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AMERICAN AGRICULTURIST. 
[J ONE, 
Empire Mutual 
Life Insurance Company 
OF NEW YORK. 
Office, .... 139 Broadway. 
Success the Criterion of Excellence. 
The EMPIRE has achieved a success unparalleled in the his- 
tory of Life Insurance. 3,349 Policies "were issued 
in «he first Twelve Months, Insuring 
S7,813,850.00, which is the largest initial year's business 
ever done by a Life Insurance Company. 
A1VD WHY NOT? 
Notice the following: Liberal Features: 
Ordinary Whole Life Policies absolutely Non-Foi"- 
fei tab)*.- from payment of the first annual premium. 
All other Policies Non-Forfeitable after two annual 
payments. 
All Policies incontestable for uaual causes, and abso- 
lutely Incontestable after two annual premiums. 
All restriction upon travel and residence removed, 
and no permits required. 
One-third of all premiums loaned to the insured, if 
desired, and no notes required. 
N* accumulation of Interest on Deferred Premi- 
ums, and no increase of annual payment on any class of 
policies. 
Dividends Accumulative, the surplus being re- 
turned to the Policy-holder, equitably in proportion to his 
contribution thereto. 
The business of the Company conducted upon the Mutual 
Plan. 
Example of the Non -Forfeiture Plan of the 
Empire. 
Age of the Party insured, 35— Ordinary Whole-Life Policy. 
One Annual Premium "] "Will ( 2 years and 3 days. 
Two " Premiums | continue 14" " 12 " 
Three " " 1- the policy \ 6 " " 27 " 
Four " " in 8 " " 46 " 
Five " " J force 1. 10 " " 56 " 
FIRST-CLASS AGENTS WANTED In all parts of the coun- 
try. Apply at the Home Office, 139 Broadway. 
OFFICERS : 
G. HILTON SCRIBNER, Provident. 
GEO. W. SMITH, Vice-President. 
SIDNEY W. CBOFTJT, Secretary. 
L. H. WATERS, Actuarv. 
THOS. K. MARCY, M.D., Medical Exam'r. 
EVERETT CLAPP, Superintendent. 
UILDING PAPER 
OF THREE GRADES. 
TARRED SHEATHING, 
For outside of Studding, under Clapboards. A 
non-conductor of cold, heat, and dampness. 
PIIEPARBDPLASTERING-BOARD, 
a cheap and perfect substitute for lath and plas- 
ter ; makes a smooth, warm, and substantial wall, 
at less than half the usual cost. 
double-thick: roofing, 
and Quartz Cement, make a good water and fire- 
proof roof for less than $8.50 per square. 
Samples and Circulars sent free, by 
ROCK RIVER PAPER CO., 
Chicago; or, 
B. E. HALE, 
22 and 21 Frankfort-st., N. Y. 
TsEAM BEATING 
PANCOAST & MAIXE, 
Philadelphia, Pa., 
| Succeed Morris Tasker* & Co. as 
CONTRACTORS 
|For the Heating of Buildings nf every description. 
I by Steam and Hot Water, alter the most approved 
■ methods. Greenhouses, Conservatories, and Fore- 
ling Houses heated to any desired temperature. 
I Laundry and Culinary Apparatus in detail. Esti- 
■mates furnished upon application 
AGIC PHOTOGKAPHS— Neatest wonders of 
the Age— 25 cents n package. Library of Love, Eti- 
quette. Courtship, and Mama-re, 4 Books for 50 Cis. Sent 
postage paid. W. C. WEMYSS.730 Broadway, New York. 
"DOMESTIC" 
The whole world 
challenged to pro* 
duce a Family Sew- 
ing Machine that will 
sew as light and as 
heavy ; light running 
and easily operated. 
The best machine for 
use, the easiest to 
Bell, the most dur- 
able—will last a life- 
time. Lock- stiich, 
noiseless, attach- 
ments unequaled. A 
good business may be 
established in any 
city or town in the U. 
S. This machine lias 
established Its superi- 
ority in every in- 
stance where it has come in competition with any machine 
in the market. Men with. capital are finding it to their ad- 
vantage to make the sale ot this machine their exclusive 
business. 'Agents wanted in unoccupied territory. Machines 
guaranteed as represented. Address 
"Domestic" Sewing Machine Co., 
96 Chambers Street, New York, 
Or Toledo. O. 
BLEES 
NOISELESS, 
LOCK-STITCH 
Sewing Machine 
Challenges the world 
in perfection of work, 
MJ;53=. si ren^th and beauty of 
mgg^ stitch, durability of con- 
.ShI^p st ruction, and rapidity of 
fwsiH motion. Call and examine, 
igagl Send lor Circular. Agents 
«Hpf wanted. 
K3|*gB|j|| MANUFACTURED BY 
BLEES 
B Sewing Machine Co., 
lg K3 Broadway. N. Y. 
TIN-LINED LEAD PIPE, 
Manufactured under the COLWELL, SHAW & 
WILLARD Patent, by 
Improved Machinery, 
Which insures soundness throughout, being a Perfect 
Tin Pipe, within a Perfect Lead Pipe, and having 
all in-' advantages of both. 
TATHA.M & BROTHERS. New York and Pliila. 
RELIANCE WRINGER, 
PERFECTED 1871. 
Moulton Rolls, 
Most Dryable ; 
Spiral Cogs, 
Easiest Work- 
ing; 
Curved Clamp, 
Holds Firmest ; 
The Cheapest, 
The Best, 
TRY IT. 
PROVIDENCE TOOL COMPANY, 
11 Warren-strcct, K. Y., and PROV., R. I. 
JAPANESE PAPER WARE. 
The House-furnishing Trade are invited to try our Pails, 
Slop-Jars, Spittoons, Basins, Milk-Pans, etc. The Milk-Pan 
will keep milk sweet and produce more cream than any oth- 
er, owing to its being a perfect non-conductor. They are 
water-proof and durable. For Descriptive and Price-lists 
apply to the manufacturers. JENNINGS BROS.. 
332 Pearl-st., New York City. 
Great Western Gun Works. 
Rifles, Shot Guns, Revolvers. 
Caps. Powder, Shot, Wads, Bullets, Game-Baas, Shot-Belts, 
Powder-Flasks, Gun materials and Sporting Goods of every 
description at very low prices. Send stamp for a Price-list. 
We send goods by Express, CO. !»., with privilege to ex- 
amine before paving tiie bill. Army Guns and Revolvers 
bought or traded" for. Address J. H.JOHNSTON, 
Great Western Gun Works, Pittsburgh. Pa. 
AGENTS WANTEI> everywhere; to sell 
our world-renowned Silver Mould White Wire Clothes 
Lines. Warranted to last a hundred years. Sills at every 
house sure. Write for particulars to the Gikaf.d ^ ire 
Mills, Philadelphia; Pa. ^_^ 
EARTH CLOSET. 
Simple, efficient, invaluable, and in reach of all. For one 
dollar, I will send drawings and full description of one of 
the best Enrth-Closeta in the market, so that a person of or- 
dinary Ingenuity am make it. 
GEO. O. BALDWIN, Milford, Conn. 
F 
IREWORKS! 
JOSEPH B. PURDY, 
33 and 34 MAIDEN LANE, New fork. 
IMPORTER AND EXPORTER, AND MANUFACTURER'S 
AGENT. 
Every description of Fireworks sold by us are warranted 
to give satisfaction, and are kept up to tlie old standard. 
FIRE-CRACKERS, TORPEDOES, LANTERNS- 
FLAGS, BALLOONS, 
And every variety of FIREWORKS. 
Public and Private Exhibitions furnished. Dealers and 
Families supplied and dealt liberally with. 
TOTS AND FANCY GOODS. 
ZW An experience of 34 years enables me to anticipate 
the wants of the public, and. at prices all will deem reason- 
able. 
THE GENUINE MASON FRUIT JAR, 
PORCELAIN-LINED CAP. 
This well known, popular and reliable Jar, by the appll- 
____ cation of the Porcelain Liuing 
to the Cover, combines all the 
advantages of a 
GLASS TOP JAR, 
with the simplicity of its origi- 
nal method of fastening. 
Its great superiority to all 
others will be made evident 
upon examination, for the fol- 
lowing reasons, viz.: 
SIMPLICITY in operation, 
and readiness with which 
it can be sealed. 
STRENGTH and DURA- 
BILITY. 
EASE with which it can be 
OPENED, and without 
risk of breaking either 
Jar or Cover. 
For sale by all the leading 
dealers throughout the 
United States, and manu- 
factured solely by the 
SHEET METAL SCREW CO., 
6G "Warren-strcct, New York. 
OIL YOUR HARNESS. 
MORE LASTING BENEFIT is de- 
rived from one application of 
FRANK MILLER'S 
P R.E I» .A. K, E ID 
Harness Oil Blacking 
Than from three applications of anv kind of clear oil. This 
assertion is justified by Thirty Years* experience and 
observation. Manufactured bv FRANK MILLER & CO., 
18 and 20 Cedar-street, New York. 
RAY'S UNION CHARTS.— They 
are simple and durable. Warranted to cutALLsizcs 
and styles perfectly accurate. They are intended for family 
use. Any person can use them. Full directions sent with 
each Chart. They are made of a substance that will neither 
break nor tear ; and as they cut all sizes and styles, will 
last a lifetime. Single Charts, or full sets, will be sent to 
any address, post-paid, on receipt of the retail price — viz.: 
Ladies' Dress, Boys' Sack Coat and Vest Chart, %l each. 
Pants and Men's Sack Coat Chart, $1.50 each. AGENTS 
WASTED. Address 
UN.ION CHART CO., Orangcville, O. 
G 
GIFT. 
Town, County, and 
State rights given to 
Agentg to Wholesale the 
Finger Guard. 
Send S5 cents for Sam- 
ple and Circular to 
NATIONAL FINGER WIAKD CO., 
777 Broadway, W. Y. 
KELLY'S PATENT CHEMICAL 
METALLIC PAINTS, all shades. Prepared for 
immediate use, requiring no mixing. Put up in 5, 10, 20, and 
40 gallon packages. 
Price per gal. for inside work $2.00 
Price per gal. for outside work 1.50 
Price per gal. for roofs, barns, and fences 1.00 
NEW YORK CITY OIL. COMPANY, 
Sole Agents, 116 Maiden Lane. 
JOSEPH GILLOTT'S 
STEEL FEIN'S," 
For sale to the Trade at the NEW YORK branch of the 
House, 91 John Street. 
JOSEPH GILLOTT & SONS. 
llExr.Y Owex, Agent. 
mm 
Easily made with our Stencil and Key- 
Check Outfit. Circulars Free. 
STAFFORD M'F'G CO., 
G6 Fulton St.. New York. 
AGENTS LOOK !— $12 a day made, selling our 
Scrssons Siiahprnek and other wares. Sample~ir> cts. 
Catalogue free. T. J. HASTINGS & CO., Worcester, Mass. 
^10 
A DAY FOR ALL with Stencil 
Tools. Address A. E. Graham, Springfield, Vt. 
