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International Harvester Photographic History
International Harvester Photographic History

International Harvester Photographic History Lee Klancher International Harvesters McCormick-Deering Farmall tractors helped revolutionize agriculture from the 192s to today. This nostalgic photo history explores the variety of popular tractors, implements and farm machinery in the International Harvester arsenal, and includes coverage of the McCormick-Deering product lines of harvesters from the 18s. Filled with dozens of photographs from the International Harvester archives in Chicago. Sftbd., 8 1/4x 1 5-8, 224 pgs., 3 b&w ill.

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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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Warman's John Deere Collectibles Identification and Price Guide
Warman's John Deere Collectibles Identification and Price Guide

All John Deere collectibles, from a few rare items including tin dealer signs to the commonly collected coffee mugs are identified, priced and described in this full-color book. Of the thousands of listings in this great guide to "Green" featured items include modern dealer signs and displays, paper products/ephemera items, petroleum pieces, toys and models, and tools.<p>&break;&break;Delve into the history and collectible-rich legacy of the Green tractors that draw devotion from farmers and non-farmers alike. All John Deere collectibles, from the most rare to the common are identified, priced and described in this book, to aid in your collecting endeavors and historical appreciation.<p>&break;&break;Featured items include:<ul><li>&break;&break;Dealer signs and displays <li>&break;Paper products/ephemeral items<li>&break;Petroleum pieces<li>&break;Toys and models<li>&break;Tools</ul>

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International Harvester Tractors, 1955-1985
International Harvester Tractors, 1955-1985

This colorful history chronicles the final three decades of International operations, including the six-cylinder_s marketplace domination and the abundance of model choices in the 1960s, the redefinition of farm tractor power and comfort in the 1970s, and the end of an era in the 1980s. Model and design changes are highlighted in scenic color photographs showcasing faithfully restored Number Series tractors throughout the US. Filled with period ads, archival photos, plus an appendix of serial and parts numbers.

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Getting Your Hands Dirty: How to Teach Your Children to Love Work
Getting Your Hands Dirty: How to Teach Your Children to Love Work

In this practical lecture, world-renowned entrepreneur Joel Salatin shares keen insights into getting your children to love work and to embrace your family s vision for entrepreneurship. Salatin explains that children tend to rise to the expectations set for them, and he encourages parents to integrate them into every aspect of the family business from the financial and business side, to the day-to-day implementation; to give them a personal stake in the process; to praise their successes; and to create a joyful atmosphere of family labor. Salatin offers great advice for parents to eliminate dawdling, cultivate persistence, and stimulate innovation in their children.

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Sterling Threshers Sold by International Harvester Company of America (Classic Reprint)
Sterling Threshers Sold by International Harvester Company of America (Classic Reprint)

Excerpt from Sterling Threshers: Sold by International Harvester Company of America <p>The. Pitman is strong and durable. It is made of tubular steel, and has a pitman box designed that the wear can be taken up in a few moments. <p>About the Publisher <p>Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com <p>This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

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The McCormicks of International Harvester
The McCormicks of International Harvester

This is a story of the McCormick family with its roots on a Virginia plantation in the 1830's. It is the story of Cyrus Hall McCormick and his family which evolved from that plantation to become one of the richest and most influential families in the US. The influence of this family has been felt around the world. The McCormick name can be placed alongside other influential family names such as Carnegie, Ford, Edison, Rockefeller, and J. P. Morgan.Cyrus H McCormick developed the reaper harvester machine which revolutionized farming worldwide. Cyrus, along with his brothers Leander and William established the McCormick Harvesting Machine Company. This company rapidly expanded and eventually became the basis for the International Harvesting Co. which at one time was the fourth largest corporation in the United States. While there are many facets of the McCormicks which will be touched upon in this book, it concentrates on the family as it relates to the development, success and demise of the original International Harvester Company. The story of the McCormick family and the story of International Harvester are embedded and cannot be successfully separated. It is the story of the McCormick family members who served as the chief executive managers and chief operations managers of McCormick Harvesting Machine Co. and International Harvester. It also tells of other McCormicks who distinguished themselves through achievements of great wealth and social influence.

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Ihc Spraying Outfits...
Ihc Spraying Outfits...

Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.

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The Deerings of International Harvester
The Deerings of International Harvester

This is the story of the Deering family which became one of the richest families in the US during the first half of the Twentieth Century. It is the story of William Deering who risked his already substantial fortune by investing in a small company in Illinois which was manufacturing a reaper for the farming industry in America. Deering's business ability and his willingness to take on risk resulted in his being the sole owner of the Deering Harvesting Company. His company was second only to the largest farm equipment manufacturer, the McCormick Harvesting Machine Company. The Deering family and the McCormick families, both located in the Chicago area, were major rivals and fierce competitors. In 1902 the J. P. Morgan organization was successful in merging the two, giant farm equipment manufactures into one company to be known as International Harvester. International Harvester became the fourth largest corporation in the US by 1909, and the Deering family owned approximately one-third of that company. You will see how the Deering family blended into management of this giant corporation, their accomplishments both within the company and most importantly their philanthropic and other endeavors. The story will be told of the huge mansions the Deerings built, the changing relationships between the McCormicks and the Deerings and the major philanthropic and charitable efforts they have and continue to support. When one learns the story of these two families, one also learns the story of the huge corporation named International Harvester. "The McCormicks of International Harvester" written by Ray Burhop, tells the story of the McCormick family. This book can be considered the companion to that book as it completes the story of the two families which were the catalyst and driving force in the creation of International Harvester Corporation.

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John Deere Model B Photo Archive Photographs from the Deere & Company Archives
John Deere Model B Photo Archive Photographs from the Deere & Company Archives

John Deere Model B Photo Archive Edited P.A. Letourneau A magnificent collection of rare black & white photographs specially selected from public and private archives promote the unique characteristics of these popular tractors. Filled with informative captions providing histories of featured models. Row-crop versions to crawlers, styled and unstyled tractors. Sftbd., 1 1/4x 8 1/2, 128 pgs., 115 b&w illustrations.

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Tilling the Soil: Cultivating an Entrepreneurial Vision in Your Family
Tilling the Soil: Cultivating an Entrepreneurial Vision in Your Family

In this engaging message, noted entrepreneur Joel Salatin shares his four-generation family story of entrepreneurship, sharing how his innovative father cast a vision for cultivating the Salatin family farm, an effort that has lead, by God's grace, to their farming enterprise becoming world-renowned as a model for pastured poultry. Drawing from his failures and successes, Salatin emphasizes that godly entrepreneurs must uphold a biblical code, as he shares important lessons from his family's journey that will help encourage and equip other families, whatever arena of business they pursue, to cultivate a long-term, entrepreneurial vision.

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Pioneer Plowmaker A Story About John Deere
Pioneer Plowmaker A Story About John Deere

Carolrhoda's best-selling Creative Minds Biographies series appeals to a wide range of readers. Written in story format, these biographies also include inviting black-and-white illustrations.

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Hoses, Tubing and Connectors A Basic Guide to Their Design, Installation and Failure Diagnosis
Hoses, Tubing and Connectors A Basic Guide to Their Design, Installation and Failure Diagnosis

Hoses, Tubing, and Connectors is the definitive "how-to" book when it comes tho this subject - from showing you how to diagnose problems and test for failed parts, to explaining how to repair the part, to showing how to install the repaired or new part.

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