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AMERICAN AGRICULTURIST*. 
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WEBSTER’S UNABRIDGED DICTIONARY, 
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JOHNSON BROS. 4 CO., 
Wholesale House, I Retail House, 
600 Sc 603 Broadway, 34 & 36 East 14th St., 
NEW YORK. I Union Square, N. Y. 
OFFER UNUSUAL AND EXTRAOR¬ 
DINARY BARGAINS 
in French, and American Felt and Velvet 
Hats and Bonnets. English and American 
Straw Goods, Ribbons, Velvets, Plnshes, 
Satins, Silks, Laces, French Flowers 
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US Per Cent of Customary Outlay can be Saved by Use of 
Pure, Undiluted Paints, Fnll Body, and Fall U. S. Standard Measure. 
oses equal these in quality, richness ( 
JTS for .-- •” - ' - 
No other Paints for structural purposes equal these in quality, richness of color, covering capacity, and durability. 
Sample cards free by mail. ROOF PAINTS for Tin Roofs, Iron Work, etc. FIREPROOF PAINTS for Inside Woodwork. 
H. W. JOHNS M’FG CO., 87 Maiden Lane,New York, 
Manufacturers ol Asbestos Roofing, Boiler Coverings, Sheathings, Fire, Acid, and Water¬ 
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CTf Liberal Inducements to country merchants and to reliable men as local salesmen in farming districts. Send for 
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THE 
Only Sensible Shoe for Children 
Are those with the SILVER or 
THE BLACK TIP UPON THEM. 
THEY REDUCE SHOE BILLS ONE-HALF. 
This is a combination of capital¬ 
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throughout t.hf* United States 
with PURE TEAS at prices 
never before known, on the mutu¬ 
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CONSUMERS’ IMPORTING TEA CO., 
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TEAS 
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January Number, 1878* One of the most useful con¬ 
trivances for securing Eye Glasses in a safe position ever 
ottered. Price by mail, 2‘* cts. each. Circulars with full de¬ 
scription free. J. S. BIUCH & CO., 38 Dey St., New Yorko 
W. A DROWN & CO., 
Manufacturers of 
UMBRELLAS AND PARASOLS, 
No. 246 Market St., Philadelphia. Warerooms 
_in New York, 498 & 50H Broadway. 
NEW MUSIC BOOKS. 
ftnf Iipy Treasure. Ryder’s new Church Book, suited 
wvnuuii to all, especially quartet and chorus choirs. 
Price $1. 
fill I TFT Marshall & Hodge's latest and best. Leaders 
imj uvu * • of choirs, conventions, and singing schools 
should all examine it. Price $1. 
FI flit I DU Tidings. Sunday School Songs, by Perkins 
IiIjUHIUIj and Bentley. Full of gems sparkling like 
dew drops. New and fresh. Boards, 35 cts.; paper, 80 cts. 
Sent post-paid on receipt of price. 
WHITE, SMITH & CO., Boston. 
Cotton Seed Huller 
AND FEED-MILL COMBINED, 
For Plantations and Oil-Mills. Used by 
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through the country. Send for Circulars 
and .Judges Report. Pay for itself In a 
few weeks. D. KAHNWEILER, 
120 Centre St., New York. 
Starch Enamel, Carson’s "Scourene,” Barrett's Silver Polish, 
WyckotTs Laundry Blue, Prescott’s Stove Polish, and a Home 
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bought for less than one-third ol what they cost at the stores. 
Large Profits to Agents. Steady work and good pay 
guaranteed to all. Sample box, witli circular and terms to 
Agents, sent posi-paid for 35 cents, (send silver, not postage 
stamps), or circular and terms free. Address 
J. M. TERRY Sc CO., 245 Broadway, New York. 
Steam - Engines. 
IUOIi 1878 -A-ND 1870. 
More effective and more complete, and more readily 
adapted to the various mechanical and agricultural uses 
than any other in the market. Practical improvements 
accumulated from twenty years' manufacturing experience, 
with reputation maintained and success established. 
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als concerning our PORTABLE STATIONARY 
and AGRICULTURAL STEAM-ENGINES. 
WOOD, TABER A. MORSE, 
_Eaton, Madison Co., N. Y. 
PATENTS AND TRADE MARKS 
SOLICITED BY 
HEYLNIUN Sc KANE, 
ATTORNEYS AT LAW. 
510 F St>, Washington, D» C> 
WYCKOFF’S COMBINATION RULE. 
Especially useful to Accountants, Merchants, Lawyers, 
Draughtsmen, R.E, Agents, Teachers and Scholars. 
A Ruler, Paper-cutter, Pen or Pencil-case, Foot Measure, 
Gauge for Lines or Money Columns, LETTER SCALE, 
Square, Protractor for Angles or Degrees, combined in one 
durable and ornamental article. Circles, Diagrams, &c., 
may be described by using the perforations. Directions with 
each Rule. Sold bv all Stationers. News & Notion Dealers. 
“Spoons received to-day. Am well pleased with them. 
Enclosed find $13 for a new order.’’— Mrs. S. F. Matthews, 
Salem, Mass. 
“ The Silverware received, and it gives great satisfaction. 
Please send following order.”— Mrs. Parker Emerson, 
Newton, Mass. 
“ The dozen Forks you sent In May received in due time, 
and gave satisfaction. Enclosed find $12 for the following 
articles. ’—July 1st.— Nancy S. Burnham, Auburn. N. H. 
“ Teaspoons received and give so much satisfaction that I 
enclose Postal Order for $5.50 for more of your goods.”— 
Mrs. J. T. Muloahe,’ Santa Barbara, Cal. 
“ Teaspoons received, and satisfactory. Please send one 
set each Table Knives, Forks, and Spoons.”— Rev. A. J. 
Stafford, Bishopvllle, S. C. 
“ Yours of June 18th, with the Knives, Forks, and Spoons, 
received In due time, and am well pleased with their appear¬ 
ance. Enclosed find $20, which myself and neighbors send 
for the following articles.”—Mns. L. Lewis, Camp Baker, 
Montana. 
REVISED PRICE LIST 
sent post-paid for these prices. 
1 Set of 6 Teaspoons. 85e., two sets.$1 50 
1 Set of 6 Table-spoons.$1.75, two sets. 3 25 
1 Set of 6 Table-forks.$1.75, two sets. 3 25 
1 Set of 6 Dinner Knives... $2.50, two sets. . 4 50 
1 Set of 6 Dessert Knives.. $2.25, two sets. 4 25 
Butter Knives 40 cents to $1.50 each. 
All our goods are A No. 1 Plated Ware on finest White 
“ Alfenide ” Steel ino brass or German Silver), and the 
above testimonials, with hundreds of others, show the favor 
with which they are held. Send Money Orders or Regis¬ 
tered Letters. 
NEW ENGLAND SILVER PLATE CO., 
New Haven, Conn. 
Maynard Creedmoor Rifle. 
THE MAYNARD AHEAD! 
Th. htlowIniTwI. w,r. n.d. b, E. ItwImiTwf Wl,«*Ilng. Woodta* 
Rang*, Augnit 12th and l.Ttb, 187A, with a Maynard Long Jlangr Hjfr. and aro tho MOST RE- 
MAfcKABL&ON RECORD. The grand total o t 437 In a possible- 4.30.-90 shotsat tho long range*,—, 
ha* never before been accomplished by any Rifleman, or Rifle, in tho world. • 
These scores were made in the competition for position on the American team 1878; open to all 
native born cltiiens of the United State*, and were *!>ot under the rules of the N. R. A., Fulton position 1 , 
no sighting *hots at either distant. These scores were all wttnesaed and sworn to by James D. Bias- 
ton, Secretary Maynard lift* Club , Wheeling, West Vo. 
AUG. 12, 1871. 808 YABDI. 
AUG. 18. 1878. 800 YARDS. 
Sent by Mail on receipt of Price, 50 cents (or P. O. stamps.) 
PERRIS St BROWNE, Sole MTrs, 164 Fulton St., N. Y. 
(§) 
Scoa*—0,5,5,4,0,6,0,5,0,0,4,5,0,4,3,—72 
OOO YARDS. 
Scobs —6,0,4,6,6,6.8,5,0,6,5,0,0,0,0,—74 
IOOO YARDS. 
8c©B»—6,4,4,fi,9,U,0,0,8,0,0,0,3,0,5,— 
Th* Mayhard Anns are the most perfect In workmanship as well as accuracy, of noy make la 
tho world, particular attention being paid to the tine t hooting a* teell at the mechanical«/ualtdec of 
Skt Amt. For full particulars and price list, address 
MASSACHUSETTS ARMS COMPANY, 
_ CHICOPEE FALLS, MASS. U. S. A . 
STEVENS’ PATENT 
Breech-Loading Sporting Rifles, 
Double 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 very best material. 
They are pronounced by experts “the best gun in the 
market for the money.”__ „ „ 
Send for Catalogue. J. STEVENS Sc CO., 
Chicopee Falls, Mass. 
TiJOR SALE.— One Double-barrel Breech-loading Cen- 
A i tral Fire Shot Gun, 12-gauge. Address, FRANK 
SCHLEY^Frederick^Id^ — m 
PICTURE HOOK. 
Handsomer and far superior in every respect to any 
picture nail. Bears 100 lb. weight anywhere in the wall. 
Send for circular giving wholesale and agents ’ terms. 
Address BROMFlELD & CO., 658 Broadway, New York. 
BEST INVESTMENT AFTER ALL. 
Country Seats and Farms of all sizes, for sale, on the North 
Penn. R. R„ near Philadelphia. Prices low, and easy terms. 
Address N. GUILBERT, Gwynedd. Pa. 
