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AMERICAN AGRICULTURIST. 
The above engraving is designed to call attention to a sub¬ 
ject now receiving much attention, and worthy the especial 
consideration of every farmer. The profits of farming de¬ 
pend very largely upon attention to things small in them¬ 
selves, but in the aggregate amounting to a large share of 
one's income. One pound difference in the weight per bushel 
of grain, is not of itself a great matter, but the difference of 
the crop resulting from sowing the heavier or lighter sample 
may amount to hundreds of dollars when the crop is har¬ 
vested and sold. 
This is but a single illustration of the immense gain that 
might be realized by the use of a good Platform Scale as 
part of the regular farm apparatus. The following extracts 
show the importance attached to the subject by good 
authorities. 
The American Agriculturist , (May number), says: “ Scales 
should be used in every house and barn. The proverb says, 
“Deliver all things by measure and weight,” and it ought to 
be heeded. Have Fairbanks’ Standard Scales in the kitchen, 
and prove which groceryman gives weight, and buy of him. 
Weigh butter and everything sold, and not mistrust that 
you are cheated. Weigh the chickens and see which kinds 
are thriving and profitable. Have a Fairbanks in the barn, 
and weigh the pigs and stock and grain and hay and fertil¬ 
izers, and tints know what is paying and what is not. A lit¬ 
tle practice in this line will pay a hundred fold in money 
and satisfaction.” 
The following from the Country Gentleman , of April 2, 
1S63, is equally to the point. “ A half-bushel measure is con¬ 
sidered indispensable by every farmer. He does not sell his 
potatoes or grain, guessing at the contents of the bin or the 
pile on the floor—it must be measured. With this instru¬ 
ment at hand, he may know just how much corn is fed to 
the hogs and poultry; how many oats to the horses; how 
much seed is sown upon the land, and many other points 
equally valuable to know. But a good weighing scale is 
possessed by comparatively few, although its use would in 
many ways be even moro valuable than that of the half¬ 
bushel. For instance, in selling live stock, the weight is 
usually estimated by the drover or butcher buying at the 
farmer's door. Long practice enables the buyer to weigh 
them very correctly with the eye, and thus he has the inex¬ 
perienced seller at an advantage, which he is not slow to 
use. A good Fairbanks’ standard platform scale would save 
its cost in a lew such transactions. 
Tlie weight of wool, butter, and other farm products, 
should be ascertained at home, to prevent mistakes and dis¬ 
honesty in weighing after the goods have been sent to mar¬ 
ket. The weight of grain per bushel, the gain of cattle un¬ 
der different systems of feeding, exactly when an animal 
ceases to increase by feeding, and many other important 
facts, can readily be determined by having a good scale. 
It should be part of the furniture of every farm. Fairbanks' 
scales have been named in this connection, as being entirely 
reliable, having been adopted as the standard in this and 
other countries.” 
The following extracts from remarks made at the New 
York Farmers’ Club, were heartily endorsed by Horace, 
Greeley and other prominent members present. “ Farmer 
No. 1 feeds his cattle until he thinks they are fat enough to 
turn off', sells them to the butcher at their estimated dressed 
weight, and pockets the proceeds. How much of the amount 
is profit lie cannot tell; he did not measure the feed nor 
weigh the animal. 
Farmer No. 2 feeds out grain by measure or weight, and 
charges it to the bullock; at intervals of a week or so, he 
rigs his platform scale so that the animal can stand upon it, 
notes how much beef it shows for the grain eaten, and when 
the feeding does not pay, sells to the butcher or drover. In 
doing this he is not afraid of the buyer’s practised eye, 
which can almost fix the notch at which a bullock will turn 
the scale. He has consulted his unerring Fairbanks, and 
knows when the right price is offered according to the 
rates quoted in his last week’s paper.” 
That the above tributes to Fairbanks’ Scales have been 
fairly earned, is shown by their having taken more first 
premiums at State and National Fairs than all others com¬ 
bined. At the great Paris Exhibition last year they received 
THE HIGHEST PREMIUMS, TWO MEDALS. 
Still better testimony is given in the fact that their sales 
have been constantly increasing for forty years past, 
extending to all parts of the world, and exceeding those of 
all others. 
Send for Pamphlets with Illustrations and descriptions of 
more than 100 modifications of the above scales, adapted to 
weighing on the farm and in every branch of manufacture 
and trade. 
PRINCIPAL WAREHOUSES; 
FAIRBANKS & CO., 232 Broadway, New York, 
248 Baltirtlore-st., Baltimore, and 72 Camp-st., New Orleans. 
FAIRBANKS, BROWN & CO., 113 Milk-st., Boston, Mass. 
FAIRBANKS, GREENLEAF & CO., 22G & 22S Lake-street, 
[Chicago, III. 
FAIRBANKS. MORSE & CO., 225 Walnut-st., Cincinnati, O. 
FAIRBANKS & EWING, Masonic Hall, Philadelphia, Pa. 
©WE OUNCE OP 
Will be given for every ounce of adulteration found in 
L. T. Babbitt’s Lion Coffee.” This Collee is roasted, 
ground, and sealed hermetically under letters patent from 
the “United States Government.” All the “Aroma” is 
saved, and the Coffee presents a rich, glossy appearance. 
Every family should use it, as it is fit teen to twenty per cent 
stronger than other pure “Coffee.” For sale everywhere. 
I t your grocer does not keep this Collee, and will not get it 
tor you, send your orders direct to the factory. 
B. T. BABBITT, 
Nos. 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 72 and 74 Washing ton-street, 
New York. 
BEST CIDER MILL. 
THE JERSEY 
POWER APPLE GRINDER. 
(BUTTERWOETH’S PATENT.) 
For grinding Apples,Peaches, Sugar Beets, andotherkinds 
of fruit and vegetables. This greatly superior machine is 
rapidly growing in favor among the Cider makers and farm¬ 
ers ot our country, and is destined soon to supersede all oth¬ 
er mills used in the manufacture of Cider. For Illustrated 
Pamphlet giving lull description and containing also testi¬ 
monials from many of the most extensive Cider-makers in 
the country, with much other valuable information, 
Address R. BUTTER WORTH, 
Patentee and Sole Manufacturer, Trenton, N. J. 
J. It. DECATUR & CO., Agents, 197 Water-st., New York. 
Waterman’s Patent Cast iron Roll Pans 
For baking French Foils, Gems, Pop Overs , Corn Bread, 
etc. The best article in use; see editorial notice page 23 in 
Jan. No. of Agriculturist. Manufactured and for sale by the 
owners of said patent, RUSSELL & ERWIN MAN’F’G CO., 
New Britain, Conn, and at their warehouses in New York, 
Philadelphia, Boston, Baltimore, and San Francisco. 
Inquire for Waterman's Patent Bake Pans. Recipes fur¬ 
nished with the pans. 
Dealers please sekd for Illustrated Circulars. 
F amily knitting machine.—T he-best 
Family Knitter out is the one manufactured bv the 
BRIDGEPORT KNITTING COMPANY, at Bridgeport, 
Conn. Principal Agencies Measury & Reynolds, 210 
Washington-st.,Boston, Mass., 0. L. Woodruff', Detroit, Mich., 
Hiram Miller, Madison, Wis., Reynolds Brothers, 131 West 
5th-st„ Cincinnati, O., J. B. Snow, Minneapolis, Minn. 
G lazed stone ware drain pipe.—round land 
Tile with Collars. C. W. BOYNTON & CO., Wood- 
bridge, N. J. Samples and prices at 
L. L. WHITLOCK’S. 2J5 Broadway, New York. 
COLGATE & CO.’S 
AROMATIC 
VEGETABLE 
SOAP, 
Is particularly adapted to tlie delicate Skin 
of Females and Infants. 
Sold by all Bealers in Perfumery and Toilet 
Articles. 
Shaler’s Family Scales 
They arc Indispensable to the Housewife. 
The exact weight of any substance placed in the scoop or 
pan is instantly indicated upon the dial, showing the num¬ 
ber of pounds and ounces as plainly as the hours and minutes 
upon the lace of a clock. Upwards of two years’constant 
use has proved their entire Accuracy and Durability. 
Bakers, Butchers, Grocers, and others use them. 
EVERY FAMILY WANTS ONE. 
Three sizes are now offered, weighing 12 lbs., 25 lbs.,and 60 lbs. 
AGENTS AND THOROUGH CANVASSERS are finding 
profitable employment. More agents are wanted. 
Send for pamphlet containing descriptive price list, &c. 
Manufactured by J. AV. NASH & CO., 18 lioward-st., New- 
Ilaven, Conn. Address 
ALVA1I BUSIINELL, General Agent, 
No. 32 Courtlandt-st., New York. 
F. S.—ORANGE JUDD & CO., Publishers of the Ameri¬ 
can - Agriculturist, weigh all their books and packages 
for the mail on one of these scales, finding it sufficiently accu* 
rate and economical of time. 
