1870.1 
AMERICAN AGRICULTURIST. 
399 
‘Agriculturist’ Canvassers 
-ATT ENTION ! 11 
You are wanted to introdue a new article, long demanded 
among Families, Hotels, and Boarding-houses. 
The Universal Sharpener, 
/oral! Table Cutlery, Shears, and Scissor J. It stives quickly 
a perfectly sharp, evenly-bcv elled edge, and no wear upon 
tlie blade. So simple a child can use it. Keeps always in 
order. Will last a lifetime. Effective, convenient, durable. 
Price Si.OJ. Sold wholly by Canvassers, with exclusive 
sale, if desired, and on liberal terms. Samplesenton receipt 
ol price, or illustrated circular on request. 
A. C. IVES, Sole Proprietor, 
Office Meriden Cutlery Co., 45 Beekinan St., New York. 
Block-Tin Pipe, united with Solid Lead Covering. 
Wo are now prepared to supply the above in quantities to 
suit purchasers, and to warrant it in all respects. 
The Tin forms about one-quarter the thickness of the com¬ 
bined Pipe, and the lead covering effectually protects it from 
external injury. The strength of this Pipe is equal to that 
of a Lead Pipe of twice its weight, and it «an he confidently 
recommended to all who have any apprehension of 
injury from the use of head Pipe. 
TATHAM & BROTHERS, 
New York and Philadelphia. 
If ITTLE GIANT LEVER HORSlTPOWER.— 
SJ Strong, Durable, Simple, Cheap, easy for horses. Will 
do all work. Persons using them say they are the best. 
Send for Circular to 
JOHN W. QUINCY, 98 William st.. New York. 
For Marking Clothing, <&o., Single, 35 cts„ 4 for 
SI ; per doz., $3.35, by mail, paid ; per gross, S23.50. 
“ More convenient than Ink."—American Agriculturist. 
" Invaluable for marking linen."— Go deg's Lady's Book. 
A few more Agents wanted. 
Indelible Pencil Co., Northampton, Mass. 
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Soups and Beef Tea for the Million. 
Strengthening Nourishment! Economy in housekeeping! 
LIEBIG COMPANY’S EXTRACT OF MEAT, the same 
that received the highest prizes at Paris, Havre, and Amster¬ 
dam, and that is supplied to the British, French, Russian, 
Prussian, and other Governments. None genuine without 
the signatures of Baron Liebig, the inventor, and of Dr. 
Max V. Pettenkofer. delegate, on every jar. 
J. MILHAUS’ SONS. Company’s Agents, 183 Broadway, 
New York. For sale everywhere. 
SPENCERIAN 
STEEL PENS. 
Fourteen Numbers, differing in flexibility and fine¬ 
ness ; adapted to every style of writing. 
Their Superiority acknowledged by all Penmen. 
For sale by all first-class Stationers. 
22?” Sample Card, artistically arranged and securely 
inclosed, sent by mail upon receipt of Twenty-five cents. 
Send for Circulars, Address, 
IVISON, BLAKEMAN, TAYLOE & CO., 
138 & 140 Grand Street, New York. 
GRAY’S ILYIOfl CHARTS. 
Simple and durable Guide for cutting Men and Boys’ 
Clothing and Ladies’ Dresses. Will last a lifetime, subject 
to all the changes of Fashion. Warranted to cut all sizes 
pertectiy accurate. Any person can use them. They are 
printed upon a paper that will neither break nor tear. Full 
directions are printed on eacli Chart. Single Charts or full 
sets sent by mail, post-paid, on receipt ol the following re¬ 
tail prices: Ladies Dress, Boys' Sack Coat and Vest Charts, 
$1 each. Pants and Men’s Sack Coat Charts, $1.50 each, or 
full set (5 Charts), $5. Agents wanted. 
Address UNION CHARI' CO., Orangeville, Ohio, or, R. 
R. ROGERS & CO., Chicago. Illinois. 
The Western Farmer | c ^," f E ^| 1 i t ve 
For Western Farmers. ,fe%t?FREE 
to all interested in Western Farming, $2 a Year : 3 Months, 
SO Cents. Agents wanted everywhere. Good pav. 
WESTERN FARMER, Madison, WIs. 
A P' PUTNAM & CO., Produce Commission 
• Merchants. No. r.s Penrl-st., New York. “Quick sales 
and prompt returns. ggf- Send for our weeklyprlce-cuf- 
rent and Marking Pla te 
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BERKSHIRE 
pOIJrATIOV for F4ROTERS.-For 
B J information apply to W. S. CLARK, President Massa¬ 
chusetts Agricultural College, Amherst, Mass. 
IJANOfi 
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OF PITTSFIELD, MASS, 
THOS. F, PLUNKETT, 
President. 
JAMES FRAMCIS, 
Vice-President. 
BENJ, (TUCKERING, 
Scc’y and Treas’r 
JACOB L GREENE, 
Ass’t Secretary. 
Failure to Pay Premium does not Forfeit 
the Policy at any Time ; but the Policy will be con¬ 
tinued in force until the Premiums already paid are fully 
earned by the cost of insurance. Should the assured die- 
within the period of continued insurance, the Full 
Amount of the Policy will he Paid, the same as 
if all Premiums had been paid when due, except that the 
Premiums overdue and unpaid will be deducted. 
Examples. — Claims actually paid under this feature: 
JAMES JOYCE, of New York, insured for 
$1,000, died Four Months after his Premium 
was Hue and Unpaid. Amount paid, $1,000, less 
one Semi-Annual Premium. 
MAXIMILLIAN MECKEL, of Cleveland, 
insured for $1,000, died Nine Months after Ills 
Premium was Due and Unpaid. Amount paid, 
$1,000, less one Premium. 
SAMUEL W. MASON, of Concord, insured for 
$1,000, died Thirteen Months after his Pre¬ 
mium was Due and Unpaid. Amount paid, 
$1,000, less two Premiums. 
This feature is absolutely Secured to the 
Policy Holder by a Lawof tlie Common¬ 
wealth of Massachusetts, GUARAN¬ 
TEEING EVERY DAY’S IN¬ 
SURANCE PAID FOR. 
PURELY MUTUAL 
All the Profits Belong to the Policy Holders, 
and are divided Annually among Policies in force two 
years. Dividends paid annually in cash, or used to increase 
the amount of insurance. 
Economical management; safe investments; careful se¬ 
lection of lives ; prompt and honorable settlements; liberal 
conditions of travel and residence. 
COOD ACEI^TS WAITED. 
For information, apply at the home office, or to the fol¬ 
lowing General Agents: 
F. J. FOSS & E. A. GAMWELL, 
95 1-3 Washington St., Boston. 
J. H. FRANCIS, 371 Broadway, New York. 
W. H. GRAVES, 339 Walnut St., Philadelphia. 
JENKINS & MASON, 349 River St., Troy, N. Y. 
Me A VO Y & SMITH, Otto, N. Y. 
HIRE & HILLMAN, Cleveland, Ohio. 
GREENE & TILEORD. Indianapolis, Ind. 
R. S v WHEELER, Detroit, Mich. 
J. F. PEARL, Fair Haven, Conn. 
A, S. COFFIN, Providence, R. I. 
Br GEORGE E. WARING, Jr.' 
Ol Ogden Farm, Agricultural Engineer of Central Park, N. 
Y.; author of “ Draining lor Profit and for Health,’’ &e. A 
Guide for Farmers, young and old, in every department of 
Agriculture. 000 pages and 113 engravings. $3.50. See 
splendid editorial notice in July number of this paper, and 
in N. Y. Tribune. Heartily endorsed by personal letters 
from Presidents of N. Y„ Vt„ N. H„ III.. Kan., and Neb. State 
Agricultural Societies. Agents Wanted. A splendid sell¬ 
ing book in the bands of active men and women. Address 
the Publishers, E. B. Treat & Co.. f>54 Broadwav, N. Y. 
Also. THE NATIONAL HAND-BOOK OF FACT'S AND 
FIGURES, Historical. Political, Documentary, and Statis¬ 
tical, from the foundation of tlie Government to the present 
time—1870. 408 pages. Illustrated, $1.50. 
Foremost in the Rank of Music Books. 
EICHABDSON’S NEW METHOD 
For the Piano Forte. 
Its great popularity still continues. Annual Sale 25,000. 
Price $3.75. Sent post-paid to anv address on receipt of 
price. OLIVER DlTSON & CO., Boston. CHAS. II. D-IT- 
SON & CO., New York. 
A LL WANTING FARMS —9,000 acre?, good 
soil, mild climate. 84 miles south of Philadelphia. Price 
only $25 per acre. Also improved farms. The place is grow¬ 
ing more rapidly than almost any other place in the United 
States. Thousands are settling Address 
C. K. LANDIS, Vineland, N. J. 
Empire Mutual 
Life Insurance Company 
OF NEW YORK. 
Office, - 139 Broadway. 
/Success the Criterion of Excellence. 
Tlie EMPIRE has achieved a success unparalleled in the his¬ 
tory of Life Insurance. 3349 Policies were issued 
in the first Twelve Months, insuring 
$7,813,850.00, which is the largest initial year’s business 
ever done by a Life Insurance Company. 
AND WHY NOT? 
Notice the following Liberal Features: 
Ordinary Whole Life Policies absolutely Xon-Por- 
feitable from payment of the first annual premium. 
All other Policies Noii-Forfeitable after two annual 
payments. 
All Policies incontestable for usual causes, and abso¬ 
lutely incontestable after two annual premiums. 
All restriction upon travel and residence removed, 
and no permits required. 
One-tliird of all premiums loaned to the insured, if 
desired, and no notes required. 
No accumulation of Interest on Deferred Premi¬ 
ums, and no increase of annual payment on any class of 
policies. 
Dividends Accumulative, the surplus being re¬ 
turned to the Policy-holder, equitably in proportion to Ills 
contribution thereto. 
The business of the Company conducted upon the Mutual 
Plan. 
Example of the Eon-Forfeiture Plan of the 
Empire. 
Age of the Party insured, 35—Ordinary Whole-Life Policy. 
One Annual Premium 
Two “ Premiums 
Three “ “ 
Four “ “ 
Five “ “ 
Will 
continue 
the policy 
in 
force 
f 2 years and 3 days. 
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18“ “ 40 “ 
I 10 “ “ 50 “ 
FIRST-CLASS AGENTS WANTED in nil parts of tlie coun¬ 
try. Apply at the Home Office, 139 Broadway. 
OFFICERS : 
G. HILTON SCRIBNER, President. 
GEO. W. SMITH, Vice-President. 
SIDNEY W. CROFUT, Secretary. 
L. II. WATERS. Actuary. 
THOS. K. MARCY, M.D., Medical Exam’r. 
EVERETT CLAPP, Superintendent. 
MACY HAS IT. 
Every new- thing, 
If you order anything, 
Any advantage in price, 
We tiny and sell lor cash— 
Every new book. 
Everything in Lace Goods, 
Hosiery, Gloves, Underwear, 
Small Wares, Trimmings, &c. 
All at popular prices— 
Cash orders, by Mail, or Express. 
R. II. JIACY, 14th St, & 
Mary lias it. 
Mary lias it. 
Mary lias it 
M«cy lias it. 
Mary lias it. 
Macy lias it. 
Maty lias it. 
Mary lias it. 
Macy always lias it. 
6 tli Ave., New York. 
FOR BOLIVIA, 
Via St. Thomas and Para. 
The Steamship WM. TIRBETTS, F. H. Leonard, 
Commander, will sail October 1st, and eacli second month 
thereafter. 
330 Acres of Band and Passage for SIOO. 
Cabin Fare, including meals, $100 gold or'its equivalent. 
Those who go out by this steamship to settle will receive 
330 acres oi land, as a free gift from the Company. Full par¬ 
ticulars will be sent on application. 
Apply at the office of the Company, 44 Kilby st.. Boston, 
or to BAKER & HURLBUT, 41 South st., New York. 
A. D. PIPER, Pres’t C. & C. Co. of Bolivia. 
Iff AGIO PHOTOGRAPHS—The Greatest Wonder 
of tlie Ase—Curious and amusing. 35 cts. a package. 
The Library of Love, Etiquette. Courtship, and Marriage. 4 
Books for 50 cts. Send to W. C. Wemyss, 3 Astor Place, N. Y. 
T o the SOUTH.—Cheap Farms on easy terms. 
Fine openings for farmers and tradesmen. Send for 
List.—Columbian Southern Land Agency, 33 Park Row.N.Y. 
