Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1856-05-14

D r.. & Co,

III ADS III ~ NIL .
EEsENTs a Moving Machine recently invented
~ Z. Il. Ill. one OF the prcyrietors OF the firm OF Ball,
AuiiInan x Co, and IS regarded by those who have
Witnessed its operation to be superior to any machine
Of the kind ever invented.
One Of the principal advantages this machine pos
sesses, consists in hanging the cutter bar to the frame
OF the machine by a hinge, or universal joint, SO as to
allow It OF its own accord to -mmod itself to the
uneven surface OF the ground.
A second advantage is obtained by placing the
frame OF the machine upon two wheels, either of Ahich
Is at liberty to act as a driver. independent Of the
other, whilst they at the same time are at liberty to
act in harmony with each ether
By this arrangement the following results are &C.
complishod:
lst. When the machine is moved on a curve, either
to the right or lsfi, the knives are kept in proper mo-
zion, hence the danger of ~eloggins under these cir
cumstan.es is ObviGted.
81 The machine berg double seared, Is stronger
81. All the weight of the machine being placed on
the wheels where it is required 10 give power TO the
stroke of the knife, it is less liable 10 clog, and runs
caster for the team, whilst at the same time all side
draft is destroyed.
4th When this machine is moved backward, the
connection between the gearing and knife is d stroy
Ell. hence it can be novel back ~ readily as a. empty
cart. The importance OF this viii appear when il is
remembered that when 4 moving machine becomes
clOgged. it is necessary to more it back L short dis
lance in order to remove the obstruction. and allow
the knife to be put IL motion before il enters the grass.
In all other machines this is often a difficult operation.
9Th. Il requires bat a moment to remove the cutter
bar and place it on tile machine, vixen the whole can
be moved from place to pace without The trouble Of
luaulns u on 4 wagon
The above are some OF the advantages this machine
possesses, and We would add that a number Of these
machines were made and sold bT the sui scribers lat
season, rot one Of which cut less than one hundred
acres Of grass, sumo Of which it was thought was as diff
hcult to cut as grass ever becomes. In short. the sub
scribers feel confident that this machine will cut any
kind Of grass without ~clOgging.
A large quantity tf the above.described machines are
now being manufactured by US in the most substantial
manner, and which we propose selling under the fol
lowing warranty. A number OF testimonials might be
| given from men who have tested them, certifying to
their superiority, hut this we think is unnecessary.
All We ask is. that farmers will give them = trial
CONDITIONS oy W IRRNNTY-We hereby warrant cur
! Balls Improved Ohio Mower to cut and spread from
eight to ten acres Of grass per day, If properly man
aged, with one team. and will make as good work, either
in wet or dry, standing or lodged grass, on even or
uneven surface, as can be done by hand with the COM
mon scythe. That it is we'll made, Of good materials,
and durable with proper care.
BALL UI.TMAN & co Canton, o.
Chas. Messenger. Novelty W orks, Warren, Agent for
Trumhull County Martin kirkpatrick, Ellsworth,
Agent for M1honing County. apr23-tf