Pioneer Threshermens Reunion Showcases Historic Farm Methods
Three day event sponsored by Western Cement Museum, Junior Chamber of Commerce and 4 H Club featured demonstrations of pioneer farming gear. The program included plowing by steamers, oxen and early tractors, threshing with flails and tread mills, and a tractor rodeo amid a parade of vintage equipment. Inside, Ukrainian Greek Orthodox women's guild showcased weaving, sewing, spinning, egg painting, and traditional gowns while Ukrainian bread baked outdoors drew crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Ceement Museum
Junior Champ of Commerce
Honorge Willis
Mier
Publiks
Ejsling Kramer
Mla
H. J. Maher
Frank Wright
Irwin McIntosh
Rod Thompson
Yesteryear
W.A
Western Development Museum
Temptation quotes from Bunyan Bagehot and others
A collection of brief quotations on temptation and virtue from John Bunyan Walter Bagehot Francis de S. Fenelon and Mary Baker Eddy. The lines offer guidance on facing temptation, resisting vice, and seeking God's presence as a remedy.
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Samson
John Bunyan
W. Bagehot
Francis de S. Fenelon
Mary Baker Eddy
Try and Stop Me from Bennett Cerf
A collection of humorous vignettes includes a husband defending lunch with his secretary, a North Carolina wife marketing parking etiquette, Jimmy Durante meeting a woman with a large nose, and a joke about two Communists planning visas to Moscow with a code for good and bad news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emory Courtney
North Carolina
Jimmy Durante
Jimmy
Mr. Durante
Handy Poison in Nature’s defense and hunting
The text explains that certain animals secrete poisons to shield themselves and to subdue prey. It notes that insects spiders and wasps also employ venom for hunting and defense, highlighting its role in survival.
Machinery trends point to smaller self propelled farming gear
Machinery expert W H Johnson of International Harvester told the Pacific Northwest section of the ASAE that revolutionary crop processing machines are unlikely. He projected more self propelled units, matched capacity and economical justification, with easier attachments and versatile control. Roy Bunner noted American farmers increased output while using less land and labor over the past decade, signaling continued efficiency gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Johnson
Farm Practices Research Division
International Harvester Co
Chicago
Pacific Northwest
American Society of Agricultural Engineers
Johnson
Roy Bunner
Nation
Ay Ri Ulof
Rainer
Broken Glass Disposal Instructions for Safe Handling
Clear safety guidance on disposing broken glass and sharp objects. Wrap in a strong container, wrap and tie, mark BROKEN GLASS, and place in a top container so waste handlers notice the hazard. Include wrapped glass china and metal pieces in a sturdy carton or tin to prevent injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Also Mentioned on This Page
Temptations
San Antonio
Tex
Gaines Dog Research Center
Bennett Cerf
Moscow
Russia
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