The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1866-02-01
illcox & n ibbs
SILENT TAMIL

| EN-, BRALD, QUILTdnd EMBR0IDER BEh
thread from perfect s work sn on the zines. NaInsaoi
over the heaviest beaver cloth and cowhide with nc
change OF needle, thread or tension. 1t will use
coarse cotton linen, silk and 1t easier,
faster and stlier than any other machine. II forns
fiat, even and elastic seam, differing from every
other atitch, each loop being TWISTED by means Of
The ROTATING HOOK
and drawing the twist into the Colds. thus securely
fastening every stitch, so that the win bear to
be cut at frequent intervals and in that case
| the seam is warranted NOT TO RIP In wear. a nd
under all circumstances to "survive the wash tub. :"
| Old, worn-out family garments, bosoms, pants,
dresses, &C., have been submitted to Committees at
| FAIRS where was the GREATEST COMPETITIONS and 10
THIS STITCH premiums have peen awarded for IFS
SUPERIORITY. DURABILITY, ELASTICITY aud
| BEAUTY. .-...... ....r o.. .......
A Patented Device prevents the possibility of the
machine teng run In the wrong direction, or the
balance wheel ever wearing or touching the dress.
I THE NEEDLE CANNOT BE SET WRONG,
Thus avoiding the great trouble Of other machines.
NO RELAKING OF NEEDLES.
The blade of the needle is less than three -fourhs
| OF an ipch long, and Is straight.
The HcBaner aud Felteq can never be sc
Wrong.
Any one can adjust them IN THE DARK. The hem
may be of anv width No other hem ser or Teller il
| like this. 1t turns the hem the right or under
IT VIII NOT DROP STITCHES. A, N. needle
Is siEass set eight, the blade short and straight does
It is run by steam at 700 ,.f,ch., ne, minnie
other machines at only 400 to 1903 with safety. The
are manufactured wi h mat he natI-
cal precision. hence each part is Interchange
ahis ahd CAB be readily replaced In case Of atetcehs.
The machine cannot be adjusted, hence will not get
out of order. IL will last generation, II properly
cared for. None who have used 1t can be persuadef
to use any OF her.
The roundness, evenness, durability and beauty OF
its stitch
WE'RE NEVER EaUALED
Its RAPIDITY, ABSOLUTE sTIDLNEss, EASE Of
MOTION. narrowness and neatnrss of Its HsN ami
FELL were NEVER APPROACHED Bs anS Other ma
chime We can call In any boy girl from the 1t eet
aud with three minutes is.ruction they will setrhe
needle attach the Hemmer or selier, and do The
work with entire success.
he Press universally pronounce this the BKss
FAMILY Sewing Machne in the world. Whatever the
merits of the other rrscr're4 no eispsraser.e-s
TO say the wilcox Gibbs IS worSh. ior family use,
double that Of any other offered to the public
received the Gold Medal of the American tnstis
tuts the first premium fer
THE RESr SEWING. MACHfN E.,j
at the great New England fair--the Vermont State
tar-the Fennsy lvania State Par-ths Indiana State
Fsr-snd 81 other First Premiums az the mee.ingr
Of Mechanical and Scientific Societies all over ths
world, are among Its trophies Ia 1864.
1t is now the Great Leading Family .Sesvr,sy
Mdchine,
ALL OVER THE WORLD.
Price Of Machines, with hemmer, Teller, sssx., oil
can, extra needless full directions, &C., from SSs o.
$3.50 90. ...
BARNUMS SELFSEWER, FOR ALL SEWING
NAtLiYNES,
Guides the work itse avoiding the be pos ture and
strain on the eyes, Price 30. Large discount so
Agents.
We take other machines in exchange. We sell
OIL Cotton SILK, Twist and Needles for every kind OF
sewing machine. ..
AGENTS WANTED-Terms to agents, descriptive
circular and Specimens of work ee by mail I'D,
receipt OF stamp, or had Of
l.. r. Capn
July 81, 1865 dSm-wly