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TO THE
Clltiyators Of the SOIL.
THE AMERICAN FARMER.


THE AMERICAN FARMER
| vE7liE first number OF The AMERICAN
& FARMER, was issued on the Cd of April,
1919. IT may now be announced as an es-
tahlished National work, adapted to all the
varieties of our climate. since many OF the
| most eminent citizens in all the states, con-
tribute by their patronage and their pens, to
its circulation and its usefulness
To make known all discoveries in the SCI
ence, anG all Improvements in the practice
of Agriculture and Domestic Economy--and
! to develope the means and designate plans
OF internal improvements generally, consti-
tute the ch,ei objects to which the American
Farmer is devoted, Itlakes no concern or
interest in party politics, nor inthe transient
occurrences OF the day.
The Farmer is published weekly, on a
sheet the size Of large newspaper, and
folded o as TO make eight pages--and 10 adj
NIT OF being conveniently bound up and
preserved in volumes Each volume will
consist OF hlty-two numbers, title page and
an index; and numerous Engravings to re-
present new implements, and approved sys
TENS Of husbandry
Each number gives true and accurate
statement of the then selling prices of coun-
try produce, live stock and all the principal
articles brought for sale in the Baltimore
market
Terms Of subscription dollars per an
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sum OF FIVE dollars, the actual receipt of eve
ry number is guaranteed. That, is, when
numbers fail TO come 10 hand, duplicates
shall be sent until every number shall have
been received,
As the Editor takes the risk and cost OF
the mail-shoul5 subscription money mis-
carry, he holds himself, nevertheless, bound
10 furnish the paper,
To those who may think the price Of sub
scription too high, Ii may be remarked, that
on a comparison OF their actual contents, one
volume of the American Farmer, will be
found to contain as much as tour volumes OF
The Memoirs OF lac Agricultural 5ocie'y of
Phila lei hia )" and the four volumes OF that
patriotic. and exceedingly valuable work,
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To shew that the American Farmer, is
conducted in roanner to answer the great
national purpose for which 1t was stabllsh
ed. aud that il is not un deserving the encou
ragemert Of the hgriculturists OF the United
States, the following testimonials are respect
fully observation-disclosures equally conclusive,
might be offered.
Extract Of a letter from Governor Lloyd,
u no is acknUw ledged to be one of the
most wealthy, Well informed and btst
managing farmers in the United States.
The Farmer, so far, is the best Agrcai
tura| compilation, IN nay humble opinion,
that have seen, and deserves the patron
aye OF the public"
From the President of-the Agricultural Soci,
ETY.. Eastern Shore Of Maryland
s. am anxious to preserve the whole Of
the work, ana wish il was IN the hands of
every farmer in the Unitei States. 1t is by
the diffusion OF knewle lee only. that we can
expect our country TO improve in Agricul
ture. which thy paper is admirably caicuIa
ted to ilnpart, To all who will take pains to
be improved hy reading :"
Respectfully th friend,
ROB. MOORE.
From 40 address delivered by Thomas Law,
ESQ President Of the Agricultural Society
OF Prince GEORGES Couaty.
6 3. fore conclude, let me recommend
to you the American Farmer, paper which
collects into focus all the ray of light on
Hushandry, which are emanaed from every
quarter Oh the SIODP---l nave lStucSltu ulI.
Skinner to give an annual index, which will
make it equal toa library for farmer.
From Doctor Calvin Jones, of Raleigh,
North Carolina. gentleman OF high re
mite for his devotioa to the interest OF
Agriculture, and for his attainmeats in other
sciences
FOR THE RALEIGH REGISTER.
Mr. 'Gd!es--i request OF you the favor to
inform those pectable friends who have
interested themselves in the success of the
g Formers .s4agaz;ne,' ; that the patronage
,prnifered is mol such as will justify its pub
LEGATION. The best service can now render
them Isl to recommend to their notice the
.'American Farmer" an Agricultural paper,
published weekly by John S. Skinner of
Baltimore An acquaintance with this work
viii prevent any regret being experienced
al the nou appearance nt mine.
CALVIN JONES.
The following notice was addressed at their
own expense, through the public papers Of
that state, by the boardot managers of the
Agricultural Society.
To THE PLANTERS OF SOUTH CAROLINA
The :, American Farmer which is, as ap-
pears froiu its title, devoted principally to
subject, latiDg To agriculture. contains a
great variety Of matter, the result OF actual