1870.] 
AMERICAN AGRICULTURIST. 
389 
UNIVERSAL CLOTHES WRKGEtt.— 
But one invent ion has held its own in the household, and 
that is the Clothes "Wringer. "We have used one of those 
whose name heads this article, for ten years, and it has 
done good service during that time, although in weekly 
use. Wo consider the fact that the frame and all parts 
ff the machine arc made of wood to he in its favor. 
There can he no possibility of injury to the clothes by 
rust. Another advantage of this Wringer is that of a 
patent stop in the form of a screw, placed over the 
wheels, preventing them from getting out of gear. Bnt 
the principal advantage of this Wringer over others is 
the patent double gear. This is the invention of the 
late Dr. "Warren Rowel), and one of the best devices in 
mechanical movements that has come under our obser- 
vation for a long time.— N. Y. Mechanic, Dec. 1, 1S69. 
The Universal Wringer has been in nse in our family 
for years, giving entire satisfaction. We speak whereof 
we know when we say it is one of the best labor-saving 
machines ever invented, having several points of supe- 
riority over any Wringer we have ex.imined. — New-York 
Liberal Christian, April 2d, 1870. 
You cannot do a better thing for yonr wife on a wash- 
ing day than provide her a Doty Washer and a Universal 
Wringer. It will keep aches from her back and arms, 
wrinkles from her forehead, and roughness from her 
hands. It will do the work of a hired woman, and save 
your linen from being scrubbed out and her temper from 
being chafed oat.— New-York Weekly Tribune, March 
22, 1S70. 
A Remarkable Statement. 
Tieot, X. T., August 23d, 1S70. 
Mb. Charles Pratt, 103 Fulton St., New York. 
Sir:— We have a short story to tell you about "Astral 
Oil." In the rear of our store, about three years since, we 
had a warehouse built, with gravel roof, for storing Paints, 
Oils, Qlass, Acids, Kerosene Oil, etc., etc. Unfortunately 
for us, it was set ou Are early Saturday morning and entirely 
consumed. The 100 cases of Astral Oil bought from you a 
few days since were in the warehouse, and strange to say, 
c:une out of the Are almost unharmed; they were piled up 
two and three tiers high; the wood cases, of course, were 
bnrned off, and several of the top cans unsoldered on top ; 
but there was no explosion, and the Oil in the open cans did 
not burn. The rear of our store was very badly damaged. 
The "Astral Oil" was within six or eight feet from the 
store, and, of course, in a hot place. Had the explosion 
taken place, nothing could have saved the store. We had 
several barrels of Kerosene in the warehouse, which burned 
lively. To say the least, the Oil has stood a very severe test, 
and we think it is all you claim it to be. This morning be- 
fore anything was disturbed, we had a picture taken of the 
ruins, showing the Oil as it remained after the fire was put 
out. Tours respectfully, Stoddakd & Burton. 
C2T" The picture above mentioned and original letter may 
be seen at our office, also several of the damaged cans, as 
they came out of the fire. 
The above is but one of many testimonials as to the perfect 
safety, under all circumstances, of Pratt's Astral Oil. 
None can afford to be without it who have a regard for the 
safety of their families. 
For sale by all respectable dealers, and wholesale and re- 
tail by OIL HOUSE OF CHARLES PRATT, Established 
1770, Manufacturers, Packers, nnd Dealers in strictly pure 
Oils, No. 103 Fulton Street, P. O. Box SOjO. New York. 
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New Haven (Family Knitter. 
Latest, cliefip&sfi, mi <1 best tor flunily use. Knits every 
tiling, and pivea universal satlsfiictlOD. Company invite 
ftlly teal or comparison. Price. $S0]>l:iin; $35 silver-plateil ■ 
fid EoM-nlnted. Aeenta wanted. Address NKW-H.WEN 
FAMILY KNITTING MACHINE CO., New Haven, Couu. 
THE 
SEWING MACHINE. 
The following Statement made br the. FIRST purchasers 
of Florence Sewing Machines on the Pacific Coast, includ- 
ing ALL wlio bought in 1S6S, whose present residence is 
known, is conclusive evidence of the great superiority nnd 
unrivaled excellence of the Florence, nnd is the best testi- 
monial ever given in favor of any Sewing Machine. 
" Our Machines sew as icell now, and are as good for use- 
i"7i every respect, as they were when purchased nearly seven - 
years ago, and they hate never cost tjs akytdiso fok 
bepairs. ire recommend the Florence as being without 
exception*/^ VERY BEST.MOST RELIABLE and LEAST 
COMPLICATED Sewing Machine in tise." 
May, 1S70. {Signed) 
L. H. Bailey, Portsmouth House, San Francisco. 
Miss Anne Bkadlet, Sli Howard St.. San Francisco. 
Mrs. Clara J. Balm, 'J36 Sixth St.. San Francisco. 
Mrs. Edward Babson, San Francisco. 
Mrs. Agnes Brodie, tti Everett St., Sau Francisco. 
Mrs. Dr. U. P. Chase, 714 Howard St., San Francisco. 
Mrs. E. J. Crane. St. James House, San Francisco. 
Mrs. D. B. Coffin, 12 Perry St., San Francisco. 
Mrs. C. Htjcks, 10s Lombard St., Snn Francisco. 
Mrs. J. B. Larcombe, '.14 Howard St., San Francisco. 
Mrs. M. A. Merchant, 510 Mason St., San Francisco. 
Mrs. Henry Miller. 701 Post St., San Francisco. 
Mrs. Ohm, 21? Genry St., San Francisco. 
Mrs. Delia Parker, 517 Pine St., San Francisco. 
Mrs. Samuel Soule. 333 First St.. S;in Francisco. 
Mrs. Kmilt Sloss, 7 Garden St., San Frnncisco. 
Mrs. C. L. Taylor. 709 Bush St , San Francisco. 
Mrs. A. J. Turner. 320 Benle St., San Francisco. 
Mrs. S. P. Wiswkix, 339 Third St.. San Francisco. 
Mrs. B. "Weller, 129 Second St, San Francisco. 
Mrs. E. M. Hinckley, 5*21 Folsoni St., San Francisco. 
Luis A. Arguello, Cor. Santa Clara and Main Sts., Santa. 
Clara. 
Mariano Malarin, Santa Clara St., Santa Clara. 
D. W. Herrington, Cor. Jefferson and Lewis Sts., Santa 
Clara. 
Mrs. Belle Fitts, Santa Clara. 
E. Lamory, Cor. Main and Franklin Sts., Santa Clara. 
H. Stegemann, Franklin St., Santa Clara. 
Sisters Notre Dame, 93 Santa Clnra St., Snn Jose. 
Mrs. M. L. Henning. 414 Third St.. Snu Jose. 
Mrs. Sherman Day, Seventh St., Oakland. 
Mrs. O. S. Dunham, Franklin St.. Oakland. 
Mrs. Wm. S. Snook, Oakland Point, Oakland. 
War. B. McGuire, Bath, Placer Co. 
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Mrs. Leonora Hard, Antioeh. 
Mrs. Daniel Dunn, Trinity ST.. Yallejo. 
William Meli.or, 102 D St., MarysviUe. 
Mrs. M. E. Buckhalter. Main St., Dutch Flat. 
Henry Jackson, AVatsonville. 
Mrs. E. C. Comstock, 104 Mnin St., Xapa Citr. 
O. D. Metcalf, 2 Mnin St., Hydesville. Humboldt Co. 
Mrs. Jennie A. Egan, Spndra, Los Angelos Co. 
John F. Pinkiiam. Placerville. 
Mrs. J. Crawfokd, Cripperopolis. 
Mrs. J. c. Fischer, Rocklln, Placer Co. 
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James Bell, near Sonora. Tuolumne Co. 
Mrs. S.\ it aii E. Miller, 3« G St., Sacramento. 
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mento. 
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Mrs. Elizabeth Keefer, Woodland. Yolo Co. 
Mrs. M. A. Notes, Pt. Gamble, Washington Territory, 
(i. C. Shore y, Seattle, Washington Territory. 
W. L. Harlow, Salinas, Monterey Co. 
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Mrs. Josephine Badkr. San Andreas. 
Mrs. Lucy Cooke, Dutch Flat. 
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Mrs. Mahy Gundry, Amador City. 
Mrs. Elizaiieth Miles, Victoria," Vancouver Ibland. 
Agencies — 503 Broadway, New York, and in 
all otUcr principal Cities and Towns. 
VICK'S 
ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE 
HYACINTHS, TULIPS, LILIES, 
AND 
OTHEK HARDY BILBS FOR FALL PUNTING, 
Is now published, nnd will l>e sent fhek to nil who npply. 
Address, 
JAMES VICE, 
ROCHESTER, N, Y. 
40,000 CanTelTias! 
10,000 Chinese Azaleas. 
PARSONS & CO. offer well-grown specimens of tlieee 
plants in the quantities mentioned. 
The smallest order will be supplied, and dealers wlio pur- 
chase by the thousand arc Invited to examine their stock. 
The Camellias Include the best varieties, and a very largo 
proportion of Double White. The Azaleas Include the new 
and tine sorts. For Catalogues apply by mail to 
PARSONS & CO.. Flushing, X. Y. 
ami others interested in 
Patent llusinets should address 
EDSON* BROS., Patent Lawyers and Solicitors, -109 Ninth 
St., Washington, D. C, for Advice and CiBcrLAR, 
INVENTORS 
