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Wheat Drills MO192

Picture courtesy of Jim Kuntz

WHEAT DRILLS

Early Ripley County farmers broadcast wheat and other cereal grain by hand. This early wheat drill was patented in 1892 and 1895, and was distributed by the Gum Lach Co. The strong wheels are unusual.

Pioneer Heritage Homestead Project, Doniphan Neighborhood Assistance Program.

Franklin St. & Charles St., Heritage Homestead, Doniphan, Ripley County Missouri


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