ENGLISH DOM. "fw>x m& «sa ring tSMS CH ICAGO.U.S.Aif C(:mm& JAN 10 1905 ONE HUNDRED YEARS AGO HE 100th anniversary of what is known as the "Louisiana Purchase " will be celebrated in the United States this year. A World's Pair will b ■ held at St. Louis in honor of the event and known as the "Louisiana Purchase Exposition." The territory purchased by the United States and added to its already vast domain consisted of that region lying west of the Mississippi River, then belonging to France and called "Louisiana." This immense territory was purchased from France on the 30th day of April. L803, and comprised a large portion of what is now the best grass, grain, and Indian corn producing section of the United Slates, which district now grows grain for feeding a Luge share of the world's population. The changes that have taken place, especially in America, during the last one hundred years are marvelous, and no change is more striking than in the methods of harvesting grain. In the decorative part of this booklet are illustrated scenes in America showing life as it was one hundred years ago, while a sharp contrast will be found in the mechanical part of the contents where Leering up-to-date and modern harvesting machines are described. There were no harvesting machines one hundred years ago. January 1, 1904. D INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER COMPANY OF AMERICA. (INCORPORATED) HMML HMD)! One hundred years ago there were no wonderful grain binding machines to lighten the labor of the farmer. In fact, it is about thirty years ago thai the first grain binder was placed upon the market hy the predecessors of the present manufacturers of the Deering Ideal Binder. Since its first inception this machine has been constantly improved, and it. is now as near perfection as human ingenuity can make it. Every new and valuable improvement in self binders is contained in this marvelous machine. Strong, durable, efficient, yet a model of simplicity, it lias proved a, boon to farmers in every part of the globe. Every tongue spoken by civilized people has chanted the praises of the Deering Ideal Binder. To impress the few who are not acquainted with the many points of excellence found in his machine, we will, on the following pages, portray and describe briefly a, few of its leading features Deering Ideal Light-Draft Binder A scene in the Middle West before the Deerinj Binder was even an inventor's dream. EfflEISIM© "Necessity is the mother of invention," and the seasonable harvesting of the vast grain fields Found in some parts of the United States and Canada required a binder of immense capacity, so the Deering Wide-Cut Binder was perfected and its advent was hailed with delight by large grain growers everywhere. Il is so Lighl of draft thai the cutting of an 8-foo1 swath day after day is light and easy work for team and operator. The Deering Wide-Cut Binder contains all of the perfect features that have made the regular Ideal Binders so celebrated, and is also provided with a Deering Tongue Truck which abolishes the neck weight, side draft, and prevents thrashing of the team. This binder is specially constructed to meet the increased demands put upon a machine of such large capacity, and is especially adapted for harvesting difficult crops. Thousands of these wide-cut hinders are in daily and satisfactory use during the harvest season and many thousands more will be used in the seasons vet to come. Mr. Deering Ideal Wide-Cut Binder Willi pigeons used to be so plentiful that they would darken the sky in their f light. \ Mr^vl scene in Old Nov Orleans. DEE RING MAIN FRAME AND MAIN WHEEL ">HE Deering main frame is built of steel liars which are hot riveted and welded together, thus forming a solid whole, and is so scientifically braced and strengthened as to absolutely prevent any variation of the working parts. The Deering main-wheel spokes are riveted both in the liub and tire, forming what is known as a tension-spoke wheel. The tire lias turned up edges and is corrugated, in this manner making ribs that give the utmost possible stillness and strength, k and forming a tire that will stand the Llteul l :ll '.~ vs1 : " "" "' ' l;M '' ''sa.U'e. The steel frame surrounding the main wheel is secured to the finger bar by live one hall' inch steel bops. Upon the main frame are two main -wheel hangers which admit of raising or lowering the machine as desired, which is done by the use of a worm wheel and worm hung from the axle by a malleable casting. This casting is also used as a shield for worm and wheel and a barrier against mud or dust. r> i* »-~ • ~ i> £.• The shafts turn on roller-bearing Self = aligning Hushings , . ,. • , ,. J ° cages <>l Deering construction, fitted within self-aligning bushings which allow the shafts to adapt themselves to every position without binding. These bearings are sup- ported in the sills ofthe main frame which are specially formed for holding them. I f it ever becomes necessary, t hese bushings can be easily removed and replaced by new ones. The old looms with which the wives of the early settlers made cloth (or the entire family apparel. 4 Many of the early farmers had to carry their grain long distances to mill. GEARS IN PERFECT MESH BALL bearing is located at the end of the A Gear Shaft. This is an exclusive and excellent Deering feature and one not used upon other binders. It will be readily understood that the tendency of a beveled near shaft upon any machine is to move away from contact, and the old method of using a friction washer in prevention was not a success and was the cause of excessive and heavy draft. In the Deering Gear Shaft, by simply turning the ball bearing nut and replacing the key, the gear can always be kept in perfect mesh and light draft is thus insured at all times. Jin Ideal Pitman The crank wheel for driving the Ideal Binder Knife is counter- easily loosen or tighten the platform canvas at any time. balanced and insures uniform motion of the sickle pitman at all times. This prevents stoppage and serves to carry the pitman over the "dead center." The Deering Ideal Pitman is long, strong, and effective. So strong and unerring is its stroke that the heaviest grain falls easily before the knives. It is rightly located and connected with the crank wheel on a line with the knives so that there is no power wasted on the down stroke. Deering CanVas Tightener ^ ^mple canvas tightener is controlled by a spring and is so arranged that it enables the operator to The life of a canvas is greatly increased if it is loosened at the (lose of a day's work or when the binder is not being- used, and this shouldalways lie done. The spinning anJ carding of wool were among the many duties of the pioneer housewife. Cultivating tobacco. Tilting Le DEE RING TILTING LEVER HE driver can instantly place the ma- chine in position for picking up lodged grain without leaving his seat, by means of the tilting level' located close to liis hand. The perfect bal- ance of the machine assists in obtain- ing this immediate action without exertion and without imposing any neck weight upon the team. n-c T^jyjy- • The Deering Reel is a mar- ine Efficient , a, . s -, . . JJ . vel ot efficiency and is m a Veering Keel ( ,]. |SS j,y itself, as its ingenious construction uives it a practically unlimited scope of action. It is controlled by one lever only, which is located conven- iently to the hand of the driver, who can. easily and without leaving his seat, instantly place the reel in every conceivable position necessary to harvest long, short, down, or tangled grain. It is strong, well built, and of very simple construction, and the assistance of a counterbalance spring u'ives it a perfect balance at all times and greatly facilitates its operation. Any sagging of the reel can be remedied in a moment by means of an adjustable stay bolt provided for that pUl'] lose. Tile choicest pieces of seasoned hickory wood are used in the construction of the Deering Reel, which is bolted to the tubular shaft in a most substantial manner. When gathering short or tangled grain it is sometimes necessary to have the reel sweep down (dose t<> the knives. Owing to its construction this can be done without the slightest danger of the reel arms becom- ing' '-aught by the fingers. vBSBBBKBtt Old time cotton plantation nea,' New Orleans. House Raising. The neighbors for miles around assisted the new settler to build his house in the early days. VEERING SHIFTING 'BINDER HE formation of a neat round bundle is greatly assisted by ;i rocker arm which supports the Deering Binder Attachment and enables the operator to shift it to suit varying conditions of grain. The shifter lever as well as the adjuster Lever, both of which give valuable assistance in the formation of a perfect sheaf, are conven- iently located to thedriver's righl hand \\ here they can be reached instantly, without losing sight of the team. Owing to the "Z" forma- Cuts a Close Stubble lion of the cutter bar ami the ingeniously shaped knife guards or fingers on the Deering [deal Binder a very close stubble can be cut without picking up rubbish and without danger ■if breakage when meeting with obstructions. Veerine EleVator* A " y kind "'' ^ l that ueertng elevators „ Tmvs ( .. m be handled without diflicultv bv the Deering elevators. The Ideal Binder Shifting Leuci- Cuts a Close Stubble canvases are wi thirty-three i of power. There is a width of sixty-seven inches from the elevator frame to the rear yoke, which gives the advantage of large and roomj ele itor space. The front elevator side of the [deal E i Ler projects seven inches ahead of the knife, so th all kinds of grain enter the elevator square v che canvas. A simple and ingenious adjustment is provided for securing a;' holding the elevator canvases in proper position so thai they will run true and not get out oi square. art and I he elevation is only tereby saving a large amount SH^BI iaMfe Entering the Western Reserve. The? settlers from Co' .ecticut were used to the hardships that a new country imposed, 7 On the »ar path. Early Indians treacherously killing a settler. VEERING WEAL BINDING ATTACHMENT HE first practical Twine Binding attachment was introduced in 1878, and the I'l invention is of great historical importance, as it markedan epoch in harv< sting history and rendered possible the successful harvesting of the vast wheat crops of the world and the feeding of the ever-increasing population of the earth. Since its first introduction this wonderful piece of mechanism lias been greatly improved and simplified, and the Peering Ideal Binding Attach- ment of to-day is perfect in every detail, strong, simple, economical, cr, — • i er\ • x.r and absolutely reliable. The Economical Deertng Knotter , n ,. ,- .. 1 In- Deertng Knotter, which came into existence in 1883, has been practically unchanged The Deeri "tter since its first inception. No improvement could b3 made in it. as it is ami always has been an unfailing tyer, free from complicated parts and adjustable to all conditions. An excellent and economical feature of this knotter is that it takes up twine from the band to form the knot. The Deering Knotter is compact and the knotter hook and cord holder are very near together, so that there is but a very short piece of twine to I"' cut off. This saving amounts to considerable in the course of a season's harvest. The Deering Corel Holder moves only one-sixth of a revolution for each bundle. The six notches alternate in receiving the twine so that the wear is di- vided ainom:' six wearing surfaces instead of coming continuously on one or two. Deering Knotters that have l>een in use every year fur twenty years are to- day doing the same unerring knotting that they did on the first da\ . Daniel Boone early in the 19th century. The famous trapper and hunter in the wilds of Missouri, \ da\ in spring when the country was new. ouble Butt Adjusi DEE RING BUTT ADJUSTER 1 1 K I >eering Ideal Binder is tlie only machine in the world that is equipped with a double vibrating board butt adjuster. This admi- rable equipment insures the produc- tion of round, perfect sheaves and perfectly even butts. It consists of two separate hoards, one of which is constantly in action, compelling a steady stream of grain to the packers and preventing accumulation. A butt extension assj-ts in squaring 1 he butts and prevents sin >rt grain from escaping. «n • *n At r ' The Deering Bundle Carrier is of remarkable efficiency Deertng Bundle Lamer and (lis( . h;ll .^ s th( . sll ,, iv ,. s on ,ii.-ir butts without bringing the heads in contact with the stubble and threshing out grain. The teeth. being curved, can not enter the ground and break when the machine is harked. The Bundle Carrier can be dropped ou1 of the way when it is desired to thread the knotter or oil the machine. The six teeth of the Deering Bundle Carrier are parallel with the machine and hold the grain, should a bundle b ;come broken. The teeth readily adapt tkemseh esto every condition of ground, yield readily when coming in contact with obstructions, and fold out of the way when passing over bridges, through irates or narrow lanes. The Ideal Bundle Carrier is attached To the hinder frame in line with tic- main wheel and the team thus relieved from possible neck weight, thaT might lie created by a less ingenious construction. ft hoid up. Stage coach stopped by a hijh«a>man in the days of old. 9 M^minmsMMr The Peering Binder Transport or Truck was first placed upon the markel in L881, since which time it has steadily improved and perfected. The truck was broughl to its present state of perfection in L899 and is a model of simplicity and excellence. It consists of two wheels with stub axles, winch weigh very little and can be easily carried with the hands, should it become necessary. Danger of Losing the binder parts is prevented as the machine can be mounted upon the transport without removing a single pari except the tongue. The tongue connection is very simple and can be made in a few seconds. Il is 1 1 ii necessary to remove the truck wheels from the axles either in mounting or dismounting the hinder. The hinder can be mounted upon the transport in less than five minutes, and no hard lifting is required either in mounting or dismounting the machine. The transport is strong and substantial and is constructed of the best quality of steel. Deeriny Binder ftiuuntzd on Transport Negro siaves harvesting sugar cane one hundred years ago. The extreme light draft of the Deering Idea] Binder is one of the leading- points of excellence, and so well 1ms this point become known to farmers generally that the words "Deering Binder" and '^ Light Draft" arc almost synonymous. The light draft is largely caused by the abundant use of Deering Roller and Ball Bearings. Deering Machines were the first harvesters to be equipped with Roller and Ball Bearings, and this equip- ment was deemed by many at the time to be the height of extravagance. But it has always been the Deering method to use the l.est materials that could possibly lie obtained, and to hesitate at no expense that would improve Deering Harvesting machines, and so roller and hall bearings came to stay. The Deering Roller and Ball Bearings represent the highest state of the ait. and are constructed of the finest hardened steel ; they are perfect and true and capable of use in operating the most delicate mechanism. The Great Deering Works is celebrated throughout the mechanical world for its superior method of making- roller and ball bearings, and the reputation is deserved. The Deering Ideal Binder is equipped with these friction reducing appliances at every possible point where they would be of the slightest service. These devices are practically indestructible, as has been dem- onstrated by thirteen years of combined use. They aie sometimes called "Bicycle" bearings, and the enormous capacity and light draft of the Deering Ideal Binder evidences that the name is most fitting. _ . _, . A , The illustration on 'Bearings on Main Axle tMg page s||(iws ;|]1 exclusive Deering method of construction designed to absolutely prevent end friction; also to prevent friction and wear when cutting on rough ground or side hills. Two large cages of Deering Roller Bearings sur- round the main axle and fully accomplish the above result. This equipment is a large factor in making the name "Light Draft Ideal*' a fitting one. Roller and Ball Bearings < xle of Ideal Binder i\ prairie Sire was a danger always to be feared. The dry grass would burn with startling rapidity. 11 mm There are good reasons why every hinder, old or new, - and regardless of style or make, should he equipped with I a Deering Tongue Truck. * it is a boon to horses, for it saves their necks. Its cost is small, and it is adapted for any make of machine. it absolutely relieves the team from all neck weight and side draft, and there is no neck twist when turning corners, the turn being quickly and easily made. It holds the equalizer in the same position al the same heighl at all times, even when it is necessary to drop the front of the machine down to cut very short grain. The tongue being held firmly and with no swing, makes the machine run steady . and do better work. The machine does not tilt down when the \ \T"~ horses are removed, and it is not neces- sary to lift the weight of - — ~^=^===Sli the machine when the team is attached. It makes the draft of the machine lighter and causes t he machine to last longer. The following quota- tions are taken fr< >i 1 1 letters of farmers who are using Deer- ing Tongue Trucks : Deering Tongue Truck on Veering ideal Binder "It is WOl'th five tillleS its price to save the horses in turning cornel's and from neck weight." "1 would not take §100 for them and be barred from getting anot \>rr pair." "I will never buy another hinder without this attachment." "They are the greatest discovery out, both for man and horses." "Tlie saving of my horses is worth $50 to me this season." The sales of these trucks are increasing very rapidly, and farmers who are using them are enthusiastic in their praises. g Tongue Truck The strenuous method by which forest lands were converted into erain fields in early days. "5Ti & E ^•saa^s*^ The Deering Header is a machine of wonderful capacity and contains many novel and excellent features. It lias made a splendid reputation for itself in a short space of time. Its construction is principally of steel and it is patterned on what is known as the suspension plan. The Beerinu Header is completely equipped with Roller and Ball Bearings and pos- sesses large main sprocket and .year wheels, enabling it to start all parts instantly and without lost motion. The tilting lever is conveniently located and easily operated, and gives a large range of tilt that ensures perfect work in all kinds and conditions of grain. The reel can be instantly changed to suit all emergencies and is a most ingenious piece of mechanism. The ledger-plated guards are located close to the cutter bar and the canvas (dose to the sickle, and as the elevator canvas rims one-fifth faster than the platform canvas, the grain can not possibly escape between the canvases. The elevator chute will not rust or get out of shape, as it is made of wood. Hentler at Work The flail was in general use for threshing grain at the lime of the Louisiana purchase. 13 The Deering Header-Binder has Twice the capacity of an ordinary binder and delivers a bound bundle every four feet. The act of changing This machine from header to binder or the reverse Takes but a few minutes' time and is an extremely simple operation. Holler and ISall Bearings are generously used on this machine, which is of extremely light draft and easily operated. The perfect Deering Knotter and a large Deering Binder attachment are part of the equipment, together with a strong adjustable reel and a bundle carrier of immense capacity. The butt-adjuster is provided with a strong steel web and does perfect work. The flow of grain is taken care of by the elevator, which is automatically adjustable to requirements. Three packers are provided for bringing the grain to the deck. This machine is adapted for heading or binding all kinds id' grain and is ;i favorite machine with the farmer who harvests a large acreage. If interested obtain a "Heading Machine Catalog" of your Deeiina; agent. ' Deering Header-Binder in the Field Hauling wild hay cut on the open prairies. I JMEM^MMMM By means of the controlling device the four lakes of the Deering Ideal Reaper can be operated exactly as desired. Every rake, every second, every third, every fourth, or every fifth rake can be made to rake the platform. When desired on account of the grain being light all of the rakes can lie made to operate as reels and not rake the plat- form until a sufficient quantity of grain has accumulated, and then by a simple touch of the foot the switch can be thrown open and the grain swept off of the platform by one of the rakes. When turning corners it is generally desirable to prevent the rakes from raking so I hat the grain may be carried and deposited where it will not be in the way of the horses. By placing the foot upon the foot trip lever, the rakes will all be stopped from raking to resume again as soon as the foot pressure is released. The Deering Reaper can be folded compactly witli ease and in a few moments' time. When folded it occupies but little room ; can be easily transported wherever a team can go, and stored away in a small space when not in use. Deerinq Ideal Reaper— An Up-to-Date Machine A welcome little visitor. A sharp contrast to the methods employed one hundred years ago is found in tlif manner of harvesting hay at the present time by up-to-date Deering Hay Harvesting machines. All of the hay can be quickly garnered now with a small amount of labor and at just the right time, and modern methods do not necessitate the employment of a large force of harvesters during haying time, as in the past. The Deering Ideal Mowers are the favorite mowers witli farmers of the world and are manufactured at the Great Deering Works in Chicago to the number of about 600 per day. Equipped with Deering roller and ball bearings and containing every modern improvement, these mowers are "light draft ideal machines." A few of the leading features that distinguish tin 'Hbrated machines will be briefly mentioned on the following pages. The Reliable Deering Ideal Mower Sharpening the tools for harvest time. The children of 1804 disliked this work extremely. The Deering Ideal Giant Mower is equipped v\ illi a five, six, or se\ en-foo1 cutter bar as desired, and its capacity for cutting is much, larger than that of the regular Ideal. It is designed for harvesting large meadows and for handling the enormous crops of alfalfa, clover, and other grasses requiring ;i mower of extraordinary strength and capac- ity. It is built upon an extra wide frame of great strength and every part is especially constructed with a view of harvesting any crop that grows without difficulty and with a minimum of power. [t is equipped with Deering Roller and Ball Bearings and the cutter bar is reinforced, giving the greatest possible strength and rigidity a1 this important point. It possesses all of the matchless features that have buill up the splendid reputation achieved by ihe regular Deering Ideal Mower and is truly a gianl in its capacity for work, although its draft is so ligb.1 as to make it a worthy member of the " Light I >raf1 Ideal " family. Deering Ideal Giant Mower, 5, 6, or 7-foot Cut Scutching ilav one hundred years ago. New machines have since been invented but this old machine did better work. The Deericg Ideal One-Horse Mower is as thoroughly efficient and perfed in every re, >ect as the larger mowers and possesses all of the valuable features found in the regular "Ideal. -1 It has a three-and-one-half foot width of cut and is preferred by many fanners on this iccount. Thousands of these one-horse mowers have been sold in Europe and Ameiica and they are all giving perfed satisfaction. The Ideal One- Horse Mower ran be operated successfully in many places where a Large machine, drawn by two horses, could not possibly be used, and is especially valuable for use on small farms, parks, lawns, cemeteries, roadways, and side paths. It can be operated more effectively and with greater ease and facility Than can the two-horse mowers, and it is undoubtedly the lightesl draft machine ever built. It is a beautiful and wonderfully efficient little machine and may fitly be called n ••Little Giant." e^tfiY'^M > t); Deering Ideal One-Horse Mower- J -foot cut The faithful 0\ was the fa>orite draught animal a century ago. Bee hunting was a profitable and interesting occupation for the leisure hours of the pioneer. MAIN SHAFT AND GEAR SHAFT EEE I NO roller bearings are applied to the main shaft and year shaft, as shown in the illustration, and help to make the Deering Mower a "Light Draft Ideal." The bevel gear shafl and crank shaft are supplied w ith Deer- ing ball bearings, tints pre vent- inn' end friction. No better arrangement than the above for the reduc- tion of friction could possibly be devised. _, , „ At the first t urn of the MoWer Gears , , ,, ixwwtf vt « v> wheels the entire mower mechanism is in full action, as the powerful, exact meshing of the Deering mower gears compounds the motion twenty-six fold. There is no lost motion whatever. The bevel gear is kept in proper mesh by a threaded ball bearing adjust- ment which overcomes end friction. Three pawls in the main wheel, one of which is always engaged, permil the Deering Mower to be stopped or started in heavy grass w it In ml hacking. The pitman is enabled to operate in a direct line freely and without cram] u:g t binding, no matter how the bar is Roue,* on i»ai« shaft am eem Shaft fc j] te( j ) as the horizontal crank shaft is always level. The front end of tlie crank shaft is supported by cj jlid brass rccmposition boxes which are easily removed and renewed at small expense. Deering Meyer supremacy is the result of careful attention to the little details that *sjj, mab the entire perfect machine. No part :t to receive the Every part is M»t# Horizontal Crank Shaft is too nninipi .; expert attention. bes made nearly perfect as is possili Horizontal Crank Shaft showing The forests were filled with wolves one hundred years ago and the pioneer on his (ravels was frequently in great danger. Mirth and Merrymaking in the Negro quarters in the old slavery days. The dancing was wild and barbaric. KNIFE CHANGED IN FIFTEEN SECONDS HE pitman and knife-head of Ta, Deering Ideal Mower may be connected or discon- aected, and a complete change of knives made in fifteen seconds, without the aid of any kind of tool whatever. The The Ideal JWotoer Pitman D ing Ideal Pitman is constructed of the best second growth hickory with coup- lings of forged steel. It has a positive and direct Stroke Spring Steel Clip on Finger Bar like the connecting rod of a locomotive. Its action is perfectly Tree, regardless of the position or tilt of the cutter bur. It is protected by the Deering Adjustable Brag Bar. „, . _, _, „ , ., m A Deering device for saving money for users W earing Plates SaVe the oar , . ,. • c , . ,, ' .... & x .wtct) v^w^c •./^t ^r« | jjeermg mowers is found m the use of hve steel wearing plates which are attached to the linger bar at different points. The knife slides along these wearing plates and the bar is saved from wear. These plates can be renewed at trifling expense when after long use they have become worn out. name "Deering" stamped the face of a knife section Deering Knife Sections T h e across is a guaranty that it is made of the steel and is oil-tempered. It is an as every respect. Deering sections are i.i-- which assist in clearing the guards oi Deering Ideal Pitman finest quality of cutlery surance of first quality in ened with oval-headed rivets accumulated grass or dirt. This method of fastening a section to a knife back is a most perfect means of obtaining durability and strength. The Old Ferry. The Ferry astonished the Indians and was a great factor in developing the West. The wealth and fashion of New Orleans one hundred years ago. WTVW VEERIJVG FOOT LIFT AJVD CUTTER "BAR "lY means of the Deering Foot Lift the immediate raising or lowering of the bar T^V is perfectly under the contro] of the operator a1 all times. It is easy to ope- rate, quick lo respond, and never fails. A coiled spring assists in the raising and enables the bar to be floated at will. The cutter liar is held firmly in position when folded by means of an ingenious spring-held lever having a hook at the end of it. When thus latched it can not by any possible means become disengaged unless desired by the operator, who can. however, when it is desired to lower the har, instantly release same by pushing the tilting lever forward. _, aj- , u.i Ti f* r|1 ' ltJ Deering Ideal Mower 1ms no side draft, conse- 1 he Adjustable Drag Bar quently tll( , wll( ,. ls can be i oca ted just far enough apart to carry the cutter bar, and the draft rod connected to the adjustable drag bar almost in line with the knife. The inner shoe floats and adapts itself to varying surfaces. The adjustable drag bar not only protects the cles, but is provided with a thread adjustment alignment of the cutter bar can be obtained at tr. . rr .. , The Deering Vertical Lift Veering Vertical wi)h ( . x(]vmt , t , as „ and thfl Lift Mother even when the cutter bar is in a vertical position, consequently is always ready for immediate action. It is an ideal machine for use in groves or stumpy tields, and on sloping banks. I 1 a mi ers using this mower will find it all that could be de- pitman from obsta- whereby a perfect all times. Mower is operated pitman never stops, Rafting down the Ohio River one hundred years ago. The rivers were the natural highways of the West. 23 sum© umiMtriMisEf Thousands of Peering Ideal Hay Rakes are sold in Europe alone each year. Thousands upon thousands are sold in America. The sale is steadily increasing and the purchasers are thoroughly satisfied. The Ideal Hakes are furnished either for horse or hand dumping, and every modern Lmprove- meiii is contained in their construction. The extreme simplicity and extraordinary strength of Peering Rakes are their leading characteristics. A child can operate them, they can not easily get out of order, and they are always ready for instant use. The Peering Hakes are constructed almost entirely of first quality steel, and the wheels, which are the strongest ever put upon a rake, are interchangeable and provided with removable sleeves that can lie replaced at a small expense A combination pole and thills is furnished with every rake so that either <>■. > or two horses may be used as desired. Qeeimg Hurse Dump Rutin Killing bears for their meat and skins one hundred years ago. Forty bears were frequently MM J in one hunt. 24 The Santa Fe Trail. Settlers traveling west in parallel caravans for mutual protection from Indian assaults. IDEAL HORSE DUMP RAKES VAL Cleaner Rods hung so that they yield upward and return by'gravity insure perfect dumping. The pawls are protected, being enclosed within the rake wheel hubs. The operator can control the making of large or small windrows with either fast or slow dumping. The teeth return instantly after dumping the load, this being provided for in a simple and ingenious manner. The centrally located tripping mechanism prevents premature tripping. ^ . * hold the teeth to the rake-head, leav- ing but a small number of nuts to watch and tighten. List of Deerir 9 Hand Du np R3 kes s fool 20 1. eth S lu.il. 26 teeth 9 loot. 24 k ith 9 foot :;n I. 'Ih in toot. 34 te eth in fool 26 t< 2th 12 foot. 30 l. eth Creek Indian War. The white forces were directed by the famous scout, Davy Crockett, and were victorious. 25 MHIMM© WMSL (2@mWM It is now generally acknowledged by farmers that a corn binder is as necessary a part of a farm machine equipment as a grain binder, and that the advent of the corn binder and the shredder have doubled the value of the coin crop. The Deering [deal Corn Binder is nor an experiment: it has proved its excellence on thousands of fields and its popularity has increased every year. The features in which it excels are many, any one of which would be a substantia] reason for selecting a Deering. Among others may be mentioned the enclosed gear drive, immediate and direct distribution of power, real shifting binder and capacious bundle carrier, also its wide frame, 37-inch drive wheel, roller and ball bearings, covered oil cups, bell knuckled joints, and self-adjusting boxes. Its butt-adjuster really adjusts, ao coin can escape its gatherers, and it has a perfect tilting device A fly wheel on ball bearings governs the knife, the cutter bar has wearing plates, the knife clip is extended, the pitman is rightly located, the machine is perfectly balanced, and the driver's seat is located high. It is a Light Draft Ideal. Fort Dearborn at Chicago as it appeared in 1804. The Santa fe Trail in early times. Pack trains as they were called were the only means of transporting goods. VEERING MAIJsl GEAR DRIVE HE power h>r opera ting the entire Corn Binder is distributed directly and immediately from the main gear drive, w liich is Located on one solid casl frame like the gears of a mower, ami is enclosed, this forming a perfect pro- tection for the gears and preventing the interference of stalks, weeds, dust, or mud. The use of loose hanging chain at this point is abolished. .. ^ . ry, . r- . m . * 'I'l i is liiacliiiie is 1 i k e U A Real Shifting 'Binder gmin liill(M ._ ;m( , th „ corn is bound while in a horizontal position, thus saving *'<"'" Wheel '""' E "<:i«^ Deering Grain Hinder. The Bundle < !arrieris of immense capacity and rightly located, and several bundles can be carried at one time and deposited to one side and out of the wav. m . /. ■«■ .. Neither long, short, Brief Mention dowU) ,„. tangled corn can escape the Deering gathering equipment, which is admirable. The large range of lilt possessed by the Deer- ing Corn Binder also adds greatly to its efficiency, ami the cutting mechanism is mechanicallj corred . Further details regarding this won derful machine can be found in the corn circulars, which will be issued later in the season. Shifting Binder Fording the stream. It took perseverance and pluck to overcome the hardships of a new country. 27 Ingenious harvester construction has reached its culmination in the recent valuable Deering invention known as the Deering ( lorn Shocker, [ts value as a saver of labor is evidenced by the fact that one man and a team of horses only are required in its opera- tion, thus effecting n saving of two or more field hands. It also is ;i saver of twine, bin a small quantity being used. Tlie main frame, which is strongly trussed and capable of sustaining an immense weight, forms the solid foundation, and the 37-inch main wheel is strong and enduring. The Torn Binder model is closely followed in the gathering equipment and cutting mechanism, and the machine is thoroughly equipped with Deering roller and ball bearings. The substantial elevating crane upon in the heaviest work, and correct scientific and median The materials used in con of the same superior quality as made at the Great Deering vesters, it is of extremely light with trussed standpipe can be depended the entire machine is constructed on ical lines. str acting the Deering Corn Shocker are materials used in the other machines Works. Like the other Deering har- draft. "When the frost is on the pumpkin and the corn is in the shock." An early American autumn scene a 28 MMMEM BWM Deering Huskers and Shredders are made in two sizes — tlie two-roll machine, for use by the individual farmer on a moderate sized farm, and the four-roll machine, for use on a very large farm or by a club of farmers. Both machines can be operated by the ordinary help found on a farm. The machines are provided with transportation trucks of regulation wagon width. There are many superior features found in these machines, details of which will be found in a pamphlet on the subject. Among them are the rightly located feeding table and operator's stand, the superior construction of the husking and feeding rollers, and the shredder head, which shreds without pulverizing the leaves. A combined cutter and shredder head can be secured, if desired, for making line cut fodder. The machines are equipped with roller bearings, recipi eating screen and beater for separating and saving shelled coin, and a fan of special