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TO THE
Cultivators of the S5X
THE .AIHERICAN FaR.MEM

THE AMERICAN FaR.NEW
VEyHE first number of the AMERICAN
i FARMER, was issued on the Cd Of April,
1919 1t may now be announced as all es-
tablished National work, adapted to al. 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 .4ineracaa
Farmer is devoted Ittakes 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 in volumes Each volume will
consist fhfty-two numbers, a title page and
an index +; and numerous Engraviogs 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.
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mum, 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-should subscription money mis-.
carry he holds himself, nevertheless, bound
TO furnish the paper
To those who may think the price of sub
scription too high, it may 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 Society OF
Philadelphia 20 and the four volumes OF that
patriotic, and exceedingly valuable work,
sell for IL dollars.
To shew that the American Farmer, is
conducted in manner TO answer the great
national purpose for which it was establish
sd and that il is not I'm deserving the encou
ragement of the Agriculturists OF the United
States, the following testimonials are respect
fulIv submitted--others equally conclusive,
might be offered.
Extract of letter from Governor Lloyd,
no is acknDw lodged to be one OF the
most wealthy, we'll informed and bes'
managing farmers in the United States.
6 The Farmer, so far, is the best Agricll
tural compilation, in my humble opinion,
that have seen, and deserves the patron
age 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, and wish it was IN the hands of
every farmer in the United States. 1t is by
the diffusion of knswIe ige only, that we can
expect our country to improve in Agricul
ture. which thy paper is admirably caIcula
ted TO impart, 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 B, fore conclude, let me recommend
TO you the American Farmer, a paper which
collects into focus all the rays of light on
Husbapdry, 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 tie interest OF
Agriculture, and for his attanments in other
sciences
FOR THE RALEIGH REGISTER.
Mr. Gales-i'requ of you the favor to
inform those res spectacle friends who have
interested themselves ia the success of the
" Farmers Magazine" that the patronage
proffered is not such as will justify its pub
location. The best service can now render
them is, to recommend 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 non- appearance OF 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 PAINTERS OF SOUTH CAROLINA
The American Farmer" which is, as ap-
pears from its title, devoted principally TO
subjects relating to agriculture, contains a
great variety Of matter, the result Of actual