Farm Collector September 2010: Four-wheel drive pioneer, Imperial Valley heritage, bonanza farms

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September 2010
volume 13, issue 2

On the cover: Harry Wessels' engine collection includes very fine 1/4- and 1/6-scale steam traction engines and implements.
Photos by Harry Wessels; composite by Karen Rooman.

Read more about the impressive scale model steam collection.

features
	Mound City Maker Uncovering the legacy of a St. Louis wagon builder. By David Sneed		Four-Wheel Drive Pioneer Massey-Harris GP tractor among the first successful four-wheel-drive designs. By Bill Vossler
	Details Made the Difference Unique features set Gestring wagons apart. By David Sneed		Scale Model Steam Wessels colleciton showcases scale model steam engines. By Leslie McManus
	The Gestring Ghost Rare Gestring white wagon points to early promotional efforts. By David Sneed		Hay Tool Display Clears Confusion Show visitors have questions answered. By Leslie McManus
	Uncompromising Genius Inventor Harry Ferguson battles to protect ground breaking designs. By Jane Brooks		Rich Heritage Imperial Valley celebration spotlights farm traditions. By Jenn Allen

departments
	First Things Show – and Tell! By Leslie McManus		Let's Talk Rusty Iron Marshalling manpower on the bonanza farms. By Sam Moore
	Letters to the Editor McCormick-Deering advertising posters, disk plow, Giant Moline measurements		Tales from Wales Preserving other treasures. By Josephine Roberts
	What Is It? Answers to the mystery tools in July 2010's issue.

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