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Newspaper
Yorkville Enquirer
Location
York, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1901
Page
3
Letters from York County farmers report Deering binders outperforming McCormick machines in field tests. Testimonies from Guthriesville Yorkville Albany and others praise lighter draft easier lever use and superior bundle quality with many noting decisive wins in the Monroe Field Contest.
Yorkville Buggy Co asserts Deering Harvester superior after critical comparisons with McCormick. Proprietor M C Willis explains policy to sell best goods and rebuts McCormick tactics, citing personal inspection and endorsements from customers. They pledge fair treatment and gratitude for patronage while aiming to increase binder sales.
M F Holahan general agent at Atlanta writes to Yorkville Bogey Co about a Yorkville Mequirer clipping on a trial between Motor Mick and Neering Linders at Monroe. He claims a Richmond agency rebuts McCormick accusations and promises testimonials from field contests won in the territory. He asserts McCormick outsold and offers more help if needed.
Richmond office of Deering Harvester reports Monroe field trial on Tuesday the 4th ended without a McCormick victory. McCormick agent Fox refused to recognize Showalter as Deering’s legal representative, a challenge was issued and rejected, Plyler acted as judge amid crowd interest, with Showalter demonstrating the machine and Plyler noting no difference in performance.
A 1901 letter from Yorkville expresses satisfaction with a Deering Linder horse machine praised for simple right-hand levers and easy operation. The writer extends preference for this truck model over a folding platform version, and mentions other dealer correspondence as well.
Letters from Georgia farmers in 1900 praise the Deering Ideal Binder over McCormick, citing lighter draft, easier operation, fewer parts, durable construction, ball bearings, and easier twine usage. Signers include H. H. Nelms and WIlburn families among others in Rome, Foster Mills, Pryors, and surrounding towns.
A letter from W G Trout praises the Ideal Binder as efficient and labor saving, comparing it to plowing with two hands. He claims it requires two mules to pull, impresses with roller and ball bearings, and urges readers to contact M C Padgett or Trollinger to order.
Forest City North Carolina June 12 1900 M C Padkett Local Agent reports the Ideal Binder performs well for cutting and binding after two seasons of use. The machine is praised as light draft and highly efficient for Rutherford county farmers as a grain and labor saver.
A traveling salesman for the Deering Harvester Company touts strong sales in York County and promises to honor all guarantees. He asserts competitors misrepresent the firm and invites readers to read testimonials from “Your Neighbors Say” about Deering Harvesting Machinery.
Letters from Festus Bridges M C Padgett M F Hopper W P Watkins Fay Harrill and Wm McDonald extol the Ideal Deering Binder. They claim it saves grain reduces labor and delivers clean cuts easy draft and consistent tying of bundles. Local agents Trollinger and Padgett cited as reliable distributors.
Forest City, June 14, 1900. City officials certify they witnessed Mr. Wm McDonald’s Ideal Deering Binder start smoothly and perform excellent work cutting and binding. The machine pulled by two mules under 1600 pounds did not miss a bundle, hailed as a reliable hammer by J T Fortune and L A Moore.
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