Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-06-15
MCCormiCk's Patent
VIRGINIA REAPER,

CHieAGo, June ], 1919,
The experience Of past years has taught the
undersigned the necessity as harvest approaches OF
reminding the Farmers OF the country thar there
are yet "a few more of the same sort left y but
that those wishing TO purchase the Reaper should
moi longer delay forwarding their orders, lest very
soon, as indicated by the facts stated below the las,
Wii have been disposed of or sent TO other points
ana the heary crops of wheat in the country in
many cases left TO perish las heretolore) for want
OF the means to save them. For the last two OF
'hree years large numbers of orders and applca>
ons FOR heapers were received too late TO be sup
pied. About 100 of these Machines were sold in
Inc West Tor the harvest of 1876 45G for the
harvest OF S47, and $50 for the harvest of 1s4S:
each year falling far short OF the demand. which
was increased from year TO year by The growing
reputation OF the Machines, and by the extended
Geld 10 be supplied with the same.
For the last harvest at least 800 Reapers could
nave been sold after this time, (applications for
large number of which were DELAYED until near
harvest) although the wheat crops had been con.
siderabiy shortened BY winter killing. For the
ensuing haryest,-whilst the crops of wheat were
never at this season more promising; and whilst
Instead OF manufacturing at this place only for IT,
inois anu Wisconsin as was the case last year III
"hole northwestern country is how being sunni.
nj
these machines have already been sold of the I500
already completed; and of the 100 unsold. over goo
have IN fact been skipped as advised by agents To
other points, On Illinois, Missouri Iowa Indiana
ana Wisconsin, IN anticipation of sales fast BEING
made anu probably soon TO be completed LEAVING
less man 200 keapers on hand to be disposed of
Now itom the heavy crops 10 be gathered. and de.
lay Of farmers 10 order. the probability is that tho
present supply of Re Ipers will fall as far sb,rt or
meeting the demands of the country as has been
realized in previous years
No further comment S deemed necessary n sat
lsiy every mind not of the superiority of the Reap
er over all other instruments for harvesting. for
mat has been well established before; but, of the
iailacy OF the opinion entertained by many. that
because 800 Reapers are manufactured. thew have
only 10 wait until the harvests are ready for the
sickle and then send in for one-therel DELAY no
longer if you would secure one
Samples of the improved Reaper NAV he seen
al most OF the towns and landings along the Hi
mons and upper Mississippi rivers, and at several of
The ports on Lake Michigan The improvements
mace SINCE the last harvest very important and
VIII al once commend themselves to all who will
examine tenn; adding. as they do, greatly 10 the
power, eficieEcy and durability of the Reaper
ne price; including rake extra sickle pinion and
driver and Of course fully guaranteed in all respects
as heretofore, is stu but 81 cash delivery al
the mandatory; or sl20, $50 to be paid on deliv
cry, and $50 with Is per cent? interest from the
Ist July to the lst December next
The Machines are so numbered and marked with
pant showing the connection of the different pars
one with another, that they can readily be nut to-
gether by the farmer; and 10 avoid possibility OF
mistake. printed directions will also be furnished.
Orders for sickles for old machines should not be
delayed
Manufacturers, Vendors and Users OF the Patents
of the undersigned, obtained in 1915 and 1879
IN the shape of ecasi0Hs or infriagemcnfs, will be
held to astrict accountability. False impressions
have induced some persons to attempt eyasions.
who promptly desisted OH being advised from the
Patent Ofice-which is the place to 20 for infor.
nation. C. H. McCOR MICK
IL The above REAPERS for sale by
DOUSMAN 81 WELLS, Milwaukee.
a. p DICKEY Racine.
S. G. TUCKERMAN. do.
{. | HUTCHINSON, Southport.
Nc CORMICK, OGDEN & Co
June Is, lSl9-n5l Manufacturers, Chicago