1871 .] 
AMERICAN AGRICULTURIST, 
271 
THE BICKFORD FAMILY KNITTING MACHINE, 
The machine we this week bring before our readers is one 
which, in the accomplishment of varied results through the em¬ 
ployment of the most simple means, has been rarely equalled. 
Those who have seen the complicated knitting machines at work 
in the large factories, which at present fill the American market 
with knit goods, have been accustomed to regard them as essen¬ 
tially and necessarily complex. The inventor of this machine has 
shown, however, that only a few parts are necessary to accomplish 
a great variety of work, and also that these parts may be of forms 
easily understood, put together, and operated by those unfamiliar 
with machinery. 
We have taken great pleasure in personally inspecting and 
operating this machine, and have become convinced that it com¬ 
prises all that is essential for family use. 
It supplies a means of fabricating many articles of useful¬ 
ness in every household. A great many ornamental kinds of 
work undertaken for the purpose of filling up leisure hours, 
but becoming tedious and burdensome before they can be 
completed by hand, can be begun and finished in an hour or 
two, in such a pertect manner and with such fa¬ 
cility, that the delight in making them is not 
marred through prolonged labor. We can con¬ 
ceive of nothing more fascinating to a tasteful 
mind than the rapid production of forms of beauty 
and usefulness effected by this machine. 
The merits justly claimed for it are: the variety 
of work it executes ; its non-liability to get out of 
order by transportation or use; the perfect man¬ 
ner in which it is made; ease in working, and ab¬ 
sence of noise in running ; the little skill required 
to operate it, and its capacity to knit anything 
that the most expert operator can knit or crochet 
by hand, from a watch-cord 
to a bed-blanket. The ma¬ 
chine, having no tension, 
does not wear or tear the 
yarn to pieces. It can, 
therefore, be ravelled and 
knit over and over again. 
[Scientific American. 
Office and Salesroom, 
689 Broadway, 
NEW YORK. 
ILLUSTRATEJD BOOK SENT BY MAIL, O N APPLICATION. 
Efficient and reliable Agents wanted in every section of the country, with whom the most liberal terms will be made. 
All orders and communications must be addressed to 
DANA BICKFORD 
_ Vice-President and General Agent. 
BLEES 
NOISELESS, 
LOCK-STITCH 
Sewing Machine 
Challenges the world 
in perfection of work, 
strength and beauty of 
stitch, durability of con¬ 
struction, and rapidity of 
motion. Call and examine. 
Send lor Circular. Agents 
wanted. 
MANUFACTURED BY 
BLEES 
Sewing Machine Co., 
623 Broadway, N. Y. 
RELIANCE WRINGER, 
PERFECTED 1871. 
Moulton Rolls, 
Most Durable; 
Spiral Cogs, 
Easiest Work¬ 
ing ; 
Curved Clamp, 
Holds Firmest; 
The Cheapest, 
The Best, 
TRY IT. 
PROVIDENCE TOOL COMPANY, 
11 Warren-street, N. Y„ and PROV., R. I. 
JAPANESE PAPER WARE. 
The House-furnishing Trade are invited to try our Pails, 
Slop-Jars, Spittoons, Basins, Milk-Pans, etc. The Milk-Pan 
will keep milk sweet and produce more cream than any oth¬ 
er, owing to its being a perfect non-conductor. They are 
water-proof an<A durable. For Descriptive and Price-lists 
apply to the manufacturers. JENNINGS BROS., 
352 Pearl-st., New York City. 
HEAPEST BOOK-STORK in the World. 
176,872 New and Old Books on hand. 
Catalogues Nos. 23 to 26, free. Send stamp. 
LEGGAT BROTHERS, 
3 Beekmau Street, New York. 
JOSEPH G&Sa BUTT’S 
S T EEL PEN 
For sale to the Trade at the NEW YORK branch of the 
House, 91 John Street. 
JOSEPH GILLOTT & SONS. 
Henry Owen, Agent. 
^GENTS WANTED for the 
* TftA^IS&¥IISSS05*a OF LIFE. 
By Dr. Napbeys, author of “ The Physical Life of Woman.” 
It relates to the male sex ; is highly endorsed by Bishops 
Scott. Morris, Clark, eminent Physicians, etc. Sold by sub¬ 
scription only. Price $2.00. Address for Contents ana Tes¬ 
timonials. 
J. G. FERGUS & Co., Philadelphia. Pa. 
C ARDING MACHINES—For Sale Cheap.—1 
Breaker, 1 Finisher and 1 Picker, all in fair order, with 
some good clothing. For particulars address 
I. R. YOUNG, 
Bridgewater, Rockingham Co., Va. 
THE GENUINE MASON FRUIT JAR, 
PORCELAIN-LINED CAP. 
This well known, popular and reliable Jar, by the appli¬ 
cation of the Porcelain Lining 
to the Cover, combines all the 
advantages of a 
GLASS LOP JAR, 
with the simplicity of its origi¬ 
nal method of fastening. 
Its great superiority to all 
others will be made evident 
upon examination, for the fol¬ 
lowing reasons, viz.: 
SXMPI/1CITY in operation, 
and readiness with which 
it can be sealed. 
STRENGTH and DURA¬ 
BILITY. 
EASE with which it can be 
OPENED, and without 
risk of breaking either 
Jar or Cover . 
For sale by all the leading 
dealers throughout the 
United States, and manu¬ 
factured solely by the. 
.SHEET METAL SCREW <D©., 
66 "Warren-street, New York. 
THERE WERE SOLD I.V THE YEAR 1870, 
8,8 4 1 
Of Blatchley’s Cucumber 
WOOD PUMPS, 
TRADE 
MARK. 
Measuring 213,566 feet in length, or sufficient in the aggre¬ 
gate for A Well over 40 Miles Deep, 
Simple in Construction; Easy in Operation; Giving no 
Taste to the Water; Durable; Reliable and Cheap. These 
Pumps are their own best recommendation. For sale by 
Dealers in Hardware and Agricultural Implements, Plumb¬ 
ers, Pump-Makers, &c., throughout the country. Circulars, 
&c., furnished upon application by mail or otherwise. 
Single Pumps forwarded to parties in towns where 1 have 
no agents , upon receipt of the regular retail price. 
In buying, be careful that your Pump bears my trade¬ 
mark as above, as I guarantee no other. 
CHAS. G. BLATCIILEY, Maiinf’r, 
Office and Wareroom : 
624 and 626 Filbert-st., PliiladdpIlia, Penn. 
THE BRINKERHOFF CORN-SHELLER. 
It Shells! It Separates ! it Cleans! 
The U. S. Commissioner of Agriculture savs, in his report 
to Congress: “ It is the very best Hand-Shelter that is made- 
in the United States.” The American Institute Farmers’ 
Club say: “ It is the best Shelter we have ever met with.” 
The officers of the National Implement Trial say: “ It is the 
best Corn-Shelter we ever saw.” The Rural New-Yorker. 
The Western Rural, and all competent judges, concede that 
it is the very best Corn-Slieller in use. 
We have greatly improved the working of the Sheller, by 
enlarging the gear and otherwise perfecting it so that it can 
be run with about one-half the power formerly required. 
Great care is also taken to make them strong and durable, 
and it is now fully conceded by all competent judges that it 
is incomparably better than any other Corn-SUeller ever 
made. 
First Premiums awarded this Sheller at every State Fair 
at which it lias been exhibited, including Ohio, Illinois, 
Michigan, Delaware, Louisiana, Georgia, and New York 
State Fairs; also at a large number of County Fairs in this 
and other States. 
Price, No. 1, $16; No. 2, heavier and stronger made, $26. * 
Delivered on board cars. 
Persons desiring a single Sheller will insure its im¬ 
mediate shipment by mailing the price, either by P. O. Order, 
or New York Draft, to 
B. B. SNOW & CO., 
ManufacUtrers and Proprietors , Auburn , N. Y. ‘ 
For terms to Wholesale Dealers and Agents, and for right 
to Manufacture, apply to the Proprietors. 
These machines can be bad at manufacturers prices of our 
New York Agents, JEWELL & EIILEN, 115 Liberty-st.,N.Y. 
TEAM HEATII1R 
PAfSCOAST & MAULE, 
Philadelphia, Pa„ 
Succeed Morris Tasker & Co. as 
CONTRACTORS 
For t lie Heating of Buildings of every description, 
by Steam and Hot Water, after tlie most approved 
methods. Greenhouses, Conservatories,and Forc¬ 
ing Houses heated to any desired temperature. 
Laundry and Culinary Apparatus in detail. Esti¬ 
mates furnished upon application 
ROM 4 to 500 Horse- 
power, including Corliss 
Engines, Slide Valve Stationary 
Engines, Portable Engines, etc. 
Also Circular Saw-Mills, Shutting, 
Pulleys, etc., Wheat and Corn- 
Mills, Circular Saws, etc. 
Send for Price-list. 
Wood & Mann Steam- 
Engine Company, 
Woeks—Utica, N. Y. 
Principal Office. 
42 Cortlandt Street, 
_ Sew York. _ 
A gents wanted for the lightning 
FIKE KINDLER! Large profits! Sample by mail, 50 
cts., circular for stamp. L. F. K. Co., Box 218, Salem, Ohio. 
