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AMERICAN AGRICULTURIST. 
J71 
THE BICKFORD FAMILY KNITTING MACHINE. 
The machine we this week bring before our renders is one 
which, in the accomplishment of varied results through the em- 
ployment of the must simple means, has been rarely equalled. 
Those who have seen the complicated knitting machines at work 
in the large factories, which at present till the American market 
with knit goods, have been accustomed to regard them as essen- 
tially and necessarily complex. The inventor of this machine has 
shown, however, that only a few parts are necessary to accomplish 
a great variety of work, and also that these parts may be of iorms 
easily understood, put together, and operated by those unfamiliar 
with machinery. 
We have taken great pleasure in personally inspecting and 
operating this machine, and have become convinced that it com- 
prises all that is essential for family use. 
It supplies a means of fabricating many articles of useful- 
ness iu every household. ' A great many ornamental kinds of 
work undertaken lor the purpose of filling up leisure hours, 
but becoming tedious and burdensome before they can be 
completed by haud, cau be begun and finished in an hour or 
two, in such a perfect manner and With such fa- 
cility, that the delight in making them is not 
marred through prolonged labor. We can con- 
ceive of nothing more fascinating to a tasteful 
mind than the rapid production of forms of beauty 
and usefulness effected by I his machine. 
The merits justly claimed for it are : the variety 
of work it executes ; its non-liability to get out of 
order by transportation or use; the perfect man- 
ner In which it is made ; ease in working, and ab- 
sence of noise in running ; the little skill required 
to operate it, and its capacity to knit anything 
. that the most expert operator can knit or crochet 
by hand, from a watch-cord 
to a bed-blanket. The ma- 
chine, having no tension, 
does not wear or tear the 
yarn to nieces. It can, 
therefore, be ravelled and 
knit over and over again. 
[Scietitific American. 
Office and Salesroom^ 
689 Broadway, 
NEW YORK. 
, ,. ILLUSTRATED BOOK SENT BY MAIL, ON APPLICATION/. 
fcfficient and reliable Agents wanted in every section or the country, with whom tlie most liberal ternia will be made. 
Ail orders and communications must be addressed to 
DANA BICKFORD 
Vice-President and General Agent. 
RELIANCE WRINGER, 
PERFECTED 1871. 
Moulton Rods, 
Most Durable ; 
Spiral Cogs, 
Easiest "Work- 
ins ; 
Curved Clamp, 
Holds Firmest ; 
The Cheapest, 
The Best, 
TRY IT. 
PROVIDENCE TOOL COMPANY, 
11 Warren-street, N. Y., ami PROV., It. I. 
JAPANESE PAPER WARE. 
The House-furnishing Trade are invited to try our Pails, 
Slop-Jars, Spittoons, Basins, Milk-Puns, 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 
Wftter-proof and durable. For Descriptive and Price-lists 
apply t'j Hie manufacturers. JENNINGS BliOS., 
352 Pearl-st., New York City. 
CHEAPEST 1ROOK-STORR in the World. 
178,813 New and Old Books on hand. 
Catalogues Now. 23 to 26, free. Send stamp. 
LEOGAT BROTHERS, 
3 Bcckinan Street, New York. 
BLEES 
NOISELESS, 
LOCK-STITCH 
Sewing Machine 
Challenges the world 
In perfection of work, 
. strength and beantv of 
^ stitch, durability of con- 
2 struction, and rapidity of 
H motion. Cull and examine. 
m Send (or Circular. Agents 
Wanted. 
MANUFACTURED BY 
BLEES 
Sewing Machine Go,, 
633 Broadway. N. Y. 
JOSEPH CllLLOTT'S 
STEEL PENS, 
For sale to the Trade at the NEW YORK branch of tlie 
House, 91 John Street. 
JOSEPH OILLOTT & SONS. 
Hent.v Owen, Agent. 
* GENTS WANTED for the 
TRA&SSftfiaSSBOW OF LIFE. 
By Dr. NiPnKvs, author of ' 
It relates to the male sex ; 
The Physical Life of Jgbman." 
is highly endorsed by Bishops 
Scott, Morris, Clark, eminent Physicians, etc. Sold by sub- 
Price $.'.no. Address for Contents and Te 
seription only 
timonials, .1 
FEHGUS&Co., Philadelphia, Pa. 
For Sale Cheap.— 1 
:er, all in fair order, with 
CiARDING MACHINES- 
1 Breaker, 1 Finisher and 1 Pi' 
some good clothing. Fur particulars address 
I. R. YOUNG, 
Bridgewatcr, Rockingham Co., Va. 
THE GENUINE MASON FBI/IT JAB, 
WITH 
PORCELAIN-LINED CAP. 
This well known, popular and reliable Jar, by the appli- 
cation of the Porcelain Lining 
to the Cover, combines all the 
advantages of a 
GLASS TOP J Alt, 
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, Yiz.: 
SIMPI/K'ITT 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., 
Gti AVarrcn-strect, New Tot-lc. 
THERE WERE SOLD IN THE YEAR 18Wj 
8,8-i 1 
Of Blatchley's Cucumber 
TRADE 
MARK. 
WOOD PUMPS, 
Measuring 313,566-feet in length, or sufficient in the aggra 
gate for A AVell over 40 Miles Deep, 
Simple in Construction; Easy in Operation ; Giving na 
Taste to the Water ; Durable; Reliable and Cheap. These 
Pumps are their own best recommendation. For sale by 
Dealers in Hardware and Agricultural Implements, Plumb- 
ers, Pump-Makers, &c, throughout the country. Circulars, 
&c, furnished upon application bv mail or otherwise. 
Single Pumps forwarded to parties in towns where I have 
no agents % upon receipt of the regular retail price. 
In buying, be caretnl tliat your Pump bears my trader 
■mark as above, as I guarantee no other. 
CHAS. G. BLATCHLET, Manufr, 
Office iiiitl Warci'ooin : 
634 a.is<l 636 Filbert-at., Philadelphia, Pciin. 
THE BRINKERIIOFF CORN-SHELLER. 
It Shells ! Bt Separates ! St Cleans ! 
The 0. S. Commissioner of Agriculture says, in his report 
to Congress: " It Ifl (he very best Ilund sheller that is made 
in the United States. 1 * The American Institute Farmers* 
Club say: " It is the best Shelter we have ever met wtth." 
The officers of the National Implement Trial say: " It is the 
best Covn-Sheller we ever saw" The Rural New-Yorker, 
The Western Rural, and all competent judges, concede that 
it is the very best Corn-Sheller in use. 
We have greatly improved the working of the Sheller, by 
enlarging the gear and otherwise perfecting it so that it can 
be run with about one-half the power formerly required. 
Great care is also taken to make them strong and durable, 
and it i3 now fully conceded by all competent judges that it 
is incomparably better than any other Corn-Sheller ever 
made. 
First Premiums awarded this Sheller at every State Fair 
at which it has been exhibited, including Ohio, Illinois, 
Michigan, Delaware, Louisiana, Georgia, and New York 
State Fairs; also at a large number of County Fairs in this 
and other States. 
Price, No. 1, $16 ; No. 2, heavier and stronger made, $20. 
Delivered on board cars. 
J3P~ Persons desiring a single Sheller will insure its im- 
mediate shipment by mailing the price, either by P.O. Order, 
or New York Draft, to 
B. B. SNOW Si CO., 
Manufacturers and Proprietors, Auburn, XT. Y. 
For terms to Wholesale Dealers and Agents, and for right 
to Manufacture, apply to the Proprietors. 
These machines can be had at manufacturers prices of our 
New York Agents, JEWELL & EHLEN, 115 Liberty-st.,N.Y. 
TEAM HEATING 
PAWCOAST & MADLE, 
Philadelphia, Pa., 
I Succeed Morris Tasker & Co. as 
CONTRACTORS 
I For the Heating of Buildings of every description, 
Iby Steam and Hot Water, after the most approved 
| methods. Greenhouses, Conservatories, and Forc- 
HoHses heated to any desired temperature. 
iLaiindry and Culinary Apparatus in detail. Esti- 
1 mates furnished upon* application 
mm 
H 
^oiubS 
FROM -i to 500 Horse- 
power, including Corliss 
Engines, Slide "Valve Stationary 
Engines, Portable Engines, etc. 
Also Circular Saw-Mills, Shafting, 
Pulleys, etc.. Wheat and Corn- 
Mills, Circular Saws, etc. 
Send for Price-list. 
"Wood «fc Ma mi Steam- 
Engine Company, 
Wouks— Utica, N. Y. 
Principal Q0ce, 
42 Cortlandt Street, 
New Yoi'lc. 
AGENTS WANTED FOR THE LIGHTNING 
FIHE KINDLER! Large profits! Sample by mall, 50 
cts., circular for stamp. L. F. K. Co., Box 3JS, Salem, Ohio. 
