Tractors on a Budget The 8N Ford Story
A farmer recalls trading for an 8N Ford tractor with plow and cultivator after a neighbor matched a classified ad. He tests the machine, notes its simple gauges and sounds, and reflects on the 8N’s enduring popularity and role for small acreages. He mentions collectors striping nines and eights for parts while noting Ford’s model’s vintage charm and reliability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Martinook
Walter
Henry Ford
Ford
Martinocks
Dad
Ered McGuinness on the 8N Tractor and prairie life
In a reflective piece McGuinness extols a tractor shared with his partner as a symbol of labor and harmony. He reviews Grant MacEwan books on prairie agriculture, notes shifts toward small-acreage farming, and foresees growing self sufficiency and renewed interest in older, efficient farm devices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
8-N
Grant MacEwan
Prairie Books
Red
Rockies
MacEwan
Chris
Yesteryear
Lenore and District Women Attend Meetings and Visits
Lenore News reports Lenore O Neil and Jeffrey Edmonds of Ottawa stayed with relatives Allan and Florence Hill. Mrs. Donald Grant and Mrs. Florence Hill attended the Rebekah District Meeting in Virden. Lenore Ladies Aid met May 13 with 6 members and 2 visitors. The meeting opened with prayer, Bible reading, minutes approved, treasurer report. Cards sent to sick and bereaved. Oven mitts arrived from coupons. serving cart pending. Planned bake and dessert tea and church cleaning. Mrs. Donald Grant shared photographs from California. Meeting closed with Mizpah benediction. lunch served by Jack Ellis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David O’neil
Jeffrey Edmonds
Ottawa
Ontario
Counsins
Allan Hill
Florence Hill
Donald Grant
Rebekah’s
Virden
Lenore Ladies Aid
F. Hill
Jack Ellis
California
W. H. Crandell
Oak Lake
M. Logan
Wade Little
Decker
Hamiota Hospital
Wes MacDonald
Bill Wilson
Winnipeg
Molly Draper
Les Hodgins
Russell
W.I
Bill Smith
Mary Stewart
Brandon
A.C.C
Wilson Gardiner
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ered McGuinness
Suburbia
Lenore News
Mrs. M. Logan
B. Russell
Innes Hodson
Elkhorn
Lloyd Baskervill
Ravine
Slim Palmer
Rocanville
Dryden
Joanan Smith
Ivan Smith
Sinclair
Man
Mr. Westbrook
High Level
Alberta
S. Smith
Harvey
Burnaby
B.C
Withou
Pennsylvania
Alobbid Peutie
Sgt. Blotter
NEA, Inc
W.A. Barrett
Wawanesa Mutual Life
General Insurance
Manitoba Public Insurance Corp
Autopac
North West Trust Co
Miniota
Hamiota Co-op
Ltd
Oak River Equipment
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