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Back To The Old Grind!

Not My Victrola: Rube From A High Grass Town Edition.

I don't have any plans to visit New York City, and after listening to Uncle Josh's adventures there, I think that I am better off staying out in the sticks.

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Another of Uncle Josh's New York City adventures HERE, on a record from the True Blue Sam collection.

Weekend Steam

OldFarmShow has posted some new videos shot at the Will County Threshermen's Association show at Channahon, Illinois.  




Holy Cow!! They have an auger to pull the corn out of the crib! We always used a special rake made for that chore. Wonders never cease.

Trouble; Trouble

Is it me, or are my sights off a bit?  That's what I have been thinking lately when I shoot my Single-Six.  I really paid attention when I shot my warmup targets for Mr. Completely's July contest, and yes, I needed to move my rear sight right.  You too, can improve your shooting if you enter these contests, so click over to the contest, print your targets, and head to the range with family, friends, and firearms.  Mr. C needs your submissions by next Monday, so don't put it off.

Crankin' It Up

Sears-Roebuck's Silvertone label presents Ernest Hare performing Wabash Blues with Orchestra Accompaniment. Recorded approximately March or April, 1923.

I have heard a few versions of Wabash Blues, but this is the first time I heard any lyrics attached to it. Something new every day, even if it's 88 years old.

Jeff Quinn Reviews The Ruger 77/357 Rifle!

I've been waiting for it, and here it is! Jeff Quinn at Gunblast.com has done a thorough review of Ruger's newest bolt action rifle, and he provides good information for us on his website.  Watch Gunblast's video, then click over to read his review; especially look at his chronograph results.  The .38 Special loads are gaining enough velocity in the rifle barrel that they are up around magnum velocities out of a pistol.  He also found that this rifle puts the .357 cartridge into the realm of the 30-30 Winchester.  Handloaders can propel 158 and 180 grain bullets around 2000 feet per second if they use the right powder combination, and that makes this a good 150 yard rifle for deer sized game.  Light bullets and light loads of quick burning powder will make good rounds for plinking, and for making head shots on squirrels and rabbits.

Jeff recommends this rifle for game up to 400 pounds in the comment section of his video on YouTube, and that sounds like good advice.  That would make the Ruger 77/357 a good gun to carry for game smaller than moose, elk and grizzly bears.

Make Mine Electric!

No electric; no gas; I guess this is green technology. Patented in 1930.

Baker Monitor Pumping Engine

The wind doesn't always blow when you need it, and the livestock on a farm must have water, so these little pumping engines made by Baker sold like hotcakes. One of them is sitting in a corner of our garage waiting for me to find the time to work on it, and maybe some day I will. Click over to Harry's Old Engine Shed to see all of the inner workings of this little labor saver.

A Cool Idea For Monday

Back To The Old Grind!

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Not My Victrola

BSGS98 posted this great song from the talkie "Sunny Side Up," performed by Johny Marvin, who is remembered for "Tiptoe Through The Tulips." If you have time, watch the excerpt below of Janet Gaynor singing this song in the movie.



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