The Farmers' Free List Bill, which admitted free of duty agricultural implements, sewing-machines, boots, shoes, fence wire, and other things useful to farmers, was passed as an offset to the Reciprocity Bill which was deemed by some to be disadvantageous to them.
"History of the United States, Volume 6 (of 6)"
E. Benjamin Andrews
He took no pains to conceal his religious sentiments when they were disadvantageous to his worldly interests, and he made no display of them when their avowal might have contributed to favor and advancement.
"Makers of Modern Medicine"
James J. Walsh
This sight was gratifying to us as showing a disposition to teach and to learn, even under the most disadvantageous circumstances.
"Memoir and Diary of John Yeardley, Minister of the Gospel"
John Yeardley