The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-04-21
WEEDS PATENT
SEWING MACHINES

ii AVE gained the confidence of all who nss~
Il them, and have proved one OF the most valn-
able inventions ef the age. They use Shuttle,
making the Lock Stitch on both sides of tho cloth
alike, which cannot be unraveisd or pulled out.
They are all made with the hi igcst mechanical
skill, and all warranted to work we'll all kinds
of goods, from the Lightest Fabric to Heavy
Leather. In particular we would call attention to
our new Family Sewing Machine. 1t has been
manufactured expressly for Family Use, and has
met with favor from all II is smplifed as TO
render il almost impossible get out Of order, or
derange it's operations; indeed Ii is 80 simple as
to astonish one, that so small piece OF mecAan-
ism will sew.
Below we give description Of the different style
| of the Weed Patent;
No. /. Is very convenint style, which can be
worked by hand or foot, on or of it's Table
For the convenience of shipping and also for large
manufactures, where II IL necessary to place
number Of machines into a long bench, making one
table answer for all. Price 500.
No. 4. With Walnut or Mahogany Table, with
or without Box Top, which locks down. Price $loo
and $li0.
No. ). Same size as No. 2, but runs with belt
and at much higher rate of Speed. This kind
is well adapted to manufacturing Clothing or for
Leather work.
| This Is really the cheapest machine in the mar
ket, as there is no work done on q Sewing Machine
that il will not do Lit ig confidently asserted that
| this machine runs easier than any machine now in
| use. Price $l0U.
No. 4. This machine has a long arm to accommo
date large work. 1t runs at high rate of speed,
runs easily, and is without d doubt, the best Ma
chine for falors' use offered to the public
/ Ii is peculiarly fitted for plantation work, being
very simple yet substantial and durable, with but
little liability TO get out of order. Price $40.
/ No. B. This Is new and cheaper style, aud
general favorite for Family, Ligh. Leather, and
great variety OF work. Ii has been gotten up with
reference TO furnishing strong and durable, yet
| light and tasty Machine, at less price than
/ either ot the above. It very easy, rapidly,
1 and ~ urououncea the best machine now in market
1 for $50.
/ No. 8. This is Machine got up an entirely
new principle, diferont from nything ever before
offered to the public, and confidently that
for family use it has equal. Lit In ve-y light
and tasty very rapidly, Is almost noiseless in
its operation, and uses A STRAIGHT NEEDLE
1T il arranged to be utterly impossible for it
| TO miss stitches. Ii has q tension both sides,
and carries large supply of thread on the under
spool The motions are gained by two small cranks
| thai run without perceptible noise. The two
threads are worked in such manner az never TO
both pull at the time, and consequently little
liable to break. The Ii very elastic, and the
thread does not break in washing. 1T will do
| work better than any cheap machine now In mar
ket, 1t silk, cotton or linen with equal fa-
cility. Price $50.
Descriptive Circulars furnished gratis.
OFFICE, s73 Broadway, New York.
WHITNEY & LYON Proprietors.
@s~Agcnts Wanted. [jeiSd&w1
KEOKUK FEMALE SEMINARY.
TTNHE third term OF this Institution win com
L menoe on Monday, Jan. 30th, In the basement
of the Chatham Square Church, corner If 7ta and
Morgan SITS, Theae rooms have beeniound dry and
cool and easy Of access.
The Teacher secured TO instruct in their differ
ent department. Of study are tho following:
| Rev. G. A. WILLIAMS, Principal;
| Mrs. S.F. WILLIAMS;
1 Mrs. Il H.CRAVEN;
| Miss l.. C0PELIN.
| MIR. o. &. ISBELL, teacher of Vocal Music.
Prospectus Of the Institution has been public av
and can be obtained ON application to the presiden
or Secretary Of the Board Of Trustees, or to the
Principal. VIM. THOMPSON, President.