The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1876-12-15

nial Commission have officially announced
the awards, and decreed for the New Wheeler
q Wilson TWO DIPLOMAS OF HONOR AND Two
MEDALS OF MERIT. This is a double 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 Philade' phia
in 1875, as at Vienna in 1873, and at Paris In
1867. Wheeler & Wilson lead the list. After a
careful, rigorous, and exhaustive examina-
ton, the judges unanimously decided that tha
superior excellence OF these machines de-
served more than one medal or diploma, and
| consequently, they recommended Two OF
EACH. The Centennial Commission unani-
mous.y ratified the action Of the judges, and
| the public wil 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 thu
STANDARD SEWING MACHINE OF THE WORLD.
From the Official Report
Awards to Wheeler & Wilson.
1. A Medal and Diploma for " New Wheeler
Wilson Sewing Machine" for the following
reasons:
GA LOck-sti Sewing Machine
unsurpassed in the fine workman.
ship of it's parts, and possessing
great originality, great 0daPt1-
Ri1ity to different classes of work
both ON cloth and leather, beauty
of stitch, ease and rapidity Of mo-
tiOn, and completeness Of dis
play.o
2. A Medal and Diploma for "The New
Wheeler u Wilson Sewing Machine for
"Superior quality of work in
Leather Stitching"
These New Machines embrace the elements
Of the original Wheeler & Wilson Machine,
with important additions and variations, and
iiffer from other lock stitch Machines in hav-
ing Rotary Hook and Bobbin in part of tho
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.
]. The Rotary Hook is far easier, quieter
vibrating shuttle, and hence produces more
regular and even stitch, and does far mora
work with less fatigue of the operator
2 The Rotary Hook system is more durable
| and wears far less than the shuttle system, 80
| that the saving in time and repairs soon equals
| the price of the machine.
g. The simple automatic under tension. or
CLAIMING Of the 1nUpr fhrand NvbiIo tho oh
up" acts, enables the operator to regulate the
lock of the two threads while the machine is
in motion. by simply moving lever, as can
be done with no shuttle machine.
4. The Independent take cup, which draws up
the thread when the needle is out Of the mate
rial, prevents the eha6ng 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 tirmer
and more beautiful stitch and water tight
seam in water proof goo is, and as the stitch
Is drawn up, when the feed is not acting, the
material is not " puckered," a point of especial
| importance in braiding, binding and general
sewing, ETC., the rolling eyelet prevents the
friction of the thread, and allows it to how
with uniform twist and cvenness, 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 thtckest mate
| rials, or vice versa, without variation.
s. The needle is set by simply placing lit nj
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 a cord in
place of thread, which is important for many
purposes.
6. 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.
7. 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 case and con-
venience Of management, and their superior
| system, devices, material and workmanship
constitute them the elimination of Sewing
| Mechanism and the standard Sewing Ma
chimes Of the world.
USES OF THE MACHINES .--Everv
kina OF stitching, from that required in the
heaviest manufacturing to the lightest and
most delicate possible, may be done to pcrfec-
| tion with the No. Machine; but as there are
certain purposes to which the No. Z and the
No. 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. MACHINE-Boot
| and shoes, harness, saddles, carriage trim
mings, patent leather trimmings for harness,
horse collars, travelling bags, trunk trimmings
| canvas bags, pocket books. ami heavy leather
work generally.
FOR THE NO. MACHINE-Taiior
ing Of all kinds, suit making, cloaks, gloves,
blankets, dash boards, curtains and every
kind of work in heavy fabrics.
FOR THE NO. ETACHINE-Tailor
ing, all kinds OF linen work. corsets. skirts all
kinds Of ornamental braiding, oyeralls, shoe
Innings, hosiery, umbrellas, collars and cuffs
shirts, and general domestic work.
I Either of these Machines is superior to those
| of anv other eystem for stitchinp suapenders