Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1856-04-30

THE ABOVE ENGRAVING REP
L EESENTS 4 Moving Machine recently invented
by =. Bun. one Of the proprietors II the firm Of Ball.
Aultman L Co., and is regarded BY those who have
witnessed its operation to he superior to any machine
Of the kind ever invented.
One Of the principal advantages this machine Tos-
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 accommodate 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 which
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 other.
by this arrangement the following results are ae-
complished:
lst. When the machine is moved on a curve. either
* the right or left, the knives are keIt in proper mo
SION, hence the danger Of ~cloggiug under these cir
cumstan .cs is ohViated.
81 The machine beng double geared, is stronger
81. All the weight OF the machine being placed on
the wheels where it IS required to give power to the
stroke of the knife, it il less liable 10 clog, and runs
easier for the team, whilst al the sane ;Ime all side
draft is destroyed.
9Th When this machine is moved backward, the
connection between the gearing and knife is i stroy
ed. hence it can he moved back as readily as al empty
cart. The importance of this will appear when it is
remembered that when a moving machine becomes
cloEyed. it is necessary to move it hack II short dis
lance in order to remove the obstruction. and allow
the knife to he put iE motion before il enters the grass.
In all other machines this is often a difficult operation.
5th. 1t requires bat a moment to remove the cutter
bar and place it on tie machine. VIXEN the whole can
be moved from place to pace without the trouble OF
loading it on a wagon.
The above are some of the advantages this machine
posses SEES, and we would add that a Number Of these
mtchineS were made and sold By the sui scribers lat
season, rot one Of which cut less than one hundred
acres Of grass, some OF which it was thought was a. diff
ecuit to cut as grass ever becomes. In short. the sub
scribers feel confident that this machine will cut any
Kind Of grass without clogging.
large quantity tpf the ahove.icscrile ell 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 thew, certifying to
their superiority, hut this We think is. unnecessary.
All We ask is. that farmers will give them 4 trial
CONDITIONS OF WARRASTY.-We hereby warrant oar
Balls l~lnproved Ohio Mower to cut and spread from
eight to ten acres OF grass per day. IL 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 hy hand with the com
mon seythe, That it is well made, Of good materials,
and durable with proper care.
BALL. ACLTMAN & o Canton, o.
Chas- Messenger. Novelty Works, Warren. Agent for
Trumhull County Martin kirkpatrick, Ellsworth,
Agent for Mahoning County. apr23-tf