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AMERICAN AGrRIC U LTURIST. 
Latest Novelty!! 
The Dress Reform Corset- 
Waist and Skirt-Supporter. 
(Patented April 6tli, 1ST5.) 
A long-felt want at last satisfied. A 
corset for those who can not wear cor¬ 
sets. Suitable alike for children, miss¬ 
es, young and elderly ladies. Says Dr. 
Sara E. Brown, a prominent lady phy¬ 
sician in Boston, and one of the Dress 
Reform Committee: " 1 consider it the 
best compromise betweet a corset and 
waist I have ever seen, having the advantages of the former 
without its evils." Sent by mail on receipt ot price: Chil¬ 
dren, .$1.75; Misses and Ladies, $2.50. lu stating size, give 
waist measure. 
THE COMBINATION 
Shoulder-Brace Corset. 
(Patented Oct. 27th, 1874.) t 
The best-fitting and most comfortable 
corset made. The Shoulder-Brace ex¬ 
pands the chest, supports the garments, 
is easily adjusted; and yet there is no pos¬ 
sibility of the straps slipping off. The 
bosom form is perfectly soft, containing 
no bones or wires. It is the only corset 
that can be honestly recommended alike 
by physicians,singers,speakers,and dress¬ 
makers. Sent by mail on receipt of price. 
In stating size, give ( Satteen, Col. and White, $1.75. 
waist measure. ( Eng. Jean, “ “ “ 2.50. 
Agents and Canvassers wanted. Send for Circulars. Ad¬ 
dress GEO. FROST & CO., Box 1604, Boston, Mass. 
FOR ALL SEWING 
MACHINES can be ob¬ 
tained at about one- 
half the usual rates by 
ordering direct. 
Singer’s, 40 cts. per 
doz ; Wheeler & Wilson, 
60 cts.; Howe’s, 50 cts.; 
Grover & Baker, 50 cts.; and others in proportion. Enclose 
the amount and .Needles will be returned by first mail. 
Address DEFIANCE NEEDLE CO , 
6-38 Broadway, N. V* 
jBUYJ.&P. COATS’ BLACK| 
(THREAD for your MACHINE.' 
ARTIFICIAL LIMBS. 
MARKS’ PATENTS, with Rubber Hands and* 
Feet, received GOLD MEDAL at American In¬ 
stitute Fair, 1865, and First Premiums at every 
Exhibition since, closing with Diploma for 
MAINTAINED SUPERIORITY , 
in 1874. And above all, their most earnest advocates are the thousands 
who use them. V. 8. Gov’t Mfr. Every disabled soldier and citizen 
using Artificial Limbs, who are not now familiar with our Patents, will 
find it to their interest to send us a clear statement of their case ; they 
will receive in return, our large Pamphlet, containing a history of, 
and much information concerning these world-renowned Substitutes. 
Also instructions to soldiers hoio to make their applications for the new 
issue of Gov’t Limbs, which commences in July, this year-— a// free. 
A. A. MARKS, 575 BROADWAY, NEW YORK. 
THE NEAT HOUSEKEEPERS’ 
STOVE .DRESSING. 
M© DUST! NO SEIDELL l 
Always soft and ready for use without a dish. 
It will do more work with less labor and expense, and give 
a more elegant and lasting lustre than any Stove Polish ever 
produced. A stove can be dressed on delicate carpet without 
soiling it. Samples sent by mail oil receipt of 10 cents. 
Manufactured oiily by 
15. F. BROWN & CO., Boston, Mass. 
m KNITTING MACHINES! 
The BICKFOliD AUTOMATIC FAMILY KNITTING 
MACHINES will knit anything ever knit by hand, infar 
better style, and a hundredfold faster. A good operator 
■will knit from 20 to 40 pairs Men’s Socks a day! These 
machines are simple, durable, and cheap. Every family 
should have one. General and Local Agents wanted every¬ 
where. For Circulars and full particulars, address 
BICKFOliD KNITTING MACHINE M’F’G CO., 
Brattleboro, Vt. 
NORNY’S 
Tasteless Fruit Presemi Porter. 
For Preserving all kinds of fruit, either with or without 
being air tight. This Powder lias been used for the last seven 
years in all the States of the Union, with perfect success. It 
retains a finer flavor than any other process. Price, 50 cents 
a box, which preserves 60 pounds of dressed fruit. Sent by 
mail, to any address, with full directions. Usual discount to 
the trade. ZANE, NOIINY & CO., Sole Proprietors. 
136 North 2nd St., Philadelphia, Pa. 
IMPROVED FOOT LATHES. 
Small Engine Lathes. Small Gear Cut¬ 
ters, Hand Planers for Metal, Ball Turn¬ 
ing Machines, Slide Rests, Foot Scroll 
Saws for light and heavy work. Small 
Power Scroll Saws, Foot Circular Saw 
Machines. The very best. Many readers 
of tlrs paper have one of them. 
Catalogues free. 
N. H. BALDWIN, Laconia, N.H. 
Just the articles for Artisans or Amateurs. 
All the Best and Fastest selling 
Novelties—Chromos — Pens—Pen¬ 
cils—Holders—Stationer}', &c., &c. 
Catalogue Free. C’ily Novelty 
.ia, Pa. 
NOVELTY! 
DEPOT. I 
Co., Philadelphi: 
AGENTS 
LOOK! 
Rectangular 
CHURN, 
Without Gearing, Floats, or 
Agitators of any Kind. Fifty 
per cent in labor sa\ed by do¬ 
ing without them. Five sizes 
made. Fully endorsed by 
X. A. Willard, S. Favill, Pres. 
Northw’n Dairymen’s Associ¬ 
ation, and prominent dairy¬ 
men everywhere. Agents 
wanted. 
Circulars sent free. 
CORNISH & CURTIS, 
Fort Atkinson, Wis. 
SO LE MANUFACTURERS, 
Porter Blanchard’s Sons, 
[Send for Circular.] 
CONCORD, N. H. 
IMPEOYED BUTTEE TUBS 
with removable' lee 
Chambers, patented 
Jan’y 12,1875. A great 
improvement oh the 
old style with station¬ 
ary chambers. They 
are made in the most 
durable manner, with 
g alvanized iron or 
rass hoops, hinges, 
hasps, and fixtures, 
are neatly tinned to 
prevent rust, and for 
shipping or market 
use can not fail to give 
entire satisfaction. 
Also Power Churns, Ice Cream Freezers. Refrigerators, etc. 
J. G. KOEHLER, Manufacturer of Cedar Ware, 
503 Nortli 2nd St., Philadelphia, Pa. 
;{§harp S'^if 1 elpo. 
PATENT BREECH-LOADING RIFLES. 
25 YEARS OF USE AMD CONSTANT PROGRESS. 
THE BEST IN THE WORL3). 
Sporting Rifles, $30 to $38. Crcedmoor Rifles, $90 & $125. 
SEND FOR ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE:. 
SHOT-GUNS, lUFLLo, PiSiREVOLVERS, 
I $12 a day made selling Scissors Sharpener and 
jollier fresh Novelties. Sample Sharpener 
land an Elegant Box of Tinted Stationery 
I mailed for 35 cts. Catalogue free. 
I T. ,J. HASTINGS & CO., Worcester, Mass. 
Of any and every kind. Send stamp for _ 
Catalogue. Address Great Western Bun 
and Revolver Works, Pittsburgh, Pa« 
Garden Engine and File 
Extinguisher.— For Wash¬ 
ing Windows. Carriages, etc. 
Protects Buildings from Fire, 
and Trees, Vines, etc., from 
Insects. Throws water 50 ft. 
Easily carried. No Dwelling, 
Country Home, or Factory 
should he without the Foun¬ 
tain Pump. Send for large 
rated Circular. J. A. WHITMAN, Sole Proprietor 
lanufacturer, Providence, R. I. 
&{Ce!sio*®o Your Own Printing 
. „li * AA Press for cards, labels, envelopes 
erVlTTf. >i? v etc. Largersizes forlargc work. 
^E^s5sS|" iB "'Business Men do their printing and 
advertising, save money and increase 
mmm trade. Amateur Printing, delight 
Wg aiSKjiL . fulpastiine for spare hours. BOYS 
have great fun and make money fast 
Printing 1 at printing. Rend two stamps for f i:U 
o _ catalogue presses type etc, to the JIfrs 
« 'treSS©® KELSEY & CO. Meriden, Conn. 
LOVEJOY’S METALLIC 
WEATHER HOUSES 
Indicate the changes in the weather, and 
are pretty mantel ornaments. The little 
lady appears in fair and the man in 
stormy weather, and they never make 
mistakes. Sent prepaid to any address, 
safely packed, upon receipt of $2 (Two), 
by ALVAS L. I.OVF.JOY, 
Proprietor and Manufacturer, 
229 Washington St. Boston. 
Special price to dealers. 
Wrought Iron Fencing 
Of the Pest English Make. 
Can he set up with case—is 
an absolute protection against 
cattle — is ornamental, and 
practically indestructible. Is 
superior to every other form 
of enclosure. 
YARNALL & TRIMBLE, 
147 S. Front St., Philadelphia. 
B. E. LUDLOW, GENERAL AGENT. 
AUBURN, GEAUGA CO.. OHIO. 
Ludlow s improved Balance Gate. Patented Nov. 21,1871. 
1000 now in use. Plain and durable, or ornamental and sub¬ 
stantial. Adapiedtofarm, village, orcitv. Snowandfrosts 
overcome. Swings both ways. Always fastened. Children 
operate it. No sag. No hinges. Rests on stone. Cheap. 
Practical, Beautiful. Tested four years. 16 FIRST CLASS 
PREMIUMS, including Northern Ohio and Western New 
York fairs. $5 to $10 retail. “ I never knew a better gate.” 
Opinions of 1,000 farmers. Agents and manufacturers 
wanted in every county in theUnitedStates. Enclose stamp 
for circular. Address as above. 
AUTOMATIC 
PUMPS. ' 
Water driven to any height 
and distance by compressed Sir. 
Country houses supplied cheaply 
and certainly for bath-rooms, 
water closets, hot and cold water 
faucets, etc. 
Plenty of fresh water for stock 
on farms. Address 
Hartford Pump Co., 
Hartford, Conn. 
Mason C. Weld, 
189 & 191 Water St., New York. 
American Machine Co., 
430 Walnut St., Phila. 
A full description of the pump may he found in the Oc¬ 
tober number, 1874, of the American Agr iculturist. 
“ESTABLISHED 1821.” 
Thomas T. Tasker, Jr., Stephen P. M. Tasker. 
MORRIS, TASKER & CO, 
PASCAL IRON WORKS, Philadelphia. 
TASKER IRON WORKS, Newcastle, Delaware. 
Offices & Warehouses, Philadelphia, New York, and Boston. 
Manufacturers of Wrought Iron Tubes, plain, galvanized 
and rubber coated. Boiler Tubes. Oil Well Tubing and 
Casing. Gas and Steam Fittings, Valves and Cocks. Gas 
and Steam Fitters' Tools. Cast Iron Pipe. L; nip Posts 
and Lanterns. Improved Coal Gas Apparatus, Improved 
Sugar Machinery, &e. 
We would call special attention to our Patent 
Vulcanized Rubber-coated Tube. 
STEEL PENS! 
Sold by all Dealers. 
No. 91 John St., New York. 
HENRY HOE Sole Agent. JOSEPH GILL0TT&S0NS 
CMpon Carpet Stretciier ail Tate. 
The latest and best invention. Sent anywhere free for 
$1.00. Great inducements t o agents. Address 
CHAMPION M’F’G CO., Buchanan, Mich. 
T© MRSEMEM. 
How to make slow horses fast, and fast horses faster. he 
history of all celebrated stallions. The system of breeding 
and raising colts by the best breeders. How to cure all dis¬ 
eases tlie horse is heir to, by a Veterinary Surgeon of over 
twenty rears’ practice. All mailed free. Address 
Box’2,296. DAVIDSON & CO., 86 Nassau Street, N. Y. 
SEND FOR FREE CATALOGUE I 
25,000 Acres. Fine locations in eastern Maryland. 
Farms with all grades of improvement and at n:i prices. 
For sale by \VM. S. RIDGELY, Benton, Md. 
I'enncssce BLainl i<>r Sale. — 
A 663 acres; 300 cleared; excellent brick buildings; well 
wai-ored ; in a good community, in one of the finest vallevs 
la U. Tenn. Address T. P. THOMAS, Knoxville, Tcnn. 
ZtZ farms 
M AHY L AND 
Free Catalogue! 
jr. H. Wood & Co, 
DOVER, DEL. 
