Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1860-05-18
THE IMPROVEMENTS FOR 1860, ARE,

are not asked to buy what has not been fully
proved by actual working.
THE IMPROVEMENTS FOR 1850, ARE,
FIRST.-A more compact frame; thus de-
creasing its width, while increasing its strength;
at the same time allowing a material reduction
in freight.
SECOND-So changing the shape of main
frame, that in counexon with other improve
ments, the side draft is almost entirely dis
pensed with, and the Raher is brought almost a
foot nearer his soork thus greatly tightening the
tabor of rdtiRg Off.
THIRD-New fingers, shorter and narrower,
but deeper and stronger-thus more penetrat-
ing, yet with same angle as before, and other
wise improved SO as to suit the new sickle.
FOURTH-And Host Emportant-A LIGHTER
DRIVER AND SICKLE-thus permitting an increase
of motion not practicable in any other machine.
The rear and tear of a Reaper or Mower is oc-
casioned mainly by the weight and motion of
the sickle. The Improved Driver and Sickle
Of the Z" Mccormick 4-horse weighing only
8! pounds, while those of other machines are
FROM 30 to 100 per cent. heavier. Every
pound thus added to the sickle and driver,
when in motion, is just 50 much oear and tear,
not only upon the sickle itself, but also the
driger, boxes, crank and all the journals it is
strain upon the VhoIe machine, as ,ceH as the
horses.
The slight indentation and peculiar cut of
sickle, with the combination of the spear-Shdpcd
fingers in the " Mccormick" gives it this ad-
vantage, ard it is one Of paramount importance
to the turner. As proof OF what is stated, we
ask you to weigh the sickle and driver Of other
machines. Owing to improvements Of 1860, an
increased motion Ofsickle of one-tifth is OBJ
tanned, without danger Of breakingor requiring
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ever so SLOW speed. This is an important adj
vantage in difficult moving.
FlFTH-So changing the fingers as to dis
pense with the lip or sickle-rest heretofore on
every alternate finger. The back OF the sickle
now resting wholly upon the finger beam,
working in a close groove-adding 10 the
sickle, on its upper surface, series ofcleats or
cutters which, at every motion of the sickle, eff
fectually clean out every thing that might col
lect or hang and cause a choke. This improve
ment is highly important in moving in fHe
thick, tough grass especially aghen icet enabling
it to do its work perfectly, toitaom liability to
clog.
SlXTH-A Caster Wheel, upon an entirely
new principle, has been added to the gran-side
of the machine wholy retieoi,g the horses from
pressure and the machine from strain In turning
and materially esseuing side-drait.
SENENfH-A Lever Shipper, for throwing in
and out Of gear.
ElGHTH-The machine is now so perfectly
balanced, that in connection with the patent
semi jainted tongue, tie cutting abparatus is
completely md easily taroVn Deer distractions,
while in motion-simply by the weight of the
driver while in his place--thus dispensing with
all levers and complicated arrangements to eff
feet the same object in other machines. This
obviates an objection urged against the NC
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work perfectly without endangering the dura-
bility Of the machine.
NlNTl-The shield or guard TO the spur or
main cog wheel is attached 10 the bride so
that in raising and lowering the cutting appa-
ratus, itmoves with the bride, ONE MINUTE now
being all sufficient to make a change of height
Of cutting.
TENTH-Angle Board dispensed with, and
replaced by an adjustable iron rod
ELEVENTH-New Scraper Board arrange
ment-e lfectually clearing the track, and sepa-
rating the cut from the standing grass, in
moving.
Substituting for the leather
strap chain band for working the reel, which
will not fly.
THIRTEENTII--One of the most striking
features in the G0-machne, is an ingenious ar
rangement, dispensing nth platform and raker, a
little boy catching the grain on rod and de-
posting the gayel in the rear; this arrangement
has been we'll tested for two years in the West,
and has worked with great success it reduces
the weight OF the machine very matefially-(it
must be borne in mind, however, that in using
this fixture the delivery is in the rear, and the
binding must be kept up.l The cost Of this
fixture will be SIS 90 extra, or the purchaser
may at the same price, select either the platform
or rod.
The improvements above named in connexion
with the well known efficiency and thorough
of the Mccormick heretofore.
beyond all doubt places it in all the substantial
requirements Of good Reaper and Mo,ger, far
ahead of all other machines.
sg.o~ WE WARRANT these Machines. both
the 2-and the 4-horse, for simplicity durability,
ease and cheaPncSs Of repairing, perfect per-
Torrance and geReral adaptation 10 The wants Of
the Farmer EVERY WHERE, with its improve
ments for 1859 and go, as superior to any other
nor IL use.
Ga- As heretofore, zoe propose that Farmers. |
rho may desire il, are al liberty, md are iauited
10 takeoHe Of these machines and scork il throagh
harged, pah ANY other, ANDKEEP AND PAY FOR
THE ONE PREFERRED.
Dao~ This year an IMPROVED NECK |
YOKE and DOUBLE TREE are sent with
each Machine
MACHINES DELIVERED at any desired
point on the various lines of public conveyance, /
and personal attention given TO putting up
and seeing under way.
REPAlRlNG.-The various parts for Re- |
pairing kept on hand, at Poolesyille, Rock |
vile, and Laytonsville Montgomery county /;
also at Leesburg, Va, and Frederick city.
THE PRICES, Notwithstanding the in
creased worth and great improvements. inclu- I
ding Neck-Yoke and Double-Tree, same as
heretofore-4-llORSE SI55-S55 cash. SioO
December LIST following, with interest from LIST
Jnly--a discount Of So for al cash at or soon
after harvest. The 2-HORSE SI4O-S50a and /
500, same as above.
ALL ORDERS BY MAIL, promptly attend
ed to. Address.
JESSE T. HIGGINS,
aprli 70 Poolesylle, Nd.