1873.] 
AMERICAN AGRICULTURIST, 
4,35 
of the seam is such that, though it be cut or broken at 
intervals of only a few stitches, it will neither open, run, 
nor ravel. It sews directly from two spools, without re¬ 
winding. The “Lock Stitch” makes the stitch alike 
on both sides, and is easily operated. Either kind 
will be lurnished. The Florence Machine makes 
different stitches, each being alike on both sides of 
the fabric. One of its special advantages is that it has 
the reversible feed motion , which enables the operator, by 
simply turning a thumb-screw, to have the work run 
either to the right or left, to stay any part of the seam, or 
fasten the ends of seams without turning the fabric. The 
Willcox Sc Gibbs Machine excels in the exceeding 
simplicity of Us construction. Very little instruction and 
ingenuity arc required to understand the few parts of 
which it is composed, and their use; and there is no ex¬ 
cuse for getting it out of order until the parts are fairly 
worn out. One of its strongest recommendations is the 
ease with which it is worked, taxing the strength of the 
operator less than other machines. The new table and 
pedals are great improvements. The Secor machine 
is claimed to comprise the fewest number of pieces of any 
lock-stitch machine. Its tension is very simple, and no 
change is required in passing over seams. It will sew 
from tissue paper to leather. The tension-plates are close 
to the needle, and if the thread is cut from the spool, 
will work until the thread is exhausted. The needle is 
self-setting. All the works being above the table, they 
are easily oiled and cleaned.—All these machines have 
constantly increasing sales, showing the public esti¬ 
mate of their value. Either of them will prove a great 
treasure in any household—worth more than $500. The 
$500, at 7 per cent interest, would yield (less taxes) about 
$32. Most families require at loast four months of steady 
hand-sewing a year, costing, if all hired, not less than 
$24 a month, board included, or $96 a year. With a 
Sewing Machine, a woman can sew more in one month 
than in four months by hand. Hero is a clear saving of 
$72. But far above this—the everlasting Stitch, stitch, 
Btitch,” the bending over the work, and the loss of sleep, 
have brought tens of thousands to early graves. We say 
to every man, Get your wife a Sewing Machine, even if 
you have to sdll a favorite horse or an acre or two of 
laud—get the Sewing Machine any way. If you can get 
one through our premium-list—well; but gettlie machine. 
—No charge for boxing the machines. They go safely as 
freight. Send for. circulars, giving full instructions, to 
Grover Sc linker Mf’g Co., 7S6 Broadway, N. Y. 
Florence Sewing HPne Co., 39 Union Square. 
Willcox Sc Gibbis Mf’g Co., C58 Broadway, N. Y. 
Secor Sewing Machine Co., 097 Broadway, N. Y. 
Wo. 88.—Keckwilli $12 Seivisig;- 
Macliiue.—While we advise buying a $55 to $05 
Sewing-Machine, we have looked for one which, while 
brought by its low price within the reach of multi¬ 
tudes who can not afford the valuable higher cost 
machines, should be at the same time worthy of 
commendation. This we have found in the Beckwith 
Machine. It is well and strongly made, is simple, 
its use being quickly learned, is applicable to almost 
all kinds of family sewing, and 'has already been 
tested so thoroughly that hundreds of testimonials, from, 
all quarters, have been given by those who arc delighted 
with its work. Each- machine is put in a neat, compact 
box, with hemmer and guide , oil-can, with oil, thread, dif¬ 
ferent-sized needles, etc., with full printed direstions for 
using. We offer these Machines on our Premium List. 
We will sell them to any who may wish to buy, for $12 
each, delivering to any express office in this city. 
30.—ReckwiS'li S*ortal»lc Fam¬ 
ily Sewing Madame. —While we offer the Beck¬ 
with $12 Machine (Premium No. 3S) we also offer the 
new Portable Machine, price $20, which comprises all 
the excellencies of the former, with many valuable im¬ 
provements. Its size and power are increased, and its 
capacity thus very much enlarged, without impairing its 
portability. There have been added cam and eccentric 
movement, a balance-wheel, and also an oscillating 
needle-clamp, by which the length of stitch can with the 
greatest ease be changed to the finest shade of variation 
without touching the needle. We will sell these machines 
(packed in a neat, portable case, with handle to carry it 
easily) to any one who may wish to buy, for $20 each, 
delivering to any express office in this city. 
Wo. 4®.—Roty’s Improyed Clotflies 
Washer, with the Metropolitan Balance Weight. Over 
seventy-five thousand families in the United States are 
using the Doty Washing Machine, and we believe the 
improved machine has no superior. The “help” use it 
and like it. Send for descriptive circulars to R. C. 
Browning, 32 Cortlasult St,, New ‘Moult, 
or to Metropolitan Washing - Machine Co., 
Mididlefleld, Ct, It goes cheaply by freight or Ex. 
Wo. 43 .—IJraivei-sal ClotHies W&'Iaag-- 
cr.—A very useful, time-saving, strength-saving, clothcs- 
saving implement, that should he in every family. The 
wringing of clothes by hand is hard upon the hands, 
arms, and chest, and the twisting stretches and breaks 
the fibers with lever power. With the Wringing Ma¬ 
chine, tlie garments are passed rapidly between elastic 
rollers, which press the water out better than hand wring¬ 
ing, and as fast as one can pick up the articles. 
We have given thousands of these premiums, with almost 
universal satisfaction. *They are made by tlie Metro¬ 
politan Washing; Machine Co,, Middlefield, Ct. 
HS.C. Browning, 33 Corliss enlist., N, Y. 
Wos. 42, 43.—Mdodeous.- These arc 
excellent and desirable instruments, for the Home Circle, 
for small Churches, for Sunday-schools, for Hay Schools, 
Academies, etc. Instrumental and Vocal Music in a school 
has a beneficial influence upon the pupils. We have seen 
the whole tone and character jof a school improved by in¬ 
troducing a Melodeon.—Set the pupils to work and they 
will raise a club of subscribers for this premium. We 
offer tlie Mclodeons made by Messrs. Geo. A. Prince 
Sc Co., Buffalo, N. Y., for we know them to be 
good. A large one in our own Sunday-school room has 
been there fourteen years, and is to-day just as good ns 
when first purchased, though used from time to time by 
a large number of persons.-Several clergymen have 
obtained this premium for themselves, their Churches, or 
.Sunday-school rooms. The clubs of subscribers were 
quickly raised among the members of their parishes.- 
Many others can get a Melodeon for their home use. 
Send a postage-stamp to the makers and get their illus¬ 
trated descriptive circular. These Melodeons will he 
shipped direct from the manufactory at Buffalo. They can 
go safely as freight or by express. If an Organ should be 
wanted instead of a Melodeon, we can supply it for an in¬ 
creased number of subscribers in proportion to the value. 
Wo. 44.—Steisiway IPIasio.— Seven Oc¬ 
tave Rosewood Case, Solid Rosewood Desk, Large 
Front, Round Corners ; Overstrung Base, Full Iron 
Frame, Patent Agraffe Treble, Carved Legs, and 
Carved Lyre. —This, is one of (he most elegant Pre¬ 
miums ever offered; regular and only price $650. That 
this magnificent instrument comes from the celebrated 
establishment of Messrs. Steinway & Sons, Nos. 
109 Sc ill East 14th St., is enough to say; but it 
is due to these enterprising manufacturers to state that 
while their pianos have repeatedly received the First 
Premiums, by the award of the most competent judges 
the world can produce, at the Universal Exposition, iff 
Paris they received the First Grand Gold Medal for 
American Pianos in all three styles exhibited, viz.: 
Grand, Square, and Upright. The following official cer¬ 
tificate was signed by the President and the five mem¬ 
bers of the International Jury: “Paris, July 20th, 1867. 
I certify that the First Gold Medal for American Piano3 
has been unanimously awarded to Messrs. Steiuway by 
the Juiy of the International Exhibition. First on the 
List in Class X.” The Society of Fine Arts in Paris 
unanimously awarded Steinway & Sons their only annual 
Testimonial Medal for 1S67. The President of the Mu¬ 
sical Department of that Society reports: “The pianos 
of Messrs. Steinway appear to mo, a3 well as to all the 
artists who have tried them, superior to all that have 
been made to this day in the entire world.” The best 
judges in America say the same. We also speak from 
personal knowledge, as each of our partners has one at 
home and desires no better. This splendid premium 
may be secured by many persons. Only G2 5 subscribers 
are required to do it. Several have obtained this pre¬ 
mium. It will pay for even a year’s labor. Classes of 
young ladies at school might unite in canvassing, and 
obtain a present for a Teacher or a Piano for their 
school-room. We shall be glad to give this premium to a 
large number. Send to Messrs. Steinway Sc Sons, 
New York City, for a free circular describing it. 
Wo. 45.—A GSooal Watela. — The Watches 
made by the American Watch Co., Waltham, 
Mass., have peculiarities of excellence which place 
them above all foreign rivalry. The substitution of 
machinery for hand labor has been followed not only 
by greater simplicity, but by a precision in detail, 
and accuracy and uniformity in their time-keeping 
qualities, which by the old method of manufacture are 
unattainable. A smoothness and certainty of movement 
are secured which proceed from the perfect adaptation of 
every piece to its place. The extent of the Waltham 
establishment, the combination of skilled labor with ma¬ 
chinery perfect and ample, enable them to offer watches 
at lower rates than any other manufacturers. Their 
annual manufacture is said to be double that of all othqr 
makers in this country combined, and much larger than 
the entire manufacture of England. The mechanical im¬ 
provements and valuable inventions of the last fifteen 
years, whether home or foreign in their origin, have been 
brought to their aid, and the presence of nearly 800,000 
Waltham Watches in tne pockets of the people is the 
best proof of the public approval. We offer a Silver watcli, 
jeweled, with chronometer balance, warranted by this 
Company as made of the best materials in the best manner, 
and in pure coin-silver “ hunting” case; weight 3 oz. 
This watch we offer as one of our Premiums, with the full¬ 
est confidence. Upon the movement of each of these 
watches will be engraved, “American Agriculturist. 
| Made by the American Watch Co., Waltham, Mass.” 
No. 4«.—S.adles’ Fine Crold Watch. 
—This elegant Premium will delight our friends who 
may receive it. Our arrangement with the American 
■Watcli Co. (see No. 45 above) includes these beautiful 
gold watches. They are full-jeweled, in 18-carat “ hunt¬ 
ing” cases, warranted to be made of the best materials, 
and possessing every requisite for a reliable Time-Keep¬ 
er. Upon the movement of each Premium 'Watch will 
he engraved “ As* Agriculturist. Made by' the 
Am. Watch Co., Waltham, Mass.” 
No. Ay.-BrcecliJoading Poeket 
Rifle.-' This remarkable little fire-arm weighs only 
eleven ounces, yet shoots with great accuracy and 
power from 30 to 100 yards, or more, and can he loaded 
and fired five times a minute. It can be carried, in a side 
pocket, and is accompanied by an extension breech, 
so that it may bo used either as a pistol or rifle. It is 
put up in a neat mahogany case, with 250 rounds of am¬ 
munition. The manufacturers are Messrs. J. Stet'ens 
& Co., Chicopee Falls, Mass., and the rifles are 
sold at retail by Messrs. Cooper, Harris & Hodgkins, 
No. 177 Broadway'. gS” Without the mahogany case, 
we will give the weapon, all comfflete, with 100 cart¬ 
ridges, packed in a pasteboard box, on receipt of 18 
subscribers, at $1.50 each. 
No. ig.-Mouble-Barrcl &»s»m ? OR 
Fowling Piece. —These guns are the genuine London 
“ Twist” barrel, Patent Breech, Bar Lock, ebony ram¬ 
rod, and in all respects desirable. Their caliber and 
length of barrel vary, and may be ordered to suit the 
kind of shooting to be done. They arc furnished for this 
Premium liy Messrs, Cooper, Harris Sc Hodg¬ 
kins, i 77 Broadway, well known as one of the 
most reliable and best houses in their line of business, 
and they highly recommend this particular gun, and 
guarantee it in every respect. It is from one of the 
oldest and most favorably known English manufacturers. 
The price is not put on in fancy carving and plating for 
show, but in the gun itself. This Premium includes Gun, 
Powder-Flask, Shot-Pouch, and Wad-Cutter, 
Ro. 4®. — Remington’s Sporting 
Breech-Loading - Rifle. —The Rifle offered as this 
Premium has a 30-incli steel barrel, and can be of any 
weight from 8 to 13 lbs., ■and of any caliber from M / 10 « 
to m/ 10 o, as may he desired. Ammunition is extra, and 
at prices varying in accordance with the caliber. These 
rifles are manufactured by the noted firm of E. Rem¬ 
ington & Sons, Nos. 281 and 283 Broad¬ 
way, New York, whose reputation is world-wide, 
and who stand in Ihe front rank of manufacturers of 
fire-arms. 
Ito. 50.— Remington’s Siugle-5Bnr- 
rel, Muzzle-loading Sliot-Gun. Improved. 
— This very serviceable, low-priced gun has gained a wide 
reputation, mid we doubt not that many of our boy-read¬ 
ers, who are old enough to handle a gun, will be glad to 
secure one. It is of good material and fine workman¬ 
ship, and by the same makers as No. 49. 
No. 51.—Clms. S*patt Sc Co’s* Astral 
Oil supplies a great Public Want for a Safe, - Reliable 
Illuminating Oil. It is manufactured by him and packed 
only in the Guarantee Patent Cans, expressly for Familt 
Use. It has more body, and an equal quantity will burn 
longer and give more light than other oils. The constant 
recurrence of explosions, fires, devastation, and death 
resulting from the use of what is called Kerosene Oil— but 
really a mixture of Benzine, Naphtha, and other highly 
inflammable substances, the use or sale of which is an in¬ 
fringement of United States Law—has induced us to place 
this article on our premium-list as a humanitarian as well 
as a useful act. The Board of Health of the city of New 
York have examined scores of samples of Oil obtained 
from as many different dealers in this city, and nearly all 
have been found far below the Government standard and 
entirely unfit for use. This “Astral Oil” is from the 
House of Okas. Pratt & Co,, 103 Fulton St. 
Mr. P., a merchant of high reputation, will keep up the 
article' to its present standard. It has been tested, and 
fully indorsed by the highest scientific authorities in the 
land. The Guarantee Cans are made of tin, and sealed so 
that none of the oil can be removed without breaking the 
seal, thus securing safety in transportation. The can is 
inclosed in a strong wooden case, and may he returned 
for refilling. For 17 subscribers at $1.50, or 54 at $1.00, 
we will send a case containing 8 2 one-gallon Guarantee 
Cans of Oil, which may be distributed among a club. 
No. 52. — Comstock’s Horticnl- 
tural Implements Combined. Hand Culti¬ 
vator and Onion-Weeded, Seed-Sower and Straw¬ 
berry - Runner Cutter. — These implements have 
given such satisfaction the four years we have oflerca 
them as Premiums that we continue them on our Pre¬ 
mium-list, and recommend them as very complete con¬ 
trivances for hand cultivation. The same frame, wheel, 
and handles answer for all the combinations. The 
changes for each, kind of work can be made in a few 
