1875.1 
AMERICAN AGRICULTURIST, 
361 
LAMS KNITTING MACHINE. 
I S th« only Machine that can knit all sizes of work, and 
narrow and widen it; that can shape and complete, 
without hand-finishing, seamless Hosiery, Gloves, and Mit¬ 
tens, or knit them in all sizes; or knit Ribbed, Double, 
and Fancy stitches for Underwear, Jackets, Shawls. Scarfs, 
etc. It knits over 25 different Garments. Over 100 per 
cent Profit in Manufacturing Knit Goods. The Farmer 
trebles the value of his Wool bv converting it into Knit 
Goods. Women make $5.00 a day with it. Agents want¬ 
ed. Send stamp for Samples of work, and reduced Price- 
List. Address LAMB KNITTING MACHINE CO., at 
Chicopee Falls, Mass.; Cincinnati, O.; Chicago, Ill., or 922 
Chestnut St., Philadelphia. 
KNITTING MACHINES! 
The BICKFORD AUTOMATIC FAMILY KNITTING 
MACHINES will knit anything ever knit by hand, in far 
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 
BICKFORD KNITTING MACHINE M’F'G CO., 
Brattleboro, Vt. 
AKMOTTR KNITTING 
ARMOUR 
FAMILY 
Will do more and better work than 
any other machine made. 
Is the simplest, most practical, 
cheapest and Best Knitter in 
tile World. 
Price $30.00—every Ma¬ 
chine warranted. 
Agents wanted in every town, 
county, and state. Address 
MACHINE CO., Watertown, N.Y. 
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, 
GO 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., 
658 Broadway, N. Y. 
NOVELTY SHOES. 
Wood and leather combined. Keep the feet dry. Save 
health. Save Money. Manufactured by newly invented ma¬ 
chinery. Samples sent by mail, post-paid, for 15c. to $1.50 
per pair. Active men make money selling them. Send for 
free illustrated circular to 
AMERICAN NOVELTY SHOE CO„ Meadvtlle, P». 
X ARTIFICIAL LIMBS. 
MARKS’ PATENTS, with Rubber Hands and* 
Feet, received GOLD MEDAL at American In- 
ititute Fair, 1865, and First Premiums at every 
Exhibition since, closing with Diploma for 
in 1874. An^d 1 ato , ve l JlfthIi l r^nMte?rae!twWocate l ?JretYe thousands 
who use them. £7. S. Gov't Mfr. Every disabled soldier and citizen 
using Artificial Limbs, who are not now familiar with our Patents, will 
fand 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 hcno to make their applications for the new 
issue of Gov’t Limbs, which commences in July, this ykar — all free. 
A. A. MARKS, 575 BROADWAY, NEW YORK. 
THE NEAT HOUSEKEEPERS’ 
STOVE DRESSING. 
NO OUST! NO SMELL! 
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 on receipt of 10 cents. 
Manufactured only by 
B. F. BROWN & CO., Boston, Mass. 
SHAKER SASH BALANCE. 
Supersedes Weights and Boxes. 
Easily attached to any window, sample complete by mail, 
$1.50. W. J. McGOVVN, South Union, Ky. 
FOOT LATHES. 
Address WOT. E. LEWIS, Cleveland, Ohio. 
Gakden Engine and Fire 
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 
Illustrated Circular. J. A. WHITMAN, Sole Proprietor 
and Manufacturer, Providence, R. I. 
1 CTYI're 0 $'2 a day made selling Scissors Sharpener and 
Awlhll 1 S I otlieT fresh Novelties. Sample Sharpener 
I and an Elegant Box of Tinted Stationery 
I nnir i 1 mailed for 35 cts. Catalogue free. 
IJ U U K « I T. J. HASTINGS & CO., Worcester, Mass. 
i Your Name Elegantly Print¬ 
ed on 12 Transparent Visiting 
Carps, for 25 Cents. Each card contains 
a scene which ia not visible until held towards the light. 
Nothinglike them ever before offered in America. Big induce¬ 
ments to Agents. Novelty Printing Co., Ashland, Mass. 
NOVELTY! 
DEPOT. I 
10 DOLLARS PEDALS 
All the Best and Fastest selling 
Novelties—Chromos — Pens— Pen- 
ils—Holders—Stationer}’, &c., &c. 
ICatalogue Free. Cl I y Novell y 
ICo., Philadelphia, Pa. 
i AGENTS WANTED to sell 
JTHE IMPROVED HOME 
SHUTTLE SewineMachine 
Address Johnson, Clark & Co., Boston, Mass.; New York 
City; Pittsburgh, Pa.; Chicago, Ill.; or St. Louis, Mo. 
“ESTABLISHED 1821„” 
Thomas T. Tasker, Jr., Stephen P. M. Tasker. 
MORRIS, TASKER & CO. 
PASCAL. IRON WORKS, Philadelphia. 
TASKER IRON WORKS, New Castle, 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. Lamp Posts 
and Lanterns. Improved Coal Gas Apparatus, Improved 
Sugar Machinery, &c. 
We would call special attention to onr Patent 
Vulcanized Rubber-coated Tube. 
The Latest Novelty!! 
The Dress Reform Corset- 
Waist and Shirt-Supporter. 
(Patented April 6th, 1875.) 
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: “ I consider it the 
best compromise betweet a corset and 
waist I have ever seen, having the advantages of ihe former 
without its evils.” Sent by mail on receipt of price: Chil¬ 
dren, $1.50; Misses and Ladies, $2.50. In stating size, give 
waist measure. 
Address GEO. FROST & CO., 
287 Devonshire St„ Boston. Mass. 
THE COMBINATION 
§liouMer-S 5 raee Corset. 
(Patented Oct. 27th, 1874.) 
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 hones 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 waist measure outside of chess. 
Satteen, colored and white,....$1.75 
Eng. Jean, do. do. 2.50 
Agents and canvassers wanted. Send for Circulars. 
Address GEO. FROST & CO., 
387 Devonshire St., Boston, Mass, 
f-xcelsfop ® 0 ^ 0Ilr Panting 
'Portable* 4k© Pressfor cards, labels, envelopes 
etc. Largersizes forlargework. 
Business Men do their printing and 
advertising, save money and increase 
trade. Amateur Printing, delight 
ful pastime for spare hours. BOYS 
have greatfun and make money fast 
atprinting. Send twostampsfor full 
- PrintiflCf ca £ a ] 0 g Ue ‘p ressea typo etc, to the Mfrs 
® Te SS6 * KELSEY & CO. Meriden, Conn. 
BUILDING FELT. 
This water-proof material, resem¬ 
bling fine leather, is for outside 
work (no tar substances used) and 
inside, instead of plaster. Felt 
carpetings, etc. Send for circular 
and samples. 
C. J. FAY, Camden, N. J. 
farms 
MARYLAND 
Free Catalogue! 
J. H. Wood & Co. 
DOVER, DEL. 
EI STERN MARYLAND FARMS! 
Send for free descriptive pamphlet to 
WM. S. R1DGELY, Denton, Md. 
MEYERS & ALI/'Y, 
Wholesale Dealers & 
i Commission Merchants 
IN GREEN FRUITS AND PRODUCE. 
83 Murray St., New Yobk. * 
The 
IARI0N 
Ipiano 
is the 
IBEST! 
SAVE MONEY by pur¬ 
chasing the best Piano-Forte. I 
Do not decide what make to get I 
until you write for our Ulus-1 
trated Circular, which we mail [ 
free. The “ Arion Piano ” con-1 
tains four patented improve-! 
ments that make it more durable \ 
than any piano in the market. 
Write for circular, and mention | 
where you saw this notice. 
Address 
The Aiion Piano-Forte Co., 
5 East 14th St., R, Y. City. 
SHOT-GUNS. RIFLES, PISTOLS^ REVOLVERS 
Of any and every kind. Send stamp for 
Catalogue* Address Great Western Gun 
■ nH !? ownlvoi® Wnrirs. PillBhnrvli. Pn. 
GOTHIC FURNACE 
For Warming Houses, 
Schools, Churches, for 
Coal and Wood, is the 
best Heating Apparatus 
in use. Liberal discount. 
Grand Award Ameri¬ 
can Institute, 1863* 
SEND FOR CATALOGUE. 
ALEX. M. LESLEY, 
Manufacturer, 
226 West Twenty-third St,, 
New York, 
The Original SKINNER 
Portable Engine 
IMPROVED. 
2 to 8 H. P. New Location, and 
cheaper freights to all parts of the 
country. Over 300 in use. 
Address 1,. G. SKINNER, 
Erie, Pa. 
Late Chittenango, N. Y. 
B00KWALTER ENGINE. 
Compact, Substantial, Economical, and 
Easily managed. Guaranteed to work 
well and give full power claimed. En¬ 
gine and Boiler complete, including 
Governor, Pump, &c., (and boxing), at 
the low price of 
3 Horse-Power.$352.00 
4K “ “ . 303.50 
JW Put on Cars at Springfield, Ohio. 
JAMES LEFFEL & CO., 
Springfield, Ohio. 
or 109 Liberty St., New York City. 
I have sold GENUINE Peruvian 
Guano at my Agricultural Warehouse 
for TWENTY YEARS. Those 
who favor me with orders will get a 
genuine article, and at lowest market 
price. Farmers and Dealers supplied. 
II. B. GRIFFING, 
Successor to Grifiing & Co., 
60 Courtlandt St., N. Y. 
CHAPMAN & VAM WYCK, 
(Established 1819), 
DEALERS IN 
FERIJY1M GUAM© 
EXCLUSIVELY, 
170 Front Street, New York. 
N?l. 
PERUVIAN 
GUANO. 
WARRANTED, 
- 
WAK51EKS are invited to peruse the magni- 
-H- ficent Book of 532 pages, entitled “The Marvellous 
Country.” It tells of a new. strange, and wondrously rich 
territory. It is handsomely illustrated with over 100 engrav¬ 
ings, a valuable ornament for the centre-table. Interesting 
to all the members of the family. Sent post-paid for $3.50. 
J. M. PIPER & CO., 19 Summer St„ Boston. 
Agents wanted everywhere. 
