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1989
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THE TRACTOR
First Day of Issue: May 26, 1989
First Issue Location: Rosemont, Illinois
Before 1870, almost all farm work was done by hand.
With the advent of the “traction engine" during the
1870's, however, the farmer's burden began to ease. The
"traction engine“ was the first tractor — a large awkward
steam-driven machine which was soon replaced by a
smaller, more practical tractor with a kerosene-powered
engine mounted on a four-wheeled frame. Then, in the
1920's the all-purpose tractor was developed. The fore-
runner of today's tractor, this machine's only shortcoming
was that it was usually manufactured in only one model
or size, with no frills and no extras. In comparison,
tractors now come in a huge variety of shapes and sizes,
with a list of available options that would make any
automobile owner envious. Air conditioning, the best in
stereo equipment — even televisions, telephones, and
refrigerators are common features of the modern tractor.
Though farming is still hard work, today's farmer has
certainly come a long way from the toil of the past!
No. 89-17
©1989 The Maximum Card Collection
A Division of Unicover Corporation • Cheyenne, WY 82008-0007
Original painting by Basil Smith
