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AMllUlOAiN A&RigULTURIST. 
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$1000, REWARD 
Por »i»y "Washing i'lachine that will Wash Cleaner, Quicker, with Less Lahor and Wear and Tear of Clothes than the 
ROBBINS FAMILY WASHER AP3D BLEACHER, FAT’D OCT. 3, 1371. 
THE ORIGIN"AXi AND ONLY PERFECT SELF-OPERATING WASHER IN THE WORLD. 
No rubbing required. No more yellow clothes nor hard work on washing day. It will wash anything from a lace curtain to a horse blanket, and can not get out of order. 
Good Agents "Wanted, both Male and Female, to whom Liberal Inducements are Offered. Agents can make from $10 to $100 per week. 
THE ART OF CLEANSING FABRICS 
Is yet but imperfectly understood by thousands of good 
house-keepers. The numerous devices of friction rollers 
pounders, squeezers, dashers, agitators, steam wash-boilers, 
etc have all failed ia one or more of the three essential 
points, namely: The saving of labor, wear and tear of 
clothes, or in perfectly extracting the dirt and discoloration; 
all of which are accomplished by the Bobbins Family 
Washer and Bleacher. 
WHAT IS IT REMOVES THE DIRT I 
You may ask washer-women and house-keepers, and your 
answer from nine out of ten will be, “ Plenty of elbow- 
grease ” or in other words, laborious rubbing upon the 
wasn-board. And such is the case, for you first rub soap 
upon the cloth, and then you have to rub it in to make the 
dirt BOluble ; but does that remove it? No ; to do that you 
must dip it in the water and rub repeatedly to force water 
through the fabric, again and again. That is what removes 
dirt after having been softened by the chemical action of 
the soap. 
The way in which tills could be most economically accom 
plished has been developed in the Family Washer and 
Bleacher, which embodies all the above points. 
Mechanical devices take the entire time of a person dur 
ng the whole wash, aud will not remove streaks from 
clothes. With the Washer and Bleacher, washing, baking, 
aud housework are contemporaneous operations—the fire 
doing the washing and baking, while the housewife does her 
housework. 
It is harder work to operate these mechanical devices than 
to use the common wash-hoard. They are constantly getting 
out of order, and wear out in a short time They wear out 
clothes faster than the rubbing-board, because the friction 
is so much greater. 
All who have tried steam wash-boilers will unite with us 
:n saying: They do not give satisfaction. 
WE WILL EXPLAIN WHY. 
As stated, water force Is what removes dirt from the fibre 
of the cloth. A large body of water is required to hold in 
solution a comparatively small amount of dirt Steam wash- 
boilers cannot accomplish the desired result. They do not 
contain enough water to hold the dirt in solution. 
In order to remove the dirt from steamed clothes, they 
must be washed out in water at nearly boiling heat, for if 
you use water at a lower temperature it causes the fabric to 
contract, which “ sets the dirt, ’ thus causing the clothes to 
turn yellow. An eB6enttal tning to be mentioned is the rot¬ 
ting of clothes by steam wash-boilers, because of the small 
quantity of water used. 
Everybody knows that a large quantity of soap dissolved 
In a small bodv of water must necessarily form an exceeding¬ 
ly strong alkali, which, after the clothes are packed in the 
steam wash-boiler, is converted into steam, every moment 
becoming more concentrated till the clothes are removed. 
A few such washings and what is the result? Simply this: 
Your Clorhes fall to pieces of their own weight, and you 
pronounce steam wash-boilers (as they are) a failure. 
The Principle of the Washer and Bleacher embodies 
all the essential points. First, we nave the desired heat 
which expands the fabric an.! causes it to discharge the dirt. 
Second, we obtain a powerful suction beneath the clothes, 
which produces a rapid downward current or water force 
through and through them, thereby removing the dirt 
Third, we use a large body of water, which holds the dirt in 
solution Fourth, we use but a small quantity of soap. 
Fifth, the washing is done bv water, and not by steam. Tins 
process cannot injure fabrics. It cleanses thoroughly, rins¬ 
ing the clothes being all that is required to complete the 
operation. 
THE PHILOSOPHY OF THE WASHER AND 
BLEACHER IS THIS: 
We have 5 lbs. of metal, which attains a much greater de¬ 
gree of heat than the water surrounding it, consequently 
the water underneath the Washer becomes hotter ana more 
expansive than in any other part of the boiler, and is there¬ 
by thrown to the surface through the tube : thus tending to 
produce a vacuum underneath the Washer at the bottom of 
the boiler, into which the water is rapidlydrawn. 
As it passes along the channels of the Washer, the curved 
and contracted throats of which prevent its flowing back¬ 
ward, it becomes hotter and hotter, consequently more ex¬ 
pansive and more forcible until thrown to the surface, thus 
producing a powerful suction beneath the clothes through 
which the water must pass in a rapid downward current, 
thereby obtaining a water force which cannot be obtained by 
any other method known in cleansing fabrics. Thus, we get a 
combination. FIRST, WE HAVE THE DESIRED 
HEAT. SECOND, PERFECT CHEMICAL AC¬ 
TION OF THE SOAP. THIRD, FORCE OF 
WATER-ALL OF WHICH ABE REQUIRED 
TO THOROUGHLY CLEANSE AND PURIFY 
ANY FABRIC. 
THE IMPROVED WASHER, 
has a perfect fitting pipe, and is a combination of metals 
which does not become sticky or dirty. It comes out of the 
boiler as bright as new 
THE CAPACITY OF THE WASHER AND 
BLEACHER. 
There are two sizes ■ No. 1, the family size; No. 2, suitable 
for small hotels, restaurants, aud barber-shops, boarding¬ 
houses, etc. 
The Washer Is composed of metal and cannot get out of 
order. 
The family size weighs about 5 lbs., and is only 8 inches 
long by 5 inches wide, and 13f-inch deep. 
The discharge pipe is 18 inches high over that, and is IV, 
inch in diameter. It throws water in a solid, unbroken 
stream, at the rate of 6 to 8 gallons per minute. It will work 
in any flat bottom boiler. It takes only 3 or 4 ounces of soap 
in 10 or 12 gallons of water, and will wash bed or table linen, 
a boiler full in 10 to 15 minutes, wearing apparel in from 10 
to 80 minutes, and will remove streaks without rubbing; re¬ 
quires no previous preparation of the clothes, such as soak¬ 
ing over night. Take the clothes drv, and when the Washer 
gets thoroughly at work, fill the boiler as full as it will hold 
by gently pressing them down with a stick. Use no 
chemicals, only good soap and soft water. If the water is 
hard, it may be softened by a small piece of borax, which is 
harmless. 
For Lace Curtains this Washer is invaluable. It cleanses 
them as no other process can, and without the slightest 
danger of injury. 
No. 2, or small hotel size. Is 8K in. long, IX in. wide, in. 
deep, and weighs about 8 lbs. It will work in a flat-bottom 
boiler holding 1"> to 25 gallons, and wash of average pieces 
from 1.500 to 2,000 per day; or it may be used in any smaller 
boiler that has a flat bottom large enough for it to rest upon. 
For hospitals this Washer is pronounced by the medical 
faculty iuvaluable, being the most powerful disinfector 
known; leaving the fabrics pure as when new. By 
bleachers and chemists it is said to he the most powerful 
method of removing dirt and vegetable matter from fabrics 
ever known. 
THE INDUCEMENTS WE OFFER. 
We want a Local Agent in every town in the United States. 
We know from experience that reliable, energetic men can 
make money selling the Washer and Bleacher in any com¬ 
munity. 
We want first-class men ns GENERAL AGENTS; men 
capable of managing one or more counties. 
To such we give a duly executed Certificate of Agency. 
We furnish descriptive circulars for distribution among 
families. Also large posters for advertising in public 
places. Printed directions for using are sent with each 
Washer. 
The retail price of No. 1 WASHER, in New York, is $3.50: 
No. 2 WASHER, $5.00; No. 1, $24.00 per dozen ; No. 2, $36.00 
per dozen. 
SAMPLE. OR SINGLE WASHERS. 
WE SEND SINGLE OR SAMPLE No. 1 WASHERS, 
PREPAID, TO YOUR NEAREST RAILWAY EXPRESS 
OFFICE, in any part of the United States east of the 
Mississippi and Missouri Rivers, also in Kansas, Nebraska, 
Arkansas, Louisiana, and Texas, for $3.50. 
SPECIAL NOTICE. 
As to the reliability of this Company, we refer you to the 
MERCANTILE NATIONAL BANK of this city, or to any 
Express Company in New York. Also to the Publishers of 
the following named well known leading journals, viz.:— 
New York— American Agriculturist, Weekly Sun, Weekly 
Times, Weekly Tribune, Weekly Witness, Weekly World, 
Christian Advocate, Christian at Work: Boston— Youth's 
Companion, American Cultivator; Chicago Inter-Ocean, 
Cincinnati Gazette, Springfield Farm <£• Fireside, St. Louis 
Journal of Agrieultu-e, Detroit Free rVess.all of whom have 
frequently editorially endorsed us as well as our Washer. 
From the N. Y. Weekly Tribune, May 19,188 ):—“ Washers 
Again.—We have several inquiries concerning the Robbins 
Hasher and Bleacher. It does exactly what is claimed for 
It. and cheap at ten times its cost.” 
In ordering, write plainly your name, post-office, county, 
and State. Also the name of the express office to which you 
wish the Washer forwarded. 
CASH MUST ACCOMPANY ALL ORDERS. 
Remit by Post-office Order or Registered Letter. We 
insure the safe delivery of all Washers ordered as above. 
Money may also be sent by draft on New York. 
Send for a sample and secure A BUSINESS THAT WILL 
PAY YOU WELL. 
When you order or write, mention this paper. Address 
Bissell Manufacturing Go. 
50 BARCLAY STREET, NEW YORK. 
Talented Dec. 14. 1875. 
FREUST 
Steel 
Barb 
TRESS. 
Wire 
Fence A 
Jie-lssued May 22,187 
The Best and Most Durable 
of All Barb Wire in Use. 
A sure protection, cheaper than board or rail fence, and good tor a lifetime. W astes no ground. Has no weedy fence 
row When the best costs no more than an inferior article, always look tor the Best. We claim for the Ficntress a 
Superiority over all other Wires. For Circulars and Price Lists address 
ST. LOUIS HIRE FENCE CO.. FRENTRESS BARB WIRE FENCE CO., 
814 Si 816 N. ‘Ail St., St. Louis, Mo. EastYfiibuqiu^IU._ 
CORN AND COB MIJLiLSS. 
"WARRANTED 
Superior to any in use for all 
purposes. 
CORN SHELLERS 
all sizes. 
FEED CUTTERS, Etc. 
Satisfaction guaranteed. Send 
for Circulars and prices. 
Manufactured by 
WHITMAN AGRICULT’L CO. 
ST. LOUIS, MO. 
FARM 
GRIST 
MILLS 
LIVINGSTON 
And Corn Shelters. 
Over 25,000 Now in Use. 
Every Machine is fully War¬ 
ranted. Price of Mills, $15 to $30. 
Shellers,$5. Don’t buya Mill or Shell- 
er until you have seen our terms and Il¬ 
lustrated Circular. Address 
Si CO., Iron Founders, Pittsburgh, Pa. 
Agricultural Analyses. 
A. R. LEDOUX & CO., 
ANALYTICAL & CONSULTING CHEMISTS, 
Laboratories) 17 Cedar Street, 
and Office, * New \ ork City# 
Chemical Analyses and Investigations of all Kinds. 
AGRICULTURAL CHEMISTRY A SPECIALTY, 
Analyse*) of Superphosphates, Chemicals, Feed¬ 
ing Staffs, Soils, Marls, Waters, etc,, etc. 
0 ■ST Special contracts made with Agricultural Societies, 
farmers' Clubs, Granges, and Manufacturers. 
ENTINIAl AND GRAND PARIS WORLDS FAIR PRIZES AND 
L THE U.S. STATE FAIR PREMIUMS IN 187X11878. 
Price, 5 o 10 TO 12 « j=U J’ricl^ 
^Quires ltsS 
TWICE AS £ 
) Amiss FOR tWUUSC 
P.K.DCDCRICK.t CO. ALBANY.8.Y 
CARPENTER’S 
Iron Fence-Post 
k * 38 POST-DRIVING 
DEVICE 
Is universally conceded to be the most 
practical, cheapest, and durable poet 
ever invented; has been thoroughly 
tested the past season, and gives gen¬ 
eral satisfaction. Two men can put up 
ai.d finish 100 rods per day in any soil, 
send for circular. 
JAMES CARPENTER, 
Moravia, N. Y. 
This Plow contains the 
most remarkable improve¬ 
ments ever made in Swivel 
Plows. It is easy lo handle, 
with Shifting Handles, 
which enables the operator to 
walk with both feet in the fur¬ 
row. The Hook or Latcli is 
operated by the foot, so that 
the Plow is turned ready for 
use without taking the 
hands from the handles. 
Light to draw, firm, strong, 
and durable. Constructed of 
Patent Hard Metal, which is 
as strong and will scour equal to steel. We also make it of 
charcoal iron, at a less price. 
An Illustrated Catalogue of all our Tools and 
Implements sent free. 
THE BELCHER & TAYLOR AG’L TOOL CO., 
Chicopee Fails, Mass. 
BUGGIES 
for the TRADE. Territory given. 
ENTERPRISE CARRIAGE CO., 
Cincinnati, O. Catalogue FREE. 
