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AMERICAN AG-RIC OLTQRIST. 
No. 270.—Whistling Locomotive.—'This 
new Toy is a marvel as to its simplicity. At every revo¬ 
lution of the “ driving wheels ” there is produced a good 
strong whistle, which adds greatly to the pleasure of the 
boy or girl who runs it. It is 27 inches in length, and 
10X inches in hight, and showily painted. Two sub¬ 
scriptions at SI.50 each, will secure this [or we will sup¬ 
ply it for $1.00], Receiver to pay expressage. 
No. 271.—Doll House.— This House is 21 
inches in length, VA% inches wide, 19 inches deep ; it is 
made of Wood, with slanting roof, painted and orna¬ 
mented inside and out; the windows are glass, with cur¬ 
tains to each, and the floor is fancily covered. A suit 
of Furniture will accompany each house. It is so made 
that it can be taken apart and packed in a box. Six sub¬ 
scriptions at $1.50 each, will secure this. [Or we will 
supply it for $4.00.] Receiver to pay expressage. 
No. 272.—Crandall’s New Acrobats.— 
Most brilliant in costume, and full of fun and frolic. The 
“ New " Acrobats are a great improvement upon the old 
style, which created such an excitement among the little 
folks. These are among the most fascinating and ingeni¬ 
ous toys ever invented. The hundreds of figures which 
can be made with the pieces in a single box is limited 
only by the ingenuity of the operator. For one new sub¬ 
scription, at $1.50, we will presenta box and send it post¬ 
paid. [Or we will send a box, post-paid, for 65 cents.] 
No. 273.—Toy Furniture.— This is made of 
White Holly, or Black Walnut, and consists of six pieces, 
viz., 1 Sofa, 1 Rocker, 1 Arm Chair, 1 Centre Table, and 
2 Chairs, with Cushioned Bottoms. One subscription 
at $1.50, will secure this set 
[or we will supply it for 
75c.] Scud 16 cents for 
postage, if to go by mail. 
No. 274. — Toy 
Furniture. — This is 
made of White Holly, or 
Black Walnut, and contains 
seven pieces, viz., 1 Sofa, 1 
Rocker, 1 Arm Chair, 1 Cen¬ 
tre Table, and 3Chairs, with 
Cushioned Bottoms. Two 
subscriptions at $1.50 each, 
will secure this [or we will supply it for $1.00], Send 16 
cents for postage, if to go by mail. 
273. 
1.00 cash, post-paid.] 
Premium 377—Opened. 
Toy Steam Engine Eclipse. 
—Large Boiler, running 
parts best proportioned to 
get the most work from 
it, improved Lamp, two 
speeds to belt pulley. 
Boiler of Brass. Hight, 
4M inches, and is suitable 
for running model (or toy) 
machinery. All packed 
in a box, with Lamp, 
Funnel, etc. From Peck 
& Snyder, 124 Nassau 
St, N. Y. Three subscrip¬ 
tions at 
$1.50 
each,will 
No. 276.- Horizontal Boy’s Engine.— 
This has Brass Boiler, regular Safety Valve, Brass Pipe 
connecting Boiler with Steam Chest, one-inch stroke, 
cross-head running on steel ways. Length, 6 inches; 
hight, 4 y t inches. All packed in a box, with Lamp, Fun¬ 
nel, etc. From same firm as No. 275. Four subscrip¬ 
tions at $1.50 each, will secure this, post-paid. [Or we 
mail it, post-paid, for $2.50.] 
No. 277. — Portable Writing Desk.— 
Always handy, especially for the young folks. Closed, 
it is a 12-inch 
square black wal¬ 
nut desk. From 
C. W. F. Dare, 
47 Cortlandt St., 
New York City. 
Two subscribers 
at $1.50 each will secure this. [We will supply one for 
$1.25], Receiver to pay expressage. 
No. 278.—Patent Four-Wheeled Pro¬ 
peller. —This is strongly made, handsomely Painted 
and Varnished, Seat Upholstered in Enamel Cloth. Can 
be used by girls or boys from 5 to 16 years of age. From 
same firm as No. 277. Price, $7.50. Eight subscriptions at 
$1.50 each,will secure this [or,we Will supply it for $7.50], 
the expressage to be paid by the recipient, in either case. 
No. 279.—Parlor Floor Croquet.—Very 
neatly made and finished. Size adapted for either adults 
or children. The Wickets are so arranged that they will 
not injure the carpets, consisting of 4 Balls, 4 Mallets, 10 
Arches, pointed so as to pierce the carpet, and 2 Stakes ; 
all put up in a neat white box. From E. G. Selciiow & 
Co., 41 John St., New York. We will present this for 
Two subscribers at $1.50 each [or we will supply it for 
$1.50.] Expressage paid by recipient. 
No. 280.—“Our Boys’” Wagon.—For 
the use of Boys from 6 to 15 years of age. The bed 
is 2 ft. 8 in. long, 1 foot 3 in. wide, and 5 in. deep. The 
wheels are all iron, the spindles also of iron. It is finely 
painted, a first-rate and handsome wagon, and will carry 
a weight of 400 to 500 lbs. on a level road. Made by the 
Silver <fc Deming M’f’g Co., Salem, Ohio. Presented 
foronly 10 subscriptions, at $1.50 each, [or we supply one 
for $8.] The freight from the factory paid by receiver. 
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No. 281.—Boy’s Wagon. — Just, the thing 
for the active little “ drivers ” at home. This Wagon has 
iron axle, and heavy round tire 
wheels, painted and ornament¬ 
ed with bright colors, has hub 
caps and seat, with 28-inch 
body. From C. W. F. Dare, 
47 Cortlandt St., New York. A 
Premium 381 
father, mother, or older brother or sister ought to easily 
collect the 7 subscribers which will get this.—[Or we 
will supply one for $5.00.] Receiver to pay expressage. 
No. 282.—Doll Perambulator.— This lias 
9 and 12-inch wheels, painted,varnished,and ornamented, 
large sized body, enamelled cloth Seat, with Canopy Top. 
From same firm as No. 281. Two subscriptions sent, at 
$1.50 each, will secure this [or we will supply it for $1.50;] 
The expressage to be paid by the recipient. 
No. 283. — Tally-Ho Perambulator.— 
Same as No. 284, but of superior quality. Upholstered 
with Enamel Cloth, has carpet on the bottom, full length 
Seat-rail, Dash-rail, Handle-tips, and the Canopy Top will 
turn forward or backwards. The body is hung between 
two full “ C ” Springs, pivoted to the side,which produces 
a soft and easy motion. The Axles are of Iron ; Oval 
Tires on wheels. Handsomely Painted, Varnished and 
Ornamented. It is a most desirable article. From same 
firm as No. 284. Presented for 15 subscriptions at $1.50 
each, [or we will supply it for the low price of $12.00.] 
The expressage to be paid by recipient, in either case. 
