852 
AMERICAN AGRICULTURIST. 
[SEPTEMBER, 
55 
“New Automatic 
SILENT SEWING MACHINE. 
This machine stands PRE-ESViBNEftiT over all others 
in QUALITY and RftERIT, and therefore commands a 
higher price, Persons seeking THE BEST sewing ma¬ 
chine appreciate its MEW 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 BN ADVANCE of any. 
Descriptive Circulars ou application. 
WILLCOX & GIBBS S. M. CO., 
658 BROADWAY, NEW YORK. 
We will pay 
postage on small 
packages by mail 
on receipt of the 
price. 
Serviceable Silver-Plated Ware. 
“ Silver Steel ” and “ Albata ” Silver-Plated. 
Save the retailers and jobbers profit, and buy direct 
of Manufacturers at Wholesale Prices. 
An opportunity is now given to buy any of the silver- 
plated ware manufactured by us direct. The goods are 6 Table Knives, solid steel handle 
made of good durable metal and will wear for years. and blade, nil silver-plated. $-> -,o 
These are not cheap brass goods, like the 6 Desert or Tea Knives, all silver-plated.$2.00 
eo-caded “ Premium Silver Ware, with which 12 Steel Tea Spoons, silver-plated, ornamented..$1.50 
the market Is flooded, but are warranted as 12 Steel Table Spoons, silver-plated, ornamented.$2.00 
represented. Remember, brass 12 Silver Steel Table Forks, silver-plated, ornamented.$2.00 
goods are poisonous ! 1 Gravy Ladle (8 in. long), Albata, silver-plated. 75 
1 Soup or Oyster Ladle (11 In. long), Albata, silver-plated. $1.25 
(See illustration, which shows style of last two mentioned articles.) 
The entire set (50 pieces).....$11.00 
Liberal discount from these prices to dealers and agents. 
t3T~ Single pieces of any of tile above sent post-paid for 
twenty-five cents. 
D. S, STEVENS & GO., 
Manufacturers, Northford, Conn. 
REGALIN PRESERVING POWDER, 
For Fruits, Vegetables, Butter, Eggs, Meat, 
and other Perishable Articles. 
Perfectly tasteless, it preserves them us if fresh, with finest 
flavor, taste, and color. The only article in its line which 
rei-e.ved (lie Medal and Diploma at our Centennial Exposi¬ 
tion ; was awarded the Medal of Superiority by .the Amer¬ 
ican Institute in N. Y„ 1877. Price 50 cts. per Box. Sent by 
mail to any address, postage prepaid. Agents wanted. 
C. AM ENDE, Hoboken, N. J. 
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 WASHEB C0„ Erie,Pa. 
VASSAR COLLEGE, 
FOR THE HIGHER EDUCATION OF WOMEN. 
Fall session opens Sept. 18,1878. Entrance examinations, 
Sept. 18, 19, and 20. Catalogues with full particulars may 
be had of the undersigned. W. 1,. DEAN, 
Registrar Vassar College, Poughkeepsie, s . y . 
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ANTED.—An energetic partner with small capita], 
— a sheep or general stock farm in the South. Address, 
T. W. TOWNSEND, Marshallville, Macon Co„ Ga. 
THE 
99 
Model Piano. 
PRSCE $150 to $200. 
The “Model” is a beautiful little Upright or Cottage 
piano; it is manufactured from the best materials that can 
be procured ; the workmanship is excellent, and iis durabili¬ 
ty is guaranteed; it is small, light, and occupies but little 
room, is easily transported, and above all the “Model” is 
sold at about one-third the price that is usually paid for any 
other reliable piano. For the above reasons, it is very suit¬ 
able tor people of moderate means, and those living in small 
houses; but It is especially adapted tor beginners, and on 
account of its low price, commends itself to every parent, 
because it possesses all the principal features of the finest 
piano, am] lu\s none of the nunie. ous disadvantages of the 
yeed organ. 
For full particulars write for illustrated pamphlet, and 
State where yon saw this notice. 
SIMPSON & COMPANY, 
PATENTEES AND MANDFACTUREBS, 
No. 5 East 14th St., N. Y. City. 
This book needs no Endorsement.—D r, Palmer. 
AGENTS WANTED F n 
for p Hr*®* sRl 
DR. MARCH’S q | 1 Jm TO 
MEW BOOK, M lb# JP®! Y75T3XT 
In this new volume the Popular Author of Night Scenes 
in the Bible portrays with vivid and thrilling force and elo¬ 
quence the events of Sacred Truth, and adds fresh testimony 
to the beauty,pathos and sublimity o! the Stories of the Bible. 
Agents will find tliis Book with its sparkling thoughts, glow¬ 
ing style, beautiful Engravings, nml rich bindings, the best 
in the market. Terms Liberal. Circulars Free. 
Address, J, C. McCUltDY <fc CO., Phila,, Pa. 
PALLISER’S MODEL HOMES. editIdn. 
100 pages, 0x9, SO plates, 20 Designs for Model ( ottages. 
Farm and Uoimtry I louses, also Farm Barn and Hennery, 
Stable and Carriage House. School House, Bank and Library, 
Masonic Ass'n Building, Town Hall and 3 Churches, descrip¬ 
tive specifications, hints on building and a large amount of 
miscellaneous matter, making a very valuable book for 
every one intending to build, price $1, post-paid. Address 
the publishers, FALLISEIi, PALLISER & CO., 
Architkcts, Bridgeport, Conn. 
Scribner’s Lumber & Log-Book. 
O VER HALF A MILLION SOLD. Most complete book 
of its kind ever published. Gives measurement of all 
kinds of lumber, logs, and plank, by Doyles’Rub*, cubical 
contents of square and round timber, stave and heading 
bolt tables, wages, rent, board, capacity of cisterns, cord- 
wood tables, interest, etc. Standard Book throughout 
United States and Canada. 
Ask your bookseller for it, or one sent by me for 35 cents, 
post-paid. G-. W. FISHER, 
P. O. Box 238, Rochester, N. Y. 
STEEL PENS, 
sold by all dealers. 
No, 91 John St., New Yoke. 
HENRY II0E, Sole Agent. JOSEPH GILL0TT&S0NS. 
A GENTS LOOK I Catalogue of 44 Novelties free, 
or, with a Hand-book invaluable to letter writers, ten 
cents. T. J. HASTINGS & CO., Worcester, Mass. 
E P fl WADT1 produce commis- 
1 ffi U, VV xilliJJ, ston merchants. 
POULTRY, GAME, BUTTER, &c„ <fcc. 
Also Agents for Hornby’s Steam-cooked Wheat and Oats. 
No. 379 Washington-st„ N. Y. 
(Est'd 1845.) Ref., Irving National Bank, New York City 
REAL GOOD SHIRTS 
FOR 50 CENTS. 
From the Work Room 
the Wearer. 
to 
Two, well made, open back, linen bosom, unlaundered, 
yoke shirts, ready to wash and wear, mailed, post-paid, lor 
one dollar, Men’s or Boys’sizes. GiveKizeof collar worn, 
and write name and full address plainly Address, 
NEWARK SHIRT COMPANY. 
104 Montclair Ave., Newark, N. J. 
TS^Oue sample shirt sent for SO cents in cur¬ 
rency, or postage stamps. _ 
STEVENS’ PATENT 
Breech-Loading Sporting Rifles, 
Poub'e and Single Barrel Shot Guns. Pocket 
Rifles, Pocket Pistols, and the noted Hunter’s 
Pet Rifles. Special attention is called to our Double 
Breech-Loading Guns. They are simple in construction and 
manufactured with great care from the v ry best material. 
They are pronounced by experts “ the best gun in the 
market for the money.” 
Send for Catalogue. J. STEVENS «fc CO., 
Chicopee Falls, Mass. 
CALCICAKE; 
or, Compressed Calcimine. 
Something New for Walls and Ceilings. Beauti¬ 
ful and Economical. Ready for Use, and 
can be Applied by Any One. 
AVEEILL PAINT, 
READY FOR USE. 
This Paint is indorsed as the best by thousands who have 
used it during the past twelve years. Beware of imitations. 
Send for Sample Cards, furnished free by the 
AVER IIX CHEMICAL PAINT CO., 
32 Bin lintr Slip, N. Y.; 171 East Randolph 
St., Chicago; 132 East River St., Cleve¬ 
land; N. E. Cor. Fourth and Race Sts., 
Philadelphia; 191 High St., Boston. 
Building Felt. 
This water-proof material, resem¬ 
bling fine leather, is for outside 
work (no tar substances used) and 
inside, instead of plaster. Felt 
carpetings, etc. Send for circular 
and samples. 
C. J. FAY. Camden, N. J. 
DP AMS1 Another battle on high prices BRfi ft M 
r IHrau War with monopolists renewed v.nUH»s 
See Beatty's latest Newspaper lor full reply sent free. 
Before buying PIANO or ORGAN, read my latest circu¬ 
lar. Beatty’s celebrated Pianos A Organs, beautiful Instru¬ 
ments! Challenge comparison! Kivals are jealous of my 
success! Most successful house in America 1 
Bosewood Pianos, $135, 16stop Church Organs. $115, 
Ul ft D tremendous bargains now ready. Address * p 
j5-ff.P iln.niel F. Beatty. Washington.N.J..U.S.A. 
LEWI STOW N ACADEMY, 
LEVVISTOWN, PA., fits thoroughly for College. 
Course ol study and methods of instruction similar to those 
of best Eastern Schools. Rates much less. Please address for 
circulars, &c„ W. H. Schuyler, A. M„ Principal. 
REENWICH ACADEMY, with Musical Institute 
VX and Commercial College. A SEA-SIDE school. 
Founded 1802. On direct route from N. Y. to Boston. Stu¬ 
dents received any time. Catalogue free. Address REV. 
F. D. BLAKESLEE, A. M., Principal, East Greenwich, R. I. 
Cb & FASHION ABEE CARDS, no two alike, with 
'Tk name, 10c. 20 Scroll, with name, 10c., post-paid. 
GEO. I. REED & CO , Nassau; N. Y. 
50 
52 
Perfumed Snowflake and Cliromo Cards, 
no 2 alike, name in gold or jet, 10 c. 
STAR CARD CO., ClintonviUe, Conn. 
CARDS— Diamond, Roseate. Basket, Repp, &c„ 
12 cts., in case 16 cts. Outfit 10 cts. 
NOVELTY CARD CO., Wallingford, Conn. 
ftj Flowered, Diamond, f 1 1 f? 318 no 2 alike 
») \J Basket, Roseate, etc. hSiU/8 ONLY 
10c. 
Name neatly printed on all. Star Printing Co.,Northford,Ct. 
FANCY CARDS, Snowflake, Oriental, 
etc., in Twentv-five stvles, with name, 10c. 
J. B. I1HESTED, Nassau, N. Y. 
25 
PI 4 VQ Tableaux, Dialogues, Recitations, Colored Fire, 
i u m a 139 Wigs, Moustaches, etc. Catalogues sent free by 
HAPPY HOURS COMPANY, No. 5 Beekman Street, N. Y. 
WHYGOWE8T? Send lor Delaware 
and Maps. 
Farm Catalogue 
J» F. MANCHA, Hover, Hel. 
