100 year old tractors tell the story of innovation and invention at Rock River Thresheree

Joe Oncken, the writer’s grandson, stands next to a 1942 John Deere. (His dad, John, is a John Deere dealer in North Dakota. )

Dave Willie of Necedah tightens a bolt on a shield on his rare yellow Massey industrial tractor.

Union Grove High School senior Connor Esch, a senior at Union Grove High shows off his 1947 Massey Harris that he restored.

A line of threshing machinery stands quiet under rain threatening skies.

A few of the shows featured tractor, the Massey Harris, on display.

Note the logo of the old Twin Cities tractor which appears very comparable to the “Twins” uniforms.

Even not-so-young girls play in the mud at the Thresheree.

Watch out, the steamers are rolling!

Fred Heidt of Cambria shares information about his 1932 Wallis tractor.