Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-06-22
MCC0rmiCk'S Patent
VIRGINIA REAPER.
CuIc Acc. June I.lS49,


The experience of past years has taught tn,
undersigned the necessity as harvest approaches o.
| reminding the Farmers OF the country that there
are yet "a few more of the same sort lett y bul
thai those wishing 10 purchase the Reaper should
not longer delay forwarding their orders lest very
soon as indicated by the facts stated below the last
VIII have been disposed of or sent 10 other points
| and the heasy crops of wheat in the country in
many cases lett 10 perish (as heretoore) for wan,
OF The means 10 save them. For the last two OF
three years large numbers of orders and applica,
tons Tor Reapers received too late 10 be sun.
Piled. About 100 Of these Machines were sold in
the West for the harvest of 1876, $50 for the
harvest OF lS47, and $50 for the harvest of IS4s:
each year falling far short of the demanl which
was increased from year TO year by the growing
reputation oil the Machines, and by the extended
Geld to be supplied with the same
For the last harvest at least 800 Reaners conId
have been sold after this time, applications for
| large number of which were DELAYED until near
harresO although the wheat crops had been con
slderably 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 H.
nols Syt Wisconsin,, as was the case last wear III q
whole Northwestern country is how being sunnli.
ed by "McCormick, Ogden & Co: about 100 of
these machines have already been sold of the 1900
already completed; and of the 400 uRsold over 900
have IN fact been skipped, as advised by agents to
ether points, Gin Illinois, Missouri Iowa Indiana.
and wisconsin, in anticipation of sales fast being
made AMI probably soon TO be completed leaving
less than 200 Keepers on hand to be disposed Of
Now from the heavy crops to be gathered. and de
lay Of farmers TO order the probability is that the
present supply of Keepers Mill fall as far short of
meeting the demands of the country as has been
realized in previous years
No further comment IS deemed necessary 10 SAT
lsfy every mind not Of the superiority of the Reap
er over all other instruments for harvesting, for
that has been well established before; but, of the
tallacy of the opinion entertained by many. that
because 500 Reapsrs are manufactured, they have
only 10 wait until the harvests are ready for the
sickle and then send in for one-there fore delay no
longer if you would secure one
Samples of the improved Reaper may be seen
at most of the towns and landings along the ILL.,
nos and upper Mississippi rivers, and at several OF
the ports On Lake Michigan. The improvements
made since the last harvest very important and
will at once commend themselves TO all who will
examine them; adding, as they do, greatly TO the
power, efficiency, and durability of the Reaper.
The price, including rake, extra sickle, pinion and
driver, and of course fully guaranteed in all respects
as heretofore is still but Sll5 cash on delivery at
the mandatory; or $3.50, $50 to be paid on dely
cry, and $50 with &c per cent) interest from the
1st July To the lst December next.
The Machines are numbered and marked with
paint showing the connection of the different parts
one with another, that they can readily be put 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 l847,)
IN the shape of eoaslons or infringements will be
held TO aetrict accountability. False impressions
have induced some persons TO attempt evasons
who promptly dessted on being advised from the
Patent Office-which s the place TO 60 for infor.
nation. c. H. MCCORMICK.
q- The above REAPERS for sale by
DOUSMAN & WELLS, Milwaukee
A. p DICKEY Racine.
S. C. TUCKERMAN d.
c. l. HUTCHINSON, Southport
Nc 'CORMICK, OGDEN & Co.
June IS, lS40-n5l Manufacturers Chicago