The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1870-09-09

The following are selected from
thousands Of testimonials of similar
character, as expressing the reasons
for the preference for the GROVER Il
BAKER Machines over all others.
III like the Grover & Baker machine,
in the first place, because, if had any 9TH
err, l should still want u Grover & Baker;
and. having a Grover & Baker, it answers
the purpose of al. the rest. 1t does great
er variety of work and ii is easier to learn
than any other.'-[ Mrs. J. c. Croly (Jen-
ny June.)
\ II have had several years. expert
ence with Grover and Baker machine,
which has given me great satisfaction.
think the Grover & Baker MAJ chine is more
easily managed, and less liable to get out
Of order prefer the Grover & Baker, de-
cidedly.'-l Mrs. DR.. Watts, New York.
\ X II have had one in my family for
some two years; and from what l know of
its workings, and from the testimony of
many of my friends who use the same,
can hardly see how anything could be more
complete or give better satisfaction D.
Mrs. General Grant.
= Il believe it to be the best, all things
considered, Of any that have known. 1t
is very simple md easily learned; the sew
ing from the ordinary spools is ii great add
vantage; the stitch is entirely reliable; it
does ornamental work beautifully: it is not
liable to get ont Of order - Mrs A. NJ
Spooner. 36 Bond Street, Brooklyn
= \ II am acquainted with the work Of
the principal machines: and prefer the
Grover 4 Baker 10 them all bee luse ; con-
si'irr ia" stitch lnor" elastic. | have work
n"E ~ III, ,Husc which y: 5 lone .line wears
ago. vln,h is sill eooI."-s Mrs ur. Me-
r''..5, 10. Is 1tSt l,en;y-:hird Street,
&cN. Qrh.
= More tAsn two thirds Of all the
sewing done in MY family for the last two
years has been done by Grover & Bakers
machine, and | never had garment rip or
need mcnding, except those rents which
frolicksome boys will make in whole cloth.
1t is i'll my opinion by far the most valuable
of any | have tried."-[ Mrs. Henry Ward
Bcecher.
X X The Grover & Baker Sewing Ma
chine has rendered in every respect the
most perfect satisfaction. 1t combines so
many advantages with beauty of execution
and economy in price that it is necessity
in every household. - Mrs. Governor Gea-
ry, Pittsburgh: Pa.
IL have had the Grover & Baker
machine for ten or twelve years in constant
use in my house. l have seen and known
every kind of family sewing, both personal
and household, accomplished upon the Gro
yer & Baker machine to the entire satisfac-
ton Of all who were concerned u Rev.
Stephen H. Tying.
\ 81 find the Grover g. Baker stitch
will wear as long as the garments do-out-
wear the garment, in fact. The stitch will
not break on bias seams, when stretched, az
others do; and neither does it draw the
work. n--[ Mrs. Dr.. Whiting, East TWEEN
ty-fourth Street, New York.
"We have Grover & Baker Sewing
machine for seven years in constant use,
hemming Telling, tucking, and everything
that the fingers can do. 1t is preferred
over all sthars on account of its durability
Of work, elasticity, and strength of stitch,
ea.e Of movement, and simplicity Of con-
struction. - Mrs. Gen. Buel.
\ "There could be no greater comfort
in family than Grover & Baker Sewing
have used one for the last nine
or ten years, and l think it is decidedly the
best family Sewing machine p MIS-. Alice
B. Whipple, wife of Rev. DR.. Whipple, See.
Am. Miss. Association.
\ X II have had an opportunity Of OK
aiming and using other varieties Of ma
chimes; but very much prefer the Grover
4 Baker stitch, for strength, elasticity, and
beauty. 1have seen no other machine 80
simple in its construction, 50 easily UNDER
stood and kept in order. II MIS- Z. D. San
born, st. Louis.
\ During the past eleven years have
had Il Grover l. Baker Sewing machine in
constant use, and it has never required the
least repair. take great pleasure in rec
commencing the Grover Il Baker as the
very best sewing machine for family use.'--
Mrs. }. G. Phyfe, lOs West Twelfth street,
New York.
The Grover and Baker Sewing machine
Company manufacture both the Elastic
Stitch and Lock Stitch machines, and offer
the public a choice Of the best machines Of
both kinds, at their establishments in all
the large cities, and through agencies in
nearly all towns throughout the country.
Price Lists and samples of sewing in both
stitches furnished On application to Grover
4 Baker 5. NJ. Co, l04 / loe Washington
Street, Chicago. vll.n2o-yl.