Farm Collector Magazine
Farm Collector April 2010

April 2010
volume 12, issue 9


On the cover: Marvin Bules built a round barn (using nearly 52,000 bricks!) to house part of his eclectic collection of antique farm relics.

Read more about Marvin Bules and his collection of antique farm relics. 


features
Universal Appeal Universal Appeal
Two early tractors designed to meet farmer's every need.
By Bill Vossler
Flash in the Pan Flash in the Pan
The one-year reign of the Curtis combine.
By Tharran Gaines
Family Heirloom International Affair
Restored Universal Model D keeps past alive.
By Bill Vossler
Chemical-Free Weed Control: Cable Weeder Did the Job in the 1930s Long Row to Hoe
Before herbicides, cable weeder was the answer.
By Jim Lacey 
Collecting Authentic Pieces: Antique Farm Equipment in Original Condition The Real Deal
Original relics stand in a class by themselves.
By Leslie C. McManus 
Risky Business Risky Business
Hay baler earned its vicious reputation.
By Dale Geise
Super-Sized Super-Sized
I&I Club dishes up big attractions at 2009 show.
By Leslie C. McManus
Eclectic Collection: Antique Farm Relics Find Two Unique Homes Unique Venues
Collector houses treasures in old store, round barn.
By Eugene Blake 

departments
First Things First Things
From the smallest sprout.
By Leslie C. McManus
Iron Age Ads Iron Age Ads
Rare documents complement Curtis combine collection.
Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor

Firsthand

Firsthand
Finding the family Farmall.
By Sam Sayeed

Answers to February 2010 Mystery Tools What-Is-It?
Answers to the mystery tools in February 2010's issue. 
April 2010 Sprouts Sprouts
A place for kids.
Let's Talk Rusty Iron Let’s Talk Rusty Iron
Columbian Exposition shone spotlight on agriculture in America.
By Sam Moore
   

 



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