Tag: history
Tragic fate of many horses in World War I
World War I took a toll the on horses. Barbed wire, rapid-fire machine guns and more accurate and deadly explosive artillery were difficult to contend with.
Barbed wire’s history entangled in war
Probably the first patent for a form of barbed wire was issued to Leonce Grassin-Baledans in 1860 in France during World War I.
Tractors replace animal-powered equipment
Beeman's garden tractors were one the first to advertise value over horses.
Standardization comes to the farm tractor
During the early years, both large and small manufacturers took a fling at building tractors, along with various tinkerers, dreamers and outright crooks.
Farmers just want what’s broke…fixed
As a result of World War I, farm help was scarce and expensive so gasoline tractors were becoming more and more popular on American farms.
Update on the Slater and Brown cotton mill
Learn more about the history of Slater and Brown's Cotton Mill that opened in Pawtucket, R.I. in 1790.
Buckeye Ag Museum about to open in Wooster
The Buckeye Agricultural Museum and Education Center will showcase the history of agriculture across northeast Ohio.
Preserving local photos keeps the story alive
Tom Downing enjoys seeing steam engine photos shared by various enthusiasts and appreciates the preservation of history.
Ohio salutes 125 historic farms in 2017
In 2017, the Ohio Department of Agriculture recognized 125 new century, sesquicentennial or bicentennial farms owned by the same family.
Animal power was a progression in time
Before the internal combustion engine was perfected or steam power became popular, animals were used to supplement human brawn as a power source.
