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From the Montgomery Ward Catalogue of 1895:

The Hero Sheep Protector.

42505 is made of steel galvanized wire formed into links. Each link has two sharp projections. Each collar consists of thirteen links, which,will reach around the ordinary sheep’s neck. Links can be removed or more added in a moment’s time: by this means you adjust the collars to the sheep’s neck. These protectors are made of galvanized wire to prevent them from rusting. They will last for ten years or more. This collar adheres close to the sheep’s neck and is not noticeable except for a short time after shearing. What the manufacturers claim and will guarantee: First, that sheep can not hurt themselves on these protectors. Second, that by the use of this protector 95 per cent of the sheep killed by dogs, wolves, etc., would be saved. You say that a dog does not always catch a sheep by the neck. We say, right you are; but when they catch them elsewhere it is done to check the sheep so that they can get to its neck, and in some instances they do not lacerate the neck to speak of but the object in catching the sheep is to cut the throat and drink the blood. In many instances one dog has killed 30 sheep in one night. In their wrestle with the sheep they are sure to come in contact with this protector. This closes the chase; they the will not give blood for blood. If you will put the Hero Protector on your sheep, you can pasture them in your remotest field, and you need not lay awake at night for fear of
them being molested.

Price, per dozen collars.....     $0.85
  "     "  gross    "   .....      8.50
  "     "  1000     "   .....      54.60

From the Sears Roebuck Catalogue of 1897:

EAR TRUMPETS, TUBES, ETC.

No. 69613. Ear Trumpet, bugle shape, made of japanned metal in three sizes, small, me­dium or large. Each….. $1.90

No. 69674. London Hearing Horn, nickel plated, size 2½ to 4 inches in length. They are for the use of those who are moderately deaf and are easily concealed in the hand when in use. Each….. $2.25

No. 69675. Conversation Tube of flexible mohair, 3 feet in length with rubber ends. This tube is suited to the most obstinate cases of deafness. Each….. $2.75

From the Montgomery Ward Catalogue of 1895:

The Burgess Repeating Shot Gun. $28.00

46569 The Burgess Single Barrel Repeating Shot Gun, walnut stock, Damascus barrels, bored for long range close shooting. This gun has the sliding pistol grip movement for loading and ejecting shell. Made of best material, has few parts and not liable to get out of order. Barrel can be separated from stock in an instant. 12 gauge, 30 or 32 inch, about 7½ pounds weight: 6 shot….. $28.00

Circulars giving full description of Burgess Gun sent free on application.

There doesn’t seem to be much information about this shotgun on the web. Here is one site providing some brief information as well as pictures. Before anyone asks, I don’t have the circular…