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TO THE
Caltivators Of the Soil
TIE AMERICAN Farmer.

THE .aJHERIC.i.N F.dR.hEh:
TIME first number OF the AMERICAN
FARMER. was issued on the I'd OF April
1919. ltmay now be announced as an eS-
tablished National work, adapted to all the
varieties of our climate. since many OF inc
most eminent citizens in all the states, con-
tribute by their patronage and their pens, 10
its circulation and its usefulness
TO make known all discoveries IN the SCI
ence, and all improvements IN the PFaclics
of Agriculture and Domestic Economy--sno
to develope the means and designate pians
of internal improvements generally, consul
tute the chief objects to which the 1tnerieon
Former is devoted. lttakes no concern or
interest in party politics, nor lnthe transient
occurrences OF the day.
The Farmer is published weekly, on
sheet the size of large newspaper, ana
folded D as to make eight pages--and to ad,
NIT OF being conveniently bound up ana ana
preserved in volumes. Each volume VIII
consist of fifty two numbers, title page anu
an index; and numerous Engrayings to re-
present new implements, and approved syS-
TENS of husbandry.
Each number gives true anu accurate
statement of the then selling prices OF conh,
try produce, live stock and all the Prlncipal
articles brought for sale in the Baltimore
market.
Terms of subscription dollars per an
mum, to be paid in advance. But tor he
sum of Eve dollars, the actual receIptoi eve
~ number is guaranteed. That, IS, when
numbers fail to come TO hand, duplicates
shall be sent until every number shall nave
been received. r
As the Editor takes the risk and cost OF
the mal-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 a comparison of their actual contents, one
volume of the American Farmer, will be:
found to contain as much as four volumes OF
the " Memoirs of the Agricultural Society OF
Philadelphia :" and the four volumes OF that
patriotic, aud exceedingly valuable work,
sell for i2 dollars.
To shew that the American Farmer, is
conducted in manner to answer the great
national purpose for which it was establish
ed, and thatit is not un1eserving the encOu-
ragement of the Agricuturists OF the Unih d
States, the following testimonials are respect
fully submitted--others equally conclusive,
might be offered.
Extract of letter from Governor Lloyd,
rho is acknowledged to be one Of the
most wealthy, well informed and best
managing farmers in the United States.
"The Farmer, so far, Is the best AgTicul-
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.
81 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 ofknowle ige only, that we can
expect our country to improve in Agricul-
lure, which thy paper is admirably calcula
ted TO impart, to all who will take pains to
be improved by reading"
ROB. MOORE.
From an address delivered by Thomas Law,
Esq. President of the Agricultural Society
OF Prince Georges County.
6 B fore conclude, let me recommend
to you the American Farmer, paper which
collects into focus all the rays of light On
'iushandry, which are emanated from every
quarter of the globe---l have requested MIR.
Skinner 70 give an annual index, which will
make it equal to library for farmer"
a
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. Gates-l request OF you the favor to
inform those respectable friends who have
interested themselves in the success of the
" Farmers Magazine that the patronage
profered is not such as will justify its pub.
LEGATION. The best service can now render
them is, to iscommend to their notice the
- American Farmer" an Agriculture 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 PLANTERS OF SOUTH CAROLINA. |
The "American Farmer" which is, as ap |
pears from its title, devoted principally to |
subjects relating to agriculture contains
great variety ofmatter. the result of actual |
,nd well digested experiments, embracing |
the whole range OF domestic and rural eco
nomy, such as cannot fail, if duly observed,
10 be highly beneficial to your interests
The great object Of this society is, to pro-
mote agriculture, and thereby advance the
prosperity not Of themselves individually.
believe they cannot more effectualIy, in this
early stage of their organization, promote
their object, than by recommending this pa