Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-06-22
The Type-WritIDg maohiue.

This machine is intended TO entirely
supersede the pen for manuscript writing,
which it is probable it will eventually do,
by reason Of the strength and simplicity Of
its construction and The completeness and
speed Of its execution.
The writing done by it has three impOr-
tant advantages ever the zen, viz rapidity,
legibiliiy and saving in labor. An expert
writer upon this machine can do the work
of three penmen. Its capacity for speed is
unlimited. A practiced md skillful opera
tor can write between eighty and ninety
words per minute, which is about three
times faster than an ordinary penman can
write, while the work done by l. is
the perfection of neatness and legibility.
In q very short time, with a little
application, any one who knows how to
spell can attain a speed of between 80 and
90 words per minute, and maintain it for
several hours, without fatigue and with but
little exertiOn. After few weeks prac-
tice, writing becomes no longer task put
a pleasure. The machine is so simple and
yet so perfect that, with ordinary care, there
is no danger whatever Of its getting out of
order. a moments examination will con-
vince any one of its practicability, and Of
its superiority over the pen.
Upon inquiry at the Superintendent
office Of the Nashville, Chattanooga and
St. Louis Railway, where one Of these ma
chimes has been in constant use for nearly
six months past, we learn that It has
proved to be a success, and that 1t has not
during the time given a moments trouble
by any Of its parts getting out Of order.
The correspondence Of the President, Su-
perintendont and Treasurer Of that road is
done with it, and these officers are highly
pleased with the neatness and rapidity of
its operation. An important feature about
it is that several perfectly legible copies can
be taken at one time.
For the preparation Of all kinds of legal
documents, and especially Of briefs for the
Supreme, Court, this machine Would be in
valuable to lawyers, for as the writing done
by it is as easily read as print, there would
be no time lost by the justices in vexations
efforts to decipher illegible manuscript.
Ministers, editors and authors would
find it a great relief from the drudgery Of
the pen, and in any business where there is
a large amount Of correspondence to be
done, it would prove indispensable in the
saving of labor and time.
1t is rapidly coming into general use all
over the country among professional and
business men, and in commercial, banking,
insurance and other offices.
Some of these machines have been sold
in this State, and in every instance have
given entire satisfaction. The agent for
the typewriter in this city, Mr.. II. c.
COrson, Superintendent Office, Nashville,
CHATTANOOGA and st. Louis Railway, has in
his possession letters from many of our
prominent citizens testifying in the most
unqualified terms to its merits and general
utility.
Among the important inventions Of the
day, this machine must take a high rank
BY virtue Of the great simplicity aud COM
pactness of its construction, and the neat
ness, perfection and rapidity Of its opera
ton.