IMPRINTS IN THE SANDS OF TIME

By Patty Cross
Published on March 1, 1974
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This photo is a threshing scene at Antique Acres. Randy Schwerin's 60 HP Case Steamer and A. J. Fischels and Son's Wood Bros. Hummingbird Thresher.
This photo is a threshing scene at Antique Acres. Randy Schwerin's 60 HP Case Steamer and A. J. Fischels and Son's Wood Bros. Hummingbird Thresher.
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This shot shows a newly restored 35-70 Minneapolis Farm Motor owned by John Sundermeyer, restored by Harold Pries. Painted in the original colors.
This shot shows a newly restored 35-70 Minneapolis Farm Motor owned by John Sundermeyer, restored by Harold Pries. Painted in the original colors.
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This photo is a real horsepower at work! 40-140 cross compound steamer on the left. The only one left to be known in existence and to be operative. And a 110 HP Case on the right. [All three pictures from the Antique Acres, Cedar Falls, Iowa Show]. Courte
This photo is a real horsepower at work! 40-140 cross compound steamer on the left. The only one left to be known in existence and to be operative. And a 110 HP Case on the right. [All three pictures from the Antique Acres, Cedar Falls, Iowa Show]. Courte
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Looks like a nice engine, but not much description - caption was ''Built by Henning and Wall, July 1972. Owned by Bill Henning.'' Courtesy of William Henning, Lamberton, Minnesota 56152
Looks like a nice engine, but not much description - caption was ''Built by Henning and Wall, July 1972. Owned by Bill Henning.'' Courtesy of William Henning, Lamberton, Minnesota 56152

Resident of Antique Acres

About a week after the show, I found myself sitting on the steps
of the deserted bandstand. Looking out at the few idle pieces of
machinery still left on the parade grounds, the stillness was
almost suffocating. I pushed away the thoughts of the long cold
winter months yet ahead and allowed only the memories of the past

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