[January, 
AMERICAN AGRICULTURIST, 
1879 .] 
WALTHAM WATCHES. 
Improved in Quality, but no 
higher in price. 
Alter this date, we shall sell none hut New Model 
Waltham Watcbes, particulars of which will be found 
in our New Price List. 
Every one concedes that genuine Waltham watches are 
superior to all others, and at present prices they are within 
the reach of all. 
We continue to send single watches by mail or express to 
any part of the country, no matter how remote, without 
any risk to the purchaser. 
Price List sent free and post-paid. 
Address, HOWARD & CO., 
No. 364 Fifth Aye., New York. 
All silver cases for the new model watches are made 
of sterling silver, and cases as well as movements are 
guaranteed by special certificate. 
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