, N. .1. Samples ,-,ad prices 
L. L. WTIlTLot ICs. -si: 
Broadway, New York. 
COLGATE & CO.'S 
VEGETABLE 
SOAP, 
Is particularly adapted to the delicate Skin 
of Females and Infants. 
Sold by all Dealers In Perfumery and Toilet 
Shaler's Family Scales 
They are Indispensable to the Housewife. 
The exact weizht of any substance placed In the scoop or 
pan is instance indicated upon the dial, showing the num- 
ber ot pounds and ounces as plainly as the hours and minutci 
upon the lace of a clock. Inwards of two yens' constant 
use has proved their entire Accukact and DtrBA.BXX.rrT. 
Bakers, Botchers, Grocers, and others nse them. 
EVERY FAMILY WANTS ONE. 
Three sizes are now offered, weighing 11 l^q 
AOr.M'S AND THOlloroII CANVAS! 
profitable employment. More agents a 
'[.Its" 
M inn! ictnrc 
Haven, Coub. 
1 by ,1 
Add. 
J. W. NASU& CO., 
ALYA1I BUSIINELL General Agent, 
No. 32 Courtlandt-st., New York. 
P. s.-onANGE J ODD & CO., Publisher* of the Aiiur.t- 
r\s AGut't l.TVinsr, weigh all their hooks and paekaget 
f it- the mail on one of these scales, finding it siifli'-Untly accu- 
2RINCE'&C0S B 
&PTOMATIC: ORGANS 
' AND MMh<Q'&E'®Vl>$e 
Forty thousand arenowiause 
BUFFAL.O..N.Y .CHICAGO: ILL 
