The history of the Nixon & Co. of Alliance, Ohio
The other day my friend, Ed Brenner, asked if I knew anything about a Nixon Co. from Alliance, Ohio. I confessed that I didn’t...
Riding shotgun should have been starting shotgun
Start a tractor by firing a shotgun shell? You’ve got to be kidding! However, the post-World War II Field Marshall tractor used just such...
The Russell & Company put Massillon on the map
For many years I've planned to spend some time at the Massillon Museum and the Massillon Public Library to try to do a story...
Fledgling tractor and draft horse show a success
In this day and age, many of the old established steam and tractor shows are struggling with declining attendance and, in some cases, the...
A lesson in the sand casting process
This week I’m going to attempt to kill two birds with one bush – er, that’s not right – but you get the idea....
The tales of skunks and the relief when they leave
The Rusty Iron business is a little slow this week, so I'll play Scott Shalaway and tell you a nature tale that I call...
War time spent in communications
I'll continue the story of my Korean experience, and try to work in some references to Rusty Iron, although rust was just as thoroughly...
Korean War anniversary triggers memories
Ten years ago Farm and Dairy published a couple of my columns about my experiences in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. I'd...
Garfield, Ohio home to MacDonald
How many readers have heard of the MacDonald car that was built in nearby Garfield, Ohio?For that matter, how many have heard of Garfield...
Invention of cars link cities
During the 1800s and early 1900s, many American farmers were extremely conservative and disliked innovation and the unconventional. This was especially true when the...
