. The complete farmer and rural economist : containing a compendious epitome of the most important branches of agricultural and rural economy. Agriculture. AND RURAL ECONOMIST. 335 it will operate upon a single or double thread, as may be required, and prepare it for twisting or weaving. has fully proved, that by uniting the filaments of silk as they are drawn from the cocoons, wet in tlieir natural glutinous substance, before they dry, the thread is more firmj smooth, and strong. The simplicity of the machine, and the very easy way in which it is used, bring it within the comprehe
. The complete farmer and rural economist : containing a compendious epitome of the most important branches of agricultural and rural economy. Agriculture. AND RURAL ECONOMIST. 335 it will operate upon a single or double thread, as may be required, and prepare it for twisting or weaving. has fully proved, that by uniting the filaments of silk as they are drawn from the cocoons, wet in tlieir natural glutinous substance, before they dry, the thread is more firmj smooth, and strong. The simplicity of the machine, and the very easy way in which it is used, bring it within the comprehension and capacity of any person to use it. Mr. Brooks has received a premium for his invention from several societies, and of late a premium and medal from the Scott's legacy, in Philadelphia. Lightning Rods and Glass Blocks. From the repeated and almost daily occurrences which happen from the effect of lightning, occasioning death, and destruction of much property, it is a matter of surprise that every farmer does not have attached to his dwelling-house and barn a lightning rod, and guarded in the best possible manner, which is done by passing the rod through glass blocks which are constructed for the Ox Yokes. Many improvements have been made in this article, and even in the bows and keys. Brass and Composition Balls. These balls are not only ornamental, but are very useful in preventing the animal from hooking, or being in other respects mischievous and troublesome. They have been in very general use, and add much to the appearance of the Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Fessenden, Thomas Green, 1771-1837. Boston : American Stationers' Co.
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