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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1917
Page
7
The Waterloo Gas Engine Co. has produced engines for over 20 years. The plant spans 351050 square feet on more than ten acres with a foundry, machine shop, steel stamping and case hardening departments. It uses high class labor saving machinery and reports assets near two million dollars.
The 12 H P draw bar and 25 H P belt tractor pulls 3 to 14 inch plows in breaking or old land. It runs on kerosene and is stated to be operable by a 15 year old. Designed for the average farmer, it replaces horses for on farm work and heavy belt tasks. It features two forward speeds one reverse, enclosed oil transmission with steel gears and simple oiling. Hyatt bearings, Dixie magnets, and simple service are highlighted. Over 12,000 of these tractors are owned by successful farmers.
The advertisement offers a perpetual guarantee that the Waterloo Bay Kerosene Tractor will burn kerosene under all loads from day one onward and never requires gasoline. It asserts a one year protection against defective material and workmanship while promising economy and wartime suitability, with rated power and braking performance guaranteed during that period.
A historical slogan from the Waterloo Boy Kerosene Tractor Co. of Sidney Nebraska outlines aims to earn customer goodwill through quality service and low prices, urging courtesy to all customers and to encourage referrals while maximizing value for every dollar spent.
The Waterloo Bay Kerosene Tractor Co organized by Noble M. Anderson J W Goodell J I Scofield and J H O Neil plans a Sidney Nebraska sales and service station with headquarters in Sidney by January 1 1918. The firm promises honest pricing and direct factory sourcing to save customers profits and invites inspection of the Waterloo Bay Kerosene Tractor.
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