Evening Republican, Volume 15, Number 167, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 17 July 1911 — New Type of Binder Invented by New Ross Mau. [ARTICLE]

New Type of Binder Invented by New Ross Mau.

Vorq McLaughlin, of New Ross, this state, is perfecting a binder In which he is using seven inventions he recently patented. The binder, which is designed to be drawn easily by two horses, is widely different from the type in general use. The large wheel is placed in front of the binder, there is no elevating canvas and the binding machinery is on a lower level. The driver can watch the grain from his seat as it is caught by the knife. In recent tests the binder cut a seven-foot swath and was pulled by two horses without a great deal of effort It worked satisfactorily and the inventor expresses the opinion the type will be generally approved.