1871.1 
AMERICAN AGRICULTURIST. 
153 
FARMERS 
SAVE 
YOUR 
(Patented May '.3th. 1S6G.) 
Dan-ytlle. Pa., June G. 1870. 
The shoes came safe to hand, and I am well pleased with them: thev are champions 
Indeed. I am now in my 18th year, and I never had any tiling on my tect that can compete 
with theni for ease in walking. Tours truly, M. f>. Sechlee (Farmer). 
Clarksville, Tent?.. Jnb/ 11, 1810. 
I am in receipt of mv shoes; they came up to your representation in every particular, in 
quality, ease, fit, etc.. and it' vou will continue to use nothing but the best material and not 
permit the qualitv of the shoes to decline, it is bound to be the universal shoe among 
farmers. " Sam. 1JkocK3iax. 
Gains vtlle, Fla., May 26,1ST0. 
The Champions came safe to hand. Bein* so much pleased with them. I shall of course 
show them to my friends, and induce them to order. Please send me three more pairs at 
oace, as I will wear no other ; they more than come up to my expectations. 
Yours truly, "W. S. Dudley. 
Weldon, N. C, June 27, 1870. 
The two pairs of Champions came safe to hand, and I like them very much indeed, just as 
vou represented. Inclosed find money for three more pairs. I am confident lar^e quanti- 
ties are bound to be sold. Z. IS. Zollicoffee. 
Cold "Water Depot, Miss., June%\, 1870. 
I received mv shoes, which I am well pleased with. I now want you to send two more 
Sairs. I think'they are a trreat invention, saving much trouble in tying. I think, they are the 
est shoe 1 ever saw. I think I can induce all my neighbors to send for them. 
G.H. Reiger. 
FEET ! The Advantages <S£ Champion Shoe ! ! 
THERE Is vet to find anv thing which for ease and comfort to the foot is equal to the ordinary Boot. 
The "Common li'rogan," perhaps the least objectionable of all, requires to be constantly and snugly 
laced, as the whole bearing and hold upon the loot depends entirely upon the lacing ; if this gives out, ihe 
shoe directly gets out of shape, and becomes not only a great source of annoyance to the wearer, but is 
utterly WORTHLESS*. The " Balmoral" is open to the same objection, in addition to which is the hard 
seam, binding the feet at the most tender points. The whole-cut " Plow Shoe" must of course be laced, 
and is at best" an ill-fitting tiling. In the " Champion Shoe" we claim to have overcome all these 
defects, and produced a shoe the foot of which is precisely like the ordinary boot. The IDEA is to 
produce a shoe that will stay on the foot without fastening. The Shoe can be put on in the DARK as 
readily as the Boot, and combines all the advantages of both Boot and Shoe in one. It needs only to be 
closed at the top by a simple ** Buckle and Strap," (which will be seen bas'nothing to do with the fit of 
the Shoe), but is merely to close the top against dirt and rubbish, saving much TIME, TROUBLE, and 
AWOYANCE to the wearer. The advantages and sterling qualities possessed by this Shoe must be 
obvious to every one. Its merits have been thoroughly tested by the Fanners in all sections of the country, 
and its adaptability is without exception. Here we have reached the great •* DESIDERATUM," a. 
Shoe doing away entirely with Lacing, made so as to he absolutely icenre 
against ripping, and seams at such points as can never hurt the Feet. YOU 
WILL see that the "Champion" is a combination of both Boot and Shoe, and is necessarily a 
higher cost shoe than the "Common Brogan" or "Balmoral." The price is a little in advance of the 
"Common Brogan,"' but on account of the advantages and sterling qualities, they are without doubt the 
most ECONOMICAL Shoe produced ; and we WARRAXT every pair to be GOOD, HONEST, 
and SERVICEABLE in every respect, and equal to the Ih-m CUSTOM-MADE SHOE, and worth. 
the MONEY. 
TESTIMONIALS. 
Prom the American Agriculturist, June 1670. 
We have carefully examined "Ballard's Champiox Shoe." and we should 
mine it to be a capital article. The peculiar cut gives it the set and bearing ot a 
joot, with all the ease and lightness of a shoe, and the strap brings it as closely as 
desired around the ankle, without the trouble of strings. Those which we have 
seen are of good stock and well made. ORANGE JTJDD & CO. 
Marble Hill, Mo., June 4, 1870. 
The three pairs »f Champions came safe to hand. 
They are an excellent fit and give perfect satisfac- 
tion. Rev. John Bba-Nch- 
Sec what the Farmers Say. 
Sheebokn-, Mass., May 39, 1870. 
The shoes came duly to hand ; all fanners know 
how disagreeable it is to wear boots in warm 
weather. I have tried for five years to find a shoe 
that would keep out the dirt when at work in 
plowed land, but had thrown away the last pair in 
disgust When I saw vour advertisement in the 
American Agriculturist! thought I would venture 
a pair of Champions. I have worn them in plowing 
and planting, and find them just the thing. My feet 
will be as clean at night as if my boots were worn, 
and as free from dirt and grit. Sore feet, so common 
among farmers, is caused oy wearing shoes in sum- 
mer that will not keep out the dirt. The Champion 
obviates this fault and will prove a blessing to 
farmers and others who till the soil. As soon as 
your shoes become knnwn to the farmers you will 
have large sales. I find the shoejust as you repre- 
sented it. T. B. White (Farmer). 
"We are not by any MEANS in the RETAIL TRADE ; 
THE SECRET OF THEIR SUCCESS. 
Every pair contains a heavy sole-leather counter. For a Plow Shoe th~ey are 
EXCELLENT. For the harvest field they are invaluable. For boys* wear they 
are st'PuniOK. They save time, trouble, and vexation by the entire absence of 
strings, and can be put on in the DARK as readily as the Boot. The seams are in such 
parts as can never hurt the feet, and need only to be closed at the top by a simple 
"buckle and strap." The forepai.t OVERLAPPING the back, acts like a PLOW; 
anv thing coming in contact with the foot must FALL away, and renders it UTTERLY 
IMPOSSIBLE for diet or rubbish to,enter the Shoe, which to FARMERS proves a bless- 
ing indeed. 
WHAT WE MAKE. 
Men's Sewed, ialr Stitch, lined, high cut, fine FrenchCalf (a splendid Dress Shoe) $5.00 
Men's Pgd. Double Sole or Single Sole, high cut, fine French Calf. 4.00 
Men's Pgd. DouhleSole or Single Sole, low cut, fine French Calf ... 3.75 
Men's Pgd. Double Sole or Single Sole, best Oak Kip 2.15 
Men's Pgd. Double Sole or Single Sole, best H.K. Kip 2.50 
Bov's Pgd. Donble Sole or Single Sole, best Oak Kip 2.25 
Boy's Pgd. Double Sole or Single Soje, best N. K. Kip 2.00 
I)0\'T FORGET THIS 
and our only object in sending out these single pairs is to get our Champions thoroughly 
introduced among the Fanners ; as we have a GOOD THING, we want it on every 
FARMER'S FOOT. ASK TOL'R MERCHANTS FOR THEM EVERYWHERE. 
CLUBS AND PREMIUMS. 
We have received so many communications from Farmers asking what Inducements or 
considerations we would give to get up Clubs among their neighbors, that we have made the 
necessary arrangements for extending this GREAT OFFER 
For a CLFB of TWEXTY-FOUR pairs of '•Champions,'* we will send one pair of our 
Sewed, fair stitch, lined, high cut, fine French Calfta splendid Dress Shoe). 
For a Club of eighteen pairs, one pair of Pgd., high cut. fine French Calf. 
For a Clttb of twelve pairs, one pair of Pgd., best Oak Kip. 
For a Club of six pairs, one pair of Bov's Pgd. N. K. Kip. 
Men's Sizes run 6's to 11 a ; Boy's Sizes! l's to 5*s. 
DOX'T HESITATE because you don't happen to need a pair of Shoes RIGHT 
AWAY. VOU WILL WANT THEM. GO RIGHT AHEAD, and get up 
your Club, and get a pair of " Champions" FREE for yourself, and a GOOD THING 
for vour neighbor. 
GETTING UP CLUBS. 
Let each person, wishing to join In a Club, say what kind of a Shoe he wants : select the 
kind and price from our Price-list, as published. Write the party's name, kind ot Shoe, and 
SIZE, and whether double sole or single sole, plainly in a list ; and when the Club is com- 
plete, send it to us by mail, and we will put up each party's Slioes in a package, and mark 
the name plainly upon them, so there need be no confusion in their distribution. The co^t of 
transportation, the members of the Club can divide equitably among themselves, which will 
be from 5c. to 20c. per pair, according to distance sent. The funds to pav for Shoes ordered, c;m 
be sent by "Drafts on New York," "Post-office Orders." " Registered Letters," or bv 
" Express," at the option of the Club ; or if the amount exceeds " Fifty Dollars," we will, if 
desired, send goods by Express to " Collect on delivery/." 
We want at least O^E Club from every Post-office the Agriculturist reaches, so as to get 
our "Champions" thoroughly distributed over the country. Now. Farmers, if you wish to 
procure for yourselves and boys a GOOD, HONEST, AND" SERVICEABLE SHOE, one that 
will sive you entire satisfaction, save vou TIME, TROUBLE, and ANNOYANCE, you can 
remit us prices as per List, and they will be sent to vou bv return Express. EVERY 
PAIR WARRANTED. FORM YOl'R CLt T BS RIGHT AWAY. 
The Champions are manufactured solely by the well-known House, "The Bat State Shoe 
and Leatheb Co.," 32 and 34 Yesey-st. Address 
P. O. Box 5.000. 
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It is simple in construction, very 
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out of order. Having no pack- 
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friction and wear of the parts ate 
reduced tr. the minimum. 
As r FORCE PUMP it is Avail- 
able for eitinguUhing fires, washing 
I carriages, forcing water to distant 
; points tilline" tanks, etc. No timbe* 
i« used in connection with this pomp, 
it beinp held in place by a continua- 
tion of the stationary pipe. Will 
work in wells «f anydtftA, and U the cheapest and BEST for 
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DEALERS specially interested. Exclusive territory given. 
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20 Cortlandt St., New York. 
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