How were some of the key implement and machine makers advertising their spring implements in the agricultural and general press in the early 1940s?
While adverts tended to be short, they needed to include as much pertinent information as possible. They could note that makers and agents were selling spring implements and ask farmers and agriculturists to enquire. Some listed the main ones to highlight what was available. These could quickly turn into a long list. These could help to get agriculturists to think about their future requirements, even months before they needed to use them.
Rarely did they note specific prices of implements.
The following is a selection of adverts to show their range and how they were advertised:
A section of adverts:
“Spring implements
Martin’s cultivators, Climax spring-tooth harrows, Zig-zag and flexible harrows, manure distributors, horse hoes etc in stock, also spare parts.
Robertson & McLaren, agricultural engineers, Burnside Works, 19 Lower Craigs, Stirling.” (From the Stirling observer of 14 March 1940)
“Spring implements-buy the best
Tractors-International Farmall “A”, “H” and “M”
Tractor plows-International
Manure sowers-International
Harrows-spring tooth and zig-zag
Broadcasts, land rollers
3-tine tractor grubbers, with patent spring release hitch
Sole distributor for Petter Engines
Hay mowers-Bamlett, McCormick
Binders-Albion, Deering, McCormick.
Buy your mower or binder now and assure delivery.
Wm Reid & Leys Ltd, 8 Hadden Street, Aberdeen.”
(From the Aberdeen press and journal of 21 March 1940)
“Have you booked your requirements yet for spring implements? Orders should be placed now for machinery, accessories, and all farm requisites, as supplies are still difficult to obtain.
Scottish Agricultural Industries Ltd (Barclay, Ross & Hutchison), 67 Green, Aberdeen.”
(From the Aberdeen press and journal of 11 January 1946).
