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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
RECOGNIZE THIS GRINDER?
Enclosed is a photo of a grinder that I have. I do not know what it was used for, but maybe one of your readers could identify its use and age. On the lower plate, the casting reads "J.A. Berrill and Son." There are no other names or part numbers on it. When the crank is turned, the lower drum rotates. There are serrated teeth on the rotating drum, which match the teeth on the stationary hopper top. Tension against the teeth can be adjusted by turning the wing nut on the lower plate. Robert Kubisch 2111 Gilbride Rd., Martinsville, NJ 08836-2234
DREAMS OF A RESTORED WINDMILL
I am sending a picture of my 1933 Aermotor windmill, which I have restored, fulfilling a dream I've had for a long time. One of my treasured childhood memories is stopping by the old cement watering tank at our windmill on hunting trips. My English Setter bird dogs would stand on their back feet and drink water from the iron spout.
My cousin in northeast Illinois had this dismantled Aermotor in his garage for 14 years. When he asked me if I wanted it, I jumped at the chance! My daughter and I hauled it home in nothing longer than ten-foot pieces. A coffee can full of bolts and strange-looking things came with it.
SEARCHING FOR GLASS
Where can I get glass for old drip engine oilers? I would appreciate hearing from anyone who has any information.
Ralph Ament, 5318 K Ave., Cherokee, Iowa 51012
INDIANA FARM-TO-MARKET ROADS
I read the story in the January 2000 issue about the half-pavement road in Illinois. My dad helped to pour one such road in the early 1920s in Noble County, Ind. The half-pavement (or sidewalk, as it was sometimes called) ran from Albion, east to State Road 3, and west of town to State Road 33. We also have a red-brick road running from Goshen, Ind., through Ligonier, and on to Cromwell.
John Rosenogle, Wawaka, Ind.
OLD PLUG SPARKS INTEREST
I have a spark plug you might be interested in. It is very old, and must weigh close to a pound. The large brass nut on the top has the word "Bethlehem" stamped all around the top. On the bottom hex, "Bethlehem Primer" is stamped on one side, and "Silvex Company PA:" on the other. The primer is very large.
Don Capp, Marshall, Minn.