Sacramento daily record-union., 1883-09-14
SPECIAL MENTION
OF SOME OF The RgnARKAsLE FEAT
URKs OF THE STATE PAIR,
Shoe Exhibit-soms Pine Carriages
Book ng-Mllinery-kte.
A Remarkable Plano.

ory in Boston is to-day one OF the largest in the
world. By series of continued and costly
experiments they have Invented addition
to the sounding board which places their
square grand instrument ahead of any
piano in the world. This improvement is
covered by letters patent Of the United States and
is owned and used exclusively by the Hallet & Davis
company. This improvement is a very simple one,
and its utility can be in an instant by one
versed in musical instruments All pianos manu-.
factured by this company are doub'y veneered by
process patented in 1870, which is the most COM
pete yet discovered, and renders this more hand
some piece Of furniture, as well as the besttoned
piano yet manufactured The exhibit at the Pavil-
ion is made by ". G. Badger, Is sansome street,
San Francisco, and in charge OF W. T. Sharp, of
Stockton, and Joseph Gallagher, Of San Francisco,
who will take pleasure in showing the points which
make this the superior instrument
Nielsen Bros.' Carriages.
There has been great deal said this year about
carriages and carriage manufacturers; but some Of
the finest work done in the city of Sacrament still
remains to be noticed We refer to the work Of
Nielsen Bros, Of lois Tenth street, between and
X, this city. A fair display OF goods from their
shop can be at the Pavilion, the lower floor,
adjoining the other carriage exhibits on the west
They exhibit ladies' phaeton an end-spring buggy
and three open bar bugges These OF the best
workmanship and finish, and show the style of
work done by this firm. But what they wish to
call especial attention to is two-vheel, end-sprng
pleasure cart, of their manufacture and on
which there is great improvement for which they
have applied for patent. This improvement
makes this very fashionable and comfortable
vehicle much easier riding and greatly improves it
in every respect. member Of this firm will be
present at the Pavilion the remainder of the week.
and will be pleased to show the merits of this cart
as well as OF their other work, and the public are
assured that it will pay for an inspection.
Boots and shoes.
The finest display of mems and boys boots and
shoes at the Pavilion is that made by E. Bernhem
& Co, OF Oakland and under tbe charge Of J.
Kaerth, the boot and shoe dealer of this city This
exhibit is taken from goods manufactured by the
firm at their factory at Oakland. They now enjoy
the reputation OF making the finest and best-wear-
ing bosts and shoes on this coast. They employ no
Chinamen but keep frem seventy five 10 one hum
dred white men In constant employment Their
case at the Pavilion stands the center Of the
east room, on the second story, and deserves
than passing notice by visitors to the fair.
No Cheap" Carriages.
Many firms in the carriage manufacturing busi
this coast make great ado about selling
buggies as cheap" as buggies shipped from the
East Now this is not claim made by J. F. Davis
& Son, of his city. They have tried ard do
not mean to attempt to compete in prices with the
trash imported to this coast by Eastern manufActur-
Davis & Son do make q claim to patronage,
however, and this is thst they make and sell first
class buggy in every particular-one that cannot
be exceled by anybody, either in the
East West and further, that they sell it cheaper
than the same quality Of goods be purchased
ssew here. They do not ask this to be believed on
their say so. but invite all, whether they de-
exhibit of buggies and carriages at the Park 1t
has been the custom of many to manufacture or
purchase few good buggies specia ly for exhibit
tion at the fair, but that Mr.. Davis has not done
this anybody be assured by calling at the fac
tory and warerooms at Twenty second and streets,
and examining their stock and the material from
which they are manufactured. Their extensive
works at this place will show why they selling
goods at such remarkably low prices. Simply be.
cause they doing large and yearly increasing
business. An old but very successful motto has
always been theirs-quick sales and small profits.
An Old and Reliable Firm.
The stu1ebaker wagon works and dryiog houses,
located at South Bend, Indiana. in the midst Of the
finest bard wood timber lands in the country, are
the largest in the world, occupying eighty-fve
tha hrild bax, a ~
and quarter acres. This firm has large number
Of wagons exhibition at the Park Their farm
wagons have been in this coast for years and
below is given few OF the reasons why the people
buy them
1t is made Of the best selected Indiana timber,
the being cut at the proper of the year.
piled under sheds, and allowed to remain there from
three 10 five years. The wood work, thoroughly
seasoned, is shaped by the latest improved machin-
cry. and put together by the best wagon mechanics
In the world. Their patent bowel edge prof sctlng
tire the paint tha felly, and consequently
the felly from wearing when running in a rut
on a rocky road. The thimble skeins are made
of select iron. aud weigh from four to twenty-five
pounds per set more than any others made, and
therefore are not so liable 70 break 1t is the only
hence the wagons have the best wheel in use and
do have to be refilled but will longer than
any oher part of the wagon. The hubs all bored
true, then the skein boxes are turned to fit and
pressed into the hub by hydraulic pressure, thereby
insuring perfect and tight fit, preventing the box
from ever working loose allowing oil or water TO
soak IN between the box and the hub. II took the
highest award OF merit and the grand medal at the
Centennial Exposition for excellence Of material
and superior workmanship. in competition with the
world. The Studebaker Brothers practical
workmen, attend to their business personally and
do not intrust it to the foreman as Is generally the
in large factories-heDse the superiority Of their
work all others. 1t is the best wagon when
new, and good when old. Freighters and contrac-
tors farmers and teamsters, and dealers who have
sold them, will tell you so.
Home Production.
The Julson Manufacturing Company which has q
large manufacturing establishment at Oakland, and
whose general office is at 329 Market street. San
Francisco represented the State Fair by their
agent, (. l. Green. He has exhibition at the
fair grounds the Victor moving machine, which has
the reputation of beng the best alfalfa cutting
chine made Already this year this firm has dis.
possd of 1000 Of these machines, and are en-
gagged in manufacturing $500 for the Of lssi
The machines are made OF four Sizes, II, 5 and
feet. The and feet are extra large, heavy ma
chimes, with steel gears pnions and shafts. The
Victor s guaranteed to be absolutely free from side
draft or weight on the horses necks TO do more
work with less horse power than any other machine
made. This mower is so constructed that the knife
runs free, matter what position the machine
occupies what may be the irregulsrity Of the
face 70 be moved. This is said to be the only ma
chine that is successful mower Of levees. One
feature of this machine, and that should recon-
mend it to every Californian. Is that it is purely
home production. The iron and steel is the product
Of our mines, and the timber the best Of Cafornia
grovths. 1t is built by firm whose every interest
is with that Of the Sta;e and, knowing the wants Of
the people, have furnished better machine for less
money than be imported. Call aad see Mr. |
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