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AMERICAN AGRICULTURIST 
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machine, simple In construction, works very easily, 
makes scarcely any noise, occupies but little space, can 
bo attached to any common table, and be removed in¬ 
stantly by simply turning a thumb-screw. It can be 
worked by any person of ordinary intelligence, after a 
careful perusal of the accompanying book of instructions 
and a little patient practice. A great variety of articles 
have been made with this machine, and it is capable of 
producing many more and different kinds. A complete 
stocking, heel, toe, and all, can be knit in ten minutes by 
a skillful operator, and socks, sacks, hoods, skirts, mit¬ 
tens, undergarments, etc., in remarkably quick time. 
Send for circular to Dana Bickford, General 
Agent, 689 Broadway, New York. For 52 
subscribers at $1.50, or 162 at $1.00, we will send the ma¬ 
chine with black walnut table, price $33. 
No. S4.-»oty’s Improved Clothes 
Washer, with the Metropolitan Balance Weight. Over 
seventy-flve'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 B. C. 
Browning, 32 Cortlandt St., New York, 
or to metropolitan Washing Machine Co., 
MiddloOeld, Ct. It goes cheaply by freight or Ex. 
No. 35.—Universal Clotlies Wring¬ 
er. —Avery useful, time-saving, strength-saving, clothes- 
saving implement, that should be 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, the 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 the Metro¬ 
politan Waslting Machine Co., Middlefield, Ct. 
K. C. Browning, 32 Cortlandt st., N. Y. 
Nos. 36, 37.— Ulelotleons.— These are 
excellent and desirable instruments, for the Home Circle , 
for small Churches, for Sunday-schools, for Day 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 of 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 the Melodeons 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 thirteen, years, and is to-day just as good as 
when first purchased, though used from time to time by 
a largo 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 be 
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. 
No. 38.—Sleinway Fiaii®.— Seven Oc¬ 
tave Rosewood Case, Solid Rosewood Desk, Large 
Front, Round Corners ; Overstrung Base, Full Iron 
Frame, Patent Agraffe Treei.e, Carved Legs, and 
Carved Lyre.— This is one of the most elegant Pre¬ 
miums ever offered; regular and only price $650. That 
this magnificent instrument comes from the celebrated 
establishment of Messrs. Stetuway Sc Sons, Nos. 
109 Sc 114 Bast Jltli 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, in 
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, 1S67. 
I certify that the First Gold Medal for American Pianos 
has been unanimously awarded to Messrs. Steimvay by 
the Jury oT the International Exhibition. First on the 
List in Class X.” The Society of Fine Arts in Paris 
unanimously awarded Stein way & 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 me, as 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 625 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. Steiuwuy Sc Sons, 
New York City, for a free circular describing it. 
No. 39.-A Good Watck.— 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 other 
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 over 400,000 
Waltham Watches in the pockets of the people, is the 
best proof of the public approval. We offer a Silver watch, 
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. dO.—E.allies" Fiiie GoIdWatcli. 
—This elegant Premium will delight our friends who 
may receive it. Our arrangement with the American 
Watch Co. (see No. 39 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 
be engraved “Am. Agriculturist. Made by the 
Am, Watch Co., Waltham, Mass.” 
No. dl.—Breecli-loadisag- Pocket 
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 be 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 be 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. Stevens 
Sc Co., Chicopee Falls, Mass., and the rifles are 
sold at retail by Messrs. Cooper, Harris & Hodgkins, 
No. ITT Broadway. Without the mahogany case, 
we will give the weapon, all complete, with 100 cart¬ 
ridges, packed in a pasteboard box, on receipt of 18 
subscribers, at $1 .50 each. For a full description see 
American Agriculturist for Jan. 1S69, page 32. 
No. 42.-WoiibIe.Barrel Gnu; 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 are furnished for this 
Premium by Messrs. Cooper, Harris Sc Hodg¬ 
kins, IT? 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. 
No. 43.—Charles IPratt’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 Family 
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, 10S Fulton St. Mr. P., 
a merchant of high reputation, will keep up the article to 
its present standard. It has been tested, and fully in¬ 
dorsed by the highest scientific authorities in the 
land. The Guaranty Cans are made of tin, and sealed so 
that none of the oil can bo removed without breaking the 
seal, thus securing safety in transportation. The can is 
inclosed in a strong wooden case, and may be returned 
for refilling. For 19 subscribers at $1.50, or 65 at $1.00, 
we will send a case containing i 2 one-gallon Guaranty 
Cans of Oil, which may be distributed among a club. 
No. 44.—Comstock’s New Horticul¬ 
tural Implements Combined.— The Hand Culti¬ 
vator and Onion Weeder will do the work of six men with 
hoes. It pulls the weeds and thoroughly pulverizes the 
soil. It is as much superior to the hoe for all small drill 
culture, as the mowers and reapers are to the scythe and 
cradle. The Seed Sower is the most perfect small-seed drill 
we have seen. It sows Beet, Parsnip, and other difficult 
seeds with the greatest regularity, and it i-s specially 
adapted to sowing Onion seed at the rate of 4, 5, or 6 
pounds to the acre. It is readily attached to the Culti¬ 
vator. The Strawberry Cutter takes off the runners and 
at the same time cultivates between the rows. After 
another year’s trial of these implements on our own 
grounds, and the entire satisfaction they have given to all 
who ordered them of us as premiums, we offer them again 
and recommend them as being all the inventor claims— 
“ the best in the world.” For 19 subscribers at $1.50, or 
65 at $1.00, we will give the Cultivator and Weeder and 
Strawberry Cutter, price $12.00_For 22 at $1.50, or 75 
at $1.00, we will send the Cultivator and Weeder and 
Seed Sower, price $15.00_For 27 at $1.50, or 90 at $1.00, 
we will send all these implements complete, price $1S.00. 
Manufactured by Comstock Brothers, East 
Hartford, Ct., who furnish descriptive circulars 
to all applicants. See cuts in American Agriculturist , 
page 127,1869, and page 118,1870. 
No. 45.—The American Suhnierged 
Pump. —Every family needs a reliable pump, capable 
of raising water easily and rapidly from the bottom of 
the well, be it deep or shallow—one that is durable, 
that will not get out of order, or be liable to injury from 
frost or gravel. When we add to these the qualities of a 
powerful force-pump, ability to throw water 60 or 70 feet 
from a hose-pipe, and a construction which renders freez¬ 
ing an impossibility, though it stand out of doors, we 
think we have a family and farm pump which we can con¬ 
scientiously recommend. No. 1 will raise 20 gallons of 
water a minute. This is the pump offered in the list. No. 
2, 30 to 35 gallons. No. 3 will raise two bbls. per minute 
from an ordinary well; and there are larger sizes. Either 
of these pumps will be furnished for the same number of 
subscribers requiredforotherpremiums ofthe same price. 
The pump is set in the well, and nothing but the perpen¬ 
dicular brake and spout appear above the platform. 
Send for Circulars, to the Bridgeport Manufac¬ 
turing Co., Bridgeport, Ct., or at 55 Cham¬ 
bers St., New York. 
No. 46. — Family Scales. —These scales, 
combining the advantages of counter and platform scales, 
are peculiarly adapted to household purposes. They 
weigh from y 2 ounce to 240 lbs. They have a scoop, or 
pan, for weighing flour, sugar, or other house stores, and 
a platform for heavier articles, and are just such an appa¬ 
ratus as is needed for in-door or out-door use, occupying 
less than 2 feet square. These scales are manufactured 
by the well-known Fairbanks Sc Co., No. 252 
Broadway, New York, whose weighing apparatus 
lias long ranked as the standard in all parts of the 
country. Send to them for circulars, if desired. 
No. 47. — Crandall’s Improved 
Building Blocks furnish a most attractive 
amusement for children. Churches, Dwellings, Barns, 
Mills, Fences, Furniture, etc., in almost endless va¬ 
riety, can be built witli them, and the structures re¬ 
main so firm as to he carried about. For developing the 
ingenuity and taste of children they are unequaled. The 
Blocks are put up in neat boxes, accompanied by a 
large illustrated sheet giving various designs of buildings, 
etc. This is one of the most successful toys ever invented. 
No. 48.—BE. «. B6. — The “Boy’s 
Own Boat”—a Real Toy Steamboat, that 
will propel itself on the water for over half an hour. 
This beautiful toy is durably made, elegantly finished, 
and is just the thing for bath-tubs in winter and ponds 
and streams in summer. The boat is 18 inches long, and 
fitted with Ryder's Dollar Steam-Engine and Dodge’s 
Propeller. The engine has a perfect-working safety- 
valve, whereby any excess of steam passes off It is one 
of the most pleasing and instructive toys ever produced. 
Printed directions for management accompany each boat. 
No. 49.—The Great Bictioaary.— 
Worcester’s Large Pictorial Unabridged Edition, 
containing 1 854 tSuree-eolimm pages, with a mul¬ 
titude of illustrative engravings. (The work is a large 
quarto volume.) Most of the thoroughly educated men 
of the country consider this as by far the best Dic¬ 
tionary in the English Language. It gives the spelling and 
pronunciation of every word in the language with full ex¬ 
planations. and as a source of general information stands 
next to a Cyclopaedia. The Dictionary can be called for 
at our office, or be sent by express or otherwise to any 
