Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1870-06-16
TT lLLcoA & NlBBs
J" Sewing "
Is THE BEST FOR FAMILY USE

Is THE BEST FOR FAMILY USE.
M i'll Stitch, Hem Fell, Tuck, Cord, Bird,
w Braid Quit, and Emhroidre Beautifully
1t viii, with ,hefnest needle and thread, run
from perfect work on the finest Naiuso0k
over the heaviest beaver cloth and cowhdc
with NO change of needle, thread or tension
1t will use coarse cotton, linen, silk and
twine. 1t runs easier. faster and s.ilcr than
any oher machine. |, forms Hat, even and
elastic seam differing from every other Stitch
each loop being twisted by means Of
THE "ROTA TING NOOK,".~
and drawing the twis, into the goods, thus SC
eurely fastening every stich so that the seam
will bear to be cut at frequen. Intervals, and
il that case even, the seam is warranted not
to rip in wear and under all circumstances
TO survive the wash tub Old, worn ont
family garments, hoSoms. pants, dresses, Sc.
have been submitted to committees at Fairs
sshcre wrs the Greatest Competition, and to
this stitch premiums have been awarded for
it. superiority Durability, Elasticity and
Beauty.
A patented device prevents the possibility
Il the machine being run in the wrong direc>
ttion or the balance wheel ever wearing or
touching the dress.
TIE NEEDLE CANNOT BE SET WRONG,
Thus avoiding the great trouble Of other ma
chimes.
NO BREAKING or NEEDLES
The blade of tie needle is less than three>
foyirths Of an inch long, and is straight.
The Hsnnsr al1 Folel in lever tes8 wing
Any one may adjust them in the dark The
hem may be ofany widht. No other hemmcr
or Teller is like this. 1t turns the hem on the
right or under side MS you want it.
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always set right, the blade short and straight.
Ma,ufa'gei With Mahenl.isl Precision,
thence, each part is interchangeable and can
be readily replaced in case Of accident. 1t
will last q generation, if properly cared for.
None who have used il can be persuaded to
use any ether.
The roumdness. cyGnness, durability and
beauty gifts stitch
WERE N--rEn EQUALED.
Its Rapidi,y, Absolute sti lness, Ease of
Motion. narrowness and neanees of its Hem
and Fell we're never approached By any other
machine.
The Press universally pronounce this the
beet family ssuiuy machine IN tie Void What
ever the merits OF TIE other machines il is no
disparagement to say the Wilcox & Gibbs is
worth, for family use. double that of any
other ever offered to the public.
II received the Gold Medal Of The american
lnstitute-the First Premium for
1.-THE BEST ,SEUJNG NACNINE,n
9 al the grca. New England Fair--thc Vermont
State Fair--the Pennsylvania State Fair
; the Indiana State Fair--ihc Wisconsin State
]; Fair--t Michigan state Fair-,he Iowa
State fair-and 1T over Go County Fairs
drought the West making more First Pres
m:ums than were taken by nil other Sewing
Machines together in he -aa. time.
: 1t is nor the Gfeat Lesa9 y FANNY Se,r.
,ag -lachin. ~ etY tie UorM.
We take other machines ii Exchange. We
sell OIL Cotton. Six, Twist and Needles for
every kind of sewing machines.
AGENTS WAITED. Terms 20 Agents, de-
seripiiyccircd,av and specimens OF work, sent
/. free by. mall on receipt Of stamp, or had of
CORNELL, WARD & COMINGS,
GENERAL AGENTS,
ln4lma[ 1913 Lake Street. Chicago, H.