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TO THE
Caltivators Of the SOL
THE AMERICAN FARMER.

THE .aIMERIC.4N FdR.MER.
TIME first number of the AMERICAN
Il FARMER, was issued on the Cd Of April,
1919 Itmay now be announced as all 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, and all improvements in the practice
! of Agriculture and Domestic Economy--and
| to deyelope the means and designate plans
! of internal Improvements generally, consti-
tute the chief objects TO which the .4meriCan
Former is devoted. lttakes 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 as to make eight pages--and TO ad-
NIT of being conveniently bound up and
preserved 10 volumes Each volume will
consist OF fifty. two numbers, title page and
an index and numerous Engrayings 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
nun, to be paid in advance. But for the
sum of five dollars, the actual receipt OF eve
ry number is guaranteed. That, is, when
numbers fail to come TO hand, duplicates
shall be sent until every number shall have
been received.
As the Editor takes the risk and cost of
the mail-shoud subscription money nis
carry, he holds himself, nevertheless, bound
10 furnish the paper
To those who may think the price of sub
scription too high, itmay be remarked, that
on 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 the Agricultural oociey Of
Philadelphia :" and the four volumes of that
patriotic. and exceedingly valuable work,
sell for l2 dollars.
To shew that the American Farmer, is
| cOnducled in manner to answer the gre
national purpose for which it was stablish
| ed. and that is not unieserving the encou
ragement of the Agriculturists OF the Unit q
States, the following testimonials are respect
| fully suhmitted--others equally conclusive,
might he offered
| Extract of letter from Governor Lloyd
DO is acknowledged to be one OF the
| most wealthy. we'll informed and bes
! managing farmers in the United States.
! $ The / armer, SO far, is the best Agrical
! tural compilation, IN my humble opinion
that have seen. aud deserves the patron
age of the public"
From the Presi lent of the Agricultural Soci
I ETY., Eastern Shore of Maryland.
81 am anxious to preserve the whole Of
the work, and wish il was IN the hands of
every farmer in the United States 1t is by
! the diffusion of knowledge onIy, that we can
expect eur country to Improve in Agricnl
ture, which thy paper is admirably calcula
ted to impsrt, to all who will take pains to
be improved by reading
Respectfully tn friend,
ROB. MOORE.
From an address delivered by Thomas Law.
| Esq. President of the Agricultural Society
OF Prince Georges County.
G. 3 fore conclude, let me recommends
to you the American Farmer, a paper which
collects into focus all the rays of light on
Husbandry, which are emanated from every
quarter of the globe--l have requested Mr.
| Skinner to give an annual index, which will
| make it equal TO library for farmer"
From Doctor Calvin Jones, of Raleigh.
North Carolina. gentleman of high re-
pute for his devotion to the interest Of
Agriculture, and for his attachments in other
sciences.
FOR THE RALEIGH REGISTER.
Mr. GGIes---i request of you the favor to
inform those espectable friends who have
! Interested themselves in the success of the
Farmers Magazine" that the patronage
profered is not such as will justify its pub,
lication. The best service can now render
them is, torecommend to their notice the
. American Farmer" an Agricultural paper,
published weekly by John S. Skinner of
Baltimore. An acquaintance with this work
will prevent any regret being experienced
at the appearance ct mine.
CALVIN JONES.
The following notice was addressed at their
own expense. through the public papers Of
that state, by the board OF managers of the
Agricultural Society
TO THE PLANTERS OF SOUTH CAROLINA
The American Farmer" which is. as APP
pears from its title, devoted principally 10
subjects relating TO agriculture, contains q
great variety OF matter, the result OF actual