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AMERICAN AGRICULTURIST. 
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M'lic Vienna Exhibition. 
Austrian Court Honor to an American Contrib- 
utor. 
teleoram3 to the new york herald. 
Vienna, Nov. 1, 18"3. 
The Emperor of Austria lias conferred the "Imperial 
Order of Francis Joseph " upon Hon. Nathaniel Wheel- 
er, President of the celebrated Wheeler & Wilson Sew- 
ing Machine Company of New York. 
More Distinguished Honors. 
Baltimore, Mb., Oct. 81. 
The Maryland Institute has awarded Wheeler & Wil- 
son the gold medal for the new No. 6 sewing machine. 
Other sewing machines received nothing. 
Seedsmen and l'loi-i«is ! 
Your attention is called to the advertisement of Geo. 
P. Rowell & Co. on page 37. If you desire to adver- 
tise effectually and cheaply write at once to Howell & 
Co., 41 Park Row, New York. You will find this firm 
prompt, energetic, and reliable. 
Rreech - Loading Shot- 
diiiiis of all Hie celebrated makers. 
Sturttvant's Patent Brass 
•iliot Shell. 
Shooting Tn«*ltlc of every 
description. Send lor Descriptive 
Catalogue. SCJIUYLEK, HARTLEY & GRAHAM, 
19 Maiden Lane, New York. 
GEO. A. PRINCE & CO. 
ORGANS & MELODEONS. 
The Oldest,. Largest, and Most Perfect Manufactory in the 
United states. 
53,000 
Now in use. 
No other Musical Instrument ever obtained the same 
popularity. 
PT" Send for Price-Lists. 
Address BUFFALO, N. T. 
The Best Article in the 
Market." 
H. W. JOHNS, 87 Maiden Lane, N. Y. 
Patentee ami Sole Monnfaclurer. Established 1R58. 
]VIo tiler's. 
Why do you neglect to buy 
SILVER-TIPPED 
Shoes for your children? "They 
never wear through at the toe. 
The only reliable covering for 
the Feet is 
Cable Screw Wire 
BOOTS AND SHOES. 
$75 PER WEEK 
made by our omenta throughout tli** country ^liine: our 
celebnitud La Perle Rabbet Goods. Indispensable articles 
for Ladles and Children's wear. 
L.A PJEUI^K RTTBBKn CO.. 
MCltamuera Street, New York. 
Mn*KTT?V MADE RAPIDLY with Stencil and 
1V1U1N Jj X Ki*v Check Outfits, Ciitnlonuennnd full par- 
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A<iK^fXS LOOK !— S12 a day made sellinc 
Scissors Sharpener and otltor wares. BamnleQSete, Cat- 
alogue free. T. J. HA6TIKGS & CO.. Worcester, Muss. 
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Our handsomely Illustrated Catalogue for 1874 
is now ready. Purchasers of Seeds will do well 
to consult It before making up their orders. Our 
Flower and Vegetable Seeds, being grown wlih 
the greatest care and attention, from the very 
best ol stocks, recommend themselves to all who 
desire a sale and profitable return for their in- 
vestment. All we ask for them is a trial; they 
will tell their own story. Catalogues free to 
regular patrons ; to others on receipt of Ten Cents. 
KERN, STEBER & CO., 
Seed Growers, 
21 I Market St., St. Louis, Mo. 
SEED! 
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ILOGUES for 1874, o 
laMiM • 
c Numbering 1 75 PACES, and containing 
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or Practical Floriculture 
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Containing a Beautifully Colored Cliromo. 
Sent to all applicants, post-paid, on receipt ol 10 cents, by 
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PATRONS OF HUSBANDRY. 
No Middle Men. Tree Price List. 
THE JONES SCALE WORKS, Rlnghamton, N. T. 
1874. 
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TO 
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o More Loose Bolts and Nuts. 
thr OTHSSRATOD "CIHIM1NG" LOCK-NUT, Patented June 16, 1S68. 
No More Rattling CAR- 
RIAGES and WAGONS. 
No More Dropping Down 
of SHAFTS. 
No More Lost Bolts from 
REAPERS and MOWERS. 
THE LOCK-Nl'T AND BOLT CO. OF N. Y., No. 61 Broadway, New York. 
Licensee granted to Manufacturers of Agricultural Machines, Carriages, etc. 
No More Flying Teeth 
from THRESHERS. 
No More Bills for Re- 
pairs Continually. 
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