The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1876-11-11

MEDALS OF MERIT InlS Is q uOuDle Victory,
and the highest award which 1t was in the
power Of the Centennial authorities to bestow.
No other sewing Machine received such
recognition. More than thirty of the best pro-
ducers of machines in this and other countries
entered for competition, and at Philadelphia
in 1876, as at Vienna in 1873, and at Paris in
1867, Wheeler Il Wilson lead the list After
careful, rigorous, and exhaustive examina-
tion, the judges unanimously decided that the
superior excellence OF these machines de-
served more than one medal or diploma, and
consequently, they recommended TWO OF
EACH. The Centennial Commission unani-
mously ratified the action Of the judges, and
the public will indorse the decision of these
ablest of mechanical experts. A claim OF
equally distinguished honor for any other
sewing machine is only an attempt to hood
wink the people. Read the following, which
stamps the New Wheeler & Wilson" as the
STANDARD SEWING MACHINE OF THE WORLD.
From the Official Report.
Awards to wheeler Il Wilson.
]. A Medal and Diploma for ''New Wheeler
& Wilson Sewing Machine" for the following
reasons:
HA Lock. stitch Sewing Machine
uns sur passed in The fine Workman
ship Oh its parts, and possessing
gfGat cl.ssss sssss q MRSrk
both On cloth and leather, beauty
OF stitch, ease and rapidity of mO.
tiOm, and completeness OF disc
play"
O. A Medal and Diploma for "The New
Wheeler Il Wilson Sewing Machine" for
0SuperiOr quality of work in
Leather Stitciltng.n
These New Machines embrace the elements
Of the original Wheeler & Wilson Machine
with important additions and variations, and
differ from other lock stitch Machines in hav-
ing a Rotary Hook and Bobbin in part Of the
shuttle; an independent take-up; an auto
matte under tension; an improved form Of
feed, and better distribution of parts.
The points Of superiority Of these Machines
over other Lock stitch Machines are very nu-
merous and important
l. The Rotary Hook is far easier, quieter
and more rapid and certain in action than the
vibrating shuttle, and hence produces more
regular and even stitch, and does far moro
work with less fatigue of the operator.
2. The Rotary Hook system is more durable
and wears far less than the shuttle system, so
that the saving in time and repairs soon equals
the price Of the machine.
8. The simple automatic under tension, or
clamping Of the lower thread whilethe take
up" acts, enables the operator to regulate the
lock of the two threads while the machine is
in motion, by simply moving a lever, as can
| bo ,.rihh oh. 10 paaahiua
L. The independent take-up, which draws up
the thread when the needle is out of the mate
rial, prevents the channg Of the thread be-
tween the needle and the material, and per-
mits the use Of so large thread that the
needle hole is entirely filed, making a frmer
and more beautiful stitch and a water-tight
seam in waterproof goois, and as the stitch
IS drawn up, when the feed is not acting, the
material is not !" puckered," point Of especial
importance i'll braiding, binding and general
sewing, etc.; the rolling eyelet prevents the
friction OF the thread, and allows it to flow
with uniform twist and evenness, and the ten-
sion or lock OF the threads being properly ad-
justed, the seam with any length of stitch
passes from the thinnest to the thickest mate
rials, or vice versa, without variation.
5. The needle is set by simply placing 1t in
position; the under thread is much more easily
wound and arranged than with the shuttle
machine; the bobbin is not threaded as is the
shuttle, and being much larger requires filing
less often, and permits the use of 4 cord in
place Of thread, which is important for many
purposes.
8. The range of work with these machines is
far greater than with any other, being on any
material from the lightest gauze to the heav-
lest leather, with silk, linen or cotton thread.
T. The parts Of these machines are perfectly
interchangeable, and their form, distribution,
balance and movement, secure not only the
greatest durability and speed, with the least
power, but also the greatest ease and con-
venience Of management, and their superior
system, devices, material and workmanship
constitute them the elimination Of Sewing
Mechanism aud the standard Sewing Ma
chimes of the world.
USES OF THE MACHINES Every
kind of stitching, from that required in the
heaviest manufacturing to the lightest and
most delicate possible, may be done to perfec-
tion with the No. 6 Machine; but as there are
certain purposes to which the No. Z and the
No. s are more especially suited by reason of
size or form, some Of the various kinds Of
work to which each machine is particularly
adapted may be classified as follows:
FOR THE NO. 6 MACIIINE-Boots
and shoes, harness, saddles, carriage trim
mings, patent leather trimmings for harness.
horse collars, travelling bags, trunk trimmings,
canvas bags, pocket books, and heavy leather
work generally.
FOR THE N0s MACHINE-Tailor-
: ing of all kinds, suit making, cioaks, gloves,
blankets, dash boards, curtains and every
kind OF work in heavy fabrics.
FOR THE NO. MACHINEETailo
ling, all kinds OF linen work, corsets, skirts all
kinds Of ornamental braiding, oVeralls, shoe
Innings, hosiery, umbrellas, collars and cuffs,
shirts, and general domestic work.
Either of these Machines is superior to those
of any other system for stitching suspenders,
and all kinds of rubber and oil cloth goods.