The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1873-08-30
" Palmam Qui Meruit Ferat."

he lhplu SlTluCs Ol AuNAuCcuicul ulAuc
within the realms Of art or science during the
past decade. have been such as u not only
benefit every class and interest, manufactur-
ing and productive, bal also to perfect, to the
utmost degree, that which was before in q
comparatively embryonic state; and in no
pee liar branch is the result of deep-search-
ing ingenuity, and the inventive faculty 90
thoroughly displayed, as in the science Of
ocean navigation. With each succeeding
year have come new improvements, important
innovations and augmented facilities for ena-
bling steamship travel to become endowed
with comfort, and even luxury, until, to-day.
the magnificent steamboat lines now crossing
the ocean have become the pride Of the world
and the greatest source Of pleasure and sat
isfaction 10 the tourist and to the smigrant.
Pre- eminent among these steamship lines of
travel Is the world celebrated Anchor Line,
which, with its superb fleet Of magnificent
steamships, takes precedence among all 9th
ers for strength. superior accommodations,
and unequalled facilities for comfort. Pos
age pleasure and under the command OF
thoroughly qualified, genial and urbane OH
GERS, 1t has won a reputation universally &C
corded to be well-deserved BY the tourists
and journalists Of the two countries.
In dwelling upon the many advantageous
features which the Anchor Line possesses
over any other, it will only BE- necessary to
point out the fact that passengers from Baltic
ports are transferred. free Of expense to the
North Atlantic service, an economy in money
and time which few will fail to appreciate
Add to the TACT that those floating palaces,
the Victoria and California" the favorite
steamships Of both this and the old world,
are the property Of this line, and the Anchor
presents a record unrivalled in the annals Of
steamship navigation.
OF the interior accommodations Of the An
Choir Line steamers nothing too encomastiC
can he said in their behalf The combined
efforts of carpenters, upholsterers, and skill
full directors have rendered the cabins perfect
marvels Of convenience, while the decorative
art has been exhausted in supplying that home
like appearance which alleviates the tedium
Of sea voyage, and gives a pleasant and
agreeable air to all the interior surroundings.
In the steerage, light, airy berths, and
manifold conveniences too numerous to men.
ton, combine TO render that portion of the
ship much superior to the ordinary accommo,
dations afforded by other lines. The health
Of all emigraAts is carefully attended to, and
the per centage Of deaths among the steerags
passengers isfAr less than by any other line, NOT
one instance Of an epidemic disease having
occurred in all the numerous voyages Of Its
steamers. This fact alone speaks volumes IN
favor Of the cleanliness and ventilation which
prevails ON board, and which has secured
these results. Taken altogether, for sohd
comfort, accommodations, food, rates of pas
sage, and the caution and skill of its officers,
the Anchor can Justly claim position in the
front ranks.
The official statistics Of the principal steam
companies running between Great Britain and
America, a. taken from the New York Eve
ming Post, will show their relative positions
The Anchor Line being at the head of the list
If success be any proof of merit-we say
Pullman gui merUa terdt, and endorse the
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