Secretary, Hamilton, Missouri 64644
The North Missouri Steam and Gas Engine Antique Show and
Demonstration was held August 16, 17 and 18. The weather was
perfect for the large crowd in attendance. The Draft Horse Pull was
Friday evening with the activities of the next two days about the
same as previous shows. Highlights included the threshing of oats,
Pull tractor, owned by Russell and Sara Moss. The clover seed
cleaned up nicely. There was a hill climb for large engines; a
teeter totter for all small engines.
A parade was held uptown on Saturday with merchants having
sidewalk sales and exhibiting antiques in store windows. A contest
was held for those attired in the most original costume. Parades
were held daily in front of the grandstand. There were 7 large
steam engines and about 15 model steam engines, nearly 250 gas
engines and several antique tractors, including a very large
Aullman-Taylor tractor transported in by Flemmings and Sons of
Parkville, Mo. The Abells Bros, brought their large collection of
steel traps from Clay Center, Kansas. An auction of gas engines and
miscellaneous parts was held and proved very successful.
The Literary Study Club made arrangements for carnival rides for
the kiddies and FOCUS Club furnished an eat shop where sandwiches,
side orders and cold drinks were available. The PTA of Mirable
furnished the Old Time Thresher’s Meal which was enjoyed by
many.
Also included was an Antique Car Contest, a Fiddler’s
Contest, a Horse Pitching Contest and many more fine exhibits. Our
1975 show will be the third weekend in August, the 15th, 16th and
17th.
