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Re: The Tractor Will Never Replace the Horse (long
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Posted by greenbeanman on November 03, 2003 at 23:59:14 from (171.75.205.189):
In Reply to: The Tractor Will Never Replace the Horse (long pos posted by DRL on November 03, 2003 at 11:58:58:
The old books can be a store house of knowledge. I am providing a link to one that is part of the Making of America series. It was published by my great great grandfather in 1867. On page 227 he mentions the modern labor saving devices, and advocates an 8 hour work day. He also tells that he employed as many as 50 men on occasion. No doubt for the harvesting of crops. Can you imagine 50 hard working men versus the 30 foot header of a combine today? Somehow I think that diesel fuel would win out over mashed potatoes and gravy and fried chicken or roast or even steak. Lots of knowledge and insight to be gained from these old books, but we do have to keep it in perspective.
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