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AMERICAN AGRICULTURIST, 
Nos. 174 to 180.—Valuable Rubber 
Articles. —One may almost say that India Rubber 
now contributes more to Human Health, Comfort, and 
Convenience, than any other single natural product—iron 
•excepted. Any one would be astonished to see the im¬ 
mense variety of articles at the great establishment of the 
Goodyear’s Rubber M’f’g Co., and Goodyear’s India 
Rubber Glove M’f’g Co., Nos. 48S, 490, 492 Broadway, 
New York (established in 1S44). (Most of them can 
also be found at 205 Broadway). Prom the above great 
stock wo have selected seven most excellent and useful 
articles, which will be highly appreciated by our readers. 
N. B.—These, similarly named, similar looking , are 
No. 178.—Rubber Camp - Blanket, 
or for any other use requiring a water-proof cover, or 
under blanket. Size, 3%X6 feet (45x72 inches) ; weight, 
2) pounds (40 ounces). Same makers as above. This 
will be presented for three subscribers, at $1.50 each [or 
supplied for $1.75]. Sent by express unpaid, or sent by 
mail post-paid for 25 cents extra (one-half the postage.) 
No. 179.—Rubber Air Pillow.— This is 
very handy to carry rolled in small space (weighs only 
10 ounces); can be inflated in a moment, furnishing a 
soft, healthful pillow, with siifBcient depression in the 
middle to make it lie easy. Prom 488-492 Broadway, as 
above. It will be presented, post-paid, for three subscrip¬ 
tions at $1.50 each [or we send it post-paid, for $2.00]. 
these neat little things of Birch’s invention. Each Key 
is thoroughly tested before being sold, and the whole is 
manufactured under the immediate supervision of the 
Patentee. Two subscribers,at $1.50 each, will secure post¬ 
paid, the neat gold plate Key offered as Premium. For 
three subscribers, we will send free the more expensive 
style, celluloid, with gold-plated tipss retailed at $1.50. 
Made by J. S. Birch, 38 Dey St., N. Y.—[Or we will send 
one, post-paid, for $1.00; or the finer style for $1.50.] 
No. 186.—Watch Key (Cross Pattern). 
—This is made of Heavy Rolled Gold Plate, is self-ad- 
offei'ed at much lower prices, but they are greatly inferior 
in quality and wear. Those ice selected are the very 
best, highly flexible, strong, durable, worth many times 
over the inferior lower price fabrics. 
No. 174.—Rubber Sack Coat, (Gentle* 
men’s) “Zephyr.” The great 
utility of this need hardly 
be specified. It is strong, dura¬ 
ble, entirely water-proof, and yet 
weighs only about 1 lb. or 16 to 20 
ounces, according to size ; can be 
packed in small space; is sent 
packed in a rubber pouch or bag, 
for carrying it in. Made in va¬ 
rious lengths and sizes. In or¬ 
dering, give bight, weight, and 
size around breast under the 
arms, in inches. From the ma¬ 
kers named above. This will be 
■presented to any one sending 
.Nine subscribers at $1.50 each 
[or supplied for $7.50]. Sent post-paid in either case. 
No. 175.—Rubber Cap, with Cape.— 
A capital thing in a storm, the cape coming down over 
the neck and shoul¬ 
ders, to shed rain 
perfectly. The 
front-piece acts as 
a roof over the 
eyes and face, with 
a sufficient opening 
for seeing and 
•breathing freely. 
Weight only 6 
ounces. From 
same makers as 
• above. It will be 
presented, post¬ 
paid, for sending 
us two subscriptions at $1.50 each [or we will supply it 
post-paid for $1.00.] (Send size of hat you usually wear.) 
No. 176.—Men’s Leggins (Rubber).— 
Nothing could b e better than 
these for a wet day, wet grass, 
etc., as they keep the pantaloons 
dry and comfortable. Entirely water¬ 
proof, strong, and durable, and yet 
weighing only 5 ounces for the medium 
size. Those ordering, should state 
whether desired small, medium, or 
large size. From same makers as 
above. We present and forward a set 
post-paid for 3 subscriptions at $1.50 
each [or we supply them, post-paid, 
for $2]. (With these, the Rubber Sack- 
Coat and Cap, one will be “ storm¬ 
proof,” if the feet be protected; yet 
the weight of the whole is only 30 
ounces, or less than 2 lbs. Total cost 
of all these, $10.50. And the whole will be presented, 
and all sent post-paid, for 12 subscriptions at $1.50 
each [or we will supply them, post-paid, for $10.50]. 
No. I 77.—Ladies’ Zephyr Waterproof. 
—This is of first-rate quality, and 
a most desirable article for every 
woman. It is entirely water¬ 
proof, lasting, and yet so light 
that it can be rolled up and 
carried in the pocket. (Mailed 
in a small rubber pouch, that 
may be used for carrying it in.) 
They vary from 50 to 62 inches 
in length. In ordering, give 
measure from neck to bottom of 
walking-dress, or the length de¬ 
sired from the neck down. From 
same makers as above. Price $6. 
We will present one for eight subscriptions at $1.50 each, 
lor supply one for the price, $6.00], and send post-paid. 
No. ISO.—Novelty Folding Pail (Rub¬ 
ber). — This is a 
most valuable arti¬ 
cle. The Pail is full 
size, made of strong 
enamelled Rubber 
Cloth, coated on both 
sides, with top and 
bottom hoops, sup¬ 
ported by jointed 
side braces, with 
hinges like carriage- 
top braces. It is 
durable, and adapted 
to all purposes of any 
large pail, and when 
not in use it folds Pail 
down to only an 
inch or so in thick¬ 
ness, so that it can 
he carried in small 
space, under the 
cushion of a car¬ 
riage or buggy, out 
of the way and out 
of sight, but al¬ 
ways ready for in¬ 
stant use. Price 
$2.50. Wewillpre- Pall Closed. 
sent one for Four subscriptions at $1.50 each. [Or supply 
one for $2.50.] It will be sent by express unpaid (or it will 
be scut post-paid by mail if 42 cents extra be furnished.) 
No. 181.— Arctic Overshoes.—These are 
made by L. Candee & Co., New Haven, Coim., and are 
supplied with the Patent Back Strap, which fastens on 
the side of the foot with a Buckle, thus bringing the 
openings to the rear, so 
that when walking in the 
snow, it cannot force 
its way inside. They 
are well made, with lined 
Cloth Uppers, and Rubber 
Soles of double thickness, 
and will he found more 
convenient and comfortable than the old style Arctic. 
6 subscriptions at $I.b0 each will secure them [or we 
will supply them for $3.50.] If to go by mail, send forty 
cents to pay postage. Always send size of shoes worn. 
No. 182.—One Pair Skates.— This style is 
All Clamp, with polished blades, blued top, steel sole and 
heel plates, double-acting heel and toe Clamps. From 
Peck & Snyder, 124 Nassau St., N. Y. 4 subscriptions 
at $1.50 each will secure them [or we will supply them for 
$2.50.] Receiver to pay expressage. Length 8 to 12 in. 
No. 183.—One Pair Skates.— This style is 
the N. Y. Club. From same makers as No. 182. Is blued 
and made of steel. Size 8 to 11 % inches. 5 subscrip¬ 
tions at $1.50 each will secure these [or we will supply 
them for $3.25.] Receiver to pay expressage. 
No. 184.—One Pair Skates.— Tins style is 
the Patent Self-adjusting American Club, and when once 
adjusted, remain so. They are made of blued steel, foot¬ 
plates and Clamps, and polished blades. From same 
firm as No. 182. Size 8 to 11% inches. 8 subscriptions at 
$1.50 each will secure these [or we will supply them for 
$5.00.] Receiver to pay expressage. 
No. 185.—Self-Adjusting, gold plate, 
Watch Key. — This Key is universally acknowl¬ 
edged by Practical Watchmakers to be the best ever 
offered to the trade. Several times, while on a sum¬ 
mer trip in the country, we were able to accommodate 
friends, who had lost or mislaid their own watch keys, 
with one that would fit any watch, and it was one of 
justing, the same as No. 185. From same firm as No. 185. 
Two subscriptions at $1.50 each will secure this post¬ 
paid [or we will supply it and send it post-paid for $1.50]. 
No. 1 87.— Paint Box.— This contains 24 Cakes 
assorted Paints, 3 cups, 
2 brushes, pencil, rub¬ 
ber, 6-inch rule, etc., 
all packed in a polish¬ 
ed wood box; cover in¬ 
laid. From same firm 
as No. 188. Two sub¬ 
scriptions at $1.50 each 
will secure this [or we 
will supply it for 
$1.50.] In either case 
send 25 cts. for postage. 
No. I 88.—Paint - Box. — This box contains 
twenty Cakes Assorted Paints, four Cups and three 
Brushes, all packed in a stained wood box, carved cover, 
with hinges. From Stirn & Lyon, 20 Park Place, New 
York. Sending one neiv subscription at $1.50, secures 
this [or we supply it for 75c.] 
It to go by mail, send us 10 cents for postage & packing. 
No. 189.—Magnet; Horse-shoe form, with 
armature; of hard steel and perma¬ 
nent; strong for its size; length 5 
inches. Rub a pocket-knife blade on 
the N end, hang it at the middle with 
a thread, and the open blade will turn 
and point south, or rub it on the 
otherand it will pointnorth. Needles 
and other articles of hardened steel 
will become magnets by rubbing 
them on one of the ends of this 
magnet, so that they will pick up and 
hold iron or steel. A pretty scientific 
toy for any one.—Any one himself a 
subscriber will be presented with this 
post-paid, for sending another sub¬ 
scriber at $1.50 a year [or we will 
send it post-paid for 60 cents.] It is well worth having. 
No. 190.-Three Premiums in One.— 
1st. Ornamental Tin Lunch Box, length 7 inches, width 
4 inches, depth 2$ inches.—2d. Metal Folding Drinking 
Cup, which folds up, and packs in a small tin box. —3d. 
Farrell’s Combination Match Box, nickel plated, with 
Candlestick and Candle. From same firm as No. 170. 
One subscription at $1.50 each, will secure them [or we 
supply them for 75 cents.] Send ten cents for postage. 
No. I 9 I .—Ring Toss.—This is a most inter¬ 
esting game for both old and 
young, can be played on lawn 
or parlor. The game is to throw 
the Rings over the target post 
at a given distance. All packed 
in a strong box together. 
From same firm as No. 173. 
Two subscriptions at $1.50 
each will secure this [or we will 
supply it for $1.25.] In either 
case send 20 cents for postage. 
Subscriptions for English or German Editions are at the same rates, and count alike for Premiums, together or separately. 
