Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1858-10-08
wheeler ana Wilson sewing machino.

Wheeier ana Wilson Sewing Machine.
Attention of the Ladies is called to the
of the celebrated Wheelr e.
Wilson Sewing Machine in another column.
1t has the reputation of being one Of the
most perfect machines cxtant, and sews tho
only stitch that will not unravel.
The Sewing Machine is the most beau
tiful labor saving machrs we know Of, and
we here say to our farming friends that
they ought as soon think Of depriving them
selves Of the rcaping and threshing machines
as to have his wife go without Sewing
Machine.
In connection VIC copy the following let.
tor from the celebrated authoress, E. Oakes
Smith to Messrs. Wheeler & Wilson, Civ
ing her private opinion and experience:
Mcssrs. WHEELER & WILSON, Manufac-
turing Company:
GENrLEMEN-Having used ono of your
sewing machines in my family, am will
ing, unsolicited to give YOU my testimony
in its favor. Adverse as am to appendng
my namc to the ordinary projects of the
day, | wish, nevertheless, to say something
through such medium that may benefit
my sex.
In the first place, then, your machine is
all that it purports TO be. | have myself
learned to use it with skill, that may pro-
nouncc understandingly upon its merits.
| have never had needle broken in its
use, nor has it in the least become disorder
ed; Notwithstanding that have allowed
several persons to learn upon it, and all
kinds of household work have been execut-
ed thereon; indeed, fine muslins and heavy
broadcloths have tested not only its delica-
cy, but strength also.
Secondly, tho work docs not rip, and
every house keeper can appreciate that
quality. The work is what is called stitch
ing, and | fiud it much moro elegant than
a common hem for all needle purposes
1t gives handsome finish to tho tucks and
hens of skirts, while, in shirt-making, ne
work done by hand can compare with that
executed upon the sewing machine.
No woman's eyes or fingers can execute
work with equal precision and finish.
Thirdly, it is vast saving, not only Of
nerves and patience, but of time also. Tho
machine is equal TO the labor Of nine or
ten persons. Ono individual can sit profit
ably at the machine, and do that proper
tion Of tho work.
Now, these are facts which wish to
present to the heads of families. Iwsh to
sec the petty toll of my sox lessencd when
ever it can legiimately be done. l find
tho sewing machine does this in one very
essential branch of home industry, and
therefore, / wish to urge upon families and
neighborhoods, to combine together and
procure an instrument calculated so much
to alleviate household toll.
If our brothers ply any vocation of thrift
or necessity, they arc careful to procure the
best tools. They do not hesitate to OK
pend hundreds and thousands for the pur-
chase of all sorts of 'labor saving ma
chimes" to tighten their own burdens.
Now, will they not carry the principle
further and by the purchase of the sewing
machine, lessen the toll, the anxictes, and
the wear and tear of nerves to their wives
and daughtcrsi do not say this to sell
your machines, gentlemen, but say it be-
cause | syrnpathize with my sex.
l know how wearisome is the bondage Of
the needle to woman, and l seize upon this
invention of the sewing machine as one Of
the best means of relief the ago affords us.
do not know that it is even second to tho
cotton gin.
look upon machinery as tho great
cmancipator of the world, and am doubly
thankful to see its benefits extended to tho
relief of us--our sex.
Very respectfully,
Signed, E. OAKES SMITH.