Steam Traction

ANNUAL SHOW

By J. F. Mermoud
Published on March 1, 1976
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A 20% scale model [absolutely perfect] of a Keck-Gonnerman sawing 10 inch lobs. It is rated at 4-1/2 HP. Courtesy of J. F. Mermoud, 835 Westwood Drive, Ballwin, Missouri 63011.
A 20% scale model [absolutely perfect] of a Keck-Gonnerman sawing 10 inch lobs. It is rated at 4-1/2 HP. Courtesy of J. F. Mermoud, 835 Westwood Drive, Ballwin, Missouri 63011.
J. F. Mermoud
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This is an old-timer checks the night-road lights on a Keck-Gonnerman.
This is an old-timer checks the night-road lights on a Keck-Gonnerman.
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This is an overview of some of the many fine stationary and tractor engines displayed. Courtesy of J. F. Mermoud, 835 Westwood Drive, Ballwin, Missouri 63011.
This is an overview of some of the many fine stationary and tractor engines displayed. Courtesy of J. F. Mermoud, 835 Westwood Drive, Ballwin, Missouri 63011.
J. F. Mermoud
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Some of the Association's officers standing by a perfectly restored 20 HP Advance Rumely, 1. to r. George Bahre, Secretary; Edward Jansen, President and William Douglas, First Vice-Pres. Bahre is proud of his ''baby''.
Some of the Association's officers standing by a perfectly restored 20 HP Advance Rumely, 1. to r. George Bahre, Secretary; Edward Jansen, President and William Douglas, First Vice-Pres. Bahre is proud of his ''baby''.
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The freshly threshed straw attracted lots of youngsters to frolic in the shiny, slick mounts. Remember when??
The freshly threshed straw attracted lots of youngsters to frolic in the shiny, slick mounts. Remember when??
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This is a slick and neatly painted 20 HP Case belted to a perfect running 28 inch separator waiting for the bundle wagon of wheat to arrive.
This is a slick and neatly painted 20 HP Case belted to a perfect running 28 inch separator waiting for the bundle wagon of wheat to arrive.
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One of the line-ups of some real fine steam engines all fueled and with good boilers of steam.
One of the line-ups of some real fine steam engines all fueled and with good boilers of steam.
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This fine team of Percheron horses reminded people that they too had a big part in steam threshing; hauling water, pulling grain and bundle wagons, also coal and wood! Courtesy of J. F. Mermoud, 835 Westwood Drive, Ballwin, Missouri 63011.
This fine team of Percheron horses reminded people that they too had a big part in steam threshing; hauling water, pulling grain and bundle wagons, also coal and wood! Courtesy of J. F. Mermoud, 835 Westwood Drive, Ballwin, Missouri 63011.
J. F. Mermoud
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The unusual engine of the show; a double pulley 28 HP Keck-Gonnerman retrieved from a local sawmill.
The unusual engine of the show; a double pulley 28 HP Keck-Gonnerman retrieved from a local sawmill.

835 Westwood Drive, Ballwin, Missouri 63011.

The Pinckneyville Annual Steam Power Show took place on August
14, 15, 16 & 17 at their intriguing fairgrounds. The typical
hot and muggy August weather and the higher price of automobile gas
could have combined to hold down a usually large attendance. The
local association and tractor owners did their spectacular parts by

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