Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1859-04-23
DORSEY'S SELF-RAKING =
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MANUFACTURED AND SOLD BY
@ w Il N d 0sRSE@Y,
HoWARD COUNTY. afD.

T,HE undersigned have been appointed agents
i for the counties of Clarke and jefferson, for
this Reaper, which is the most COMPLETE LABOR
SAVING HARVESTER ever invented. Ii is war
ranted to be perfect reliable and in all respects
satisfactory SELF-RAKING REAPER. In emu
merating some few of the many advantages claim
DOrseys. Self Rdk,ng Reaper is fighter 'dlaught
than any other machine. go q ..t= =
Its extreme simplicity of construction precIudes
the liability of deran cement. q lt4
1t is compact and durable, being made of the
best material. ."-s
The driver sits on the horse next the grain side,
where he'can have full view of the operation and
avoid all distractions. aif 1905
1t dispenses with the reel entirely The Revol-
wing Arms serving far better purpose-gatheriner
the grain gently to the cutters without LhreshinF
or SCATTERING, and depositingit with regularity
When sufficient straw has been cut to form a
proper sized sheaf, the Rake, in easy, graceful
manner. removes it from the Platform, by side de-
livery, leaving the track perfectly clear, so that
an entire field may be cut if desired, before bind
ing single sheaf. ,r
The straw is laid straight and even at the butt.
h No straw will be found scattered between the
shcafs; therefore horse will be unnecessary.
The sheaves are delivered with regularity
Their compact and neat appearance cannot be
equalled by any hand raker, from reaping ma :
chine grading swathes.
The rake can be adjust ed to suit heavy or light
gram, forming large or small sheaves, as desired
Binders prefer working after this machine-and
using it-simpIy because the gavels are laid in
better condition and this laborious operation of
Dlndlng rendered lar less fatlgulng by the rego
Iarty with which the shcaves are formed.
The rake takes off, equally we'll, either tangled
or straight grain, leaving the butts even and
square.
The weight of the rake is near the same of that
of the ordinary reel, requiring more power to
work it; and by dispensing with the weight of a
hand raker it is evident that less however, is
quired t0drive the machine.
By the substitution of the rake, the labor wa ges
and board of are saved, to say nothing of
the extra power requisite to draw him over the
ground, especially when he is located near the
grain side, thus greatly increasing the side raught.
The machine is perfectly balanced, leaving no
more weight the horses necks than is necessary
to keep the tongue down.
The alteration from Reaper to Mower, is effected
by simply unscrewing three bolts, raising or low
ering the frame, and then tightening the screws.
The moving arrangement has been greatly i'm,
proved, and operates in all kinds of clover and
grass IN the most satisfactory manner.
In evidence of the above, we beg leave to refer
to the joint certificate of the following gentlemen
whu have tested the merits and witnessed the OPP
erations OF this machine.
JEFFERsoN CouSTY, Va, July goth 1858.
We, the undersigned, would certify that we have
witnessed the successful operation of Mr.. tF0wcn
Dorsey's Self Raking Grain Reaper and Mower
combined" and. would most heartily commend it
to the Farmers of Virginia as being the cheapest,
of the lightcst draught, and certainly the most
complete labor. saving machine for thiJ particular
Purposei ever invented. The Rake is simple, yet
perfect in its effect, laying tho gavels we'll. 1t
needs only a trial to recommend itself. Webelieve
tt will supercede all others.
GEoReE ". NELL, JAS B. McGAnnY,
BAYLIss TRUssELL, ALEXANDER LINK,
q. TRUssELL. JOHN S. MOORE,
THos H. WYsoNG, JAS. A. OsBoURNE,
JOSEPH T. HEss, JoHS WYsoSG,
JOHN III. ENGLE, J. b. MOORE, --
JOHN II. BANE, F. M. BRowS,
JAMES A. HURsT, ISAAC HEIDwoHL,
HUNTER & GRIFFITH,
Dufheld's Depot, jeff. Co., Va.
March II, 1S59.-4m.