Flying copilot in a piece of history
How would you feel about climbing into a vehicle that was built in 1929 and not only traveling at more than 90 miles per hour, but close to 2,500 feet in the air to boot?
‘Punkin pie’: Dessert to be praised across the globe
There are many, many pumpkin pies bought or made from scratch and served at American tables around this time of year.
The Pontiac tractor didn’t last long
Plans were to turn out 1,000 Pontiac Tractors for 1919. Apparently the demand for the Pontiac tractor didn’t live up to expectations and columnist Sam Moore doubts if any survived.
Reversing roles made this man think twice
Check out Sam Moore's story of a husband and wife swapping roles, and the unexpected outcome.
The town International Harvester built
A short history of the rise and fall of Benham, Kentucky.
Debate: Who really invented the steel plow?
Although Deere history gives credit for the steel plow to Deere, Case, who later owned Andrus' plow company, cites Leonard Andrus and never mentions Deere.
Looking back to 1938 gives a glimpse into the past
From my Looking Back Department, comes this glimpse of farming in July of 1938 (I was almost five years old), as recorded in the...
Avery 5-10 Model B is little, steel-wheeled
Rated at 5-10 HP, the little Avery 5-10 Model B was just 50 inches wide, 54 inches high, 135 inches long and weighed 2,600 pounds.
Fordson collection is a fortunate find
I spent July 12 at the Ashtabula County Antique Engine Club's 33rd annual show, at their well-developed grounds along Route 322.
Part 1: Before Thelma and Louise, there was Alice
Ninety-seven years ago this month, the U.S. media was all agog about the first woman to actually drive a car from coast to coast, Alice Ramsey.
