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AMERICAN AGRICULTURIST 
[June, 
“New Automatic” 
SILENT SEWING MACHINE. 
/ 
This machine stands PRE-EMINENT over all others 
in QUALITY and MERIT, and therefore commands a 
higher price. Persons seeking THE BEST sewing ma* 
chine appreciate its NEW AND VALUABLE FEATURES, 
together with its silence, lightness, swiftness, ease of 
working, simplicity and durability. It is the ONLY sew¬ 
ing machine in the world with NO TENSION to manage, 
and is different from all other machines in its principles 
of operation, being FAR IN ADVANCE of any. 
Descriptive Circulars on application. 
WILLCOX & GIBBS S. M. CO., 
658 BROADWAY, NEW YORK. 
Harvard University, 
Cambridge, Mass. 
Summer Instruction in Science, for 1878, 
For Teachers ami other Adults. 
Courses of Instruction will be given as follows: 
I. General Chemistry and Qualitative Analysis, 
by Mr. C. F. Mabery, Fee, $25. 
IL Quantitative Analysis and Chemical Technology, 
by Mr. H. B. Hodges, Fee, $25. 
m. Determinative Mineralogy, 
by Mr. W. H. Melville, Fee, $25. 
IV. Phaenogamic Botany, by Prof. Geo. L. Goodale, Fee, $25. 
V. Geology,.by Prof. N. S. Shaler, Fee, $50. 
Each Course will last six weeks. The first four courses 
Will be given at Cambridge, and the fifth at a camp near 
Cumberland Gap, Kentucky. The fees are payable in ad¬ 
vance, by mail or in person, to Allen Danforth, Bursar, 
Cambridge, Mass. 
A circular which gives full information about these courses 
may be obtained by applying to JAMES M. HARRIS, Secre¬ 
tary, Cambridge, Mass., enclosing a stamped envelope. 
Day’s Transpsii Cabinet Orpn. 
Raises or Lowers its Pitch to 
Suit the Voice. 
Best organ in the world for Vocalists, Day Schools, Sun¬ 
day Schools, and the smaller Churches. 
Address for Circulars and Prices, 
DAY BROTHERS & CO., 
Baltimore, Md. 
DIANfl Another bottle on high prices 
War witli monopolists renewed,_ 
See Beatty’s latest Newspaper lor full reply sent_ 
Before buying PIANO or ORGAN, read my latest circu¬ 
lar. Beatty’s celebrated Pianos & Organs, beautiful Instru¬ 
ments! Challenge comparison! Rivals are jealous of my 
success! Most successful house in America ! 
I’.osewood Pianos, $135, 16 stop Church Organs, $115. 
Ill A D tremendous bargains now ready. Address Ufa D 
** - -? Daniel F. Beatty,Washington,X.J.,U.S. A. " ** h 
ORGAN 
ent free. 
RAZOR STEEL 
Pocket 
KNIVES. 
permanent trade. MAHER & i 
52 
40 
We send by mail, postage paid, 
a one-blade boy’s knife, razor 
steel,for25c.; abeavy one-blade 
knife, 4-inch, 50c.; a two-blade 
knife 50c.; heavy 2-blade knife, 
60c.; extra thick 2-blade knife, 
75c.; ebony handle, 3-blade, $1; 
ivory handle, 3-blade, $1.25; 
ladies pen-knives 25 to 75 cents; 
Razor Steel Pruning knife, 75c. to $1. Our goods are hand- 
forged from best razor steel, and every blade warranted; we 
will exchange any found soft or flawy. We aim to build upa 
... ......... ». Cutlers, Toledo, O. 
HIRES ROOT BEER PACKAGE 
Makes 5 Gallons of Delicious Root. Beer for 35 
Cts. Made from Pipsissewa, Sarsaparilla, Dandelion, &c. 
To Farmers and Laboring Men it will be found an agreea¬ 
ble. refreshing Beverage during the Summer months. 
Manufactured only by C. E. HIRES, Wholesale Botanic 
Druggist, No. 9 Letitia St.. Philadelphia, Pa. 
A sic Your Druggist for it. 
CARDS with name. — Damask, Repp. Granit, 
Diamond. &c., 10 cts., and 2 ct. stamp. 50 in case 
17 Cts. NOVELTY CARD CO., Wallingford, Ct 
ft Nice Cards.Plaid,Repp,Silk, Block,&c..with name,13c. 
Magic Cold Water Pens, 10c. each, or 3 for 25c. Sample 
Pen & Holder, I5c. F. W. Austin & Co., North Haven,_Ct. 
MIXED CARDS, with name, 10c. and stamp. 
25 Acquaintance Cards, 10 cents. Agents' Outfit, 
10 cts. L. C. COE & CO., Bristol, Const. 
Styles of Cards, 10c., or 10 Chromo Cards, 10c., 
with name; 10 Comic Photos, all fun, 10c. Outfit 
10e. J. B, HPESTED, Nassau. N.-Y. 
FASHIONABLE CARDS, no two alike, with 
name, 10c. 20 Scroll, with name, 10c., post-paid. 
GEO. I. REED & CO . Nassau. N. Y. 
Finely Printed Visiting Cards, no 2 alike, 
with your name on them all, for only 10 Cents. 
STAR PRINTING CO., Northfokd, Conn. 
Take it Easy. 
Common-Sense Chairs 
and Rockers. 
With or without Reading Table. For 
sale by the trade. Manufactured by 
1 F. A. SINCLAIR, Mottville, N. Y. 
' Send stamp for Illustrated Price-list. 
_ Be careful that the chairs are stamp¬ 
ed with my name in full; others are imitations. 
The Racine Iron Works 
MANUFACTURE 
Florists’ & Ornamental Iron Goods, 
Ferneries, or Wardian Cases, Aquaria, Foun¬ 
tains, Vases, Brackets, Plant Window Boxes, 
Flower Stands, Chandeliers, etc. 
S. FREEMAN, Proprietor, Racine, Wis. 
Send for our Illustrated Catalogues. 
RUBBER TYPE! 
ratus, $1.50 by mail -.sample of 
Address RUBBER T 
Cases of 125 
movable 1 e t - 
ters, etc., with 
printing appa- 
TYPE 
Type and Circular 6c. 
E CO., 
, Mallet Creek, Ohio. 
Improved Butler Tuhs and Coolers, 
with movable Ice Cham¬ 
bers. Best in the market. 
Are made in 12 different 
sizes, of white Cedar, 
bound with galvanized 
iron or brass hoops. 
Within the tub is fitted a 
tin Cooler.baving a mov¬ 
able Chamber for ice at 
each end. On the tin is 
constructed a series of 
ledges, on which rest the 
shelves for supporting 
the butter: suitable for 
round, half-round, and 
square prints or rolls. 
Can be locked for shipping. Will keep butter in good order 
from 18 to 24 hours. Capacity from 12 to 200 lbs. Price from 
$3 to $25. J. G. KOEHLER, Manufacturer, 
503 North 2nd St., Philadelphia, Pa. 
W ANTED.— A Man and Wife to take charge of a small 
place (25 acres) in Litchfield, Ct. Man must thoroughly 
understand the garden and care of stock; Wife must make 
excellent butter, and have charge of poultry. Best reference 
required. Dr. T. F. ALLEN, 10 East 36th St., New York. 
THE WALKER WASHER. 
Thousands of Them in 
Actual Use. 
They are a Perfect Suc¬ 
cess. Simple, Durable, 
and Cheap. 
Agents wanted in every town 
where they are not already be¬ 
ing sold. Retail price $8. Send 
for circular. Address 
ERIE WASHER CO., Erie , Pa. 
(PENUINE jewelry, watches, dia- 
V 5 MONDS (a specialty), Articles in Silver; Jewelry only 
in gold of 14 carats and upward. No deception in quality or 
price. Prices reasonable. Over 30 years at the same place. 
H. N. SQUIRES, 97 Fulton St., N. Y. City. 
A GENTS LOOK ! Catalogue of 44' Novelties free, 
or with a Hand-book invaluable to letter writers, ten 
cents. T. J. HASTINGS & CO., Worcester, Mass. 
HIGHEST AWARD at tie CENTENNIAL. 
nfliiumu- T H 
Cheap, because so well made, durable, and efficient. 
Nine sizes made, churning from one, to 150 gallons. 
Warranted to be exactly as represented. Sold by alt 
dealers in really first class Farm Machinery. 
PORTER BLANCHARD’S SONS, Concord, N. H, Sole 
Manufacturers. Send for Circulars. 
The Rectangular Oram. 
Simple, efficient, and always 
reliable. No inside fixtures. Fifty 
per cent in labor saved over any 
other churn. Five sizes made. 
The Highest award given over all 
competitors at the late Dairy lair 
in Chicago. An energetic man 
wanted in every town, to act as 
agent. One churn sent at whole¬ 
sale where we have no agent. 
CORNISH & CURTIS, 
Fort. At kinson, Wis, 
The LANCASTER BUTTER CARRIER, 
with a cup for each print, will deliver print butter to mar¬ 
ket in perfect shape. Also carriers without cups, for square 
or oblong prints. Prices low. 
Can now furnish Initial Stamps for printing butter, 
any Initial or Initials to order. Sent by mail. Prices and 
circulars on application. 
__E. L. RESH, Lancaster, Pa. 
BENSEL’S PATENT BUTTER COOLER, 
The best and most conveni¬ 
ent refrigerator ever invent¬ 
ed, being made of porous un¬ 
glazed earthenware, and is 
Both simple, durable, and 
i cheap. It operates without j 
' cost, using only water, and is ’ 
specially adapted for warm 
climates. Sample boxed and sent by express on receipt of 
$1.00. For circular and further information address 
; jUl 
1 jwsiiit 
ACUSTUSREEVE, 
31 Market St., Ca 
Camden, N. J, 
BUTTER WORKER 
BEST & CHEAPEST IN 
the: world cv. 
Made of the best material and warranted per¬ 
fect in every respect. Sent on receipt of $3 50. 
Counish & Cdrtis, Fort Atkinson, Wis. 
BUTTER WORKER. 
The most effective, simple 
and convenient yet invent¬ 
ed. Works 30 lbs. in 
less than 5 minutes, 
thoroughly working out 
buttermilk and mixing the 
salt. AGENTS WANT¬ 
ED. Send for circular. 
A. H. REID, 
. Eighteenth St., Philadelphia Pa. 
THE LILY = 
BUTTER WORKER 
We guarantee it the best and 
cheapest Machine in the world. 
No hard labor. Mixes the salt 
thoroughly, and takes all the 
milk out, with five to ten min¬ 
utes work. Circulars sent on 
receipt of stamp. 
C. H. R. TRIEBELS, 
Successor to Henderson & Co., 
316 Race St., Phila., Pa. 
CHOICE BUTTER. 
(From Massachusetts Agricultural College Farm.) 
“ Amherst, Mass, Feb. 9.1818. Vermont Farm Machine 
Company : VVe are so well pleased with the Cooley Creamer 
that I feel bound to say a word in its favor. It takes us only- 
twenty minutes to churn, and the extra yield of butter is 
wonderful. I have cheerfully recommended it to the Japan¬ 
ese government above all other systems. 
Yours very respectfully, A. A. Socthwick, Farm Supt." 
Address for circular, 
Vt. Farm Machine Co., Bellows Falls, Vt. 
take 
free. 
1954. 
GOOD MEN WANTED 
to sell the celebrated cow fetter. It 
sells on sight. Warranted to make the 
worst kicking cow gentle to milk, in 
three days. There is nottiing equal to 
it for breaking heifers, Retail price $2. 
For furthi r information send for illus¬ 
trated circular to 
- H. .1. SADLER, 
Sole Proprietor, 
Warren, Trumbull Co., Ohio. 
JJUTTEj) 
Dto COLOil 
Made to sell at Highest Price; will 
Premiums. Dairy Receipt-Book 
Address, Mrs. B. SMITH, P.O. Box 
72 N. Fourth St., Philadelphia, Pa. 
