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-Harold Anderson, 2514 15th St., Lindsborg, KS 67456
Information sought on early grain binder
In the 1940s, I worked on a harvest crew, using a McCormick-Deering M grain binder. I was 10 or 12 at the time, and the machine was old then; now I'm in my 70s. Over the years, I lost track of the machine, but recently I found it again, way out in the woods, half buried in the sand.
I'm now restoring it and looking for any information I can find. In addition to having the McCormick-Deering M identification, the year "1890" is on the back of the machine, on one of the gear housings that have to do with the binding process.
-Hubert Davis, 1022 N. W. 143rd St., Newberry, FL 32669; (352) 331-6844
Music on his mind
Regarding the "Slipping 'n Sliding" letter to the editor (Farm Collector, July 2002): The song referred to in the letter sparked my memory, but I can only remember one verse. If someone has the sheet music for that song, I would appreciate having a copy.
-Oscar B. Stene, 30339 110th St., Fulda, MN5613 1; (507) 425-2740
Information sought on field burner
I am seeking information about a machine called a "Rears Field Burner," which I think originated in Oregon for use in burning green field stubble. Any information would be appreciated.
-Seth L Pierrepont, 845 Alexander Road, Princeton, NJ 08540; (609) 759-8888; spierrepont@sycamorevc. com
All in the family
This is my nephew, Chase, and my dad, John, (grandson and grandpa) as they enjoy an afternoon drive on their restored John Deere tractors - a 1941 H and a 1937 B. John Deeres are especially important to this family as Dad worked for Deere's Tractor Works in Waterloo, Iowa, for 22 years before he retired. He and Chase have spent many hours working on these tractors, and it was great to see them having such a good time after all that hard work!