1873.J 
AMERICAN AGRICULTURIST. 
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Of the seam is such that, though it be cut or broken at 
intervals of only a few stitches, it will neither open, run, 
nor ravel. It sews directly from two spools, without re- 
winding. The u Lock Stitch" makes the stitch alike 
on both Bides, and is easily operated. Either kind 
will be tarnished. The Florence Machine makes 
different stitches, each being alike on both sides of 
the fabric. One of its special advantages is that it has 
the reversible feed motion, which enables the operator, by 
simply turning a thumb-screw, to have the work run 
either to the right or left, to stay any part of the seam, or 
fasten the ends of seams without, turning the fabric. The 
"Willcox Ac Glbbs Machine excels in the exceeding 
Simplicity of its construction. Very little instruction and 
ingeuuity are required to understand the few parts of 
which it is composed, and their use ; aud there is no ex- 
cuse forgetting it out of order until the parts are fairly 
worn out. One of its strongest recommendations is the 
ease with which it is worked, taxing the strength of the 
operator less than other machines. The new table and 
pedals are great improvements. The Secor machine 
is claimed to comprise the fewest number of pieces of any 
lock-stitch machine. Its tension is very simple, and no 
change is required in passing over seams. It will sew 
from' tissue paper w leather. The tension-plates are close 
to the needle, and if the thread is cut from the spool, 
will work until the thread is exhausted. The needle is 
se[f- setting. All the works being above the table, they 
are'easily oiled and cleaned.— All these machines have 
constantly increasing sales, showing the public esti- 
mate of their value. Either of them will prove a great 
treasure in any household— worth more than $500. The 
$500, at 7 per cent interest, would yield (less taxes) about 
$33. Most families require at least four months of steady 
hand-sewing a year, costing, if all hired, not less than 
$24 a mouth, board included, or $% a year. With a 
Sewing Machine, a woman can sew more in one month 
than in four months by hand. Here is a clear saving of 
$72. But far above this— the everlasting " Stitch, stitch, 
stitch," the bending over the work, and the loss of sleep, 
have brought tens of thousands to early graves. We say 
to every man, Get your wife a Sewing Machine, even if 
yon have to sell a favorite horse or an acre or two of 
laud— get the Sewing Machine any way. If you can get 
one through ourpreniium-list — well ; but get the machine. 
— No charge for boxing the machines. They go safely as 
freight. Send for circulars, giving full instructions, to 
Crover Ac Baker MPs Co., 7SG Broadway. N. Y. 
Florence Sewing: M'ne Co., 3!) Union Square. 
IVIIIcox Ac Gibbs Hlf 'g Co., G^S Broadway, N. Y. 
Secor Sewing ITIachine Co., GOT Broadway, N. Y. 
Wo. 38.— Keclcwitlt $13 Sewing. 
Macliine.— While we advise buying a $.v> ta $153 
Sewing-Machine, we have looked for one which, while 
brought by its low price within the reach of multi- 
tudes who can not afford the valuable higher cost 
machines, should he at the same time worthy of 
commendation. This we have found in the Beckwith 
Machine. It is well and strongly made, is simple, 
its use being quickly learned, is applicable to almost 
all kinds of family sewing, and has already been 
tested so thoroughly that hundreds of testimonials, from 
all quarters, have been given by tho j e who are delighted 
with its work. Each machine is put in a neat, compact 
box. with hemmer and guide, oil-can with oil. thread, dif- 
ferent-sized needles, etc.. with full printed directions for 
using. We offer these Machines on our Premium List. 
"We will sell them to any who may wish to bny. for $12 
ea-h, delivering to any express office in this city. 
HJo. 39.— ISecUwitli Portable Fam- 
ily Sewing Machine.— While we offer the Beck- 
with $13 Machine (Premium No. 38) we also offer the 
new Portable Machine, price $20, which comprises all 
the excellencies of the former, with many valuable im- 
provements. Its size and power are increased, and its 
capacity thus very much enlarged, without impairing it3 
portability. There have been added cam and eccentric 
movement, a balance-wheel, and also an oscillating 
needle-clamp, by which the length of stitch can with the 
greatest ease be changed to the finest shade of variation 
without touching the needle. We will «# these machines 
(packed in a neat, portable case, with handle to carry it 
easily) to any one who may wish to buy, for $20 each, 
delivering to any express office in this city. 
No. <40.— Ooty's Improved. Clothes 
"Waslier, with the Metropolitan Balance Weight. Over 
seventy-five thousand families in the United States are 
using the Doty Washing Machine, and we believe the 
improved machine has no superior. The "help 11 use it 
and like it. Send for descriptive circulars to R. C. 
Browning, 32 Cortlandt St., New York, 
or to Metropolitan Washing Machine Co., 
Pliddleneld, Ct. It goes cheaply by freight or Ex. 
No, 41 .—Universal Clothes Wring- 
er.— A very useful, time-saving, strength-saving, clothes- 
saving implement, that should be in every family. The 
wringing of clothes by hand is hard upon the hands, 
arms, and chest, and the twisting stretches and breaks 
the fibers with lever power. With the Wringing Ma- 
chine, the garments are passed rapidly between elastic 
rollers, which press the water out better than hand wring- 
ing, and as fast as one can pick up the articles. 
We have given thousands of these premiums, with almost 
universal satisfaction. They arc made by the Metro- 
politan Washing Machine Co., Middlefiekl,ct. 
B.C. Browning, 32 Cortlandt St., IV. Y. 
1%'os. 42, 43.— I?IeIo«leon*i« — These are 
excellent and desirable instruments, for the Soma C'irch', 
forsmall Churches, for Sunday-schools, for Day Schools, 
Academies, etc. Instrumental and VocalMusicMn a school 
has a beneficial influence upon the pnpiSs. We have seen 
the whole tone nnd character of a school improved by in- 
troducing a JL-lodeon.— Sot the pupils to work and they 
will raise a club of subscribers for this premium. We 
offer the Melodeons made by Messrs. Geo. A. Prince 
Ac Co., 15n i'..:;<>. N. Y«, for we know them to be 
good. A large one in oar own Sunday-school room has 
been there fourteen years, and is to-day just ns good as 
when first purchased, though used from time (o time by 
a large number of persons. Several clergymen have 
obtained this premium forthemselves, their Churches, cr 
Sunday-school rooms. The clubs of subscribers were 
quickly raised among the members of their parishes. 
Many others can get a Mclodeon for their home nse. 
Send a postage-stamp to the makers and get their illus- 
trated descriptive circular. These Melodeons will be 
shipped direct from the manufactory at Buffalo. They can 
go safely as freight or by express. If an Organ should be 
wanted instead of a Melodcon, we can supply it for an in- 
creased number of subscribers in proportion to the value. 
^fo, 44.— Stein-way Piano.- Seven Oc- 
tave Rosewood Gask, Solid Rosewood Desk, Large 
Front, Rount> Corners ; Overstrung Base, Full Iron 
Frame, Patent Agraffe Treble, Carved Legs, and 
Carved Ltre.— This is one of the most elegant Pre- 
miums ever offered ; regular and only price $650. That 
ihid magnificent instrument comes from the celebrated 
establishment of Utessrs* Steinway Ac Sons, rVos. 
109 & lit East IltliSt.. is enough to say; but it 
is due to these enterprising manufacturers to state that 
while their pianos have repeatedly received the First 
Premiums, by the award »f the most competent judges 
the world can produce, at the Universal Exposition, in 
Paris they received the First Grani> Gold Medal for 
American Pianos in all three styles exhibited, viz.: 
Grand, Square, and Upright. The following official cer- 
tificate was signed by the President aud the five mem- 
bers of the International, Jury: "Paris, July 20ti, 1SG7. 
I certify tha,t the First Gold Medal for American Pianos 
has been unanimously awarded to Messrs, Steinway by 
the Jury of the International Exhibition. First on the 
List in Clas3 X." The Society of Fine Arts in Paris 
unanimously awarded Steinway & Sons their only annual 
Testimonial Medal for 1S67. The President of the Mu- 
sical Department of that Society reports: "The pianos 
of Messrs. Steinway appear to me, as well a3 to all the 
artists who have tried them, superior to all that have 
been made to this day iu the entire world/' The best 
judges in America say the same. We also ppeak from 
personal knowledge, as each of our partners has one at 
home and desires no better. This splendid premium 
may be secured by many persons. Only 625 subscribers 
are required to do it. Several have obtained this pre- 
mium. It will pay for even a year's labor. Classes of 
young ladies at school might unite in canvassing, and 
obtain a present for a Teacher or a Piano for their 
school-room. We shall be glad to give this premium to a 
large number. Send to Itlessrs. Steinway Ac Sons, 
New "Vork City, for a free, circular describing it. 
I\o. 45.— A 4*oo<il Waieli.— The Watches 
made by the American Watch Co t9 Waltlimn, 
trlaas., have peculiarities of excellence which place 
them above all foreign rivalry. The substitution of 
machinery for hand labor has been followed not only 
by greater simplicity, but by a precision in detail, 
and accuracy and uniformity in their time-keeping 
qualities, which by the old method of manufacture are 
unattainable. A smoothness and certainty of movement 
are secured which proceed from the perfect adaptation of 
every piece to its place. The extent of the Waltham 
establishment, the combination of skilled labor with ma- 
chinery perfect and ample, enable them tooffor watches 
at lower rates than any other manufacturers. Their 
annual manufacture is said to be double that of all other 
makers in this country combined, and much larger than 
the entire manufacture of England. The mechanical im- 
provements and valuable inventions of the last fifteen 
years, whether home or foreign in their origin, have been 
brought to their aid, aud the presence of nearly 800,000 
Waltham Watches In tne pockets of the people is the 
best proof of the public approval. Weoffer aSilver watch, 
jeweled, with chronometer balance, warranted by this 
Company as made of the best materials in the best manner, 
and in pure coin-silver "hunting" case; weight S oz. 
This watch we offer as one of our Premiums, with the full- 
est confidence. Upon the movement of each of these 
watches will be engraved. " American Aorucrr.TT-RisT. 
Made by tot; American W/.TrrrCo., Wai.tjiam, Mars." 
Ko.4C- Ladies' Fine CioWl Watch. 
— This elegant Premium will delight our friends who 
may receive it. Our arrangement with the American 
Watcli Co. (see No. 45 above) iucludes these beautiful 
gold watches. They are full-jeweled, in 18-carat l l hunt- 
ing" cases warranted to be made of the beet materials, 
and possessing every requisite for a reliable Time- Keep- 
er. Upon the movement of each Premium Watch will 
be engraved "Am. AGRiccxTtnusT. Made by the 
Am. Watch Co., Waltham, Mass." 
IN'©. -47.— Brcccli-loading- Pocket 
Rifle,— This remarkable little fire-arm weighs only 
eleven ounces, yet shoots with great accuracy and 
power from 30 to 100 yards, or more, and can be loaded 
and fired five times a minute. It can be carried jn a side 
pock- 1, and is accompanied by an extension breech, 
so that it may be used either as a pistol or rifle. It is 
put up in a neat mahogany ca*e, with 250 rounds of Am- 
munition. The manufacturers are Messrs. J". Stevens 
& Co., Chicopee Falls, ITTass., and the rifli-s are 
sold at rotail by Messrs. Cooper. Harris & Hodoeikb, 
No. 177 Broadway. E5F" Without the mahogany case, 
wc will give the weapon, all complete, with 100 cart- 
ridges, packed in a pasteboard box, on receipt of 13 
subscribers, at $1.50 each. 
I\o. 4S.— l>oiible-Barrel C«iin; or 
Fowling Piece, — These guns are the genuine London 
"Twist" barrel, Patent Breech, Bar Lock, ebony ram- 
rod, and in all respects desirable. Their caliber and 
length of barrel vary, aud may be ordered to suit the 
kind of shooting to be done. They are furnished for this 
Premium by Messrs. Cooper, Harris Ac Hodg- 
kins, 17T Broadway, well known as one of the 
most reliable and best houses iu their line of business, 
and they highly recommend this particular gun, and 
guarantee it in every respect. It is from one of the 
oldest and most favorably known English manufacturers). 
The price is not put on in fancy cansing and plating for 
show, but in the gun itself. This Premium includes Gun, 
Powder-Flask, Shot-Pouch, and Wad-Cutter. 
I^o. 49. — Remington's Sporting 
Breech-Loading Rifle— The Rifle offered as this. 
Premium has a 30-inch steel barrel, and can be of any 
weight from S to 13 lbs., and of any caliber from aa /io« 
to co /iooi as may he desired. Ammunition is extra, and 
at prices varying in accordance with the caliber. These 
rifles are manufactured by the noted firm of E. Rem- 
ington Ac Sons, Nos. 281 and 283 Broad- 
way, New York, whose reputation is world-wkle, 
and who stand in the front rank of manufacturers of 
fire-arms. 
IVo. 50.-Romin^ton*s SingloHar- 
rel, Rluzzlc-lo-ading Shot-Gun. Improved.* 
—This very serviceable, low-priced gun has gained a wide 
reputation, end wc doubt not that many of our boy-read- 
ers, who arc old enough to handle a gun, will be glad to 
secure one. It 13 of good material and fine workman- 
ship, and by the same makers as No. 49. * 
I\o. SI.— Clias. Pratt & Co's Astral 
Oil supplies a great Public Want for a Safe, Reliable 
Illuminating Oil. It is manufactured by him and packed 
only in the Guarantee Patent Cans, expressly for Family - * 
Use. It has more body, and an equal quantity will bum 
longer aud give more light than other oils. The constant 
recurrence of explosions, fires, devastation, and death 
resulting from the use of what is called Kerosene Oil— but 
really a mixture of Benzine, Naphtha, nnd other highly 
inflammable substances, the use or sale of which is auin- 
fringement of United States Law— has induced us to place 
this article on our premium-list as a humanitarian as well 
as a useful act. The Board of ITualth of the city of New 
York have examined scores of samples of Oil obtained 
from as many different dealers lu this city, and nearly all 
have been fouud far below the Government standard and 
entirely uufit for use. This " Astral OH" is from the 
House of Chas. Prate Ac Co., 10S Fulton St. 
Mr. P., a merchant of high reputation, will keep up the 
article to its present standard. It has been tested, and 
fully indorsed by the highest scientific authorities in the 
land. The Guarantee Cans are made of tin. and sealed so 
that none of the oil can be removed without breaking the 
seal, thus securing safety in transportation. The can is ; 
iuclosed in a strong wooden case, and may be returned 
for refilling. For 17 subscribers at $1.50, or 54 at $1.00, 
we will send a case containing 12 one-gallon Guarantee 
Cans of Oil, which may be distributed among a club. 
I\o. 52. — C«mstocU% Horticul- 
tural Implements Combined.— Hand Culti- 
vator and Oxion-Weeder, Seed-Sowrr and Straw- 
berry - Runner Cutter. — These implements have, 
given such satisfaction tlie four years we have offered, 
them as Premiums that wc continue them on our Pre- 
mium-list, and recommend them as very complete con- 
trivances for hand cultivation. The same frame, wheel, 
and handles answer for all the combinations. The. 
changes for each kind of work ran he nuftie in a few 
