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On a hot July day in 1831. Cyrus Hall McCormick demonstrated the world's first
successful reaper. Only the McCormick family, some field hands, and a few neighbors
were present for this event. None of those present could possibly have foreseen the
changes the reaper would bring. With it, the farmer began his first step toward
mechanized agriculture. Several years would pass before McCormick deemed his
machine worthy of commercial sale. During that time, the reaper was improved con
siderably over the 1831 model. It was patented in 1834.
NEW IH PLOWS
• 5104btm., 18”
• 725 sbtm., 18”
• 5513 Chisel Plow, 3 Shank, 13 Ft
• 4500 Vibra Shank. 12 Pt. 5 Ft.
NEW IH DISK HARROWS
• Model 350,11 Ft. 6"
• Model 370,12 Ft, 8"
NEW IH PRILLS
• Model 5100,16x7 Plain
• Model 5100,16x7 Combination
• Model 5100,18x7 Plain
• Model 5100,18x7 Combination
NEW IH PLANTERS IN STOCK
SPECIAL
120 Forage Box w/lnt
Running Gear
COOPER'S HDWE., INC.
B 241 Main St.
mTurbotville, PA 17772
• (717)649-5115
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SPECIAL
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NEW
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• 684
• 784
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USED EQUIPMENT
• (1) IH Model 1150 Grinder Mixer (Very
Good)
• (1) NH Model 354 Grinder Mixer
(Excellent)
• Model 106, 10 H.P., w/42" Mower
Standard
• Model 107,10 H P., w/42" Mower,
Hydra
• Model 147, 14 H P., w/48” Mower,
Hydra
• Model 1250,12 H P., w/44” Mower,
Hydra
USED CAPETS
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(Fngme Drive)
Supplement to Lancaster Farming, Saturday, January 28,1984
Revolution
(Continued from Page 27)
changes in number and size of
American farms and their need for
equipment of ever-increasing
capacity, the Company relocated
its production in modern and ef
ficient plants.
In 1952, the Fiber and Twine
Division moved its manufacturing
operations to a newly built,
modern plant in New Orleans, and
the old McCormick Twine Mill, in
Chicago, was disposed of. The new
location made possible important
economies in the transportation of
raw fiber to the mill and in the
distribution of the finished twine.
Cooper Hardware
traces roots
back to
The well-known Cooper’s Hard
ware Store originated in the mid
1880’s when two Montour County
brothers, John E., and Lloyd
Krunun decided to open a hard
ware store in Turbotville.
Lloyd Krumm remained with the
firm only a short time, selling his
interest to Elmer B. Derr. The new
partnership of Krumm and Derr
soon added farm implements to
their line.
On April 18, 1910, Krumm and
Derr sold their propertly and stock
to S.E. Hartley and Roscoe S.
Blaine, who remained in business
until 1936 when the business was
sold to S. Lee Menges.
In 1941, Menges sold out to
Donald C. Cooper who added In
ternational Harvester and gave the
Main Street, Turbotville, firm the
name which has endured for 43
years.
The 90 horsepower model 3288 30 Series tractor shown
above is powered by an IH 358 cubic inch naturally aspirated
diesel engine, The 30 Series' easy shifting transmission has
16 forward and 8 reverse speeds operated with right hand
controls. Completing the 30 Series line is a 113 horsepower
model 3688 tractor, at 112 hp 3488 Hydro, and an 80 hp
3088 model, the four tractors in this series serve the U S. 80-
120 horsepower segment of the tractor market.
In 1965 the division introduced a
new rotproof, plastic twine pat is
lighter and stronger than sisal
twine. Although it may not wholly
replace sisal twine, it will free the
Company from the uncertainties of
the world sisal market. Dairy and
refrigeration equipment had for
many years been an important
sector of International Harvester’s
farm equipment line. In 1907 the
Company had introduced a quality
line of cream separators, and
milking machines in 1929. In 1935 it
began the production of farm milk
coolers and large wald-in coolers
for the preservation of all
perishable products of the farm.
1880’s
Donald Cooper did much to
further the growth of Cooper
Hardware, modernizing the.
original Krumm and Derr
building, erecting an addition and
adding a large parking lot. In 1973
Cooper incorporated, appointing
his son D. Blaine Cooper as
manager three years before the
elder Cooper’s death in 1978.
With Blaine’s wife, Diana Y.
Cooper, acting as Secretary-
Treasurer, other Cooper em
ployees including Vice-President
Julia Ann Howell, Shop Foreman
Charles Keener, Parts Manager
James Delany, and Salesman Fred
N. Bower, a veteran I.H. employee
with 30 years of service. And
Blaine, himself, with 23 years of
I.H. experience behind him, is well
suited to carry on the Cooper
tradition of quality International
sales and service.
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