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AMERICAN AGRICULTURIST 
[OCTOBER, 
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No. I 62.—A Useful Plane—The Favor- 
j^ e __p r ice 50 cents.—Farmers wlio do not have a regu¬ 
lar work-shop find it necessary to keep a few tools. 
After the hammer and saw, a plane is most frequently re¬ 
quired in making repairs to farm-machines, and doing 
odd jobs about the house. For general use, the Favorite 
will be found an exceedingly useful tool. It is easily 
kept in order, quickly adjusted, and capable of doing ex¬ 
cellent work. One of these useful planes will be pre¬ 
sented to any one, post-paid, who will send us 1 new 
subscriber at $1.50; OR, will be supplied for the price, 
post-paid. 
No. I 63.-An Instructive Scientific Toy. 
Price 60 cents.—Very few boys and girls know how many 
amusing experiments may be made with a small steel mag¬ 
net, like the one represented. It is a horse-shoe in shape, 
and has a soft iron Armature, a, which is removed when 
the magnet is in use. The latter, if bent out straight 
and hung up by the middle, will al¬ 
ways turn the N end to the North; 
if the blade of a penknife is rubbed 
upon an end of the magnet, it will be¬ 
come magnetic. Two knives rubbed 
on different arms of the magnet, will 
cling together lovingly, but if rubb¬ 
ed on the same arm, they will not 
notice each other. A needle rubbed 
on the magnet end, and floated on 
water on a bit of wood, will turn 
around until the end rubbed on the S 
arm points to the North Star; a knife- 
blade rubbed on the magnet will pick 
up needles, nails, etc. These are not 
half the curious things a magnet can 
No. 163. 
do. Every boy and girl should have one, and we can send 
post-paid a very good 6-inch one (bar 13 inches long, 
weight 11 ounces) for the price; OR, Present one to 
any boy or girl for 1 new subscriber at $1.50, post-paid. 
No. 164 .—Stronger 8-inch Magnet (bar 18)<f inches, 
weight 21 ozs.) supplied post-paid for $1.25; OR, for 2 
subscriptions at $1.50 each. 
No. 165.—Straw Lunch Basket.-Price 
75 cents.—A bright and pretty-looking basket, large 
enough to hold a nice lunch. It is made of soft plaited 
straw in two shades, crimson and brown-color, and has 
a double strap and handle, securely fastened on, but 
capable of being removed if desired. We will send this 
basket, post-paid, for 2 subscriptions at $1.50 each; OR, 
supply it, post-paid, for the price. 
No. I 66.—Square-splint Lunch Bas¬ 
ket. —Price 50 cents.—A rather larger basket than the 
preceding one, of straw-color and crimson straw, plaited 
in with thin wooden splints; wood ends covered with 
wicker-work; a strap handle, and bright metal fasten¬ 
ings. This will be sent post-paid for 1 new subscription 
at $1.50 ; OR, supplied post-paid for the price. 
No. 167.—School Set.—Price $0.75.—Some¬ 
thing very nice for the little girls and boys. Three prizes 
in one. Twine-knitted, sixteen-inch School-bag, neat 
and durable. A “ Scholar’s Companion,” of painted tin, 
with lifting cover, containing a sponge, in a separate 
compartment; a lead pencil, slate pencil, pen-holder, 
rnler, and chalk. Last, not least, a beautiful “Albany 
Patent” Book-Slate, with highly-colored and polished 
covers, and “ patent smoothed-surface, wire-bound 
frame” slate, 6x9 inches. The covers of this Slate show 
a pretty moonlight scene, of Puck, the mischievous 
sprite, playing “leap-frog” over a row of toad-stools. 
The slate is kept closed by means of a pencil which fits 
into slides. This very desirable Premium will be 
sent for one new subscription at $1.50; OR, supplied for 
the price, post-paid in either case. 
No. 168.— Boy’s Bicycle.—Price $6.oo.— 
Suitable for a boy from 10 to 14 years old. This is a well 
and strongly made bicycle, with 32-inch front wheel, 
tinned iron frame and seat, and shaved-spoke wheels. 
Will last a long time, and always delight the boy. 
Presented for 7 subscriptions at $1.50 each ; OR, we 
will furnish it for the price. Receiver pays the freight 
charges in either case. 
Rubber-Tired Bicycles. 
No. 169. —Price $13 50.—This Bicycle has a 28-inch 
front wheel, leather saddle, etc. It is wire-wheeled, 
with round, rubber tire. This valuable Premium will be 
sent for 14 subscriptions at $1.50 each; OR, supplied 
for the price. Receiver to pay expressage in either case. 
No. I 70.— Price $18.00.—This has a 32-incli front 
wheel, and will be sent for 18 subscriptions at $1.50 
each; OR, supplied for the price. Carriage to be paid 
by the recipient. 
No. I 7 I .—Price $25.00.—A 36-inch front wheel. 
Given for 25 subscriptions at $1.50 each; OR, sent on 
receipt of the price. Carriage charges to be paid by re¬ 
ceiver. 
No. I 72.— Price $35.00.—The largest size; has a 42- 
inch front wheel, and will be Presented to anyone 
sending us 35 subscriptions at $1.50 each ; OR, supplied 
for the price named. Carriage to be paid by the re¬ 
cipient. 
The above beautiful Premiums need no comment. The 
ease, speed, and wonderful fascination of this kind of 
locomotion are well known to all who have experienced 
a Bicycle ride, or heard it talked of by more fortunate 
neighbors and acquaintances. Many will take advantage 
of this rare opportunity to secure possession of the 
wonderful steed which requires no food or dr'mk, asks 
for no rest, and excites admiration and envy in every be¬ 
holder. 
No. I 73.—Sled. —Price $2.00.—Something the boys 
will think worth working fdr. This sled is thirty-three 
inches (nearly a yard) long, and twelve inches wide. The 
body is made of varnished oak wood, prettily orna¬ 
mented; bright tin braces, arched knees, and polished 
runners. Any boy can get 3 subscriptions at $1.50 each, 
and secure this delightful premium. OR, we will fur¬ 
nish it for the price. Freight expenses to be paid by the 
recipient in either case. 
No. I 74.—Stereoscope and 6 Views.— 
Price $2.50. Best quality Stereoscopes, of black walnut 
with satin wood hood, and excellent glasses. Six good 
views of the most interesting kind, such as East River 
Bridge, Elevated Railroad, Public Buildings, etc. Sent for 
3 subscriptions at $1.50 each ; OR, supplied for the price. 
Carriage in either case to be paid by the receiver. 
No. I 75.—Folding Book-rack.— Price $ 1 . 50 . 
—Made of light wood, finished with black knobs, has 
three shelves, and is a particularly neat graceful affair 
when hanging against the wall. For packing or remov¬ 
ing it can be taken entirely apart and put up in very 
small space. A most desirable brook-rack for any one to 
own. Sent for 3 subscriptions at $1.50 each; OR, sup¬ 
plied for the price. Carriage prepaid in either case. 
No. I 76.—Baseball.— Price $1.50.— Double-cover¬ 
ed, white kid; size, 9 inches; weight, ozs.; contains 
one ounce solid moulded rubber, guaranteed. A treasure 
for boys. Will be given for 2 subscribers at $1.50 each ; 
OR, sent for the price. Post-paid in either case. 
No. I 77.—Iron Savings Bank.— Price$ 1 . 50 . 
An amusing group. A coin is placed in the old mon¬ 
key’s paw, and when the spring is touched, the baby 
monkey leaps up and throws the money into the lion’s 
mouth, which opens at the same instant. Bank unlocks 
underneath ; painted in bright colors. Will he Pre¬ 
sented to any one who will send 2 subscribers at 
$1.50 each ; OR, will be supplied for the price. Receiver 
to pay expressage. 
No. I 78.—Bonanza Printing Press.— 
Price $3.00.—Print your own cards, labels, etc. Old and 
young can easily learn the art for pleasure or profit. This 
press is made of malleable iron, japanned in black, with 
red and gold stripes. Outfit consists of Composing 
Pallet, 2 inch Composition Roller, one box Wade’s Ink. 
one set Spacing Reglets, one phek White Bristol Cards, 
full 2A 3a font of Fancy Card Type, including Spaces and 
Quads, which will print a name or a line of type. Packed 
in wooden box, with full directions how to print and set 
type. 4 subscriptions at $1.50 each, will secure this 
press ; OR we will supply it for the price. Carriage to 
be paid by the receiver. Very popular Premium. 
No. I 79.—Commercial Printing Outfit. 
—Price $2.00.—A really practical and useful article for 
business and household hand-printing. Solid Rubber 
Type, printing and dating combinations. This outfit 
will be found very useful for addressing envelopes, print¬ 
ing tags, tickets, price-lists, and for many other pnrposes, 
for which an expensive rubber stamp would, otherwise 
he required. It will, in a very short space of time, make 
its usefulness felt, as nearly every stamp can be made at 
a great saving of time and trouble. This outfit contains: 
Ten alphabets of Solid Rubber Type ; a three-line type- 
holder ; three sets of solid rubber figures ; one pair type- 
tweezers ; one bottle Rubber Stamp Ink ; one pairlnking 
Pads; and full instructions for setting type and printing. 
The whole is fitted into a substantial walnut box, and will 
be Presented, post-paid, for 3 subscriptions at $1.50 
each ; OR, sent, post-paid, for the price. 
Make Your Children Contented at Home by giving them Means of Enjoyment. 
