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TO THE
Clltiy.tors of the Soil
THE .f.HERIC.l.T FARMER

THE .1.HERfCyl.N FARMER. :,
TIME first number of the AMERlCaN
l. FARMER, was issued on the I'd OF April
1919. 1t may now be announced as an es-
tablished National work, adapted to all the
varieties of our climate. since many OF tue
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 practice
of Agriculture and Domestic Economy--and
to develope the means and designate plans
of internal improvements generally, consti-
tute the chief objects TO which the .1mer,cdn
Farmer is devoted. Ittakes no concern OF
interest in party politics, nor inthe transient
occurrences of the day.
The Farmer is published weekly, on
sheet the size of large newspaper, ana
folded as to make eight pages--and to ad;
NIT OF being conveniently bound up anu
preserved in volumes. Each volume will
consist Of fifty two numbers, title page anu
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. ae
Terms of subscription dollars per an
mum, to be paid in advance. But tor the
sum of FIVE dollars, the actual receiptof eve
~ 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
10 furnish the paper.
To those who may think the price of sub
seription too high, it may he remarked, that
on comparison oftheir 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 :" and the four volumes Of that
patriotic, and exceedingly valuable work,
sell for l2 dollars.
To shew that the American Farmer, is
conducted in a manner to answer the great
national purpose for which it was establish
ed, and that il is not undeserving the encOu-
ragement Of the Agriculturists of the United
States, the following testimonials are respect
fully submitted--others equally conclusive,
might be offered.
Extract of letter from Governor Lloyd,
Who is acknowledged to be one OF the
most wealthy, well informed and best
managing farmers in the United States.
&c The Farmer, so far, Is the best Agricul-
tural compilation, in my humble opinion,
that have seen, and deserves lie patron-
age of the public
From the President of the Agricultural Soc-
ETY.. Eastern Shore of Maryland. =.
I" 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 know!e 1ge only, that We can
expect our country to improve in Agrlcul-
ture. which thy paper is admirably ca lcula-
ted to impart. to all who will take pains to
be improved by reading"
Respectfully thy friend,
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, a paper which
collects into focus all the ray: of light on
Hushandry, which are emanated from every
quarter of the globe 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 tor his a,tainments in other
sciences.
FOR THE RALEIGH REGISTER.
Mr. Gqies-I request of you the favor to
inform those respectable friends who have
interested themselves in the success of the
Farmers Magazine" that the patronage
proffered is not such as will justify its pub
ication. The best service can now render
them is, toIecommend 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, bv the board Of managers of the
Agricultural Society.
TO THE PLANTERS OF SOUTH CAROLINA
The american Farmer" whichis as APP.
pears from its title, devoted principally to
subjects relating to agriculture, contains
great variety ofmatter, the result OF actual
and well digested experiments, embracing
the whole rangeOt 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.
but of their fellow citizens generally. They
believe they cannot more effectually, in this |
early stage of their organization, promote |
their object, than by recommending this pa
per to your perusal. They therefore take