Cookie jar collection outgrows house Sep 10, 2008
There is one that looks like a John Deere tractor. A fire engine with working sirens that come on when the top is lifted off is parked on top a display case. (Lebanon Express, OR)
Classified 8/13/2008 Aug 14, 2008
Pontiac Daily Leader - Breaking News. Thursday, August 14, 2008. (Pontiac Daily Leader, IL)
Around the Tri-State Area this weekend Aug 1, 2008
The 41st annual Western Illinois Threshers Bee Craft Show and Flea Market features John Deere tractors and engines. The event is held on 19th Street, two miles north of Hamilton, Ill. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
41st annual Western Ill. Threshers Show set Aug. 1-3 near Hamilton Jul 25, 2008
This year the show will feature the John Deere line of tractors from many collectors. They will lead the daily parades at 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 2, and Sunday, Aug. 3, that include other antique cars, trucks, tractors and steam engines, which are in action and on display during the show. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
'Merrill Pioneer Days' begin today Jul 18, 2008
Featured will be Dean Davison's John Deere threshing machine from the 1920s. Duane Junck of Kingsley, Iowa, will have his auger elevator at the event, and various horsemen will bring wagons. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Green parade kicks off Deere memorabilia sale Jun 28, 2008
--- A sea of John Deere green made its way through the streets of Moline and East Moline Thursday. The sea was a parade of antique tractors held as part of the ninth annual John Deere Collectors Center and Memorabilia Auctions in Moline, which continues through Saturday ... This year's auctions feature a wide assortment of vintage John Deere tractors and equipment along with the memorabilia. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Experience the power at Ionia Farm Power Show Jun 25, 2008
This year, the Ionia Farm Power Show will feature John Deere tractors new and old as main attractions, but organizers are game for showing nearly any kind of tractor. Anybody who wants to bring anything can, said Schrauben, who encourages people to come view a slice of agricultural history. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
Good Morning Cedar Valley -- June 20 Jun 20, 2008
Hundreds of vintage John Deere two-cylinder tractors and implements will be on display. Admission is 6 for adults; children 12 and under admitted free with adult 21 or over. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Farm show revisits the ‘good old days’ May 26, 2008
I enjoy just talking to the people and I enjoy running my engines, said Tripp, who brought along his 1935 John Deere B tractor and engines dating back to 1909 and 1912. One of the show s more unusual events the slow tractor race resulted in a new winner being crowned over the weekend. (Washington Daily News, NC)
Classifieds 5/1/08 May 2, 2008
8am to 5pm 815-844-4571 118734 E. John Deere 317 Hydrostate mower 48 deck 217; tiller, 21 lawnboy SP mower, 50cc motorcycle rocket EC, Law furniture, bicycles, lawn decor, couch EC, over stuffed chairs, Lazyboy recliner, Backers rack, grandfathers clock, Roof top desk, writing desk, Lots of household antiques, collector items, longaberger baskets, clothes galore, mens, womens, girls. D.Morgan pictures, Broyhill TV Armoire, antique iron fence. (Pontiac Daily Leader, IL)
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Bobby s Restaurant owner and operator Bobby Quattlebaum rests on top of a box containing a John Deere pedal tractor that is a prize for a raffle benefiting the Bear Pride 4H Club who is helping to set up the event ... In addition to vendors from six states, a John Deere pedal tractor will be raffled off with the proceeds going to the Bear Pride 4-H club from White County Central schools. (Searcy Daily Citizen, AR)
Pathway Christian School holds fundraiser Feb 21, 2008
From Farmer's Supply John Deere ornaments and a John Deere toy and a John Deere pink cap have been donated. Fireside Grill has donated a gift certificate. (Kalona News, IA)
Thailand's new prime minister brings little hope for stability Jan 29, 2008
Before entering politics in the 1970s he held a wide variety of jobs including tour guide in Bangkok, a salesman of John Deere tractors and two years as a public relations officer for the Israeli Embassy in Bangkok. He is under investigation for alleged corruption in the procurement of fire trucks while he was governor of Bangkok from 2000 to 2004, a case that may complicate his premiership. (International Herald Tribune)
The fun of the hunt Jan 14, 2008
I ve sold everything from John Deere to smoking memorabilia to bedspreads, said Elaine Crooks, a vendor from Charles City, just one of many exhibiting wares at the North Iowa Fair Flea Market on Sunday. Primitives aren t so popular now. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Tag sale marks end of an era for Jane Holmes Residence Jan 12, 2008
There are round oak Mission-style dining tables and chairs, wood card tables and chairs, antique light fixtures, church pews, dishes, pots and pans, linens, blankets, residential and commercial washer and dryers, three John Deere riding mowers, occasional chairs, folding chairs, lift chairs and wheelchairs. Also for sale are organs, beds, chests, dressers, china cabinets, iron and oak benches, glassware, shutters, televisions, tools, office equipment, garden tools and medical supplies. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
One man's trash is another man's treasure Nov 29, 2007
A John Deere tractor had just crashed through the middle of his little wood framed store. His restlessness and a need for a Diet Coke saved his life. (Seantobia Democrat, MS)
Brochure nabs top price at Deere Collectors Center auction Nov 17, 2007
--- A King Corn silo sales brochure from the early 1900s sold for 1,700 Friday, fetching the highest price of the 184 items that went on the block during the opening session of a John Deere memorabilia auction held at the John Deere Collectors Center in Moline ... People who attend the sale "will see John Deere memorabilia you will get to see never again," he added ... Standing on a mezzanine above a bank of vintage John Deere calendars and lighted clocks, he used an accomplished motor-mouth... (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Newton's Jewelers closing after 93 years; Day-Star also closing Nov 16, 2007
Harmon, 62, worked for John Deere for 32 years before buying the store. He said he bought the store so he could build a business with his friend, David Susong, and Susong's specialty was jewelry. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
We'll make big changes over the next couple of years and keep iterating and innovating. Oct 22, 2007
If you entered "John Deere," you could get a listing for a John Deere tractor or a set of John Deere sheets ... If you submit "John Deere" today, you'll see the John Deere products that most previous shoppers purchased. (FastCompany)
John Deere Display At Peck Home Oct 13, 2007
In celebration of Fulton County s Fall Folk Festival, Gary H. and Nancy L. Peck of 4117 Breezy Point Road, McConnellsburg, will open their property to the public the next three weeks for their second annual John Deere display of two-cylinder diesel and gas series tractors ranging from 1939-1959 ... Gary has been an avid John Deere tractor collector and restorer for over 30 years ... If you love antique John Deere tractors, long ole timer talks about the way it used to be and browsing Nancy s... (Fulton County News, PA)
Flea market, demonstrations part of annual Harvest Festival at Elijah Filley stone barn Oct 11, 2007
The tractors will also be on display throughout the weekend with John Deere tractors being featured this year. Visitors at the festival will also be able to take a journey of their own as a tractor-driven eople hauler will give tours throughout the county. (Beatrice Daily Sun, NE)
Tuesday Back in Time 10-02-2007 Oct 3, 2007
At Rayburn Karrh s farm, south of the Snyder School, one of the new John Deere ensilage harvesters was in operation yesterday. It is the property of W. A. Painter of Runningwater, who will use it to harvest his own crop and for custom cutting. (Plainview Daily Herald, TX)
23rd Founder John's Day is successful Sep 11, 2007
Bob Justmann, driving a John Deere tractor, pulled a wagon provided by the Dodge County Antique Power Club as Elaine Gerth offered commentary about the village's historical sites. Founder John's Day originated in 1985, coordinated by HAPPEN, a group of local business people interested in promoting the village. (Watertown Daily Times, WI)
Another Moravec picks up the chant Aug 18, 2007
Trev has seen some items go for outrageously high prices, like 400 for an artsy John Deere button pin. He still begins sales with butterflies in his gut but says those fade quickly. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Deer Creek Sodbusters show is Sunday near Sterling Aug 8, 2007
John Deere is the featured tractor line and engines this year. In honor of the show, a special commemorative cancellation stamp has been created and provided by the U. S. Postal Service. (Beatrice Daily Sun, NE)
Media Advisory - Unreserved Ritchie Bros. auction in Prince George features prime B.C. real estate, antiques and industrial equipment Jul 16, 2007
Hundreds of forestry, construction, agriculture, transportation and other equipment items will also be sold to the highest bidder on auction day, including: two 2003 Valmet logging forwarders, a 2006 Hitachi log loader, a 2006 John Deere feller buncher, a 2005 John Deere skidder, almost 20 logging trucks, a dozen log processors 12 truck tractors (including a 2007 Peterbilt tri drive), and several motor graders. The unreserved auction features a complete dispersal for Rossetti Creek Logging Ltd.... (Canada Newswire)
Threshun time Jul 14, 2007
Frank Strader of Walnut ran the 1960s John Deere tractor that pulled the 1940s binder machine. The binder cuts the wheat and ties it into bundles, which were then tossed onto a nearby wagon and taken away for storage. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
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JOE TAMBORELLO / THE JOURNAL-STANDARD Tom Dietmeier of Orangeville and son, Dylan, take to the street on a 1969 John Deere 4020 during Ag-Tique Days' tractor drive Saturday north of Orangeville ... They are Olivers, one of the older brands of tractors ever manufactured in America and they are called "other green" because they're not, of course, John Deere, the most well-known green tractor in America ... The show, still going today, features Allis Chalmers, McCormick-Deering Farmall, Massey... (Freeport Journal-Standard, IL)
Great day for a tractor rally Jul 6, 2007
Winners of the collectible 1/16-scale tractors were, WD-45 (donated by the Emswiler Family), Dewey Mumm; John Deere 620, Griz Behrendt; Farmal A, Chuck Peterson; and John Deere 4520, Neil Gorham. Other winners were Steve Thompson, Jerry Allmon, Larry Kimmen, Allen Berens, Mike Lehan, Warren Lantz, Duane Renz, Howard Kremain, Bruce Thomson, Jack Peterson, Cal Hulsebus, Mike Berens, Luke and Fritz Baldwin, Gary Cox and Leo Paulsen. (Dunlap Reporter, IA)
'East riding, easy driving' Jun 22, 2007
Wagner's collection includes John Deeres, 'the other green tractors,' an orange Case (the last one made), and a variety of others ... He says that once, years ago, he worried about his 7-year-old granddaughter at the wheel of a fast-reacting John Deere 'B' model ... To ease the worry, he found a smaller 'H' John Deere he felt more comfortable with. (Camdenton Lake Sun Leader, MO)
Zippos-Collecting an American Icon Jun 18, 2007
Makers of products like tractors, trucks and gasoline have commissioned Zippo to produce lighters with their company logos, including Texaco, Grumann, and John Deere. These examples, and those of companies that no longer exist are highly sought, and sell for $50-$300. (Suite101.com)
Oldies are goodies Jun 14, 2007
Ed owns a 1939 John Deere bicycle. Ed has eight antique John Deere tractors ... Ed also owns a John Deere tricycle. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
Steele Family Benefit is Saturday Jun 8, 2007
Other items up for grabs include: 2 large kites, Bowlercade, game station, John Deere collectible print, teapots, doll, collector plates, Impala model car, dish sets, golf club, golf balls and golf towel, cookies or pie a month for a year, bird feeder, digital camera, space saver high chair, bracelet, wine basket, water aerobic pass, pool pass, wellness center pass, Henry Doorly Zoo basket, baseball basket, Willow Tree Nativity, kids craft basket, wrapping paper basket, picnic basket essentials,... (Dunlap Reporter, IA)
'Uncle Louie' opened eyes of children to agriculture May 31, 2007
Pluta's hobby of restoring vintage TV sets expanded to include farm equipment when his brother began restoring John Deere tractors. For many years, Lewis Pluta spent his summers in Michigan collecting and restoring antique farm equipment. (Herald-Tribune)
Quail Unlimited announces date for annual meeting Mar 8, 2007
With the money raised from this year's banquet the organization will be purchasing a new 6403 John Deere tractor to help promote more habitat projects. Pike Press 2007. (Pittsfield Pike Press, IL)
Half-price Saturdays are full of bargains at Goodwill stores Mar 1, 2007
Al Riendeau of Mesa expanded his John Deere belt-buckle collection with regular trips to Goodwill, and said his favorite find was a collectible portrait he bought for $19. 99. (AZCentral -- Business)
Burrows Diary Crme closes after 25 years Feb 21, 2007
Items varied from John Deere collectible tractors to Coca Cola memorabilia. Owners Cotton and Wanda Burrows have been in business for over 25 years in Lepanto. (Tri-City Tribune, AR)
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There is a great mix of products and technologies, from small companies to major players such as John Deere. We even have a local company that won last year, and then won again this year. (Kingsburg Recorder, CA)
