How Russia saved Oliver, and vice versa
A chapter from The Romance of the Reaper.
Of early tractor companies, few survived
In the early days, tractor companies were abundant, but only a few had what it took to survive.
Of early tractor companies, few survived
During the years of World War I and after, at least until the severe agricultural depression of 1921, tractor manufacturers and wannabes, as well as not a few charlatans who only hoped to sell stock in non-existent tractor companies, were thick on the ground, especially in the Midwest.
Oliver tractor manufacturing was ‘saved’ by Russia
There are tons of interesting stories from the old days of farm equipment manufacturing.
A look back at early manufacturers of crawler tractors
Crawler tractors have quite the history.
Author gave timely tips for 19th century women
Lydia Marie Child's "The American Frugal Housewife" published in 1832, contains a list of maxims for health that are worth a read.
Pioneer corn shuckin’ was a jolly good time
I found a book online titled: Canton: Its Pioneers and History. A Contribution To The History Of Fulton County, by Alonzo M. Swan, that was published in 1871.
Pioneer corn shuckin’ was a jolly good time
Corn shucking was quite the community event, especially for the young folks.
The Happy Farmer tractor was anything but happy
The Happy Farmer tractor did not exactly live up to its name.
Blue lap dogs and complaints about Congress
Some news from 1846 could be ripped from today’s headlines; some makes for glimpse at past.
