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In the blacksmith shop, the newspaper reports, 'The boy to blow the old-fashioned bellows is dispensed with. And the blast for the forge is supplied by one of Sturtevant's blowers, placed in the machine shop, and the wind carried in pipes laid underground to each forge, so that all the workman has to do is to pull a lever which opens a valve, and his forge is supplied with an excellent blast.'

The piece also mentions the engine that powered the entire factory, '... is a new one put in by Sykes and Elviridge, of Newmarket (just north of Aurora). It is 30 hp and runs very free and true.'

The Banner reported that the factory focused on building reapers and mowers. 'Two kinds of reapers are made -the Johnson, and Wood's self rake. And are well known throughout the country for the satisfaction which they have given to all who have used them. The mowers are also made, the Cayuga Chief, Jr., and the Sprague. While passing through the factory we noticed that the best material is used, and great pains taken by the workmen to have all parts of the machines fit properly together.'

3A Straw Cutter and Reversible Carrier

'The 3A Cutter has the greatest simplicity of construction of any Cutter on the market. It loses less power through friction of bearings than other cutters and therefore will do more work with the same power. The Carriers can be reversed in a few minutes and will run at an angle of 45 degrees. This Cutter without carrier is a satisfactory Hay and Straw Cutter for use by hand or power. Adapted to light power; speed, from 150 to 250 rpm. Has lever for stopping feed rollers instantly - but not reversing them.'

TheBanner concluded its piece by congratulating 'proprietor Mr. Fleury, upon the success which has attended his efforts in building up a first-class agricultural implement manufactory, and we hope he will continue to increase his business, and thus add to the permanent interests of our village.'

In late 1873, three events took place that might be of interest to collectors. First, Fleury investigated diversifying his business through the manufacture of treadle sewing machines. He built an addition to the Agricultural Works, and produced Fleury sewing machines using blueprints provided by the machine's inventor, J.C. Bond.

The second even, as the Banner reported, was a 'complimentary supper' provided by the workmen for Joseph Jr., and all the employees - 71 at the time - to express their appreciation to him for their continued employment at the factory and for the manner in which they were treated, even in difficult times.

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