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Wages in Practice and Theory: McCormick and International Harvester 1860-1960
Wages in Practice and Theory: McCormick and International Harvester 1860-1960

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Wisdom of Dirt A Farmer's View of How Life Is from a Tractor Seat
Wisdom of Dirt A Farmer's View of How Life Is from a Tractor Seat

<p>The American farmer is largely misunderstood as a career choice of hard work but lack the ability to contribute to the true meaning of life in everyday living. This book was written to help the nonfarmers (98 percent of the population) understand why and how farmers think and feel about living in a less complicated but "common sense" way of life. It is written from a singular point of view (mine) but with the knowledge that I have grown up and managed a fourth-generation farm that has lived through the Great Depression, World War II, and runaway inflation of the 1980s and the major economic corrections in the early 2000s. This book was written mostly for future generations in my own family, but the life lessons learned from a seventy-year-old farmer apply to anyone who wants to live a "common sense" life. Enjoy the Wisdom of Dirt.</p>

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Red Tractors 1958-2018 The Authoritative Guide to International Harvester and Case-IH Farm Tractors in the Modern Era
Red Tractors 1958-2018 The Authoritative Guide to International Harvester and Case-IH Farm Tractors in the Modern Era

<p>This award-winning history of International Harvester and Case IH tractors includes data and photos of every model built from 1958, as well as in-depth information about how these tractors were designed and constructed.</p> <p>With interviews of engineers and executives, the book covers how the 40 and 60 series were created, and thoroughly covers the red tractors from the 1960s through the 1980s. The book also traces the innovations and struggles of the final days of International Harvester. The authors unearthed a treasure trove of concept drawings and photos of prototype machines to shed new light on how these tractors were created.</p> <p>The book includes the exciting story of the creation of the Case-IH Magnum, an innovative machine that blends some of the great engineering done by IH with the Cummins engine built by Case. The modern era of Case IH is also included, with the story of the creation of the Quadtrac as well as the entire line of tractors. With a mix of new photography of some of the most exceptional collectible models in existence along with hundreds of previously unpublished photographs, this thorough book is the most authoritative guide on red tractors ever published.</p>

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John Deere
John Deere

Young readers will revel in this full-color, picture-filled, fact-packed book about the tractor that has worked America's fields for more than 100 years. Full color.

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John Deere GP Tractors A History in Pictures
John Deere GP Tractors A History in Pictures

To many people, the name John Deere is synonymous with farm tractors. The big, green machines are popular all over the country, and especially beloved are the two-cylinder, general-purpose models known as "Johnny Poppers" for the distinctive "pop-pop" of their engines. John Deere GP Tractors includes all of the early developmental models: the Waterloo Boy; Models D, C, GP, A, B, G, H, and M; the numbered series; and the utility tractors of the 1940s and 1950s. Over 120 color and black and white photographs illustrate the history of the General Purpose tractor from the first experimental Melvin tractor of 1912 to 1959's Model 435 diesel, the last new two-cylinder general-purpose model.<br>

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Vintage John Deere
Vintage John Deere

Ninety full-color photos and detailed captions trace the development of the very popular two-cylinder tractors and other agricultural equipment, 1837-1960, highlighting differences in design and styling and showcasing specialty tractors.

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I.H.C
I.H.C

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1916 edition. Excerpt: ...-----The "Rag Doll" for Testing Seed Corn-Cloth Paper----«--------«... Germination Cloth for Saw Dust Box--Cloth Paper----------------... Send for our new catalog containing descriptions, illustrations and a complete list of all literature published by the Agricultural Extension Department 50 05 Per Doz. 10 $0.75 Sample Free 05 20 Sample Free, 05 SERIOUS LOSS FROM HOG CHOLERA CAN NOW BE AVOIDED HOG CHOLERA SERIOUS LOSSES CAN NOW BE AVOIDED BY SANITATION AND TREATMENT KEEP THE HOG CHOLERA GERMS AWAY FROM YOUR HOGS-NO GERMS, NO CHOLERA FIRST EDITION. 2(1,000 COPIES.. SECOND" 30,000 THIRD 25,000 FOURTH, /60.0O0 ' Total, 135,000." "H ' «'.,' fc" PUBLI1HID AND COPYRIGHTED 1914 BT" INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER COMPANY Of New Jersey AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION DEPARTMENT P. G. Holden, Director HARVESTER BUILDING, CHICAGO Hog Cholera By A. E. Chamberlain Annual low in United States nearly $65,000,000--A few simple methods prevention will greatly reduce this enormous loss--How the disease carried--How to prevent its spread--Treatment for Cholera, etc, etc Hog cholera was so prevalent over the country last season tha there is almost sure to be many outbreaks this year. This disease like typhoid fever and diphtheria, is caused by a very small germ--so small that it has never been seen even with a microscope. Keep the cholera germ away from your hogs and they will neve have the cholera. How the Cholera Germ is Carried to Your Farm The following are some of the most common ways by which ho( cholera is carried from farm to farm: 1. By owners of diseased hogs visiting well herds. 2. By owners of well herds visiting diseased herds. 3. By hunters, hog buyers, visitors and careless veterinarians 4. By dogs, cats, and other...

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International Harvester Identification Guide Serial Number Book
International Harvester Identification Guide Serial Number Book

<p>The ultimate guide to identifying International Harvester Tractors. Model, engine, weight, where it was built, and the much sought breakdown of tractors built by year. All information sourced direct from Harvester archives and updated to reflect the most current information available. Includes Prototype models and information if available. </p>

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Ma Vie Autour D'Une Tasse John Deere
Ma Vie Autour D'Une Tasse John Deere

"La « vieille fifure » de son ami Renaud, l'inséparable de sa princesse Flavie, la victime à sauver du directeur Guilbert, le chouchou de sa mémé Poulette, le chevalier servant des filles de l'école, le confident de monsieur Ju... S'il avait à le faire, Étienne se décrirait plutôt comme un adolescent chanceux. Chanceux d'être si bien entouré, chanceux de pouvoir faire ses propres choix malgré les difficultés, chanceux de vivre à une époque et dans un milieu où son homosexualité n'est pas une tare, chanceux d'entrer doucement dans le monde adulte, même si, parfois, ça fait peur..."-- ack cover.

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John Deere History of the Tractor
John Deere History of the Tractor

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John Deere Two-cylinder Tractors
John Deere Two-cylinder Tractors

This book tells the story of the two-cylinder tractors made by Waterloo Boy and John Deere, including more than 130 color photographs, most of them taken especially for the book and showing superbly restored tractors owned by enthusiasts in the United States, Britain and Canada, providing a fascinating record of the design changes which took place over more than four decades of development. Also included are some black and white photographs of the original Froelich tractor, the forerunner of all Waterloo Boy and John Deere tractors.

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