The Scott-Carver Old Thresher’s Association and Gas and Steam Festival

By Mr. John Hays
Published on March 1, 1976
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Steam engine activates pulleys which in turn animate a pair of blacksmiths forging a wheel. This toy is one of several which are motor-powered for push-button operation by visitors to the New York exhibition. From collection of Bill and Lillian Gottschalk
Steam engine activates pulleys which in turn animate a pair of blacksmiths forging a wheel. This toy is one of several which are motor-powered for push-button operation by visitors to the New York exhibition. From collection of Bill and Lillian Gottschalk
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This picture shows Engineer Jim Mollenhour as he stands on the deck of Bill Olander's 22 HP Advance engine which was belted to the lumber saw
This picture shows Engineer Jim Mollenhour as he stands on the deck of Bill Olander's 22 HP Advance engine which was belted to the lumber saw
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Herman Piefer of Jordan, Minnesota with his small upright steamer belted to a drag saw
Herman Piefer of Jordan, Minnesota with his small upright steamer belted to a drag saw
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A steam engine powers a butcher chopping meat, in ''H2O+ Heat = Live Steam Toys'' show in New York. Toys are from collection of Bill and Lillian Gottschalk. Courtesy of Museum of City of New York
A steam engine powers a butcher chopping meat, in ''H2O+ Heat = Live Steam Toys'' show in New York. Toys are from collection of Bill and Lillian Gottschalk. Courtesy of Museum of City of New York
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Marvin Boettcher, with the Lion Hunter's hat on the left, and John Schoening in center - I'm sorry I can't identify the third man. The engine is John's 50 HP Case steamer. All taken at the Scott - Carver Show at Jordan. Courtesy of John T. Hays, 1511 Igle
Marvin Boettcher, with the Lion Hunter's hat on the left, and John Schoening in center - I'm sorry I can't identify the third man. The engine is John's 50 HP Case steamer. All taken at the Scott - Carver Show at Jordan. Courtesy of John T. Hays, 1511 Igle

1511 Iglehart Avenue St. Paul, Minn. 55104

The Annual Scott-Carver Show was held August 9th and 10th at the
regular show site about two miles from Jordan, Minnesota, a short
distance off Highway 169. The weather being favorable, activity was
carried on well this year.

Stack threshing with Bill Olander’s outfit, a 32×54 Case

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