The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-02-15

NAL Commission have ofdcially announced
the awards, and decreed for the New Wheeler
A Wilson TWO DIPLOMAS OF HONOR AND TWO
MEDALS OF MERIT. This Is double victory,
and the highest award which 1t was in the
mower 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 1879, as at Vienna in 1878, and at Paris in
1867, Wheeler & Wilson lead the list. After
careful, rigorous, and exhaustive examina-
ton, the judges unanimously decided that the
superior excellence OF these machines de-
served more than one medal or diploma, anu
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 g. Wilson" as the
STANDARD SEWING MACHINE OF THE WORLD.
[From the Oflcial Report
Awards to wheeler & Wilson.
I, A Medal and Diploma for "New Wheeler
& Wilson Sewing Machine" for the following
reasons:
UA Lock stitch Sewing Machine
unRurDasSed III In the fine WOrkman M
ship OF its parts, and possessing
bi.ity to different GLASSES Of work
both ON cloth and leather, beauty
Of stitch, ease and rapidity OF mo.
tiOm, and completeness OF dis"
play"
2. A Medal and Diploma for "The New
Wheeler Il Wilson Sewing Machine" Tor
"SuperiOr quality Of work i'm
Leather Stitching."
These New Machines embrace the elements
of the original Wheeler & Wilson Machine,
with important additions and variations, and
liffer from other lock stitch Machines in hav-
.ng Rotary Hook and Bobbiu in part Of the
shuttle; an independent Gake-up; an auto
matic 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
and more rapid and certain in action than the
vibrating shuttle, and hence produces more
regular and even stitch, and does far more
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.
6. Tne simple automatic under tension, or
clamping of the lower thread while the stake
| 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-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 80 large thread that the
needle hole is entirely filed, making irmer
and more beautiful stitch and q water-tight
seam in water proof gooIs, aud as the stitch
ls 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 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 thinncst to the thickest mate
rials, or vice versa, without variation.
g. The needle is set by simply placing lit nj
position; the under thread is much more easily
weund and arranged than with the shuttle
machine; the bobbin is not threaded as is the
| sh hat nph tor n O
less often, and permits the use Of q cord in
place of thread, which is important for many
purposes
4 6. The range Of work with these machines Ia
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
Z. The parts Of these machines are perfect y
interchan geable, 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 and 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. Q Machine; but as there are
| certain purposes to which the. No. Z and the
No. are more especially suited by reason oi
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 MACHINE-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 NO. 7MACIEINE-Taitor-
ing OF all kinds, suit making, cloaks, gloves,
blankets, dash boards, curtains and every
kind OF werk in heavy fabrics.
FOR THE NO. 8 mACHINE-Tailor-
ing, 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.