LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Image Gallery John K. KreiderNicely restored, but what is it

I was very pleased with the New Holland article that appeared in your February 2001 issue of Farm Collector. I was not aware of all the photos you had taken when you were here at the Rough and Tumble show (Kinzers, Penn.) last summer. I think your usage and placement of the pictures throughout the article was very appropriate.

I have received several letters since the article appeared. I also got some comments about the article over the phone from some local people who know of me.

I wish to thank you for the complimentary copy which you sent to me. I would like to see more future in-depth articles on a given brand of gas engine or tractor line also.

-John K. Kreider,  327 A E. Main St., New Holland, PA 17557

AUCTION PIECE NEEDS IDENTIFYING

I purchased this piece at an auction a couple of years ago, and restored it, but have never been able to find out what it might have been used for. I thought maybe one of your readers could help me out.

-Frank Brcka, 3576 Thrush Ave., Plymouth, IA 50464

SEARCHING FOR ORIGINAL FLEISCHER-SCHMIDT DECAL

Enclosed is a picture of a pull-behind corn sheller. I would like to know if anyone has a decal or a good picture of one. I know it was built about 1950, by Fleischer-Schmidt Manufacturing, before it became Fleischer Manufacturing at Columbus, Neb. I have gone to Columbus to check, but all their records are gone from those early days. I would appreciate a photo or piece of advertising. That would really help me finish the project.

-Lloyd H. Menk, 19216 584th Ln., Mankato, MN 56001

GRINDER EMERGES FROM COLLECTOR'S BASEMENT

I am sending a picture of an object that has been in our basement for years. It appears to be a grinder of some sort, but for what? Can anyone tell me what it is? The writing on the wheel and the side of the bowl says: Humphrey & Sons, Joliet, Ill. Patented July 3, 1900, Canada Pat. 1901.

-Larry Mikota, 3123 Poverty Hollow Rd, Calmar, IA 52132-7531