Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-02-03
A REVOLUTION IN FARMING.
Corn Planted by Machinery,

substitute for the slow and tedious process Of plant
ing corn has long been adesderatum; but until Hotr the
abored edorts Of inventive genius has failed in lis pro-
ducon, though years and puch money have been spent
10 accomplish so great piece Of mechanism,
Some estimate Of the importance Of invention that
VII materially facilitate the production Of this great sta
lie may be formed from the fact that in 1855 near 500
10000 bushes raised in the United saies exceed.
ng IN value all other grains, with the entire cotton crop
addition
The present universal method of planting this great
rop as CATER the ground is ploughed) by marking out
ne surface a or feet apart each way, and in the
hgles thus formed man drops or kernels aud COW
g with hoe at an expense Of to rs per acre; but
allure Of part and sometimes the whole crop results from
% obtaining sufficient force at the proper time IN the
ring to secure the planting at the critical period
PRACTICAL men understood this everylVhere Nu-
ferrous devices and machiaes have been made fall
re has only resulted plan perfect in respect was
n to rail in another 80 as to render the whole worth
No machine until has been made to meet the uni.
srsal demand Of the farming interests in HILL. check
angular planting to enable him to cultivate with
ough and horseshoe the growing crop, both ways be-
Reen the rows.
Drill planting abandoned because Of the impossibiy
cultivateiRg but in one direction.
The long wished for machine has been invented and
ERECTED by young Scochman and is the result Of three
ars unWearied efforts, patient investigation and the ap
catnn Of scientific and mechanical principles 70 accom-
lish desired object
The device is entirely new simple and beautiful work.
automatically yet so ingeniously and naturally as al
iost to appear the result Of instinct.
What Whitney's great invention did for cotton, this
reaer invention will do for corn Wis augment the guam
tty and diminish cost.
No description could convey clear idea Of its peculiar
I'd simple mechanism,
Without any Goes, BANDS PULLIRs. CRANES, SHAFTS,
PRNes, LEVERS, or GEARING Of any kind with horse,
uided by or boy this machine executes in neat
cd perfect manner the following described work. being
nat is wanted by every farmeB;-
lst FnrroTs cut the ground to any required depth.
~, Drops the corn (as many kernels desredJ in
pace OF inches diameter automatically in HILL
Iu-distant in one tenth OF q second
Covers the IN Ills and the earth
18th hoe.
4th Marks accurately the position Of each HILL.
5th Deposits, If wanted, guano, Poudrete ashes lime
laster, other common fertilizers exactly in the HILL.
And 9th, Also sticks the pumpkin or squash seed in
ne HILLS at the usual distance, done by hand.
Aud ALL this at cost OF 10 cents by single
hine. and 10 cents per by double one,10
eing planted by the FIRST and 20 by the second in
ay, with no more force than man and horse.
We are aware these statements looks fancul to that
ge, stereoyped old fogy class who about quarter
century in the of the progressive age and whose
eas resolve in the DID, slow coach train butwe assure
such Anticipated gentlemen that every word is ierdi
aked. unadorned TRUTH obvious clear distinct the
lost obtuse intellect the dulest comprehension be-
ides being demonstrated by actual extensive
Gale.
Here is a magnificent Monopoly OF great staple Ma.
hne of immense intrinsic value 1t reach the large
roductve class whose interests are not alone promoted
its acquisition but in its application the millions are
be best in the increased production Of grain and
aquently cheap bread.
In the distribution of this splendid prize (such really
~ there is rare chance for Safe investment, lucrative
eyond all ordinary cacuations in short the truth in this
onnection seems almost fabulous.
Sole propretors, we willing to divide upon equit
BILE basis, and offer the monopoly Of this magnificent
population for States and Territories upon the following
rms from Which ~ THzRE WILL BE NO DEyIA-
Ed fla
All New England and Southern States fue cents per
rm All other territory. SIX per farm-except III
ois, which will be Ten cents per farm; Minnesota,
lQo0; kanzas and Nebraska $500; California, $500,
State will be sold in Counties 10 suit parties
tho wish q nest in limited sums. The census Of the
United States Of Is5J'SsRe the basis OF estimates
Terms Of payment liberal anu anu "
company who wish to take the ~ ~ NJ. NJ
I'll at fair figure Weinvite the public to e24hssd
abject, and we will exhibit the machine with pleasure,
ut especially to those who take interest in the mate
progress of this inventive age, well to those who
anDot fail to find this available medium OF replensh
lg their exhausted pockets augmenng their already
mple resources.
Ps-We have made provision for the supply Of al Or
ers, for machines ct SIS each with fertilizer SIG With
ut-retai, q of Wholecsle) until the territory from
'hch such order is sold; and when transferred
ill make an equitable discount in price Of territory for
lachines thus delivered. Each purchaser Of States
ontros the making, selling and price in their territory
nd If not ready for ensuing spring SALE will furnish
zoos or 1000's at shade advance on cost leaving
argin sufficient to satisfy the most exaetiDg cupidy.
HARTLEY & 90.