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office, library, private offices, etc.
No 3 is a view of one of the folding-rooms of their book-bindery, which is supplied with the latest improved folding machines, which, with their arms of iron and fingers of steel, perform thic work of many persons with
INTRODUCTION DEPARTMENT.
complislied in this important work of supplying our | the most unerring exactness. In all their manu- schools with the best texts for instruction, and the facturing departments the latest improved machinery great extent and high perfection to which the manu- and labor-saving appliances are constantly employed. Their printing and binding departments are the most complete in the country, and are capable of turning facture of school-books has attained in this country, we present four views of the great school-book pub-
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out daily over fifteen thousand complete school-books. It is to be particularly noted in this connection that this publishing house is one of the few which manu- factures its own books, and the only house exclusively publishing school-books which does so. From the time the author's manuscript is received, until the book is presented to the public, all the various pro- cesses and separate steps in its production are con- ducted in their buildings, and under the direct super- vision of the members of the firm.
No. 4 is a view of one of their press-rooms, in which all their printing is done. They are furnished with cighteen new patent power presses of the most approved pattern. These are arranged in perfect order, form- ing lines which extend down the long rooms, where, from morning till night, day after day and montli after month they toil unwearily on, multiplying the means of instruction and intelligence.
The whole establishment consists of four large buildings located on Walnut and Baker streets.
country. In 1877 the two senior members of the firm retiring; after nearly forty years of labor, transferred their interest to the remaining partners, and the present firm of Van Antwerp, Bragg & Co. was formed to continue the business. The members of the firm are Messrs. Lewis Van Antwerp, C. S. Bragg, Henry H. Vail, Robert F. Leaman, A. Howard Hinkle, and Harry T. Ambrose.
The Eclectic Educational Series embraces valuable text-books in the branches of study taught in the Common and High Schools and Colleges, and many of those used in Universities and other higher insti- tutions of learning: in Reading and Spelling, Me- Guffey's Revised Ecleetie Series and Harvey's Graded-School Series; in Arithmetic, Ray's New Series and White's Graded-School Series; Algebra and the Higher Mathematics, Ray's Series and Schuyler's Series; English Language, Harvey's Language Course, Holbrook's Normal Series of Grainmars and Pinneo's Series; Composition and
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These buildings are fire-proof, and are models in their | Rhetoric, Hepburn's Rhetoric and Pinneo's Com- way, being planned and constructed for their special use. It is evident that the greatest pains has been taken to provide every kind and variety of labor- saving maeliinery; and one is struck with the system and order that prevails in every department, and the quiet air that pervades throughout.
The founder of this great publishing house was Win- throp B. Smith. He was succeeded by Sargent, Wil- son & Hinkle, who had for many years been associated with him in the management of the business. Mr. Sargent retiring in 1868, the firm of Wilson, Hinkle & Co. continued the business until 1877. During their administration the list of their publications was more than doubled, and such was the constantly increasing popularity of the Eclectic Educational series that schools in every State and Territory of the Union adopted and used some of their books; and their pub- lications became more widely circulated and more extensively used than those of any other house in the
position; Geography, the Eclectic Series by A. von Steinwehr; History, Thalheimer's Historical Series and Venable's History of the United States; in the Sciences, Norton's Natural Philosophy, Physics and Chemistry, Kedzie's Geology of Kansas, Andrews's Elementary Geology, Andrews's Constitution of the United States, Schuyler's Principles of Logic, Gow's Good Morals and Gentle Manners; in Special Read- ing books, Dialogues and Elocution, Prof. Kidd's works, Cole's Institute Reader, the Eclectic Speakers, Venable's Acting Plays Series, etc .; Languages, Bar- tholomew's Eclectic Classical Series, Duffet's French Method, and Bullet's First Lessons in French; School Music, the Young Singer's Series, Phillip's Day School Singer, School Records, White's Registers and Records; Penmanship, the Eclectic System; and a number of Manuals and Hand Books suitable for the teacher's library.
The remarkable progress of this great publishing
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house, and the acknowledged success of the Eclectic| Educational Series, has been the wonder and admir- ation of the literary and educational world. But when the principles which have guided and controled the house in all its history are known and considered, the reasons of this marvelous success are obvious. These guiding principles are first apparent in the scrup- ulous care exercised in choosing works for their list of publications. They have selected on each subject only texts of undoubted superior merit, and have persistently refused to add to the list any work that would detract from the high reputation of the Eclectic Series. Nothing of an ephemeral or sensational nature, calculated more to attract a little brief attention than to impart solid and useful in- struction, has obtained or can obtain a place among their publications. In this respect the house has been singularly fortunate, and has never issued a work which has not from the first been an assured success.
Their text books have all been written by the ablest
of the times, it has been a leading object, and one worthy of all commendation, that by using improved and economical methods, by adopting all the improve- ments of labor-saving steam machinery, and by pub- lishing such large editions of the same book to supply the great demand for them, the cost of manufacture is reduced to the minimum, and the honse is thereby enabled to furnish them at the lowest prices ad- missible. Processes of manufacturc, which would be otherwise very expensive, if not impracticable, are thus rendered possible; as in the map work of the geographies and histories, which is done from relief plates, and the registry of the colors used in such as is seldom seen, even in the so-called art printing. With their superior facilities and advantages, which may be said to be the growth of more than forty years, and with their admirable system of business, their publications are furnished at lower prices than any similar productions; and it is worthy of mention that they were the first to initiate the reduction of
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practical teachers, men who have had extensive and | priees from the high rates prevailing during and after varied experience, and who practically know what a the war. We have here, then in the intrinsic merit of the books themselves, in the skill and care with which they are published, and in the low prices at whichi they are furnished, the explanation of the firm place they hold in the public estecm, their long continued use (for nearly half a century) in schools of every grade, from the new school of the frontier settle- ment to the richly endowed university, and the faet that over 4,000,000 of these Eclectic school-books are manufactured and sold annually. text book should be -- what it should contain, and what it should omit. The authors of the Eclectic Educational Series have all attained eminence and distinction in their chosen profession, and there is no brighter galaxy in the educational world than that which contains the names of Dr. William H. McGuf- fey, Dr. Joseph Ray, Hon. T. W. Harvey, Hon. E. E. White, Dr. I. W. Andrews, Dr. W. H. Payne, Dr. A. Schuyler, General von Steinwelir -- men known and respected throughout the land for their extensive learning, noble traits of character and unselfish de- votion to the cause of education.
While no labor nor expense has been spared in securing, improving, and perfecting their publications, in employing the most skilled talent-artists and artisans-in every department of their work, and in revising their books to meet the changing demands
"Who supposes," says one, "that there is in Cin- cinnati the largest publishing house of school-books in the world?" But surprising as it may seem, it is nevertheless true. No wonder a Boston letter writer, himself a book man, should say, "It seems a little odd that the youngest section of our country should send books to load the store counters of Boston, the Athens of America."
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WERK, M., & SON.
exhibited in competition with the wines of any other American manufacturers.
The firm of M. Werk & Son, whose office and warerooms are situated at No. 11 Main street, are the As an evidence of the superior character of M. Werk's wines, we translate from L'Inventive, a monthly journal of science, published in Paris, which was published during the Paris Exposition. largest manufacturers of still and sparkling wines in the West. The brands of sparkling wine of their manufacture, such as "Golden Eagle" and "Red Cross," are known all over the world. The accompa- "One of the most interesting manufactures of the American Department of the Paris Exposition, is that of the still and sparkling wines, colored and uncol- ored, which are exhibited by a score of American wine manufacturers. These wines, after being tested by the best judges, have been pronounced worthy of being compared to the most prized productions of France. These sparkling wines come near to the champaignes of the best marks-"Reims," "Epernay," and "Challons," and this American manufacture is coming strongly into competition with our own nying engraving represents a view of Mr. Werk's residence and wine vaults in the vicinity of Cincin- nati. They are situated at Westwood, about five miles from the city, and are located in the midst of 200 acres of highly-improved lands. But the principal scene of Mr. Werk's operations are at Middle Bass Island, one of the numerous islands in Lake Erie, within half a mile or so of the summer resort known as Put-in-Bay. The Catawba grape is more cxten- sively cultivated on the shores of Lake Erie than any where else ; the soil on Kelly's Island and Put-in-Bay, I products in the markets of the world. The grapes
and around Cleveland and Sandusky, seems to be well | which yield this product are the Catawba, the Isa- adapted to it. The Catawba makes a light-colored wine, sprightly and aromatic, which is perhaps better known, and has been longer appreciated than any other wine in the country. Although the vinc is very uncertain in its product, being much subject to disease, there is more Catawba winc consumed now than perhaps all other varieties together, both still and sparkling. It makes an excellent sparkling wine, which many connoisseurs prefer to the imported ; and as a still wine, it resembles the light Rhine and Mo- sclle wines of Germany, though of course with a peculiar characteristic flavor.
Mr. Werk is one of the pioncers in the West in the manufacture of wines, and he has been rewarded with the highest premiums at all of the European exposi- tions, while in America, his wines have invariably re- ceived the highest prizes wherever they have been
bella, the Delaware, the Diana, the Virginia, the Seed- ling, etc. Six specimens of these sparkling wines have been pointed out by the jury In the first line stand the samples of Messrs. Werk & Son, of Cincinnati, Ohio. We understand that in their wines the best quality of grapes, and finest of crystalized sugar are used, and the same skill employed as in the manipu- lation of the best mannfactures of France. Messrs. Werk, being natives of France, arc acquainted with all the minutest details in the cultivation of grapes, and the production of wine. The elder Mr. Werk was one of the first promoters of this branch of industry in the United States. Their vineyards are located near Cincinnati."
The following, from Harper's Monthly Magazine, will also be read with interest:
" Entering the main building, we find a long, double
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shelf devoted to American Maizena (which the jury decided had not been improved since former exhibi- tions), preserved fishes and fruits, and, above all, American wines. These wines have produced some sensation. When Thackeray visited New Orleans, he
the Continent, is but one expression of the atmos- phere of suspicion that surrounds the wine trade of Europe. Under these circumstances, the Catawba wines might be successfully introduced were it not for the large price demanded for them. It is well known wrote that it was impossible to think meanly of the |in Ohio that the late Mr. Longworth admitted that he institutions of a people among whom he found as good could sell his wines at half the price which he asked, but that he did not do so because he could not com- pete for the supply of the American market with a low-priced wine known to be of a lower price than foreign wines. His reason was not very compliment- ary to the good sense of the Americans or their guests. A member of the English Parliament recently con- sulted me about American wines, saying he desired to import some for his private use, but on learning that it would, by the time it had arrived in London, have cost as much as some Moselle lie knew to be genuine, and possibly a little more, he gave up the idca. Had he ordered the wine, it would have been the means of Burgundy as he could get in France, and it is not im- probable that he was still under the influence of that generous wine when he fell into his errors about the American war. In that sentiment, however, he used one of the most common touchstones of civilization. If Congress, in addition to its provisions that its representatives abroad should use only the American dress, should also decree that they must use on their tables the Cincinnati Catawba-say that of Mr. Werk, whose wine is golden, and wins golden opinions- there is no telling how much might be accomplished in spreading republican ideas. There are here
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Missouri wines, which are yet a trifle rough ; Cali- fornia wines which are of rich flavor, and prophesy wonderous things for the future; but the still and sparkling wines of Cincinnati are still unsurpassed. Mr. Flagg, son-in-law of the late Mr. Longworth, exhibits the "Golden Wedding," a first-pressure wine of the vintage of 1859, the year in which old Mr. Longworth celebrated his golden wedding. Mr. Werk, however, seems to have brought to the highest culture of which it is susceptible the exquisite flavor of the Catawba grape, a flavor which the Old World docs not hold in all its suns and soils. Grcat ears of Indian- corn, and lofty stalks of sugar-cane, form a fit frame around these wines."
"Before leaving this attractive shelf, I may say that, in my opinion, a good market might just now be opened in Europe, particularly in England, for Ameri- can wines. An article in the last Edinburgh Review, showing the terrible extent of wine adulteration on
introducing it to an important circle of English society."
The above engraving represents the great wine house and vaults of Wehrle, Werk & Son, on Middle Bass Island, in Lake Erie, and one of the greatest resorts of tourists during the summer months. The upper portion of the building is used as a great wine hall, and the lower story for bottling purposes, while the cellars of immense extent are located under the building. In the cellar are two of the largest casks in the United States, each capable of holding the enormous quantity of sixteen thousand gallons of wine. These casks were built in Cincinnati, and then taken apart, and shipped to the Island, where they were again put together, and located perma- nently.
The establishment contains an immense amount of machinery connected with the different departments of the business.
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WILSON BROTHERS.
The universally known and handsome store of Wil- son Brothers, shirt and collar manufacturers, and dealers in all kinds of furnishing goods, is very cent- rally situated at Nos. 69 and 71, on the south side of Fourth street, between Walnut and Vine. The large and rapidly increasing business of the firm is carried on in three establishments, the oldest founded in Chi- cago in 1863, the next in Cincinnati in 1869, and the third in St. Louis in 1876. Beginning originally with a small start, the business transacted last year was over $550,000. That it is still growing may be seen from a single article. In 1878, the Cincinnati house alone manufactured twenty five hundred dozen shirts, and according to the calculation of this year's work it will exceed three thousand dozen.
An undeviating adherence to the rule invariably
to offer them when freshest to their customers at lower rates than others can afford. Their Cincinnati store, in Pike's Opera House, is one of the finest in the City. The long apartment completely and elegantly fitted out on the ground floor is 30 by 200 feet, and their shirt factory and laundry cover about 4000 square feet of floor. Nearly all their machinery is driven by steam power, which enables them to supply their patrons with goods unrivaled in the regularity, and excellence of finish for which their manufactures are celebrated.
So widely indeed are these qualities recognized, that in Cincinnati, St. Louis and Chicago the several establishments of Wilson Brothers are looked upon as preeminent in their line of business, a distinction won by energy and ability, and maintained by an undeviating adherence to the rule of supplying the best articles in every department only, admitting
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to supply the public with the very best article in every line of gentlemen's furnishing goods has of course had the greatest possible influence in promoting the steady development of the transactions of the firm. The best goods, in an inexhaustible variety, from all the great centres of manufacture and taste, such as London, Paris, and Vienna, are constantly to be found upon the shelves in Fourth street, and when any special novelty is devised in any of these cities the exporters send at once, and as directly to Wilson Brothers as to any honse in New York or Boston. This practice gives thiem a great advantage over other houses in the same field in the West, as it enables them not only to have the newest in every form of underwear, hosiery, gloves, neckties; drawers, and other things indispensible for gentlemen's toilette, but
nothing of second rate quality in its particular grades. The shirts manufactured by this firm are specially noted for the excellence of the material used and the proportion of the fit. Plain directions for self-measurement are sent by mail to customers at a distance, and their orders are as carefully and promptly executed as if they themselves were pres- ent. These directions are so clear and yet so full that anyone can apply them at once, and order shirts of any pattern by mail, with a certainty of obtaining satisfaction.
Last Winter, Mr. F. A. Fletcher and Mr. C. E. Smith purchased a controling interest in the house, the Messrs. Wilson Brothers however retaining a share. The change has introduced fresh capital and re- newed energy into the firm.
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WOOLLEY, RICHARD & SONS.
The representative leather house of Cincinnati, is that of Richard Woolley & Sons, established in 1854, and located at Nos. 174 and 176 Main Street. The firm are importers, manufacturers . and wholesale dealers in Leather, Hides, Oils, shoe goods generally, and the large but important line of goods called Findings. The elegant double stores have a frontage of forty feet and a depth of one hundred and sixty. The warehouse for the storage of hides is immediately
by boot and shoemakers, such as knives, awls, ham- mers, etc., are all arranged in the most perfect order, and fill a large portion of the main floor.
Among the enterprising business firms of Cincin- nati,the house of Richard Woolley & Sons conspicuous- ly fill the first place. Since Cincinnati has been estab- lished as a port of entry, the firm imports direct from the English manufacturers such goods as serges, goreing and galoons of the finest quality. Their arrangements with the most extensive manufacturers in the rear, separated only by an alley, it has a, in the East enable them to lay down such goods as frontage of thirty feet and moroccos, kids, union calf skins, pebble grain, etc., at Eastern prices with simply the addition of freight. With their thorough connections all over the United States, and diligent watchfulness of the different changes in the markets, the firm are the first to afford ad- vantages to their cus- tomers as to prices, while with regard to stocks, no larger or more exten- sive to select from can be found in any first-class house in the United States. a depth of seventy, and is three stories in height, while the main buildings are six stories. The facil- ities afforded are greater than that of any house in the trade, while the order and system observ- able in the disposition and arrangement of the goods is remarkable, yet every available spot in the establishment is full to repletion. The boot and shoc leather, includ- ing hemlock sole, oak sole, French kip, French calf, oak upper, oak kip, oak calf, union calf, hemlock calf, pebble grain, buff and splits, morocco, kids, French morocco, French kids, roans, lin- 176 RICHARD WOOLLEY & SONS. 174 ings and serges are to be found in one special department; while the Harness and Saddlery goods, such as harness, skirting, fair bridle, fair line, black bridle, black line, collar leather, lace leather, pad skins, etc. will be found in another. RICHARD WOOLLEY & SONS.
The tannery of Richard Woolley & Sons is situated in the midst of the finest oak bark region in Scioto County, Ohio. One of the specialties of the house is their exten- sive lines of fine harness leather, in which they do an immense trade. Every modern convenience for the rapid transaction of business is to be found in the warehouse. Prompt- ness and dispatch in the filling of orders is one of
The tanners' and curriers' supplies, embracing. the rules of the house, and no pains are spared to Newfoundland oil, Labrador oil, Straits oil, Sicily and cater to the desires and wishes of their numerous customers. The offices upon the second floor, where the principal business and correspondence is done, are models of neatness, and convey an accurate idca to the visitor of the order and regularity which everywhere prevails throughout the great warehouse. The various departments of the business, even to the minutest details, are superintended by the different members of the firm, which consists of Richard Woolley, Richard Woolley, Jr., and Daniel P. Woolley. Virginia sumac, terre japonica and tanners' and curriers' tools are likewise arranged ; while the findings, embracing over five hundred different varieties of articles, among which are boot and gaiter webs, Barbour's, Mckay and other threads, duplicate parts of Mckay sewing machines-the only perfect machine used for sewing the soles of boots and shoes- Union eyelets, Excelsior eyelets, New England sand- paper, Channel cement, Fletcher's and Pope's burnish- ing ink, and hundreds of other articles and tools used
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WORTHINGTON, A. F., & CO.
The Central Homeopathic Pharmacy of A. F. Wor- thington & Co., is located at No. 170 West Fourth street, and was established in 1873. The business was commenced in a small way in Cincinnati in 1847, Dr. Worthington has been identified with Homeo- pathic Pharmacy since 1863. Six years ago, however, the business needed a larger establishment, hence it was removed to its present location, where every facility for the manufacture and preparation of the medicines are provided. The great increase in the sale of homeopathic preparations necessitated the! employment of motive instead of hand power, con- sequently the laboratory has been furnished, at great ex- pense, with powerful machin- ery, susceptible of performing the most delicate operations of grinding, triturating, etc., with an evenness and rapidity hitherto unattainable. By the aid of the various machines, driven by an hydraulie en- gine, the triturations are more thoroughly ground, mixed and incorporated than it is possible by hand, or by any other style of machinery. Owing to the excellence and care bestowed on their pre- paration, the medicines of Worthington & Co. have gained a most enviable repu- AF. WORTHINGTON & CO. tation, and their sale has been steadily increasing day by day, and year by year. Their reputation is so great that where they are known no other goods can be sub- stituted. The firm imports all of the materials they manufacture, and making large purchases they are en- enabled to offer the greatest inducements as to prices. Their general stock of Home- A. F. WORTHINGTON & CO. opathic goods is the most complete in the West, and German and English publications concerning homeo-
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