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Manure is ValuableDon^tWaste ItYou cannot afford to waste manure any more tlian you can afford to waste money.Every ton of manure properly spread upon the soil is really the means of adding

to your income.If you were compelled to buy commercial fertilizer, you would find it very expensive,

yet in every ton of barn-yard manure there are contained elements which, if boug-ht sep-arately, would make the value of a ton of barn-yard manure produced by farm ani-mals worth as follows

Per TonSheep $3 . 30Calves 3.18Hogs 3.29Cows 2.03Horses 2.31Hens 7.07

It is also estimated that in the course of a year the manure produced on the averagefarm is worth approximately $250, yet much of this is wasted in various ways. Someauthorities even claim that one-third is wasted by spreading it in piles in the field, or byallowing it to accumulate in the barnyard.

To get the full value from manure, it should be hauled directly from the stable to thefield. Not only should all solids be distributed, but pro\'isinn should be made for saving theliquid excrements, because some of the most valuable elements produced in the stable arefound in this portion.

To save this portion is really a simple matter. It is only necessary to supply the cattlewith plenty of straw or litter for bedding, and in moving about they will gradually work itback to the gutters where it will absorb the liquids which are rich in nitrogen, nature'smost efficient and most valuable plant food. To save these valuable elements, a manurespreader should be used.

Back the machine right up to the stable door, throw in the stable cleanings, drive to thefield and distribute the load immediately.

Manure should never be hauled to the field and left in piles, because the action of thesun, wind, rains, and the natural tendency to ferment causes much of its value to passaway, either in the form of washing or in gases which are liberated by chemical action.When a manure spreader is used, all fertilizer is distributed evenly, it is perfectly pulver-ized, and instead of being allowed to ferment, the action of the rains dissolves the soluble partsand they soak into the ground in the proper condition for absorption the following season bythe tender roots of growing plants.

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Make Your Farm Yield BumperCropsTHE surest way to make your farm yield bumper crops is to thoroughly understandthe requirements and nature of the soil.

Study your soil ; then use fertilizer in the proper quantities. Don't waste it.Make every' ounce count. You can't do this unless you use a manure spreader, becausewhen spread by hand, there is a tendency to une\-en spreading and either under or over fer-tilization.

In e\-ery case hand spreading means a loss because lo loads of manure spread with amanure spreader will do the work of 20 loads spread by hand.

Instead of a fair yield from one acre, a manure spreader will distribute fertilizer pro-duced aljout \'our farm, so that you can fertilize two acres where you previously coveredone, and harvest a bumper crop from two acres where you previously garnered a fair yieldfrom one. A manure spreader will thus double the value of manure spread and will re-turn a 100 per cent dividend where previously you received a scant 50 per cent.

Special ConditionsSpecial conditions and special crops demand individual study.Certain soils are especially lacking in one element and burdened with another. This

is especially true of soil in which nitrogen in excessive quantities is present.In such cases, lime or commercial fertilizer is invaluable.It is, howe\er. impossible to spread lime properly by hand.There is but one correct method to apply lime, ashes, etc. The manure spreader

will do this work perfectly. In fact, manure spreaders are so constructed that in case itis desired, lime, ashes, or other fertilizers can be spread either broadcast or drilled in rowsof varying \\'idths.The Corn King has special equipment for handling this proposition. It will spread lime,etc., with the same degree of perfection that it distributes barn-yard manure.

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Why Manure Should Not Be Allowedto Accumulate in the Barn-YardUNDER no circumstances should manure be allowed to accumulate in the barn-yard.

It should be hauled directly from the stable to the field, because if thrown in heapsit is liable to heat, and chemical action will liberate much of the nitrogen which is

really one of the most valuable plant foods contained in any fertilizer.There are other losses connected with this method of handling- which can be eliminated.Where manure is tlirown in heaps a large percentage of the liquid excrement soaks into the

barn-yard and becomes a total loss, so far as producing value goes.This loss can be prevented by supplying the cattle with liberal ciuantities of litter or

bedding, which will absorb the liquid portions, and by throwing all stable cleanings directlyinto a manure spreader, drawing to the field, and spreading in proper quantities.

The action of the sun and wind also has a tendency to cause chemical change. Assoon as chemical action sets in many of the micro-organisms which are invaluable to plantgrowth are destroyed. In order to grow certain crops, the presence of these bacteria is ab-solutely essential. This is especially true of clover. Growers of clover often find it difficultto get a stand and, in order to do so, adopt heroic means. It not infrequently happens thatthey are compelled to inoculate the soil with specially cultured bacteria. Such a procedureis unnecessary when barn-yard manure is taken care of properly. Barn-yard manure al-ways contains bacteria in sufficient quantities if spread immediately after it is removedfrom the stable to insure a crop. Thus, if it is properly taken care of, it is unnecessary tointroduce cultured micro-organisms which are not only uncertain but expensive.

Another loss is incurred by throwing manure in heaps in barn-yards which are situatedon side hills. In such places there is a natural tendency to washing. After every rain moreor less of the soluble portions of the manure is washed away, leaving the insoluble elementswhich as a rule are lacking in those properties which accelerate plant growth.To avoid this loss, use a manure spreader. Leave the machine just outside the stabledoor, throw in the manure, liquids and all, drive to the field and spread as soilcon ditionsdemand. Bythis method,every ounceof producingstrength isplaced whereit will do themost good,thus lossescaused bywashing,leeching, andfermentationare elimin-ated and looper cent re-sults assured. ^ Manure Spreader Saves Time and Labor aa Well as Manure

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The Manure Spreader anAssistant

THE manure spreader is a new hired man. It not only saves time, but labor and ex-pense.It saves time l^ecause it will spread in from 3 to 5 minutes the same quantity ofmanure it formerly took 20 to 30 minutes to spread. Time is saved and the work is donemuch better. This is true because a spreader distributes manure evenly, which is a physi-

cal impossibility when spreading by hand.A manure spreader is also of invaluable assistance in keeping the barn-yard free fromaccumulation of all sorts. Where a wagon is used to haul manure from the stable to thefield it often happens that the equipment is changed in which case the cleanings from thestable are dumped in the barn-yard. The manure spreader is used for but one ]mrpose only.Consequently it is always ready, and the temptation to throw manure in the barn-yard isreduced.

On the majority of farms, it is much easier to load a spreader than it is to wheel ma-nure out in the yard. Therefore, there is a natural tendency to use the spreader because itsaves the necessary labor required for an extra handling.

By using a manure spreader, time is conserved and manure is made to produce 100per cent results. This is true because 10 to 15 loads of manure spread per acre with a ma-chine produce Ijetter results than 20 to 30 loads spread by hand. The reason for this lies inthe fact that a manure spreader distributes manure evenly, covers every inch of ground, andmakes every ounce count, whereas hand-spread manure can be made to fertilize only a por-tion of the soil on which it is spread.

Uneven fertilisation means an uneven grain stand, consequently an uneven yield. Ma-chine spreading means evenly spread manure, an even stand of grain, a uniform yield, and tooper cent returns.

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ProvedACTUAL field experience provesThat lo loads of manure properly spread will give better results than 20 or 30

loads spread in a haphazard way.That not less than 20 loads will cover an acre when spread by hand.That the average hired man or boy will usually spread 25 or 30 loads per acre instead

of less.That 25 or 30 loads means over-fertilization, thus an injury instead of a benefit to the

soil.That the average man with a pitchfork does not spread manure evenly, consequently

each plant does not receive its proper share of fertility.That manure can be spread with a machine in an}' quantit)-. ranging from 5 to 15 loadsper acresometimes even less.

That a machine will spread any and all kinds of manure e\-enly in any desired (luantity.That a machine will spread a load in from 3 to 5 minutes instead oi 30 or 40, which

is consumed in spreading by hand.That a machine will spread lime, ashes, etc., evenly instead of in shovelfuls, as is the

case with the hand method.That a lo-vear old boy can do more and better work with a Corn King than two men

spreading by hand.That there is only one way to get one hundred per cent returns from manureby using

a Corn King manure spreader.On the following pages are illustrations and text which should convince you that theCorn King has no superior.

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Corn King Manure SpreaderNo. 1

THIS is the smallest Corn King manure spreader. It is particularly designed for use intruck gardens, vineyards, and in places where the ordinary size manure spreadercould not be used to advantage. This machine can be used in such places because

it is much narrower than the regular width machine and yet the capacity is sufficiently largeto haul a fair size load. It can be used to advantage on soft or uneven ground.

This machine differs from the other machine in two respects. The box is 9 inchesnarrower than that used on the other three machines, but the length and depth is the sameas that of Corn King No. 2. The rake is stationary instead of vibrating.

This machine is equipped with a 2-horse hitch.The specifications are as follows

InchesLength of box inside 9'-MWidth of box 45Depth of box 15Diameter of rear road wheel 48Diameter of front road wheel 28

InchesFace of rear road wheel 5^Face of front road wheel 4J4Width of track, rear 68Width of track, front 46


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Corn King Spreader No. 2THE Corn King spreader No. 2 is a machine of medium capacity. Tiie box and treadare regular width.

This machine is especially designed for use on small tracts, and for truck gardenerswho desire a manure spreader that will do the same efficient work as the larger machines,and yet draw much lighter. The difference in the draft results from a reduction in capacity.To meet the demands for a machine of light draft and somewhat larger than Corn KingNo. I, the Corn King No. 2 is offered.

Truck gardeners realize how difficult it is to spread manure evenly by hand. With thismachine, manure can be spread thick or thin. If desired. Corn King No. 2 can be equippedwith lime hood or drilling attachment for distributing lime or spreading manure in rows.This latter feature is especially valuable because plant food can be furnished directly to thehill where it will be available for immediate consumption. This method of distribution alsohas a tendency to warm the ground around the hill and force the growth, which means earlymaturitya feature eagerly desired by truck gardeners and seed growers.

This spreader is equipped with a 2-horse hitch and, like the Corn King No. i, the fronttruck cuts under the box ; thus the spreader can be turned in its own length. This is a verydesirable feature because the machine can be used in places where there is little room toturn.

SpecificationsInchesLength of box inside 98^4Width of box inside 54Depth of box inside 15

Diameter rear road wheel (steel ) 48Diameter front road wheel (steel) 30^

InchesFace rear road wheel (steel) 5}^Face front road wheel (steel) 4^Width of tread, rear 78Width of tread, front -Ki


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Corn King No. 3THIS machine is designed to meet the demands for a spreader of medium capacity. Itwill be found especially valuable on farms of average size. This machine will enablethe possessor of the average number of acres to make the manure he previously

spread on lo acres of ground do service on twice that area; in fact, it would be themeans of bringing him one step toward the intensive method, which has done so much tomaintain the producing standard of the European farm.

The Corn King No. 3 is similar in construction tn the Corn King No. 2. It is equippedwith a vibrating rake. The front wheels cut under the spreader box, thus making it an es-pecially desirable machine for use in places in which there is limited space to turn. Likethe No. I and No. 2, the wheels are steel and when the load is spread, the apron throwsitself out of gear automatically. The machine is thrown in gear by simply pushing the handlever forward. The rate of speed at which the apron travels is controlled bv this lever anddetermines the quantity spread per acre.

Corn King No. 3 is equipped with a coml)ination hitch which can be used wilh eithertwo or three horses.

SpecificationsInchesLength of box inside 11834Width of box inside 54Depth of box inside 15Diameter rear road wheel (steel) .... 48

InchesDiameter front road wheel (steel) ... .30 j/2Face rear road wheel (steel) 5^Face front road wheel (steel ) 43/2Width of tread rear wheel (steel) ... .78

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Corn King Spreader No. 4THE Corn King spreader No. 4 is the largest Corn King spreader made. This machineis designed for the man wlio desires a machine of large capacity. To keep a largefarm properly fertilized requires the expenditure of a great deal of time and means

an unlimiteil amount of hard labor.On the majority of farms insufficient manure is produced to keep the cultivated areaproperly fertilized when spreading is done by hand. Of course, this is largely the result ofover-fertilization and inaljility to spread thin enough so that the manure will cover theproper area. By using the Corn King No. 4, manure can be made to do double service.It will make one load do the work that two loads formerly did, thus enabling the man whocultivates large areas to harvest bumper crops from two acres where previously he receiveda fair yield from one. It will also do away with the many disagreeable features connectedwith hand spreading, and be the means of saving time, labor, and expense.The apron on this machine is so constructed that it folds back a short distance to allowthe front wheels to turn under the spreader. This spreader has all the superior featuresfound on the other three machines and is furnished with a 2, 3, or 4-horse combination Iiilch.

SpecificationsInohesLength of box inside H'^V-iWidth of box inside 54Depth of box inside 1^34Diameter rear road wheel (steel) 48

Diameter front road wheel (steel) ..... 30 J/2

InchesFace rear road wheel (steel) 5;54Face front road wheel (steel) 41/2Width of tread rear wheel (steel) 78Width of tread front wheel (steel) 46

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Main Frame

Substantial Trussed Frame

THE main frame of the Corn King spreader is made ofthoroughly seasoned, air-dried, wood stock which haspronounced acid-resisting quahties.

Heavy cross sills are used to reinforce the main frame.These cross sills are also strengthened by means of a trussrod which extends the full length of each sill.

An angle steel track at the center of the machine extendsthe full length of the main frame. This track supports thecenter of the apmn, reinforces the main frame, and distributesthe weight of the load uniformly over the entire machine.

Flat steel tracks are also fastened to the top of the twomain sills. These tracks extend the full length of the machineand relieve the sills of much of the strain to which they aresubjected. They prevent the steel rollers with which theapron is equipped from cutting into the wood. These tracksalso prevent manure coming in contact with the top of the sill.

The front of the main frame is reinforced by means of anexceptionally heavy bolster. This bolster is fastened to themain frame proper by means of angle irons and bolts. Thisconstruction prevents the frame from springing apart andaffords an excellent means for attaching the front truck.

The rear of the main frame is reinforced by two heavytie rods; one under the axle, and one under the cvlinder.

BoxThe box is constructed of thebest air-dried, thoroughly seasoned,

box board lumber. Hard steel boxstraps extend the full width of thesides and prevent the sides fromsplitting, spreading, or warping.These straps are securely bolted tothe sides and main sills. Wheels Kemoved to Show Rear End Construction

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Wheels SectionalView of FrontWheelShowingSand CollarTHE wheels on the Corn King spreader are constructed en-tirely of steel. Heavy Z-shaped lugs securely riveted to

the rims of the main drive wheels give the wheels a prac-tically continuous bearing surface and develop ample tractionpower tq prevent the wheels from slipping even though themachine is being operated on soft and slippery ground.

In order to make the wheels doubly strong, thelarge oval spokes are cast solidly into the hub. Theends of the spokes are upset and are riveted securely tothe tire. This construction gives the greatest possiblestrength and makes an almost indestructible wheel.

Experience proves that more power can be generated and the field left in better conditionwhen the wheels do not track. For this reason the front and rear wheels on the Corn Kingmanure spreader have a separate tread. The constructiondistributes the weight of the load more uniformly over thesurface, consequently it eliminates unnecessary packing ofthe surface.

The front wheels are similar to the rear in general con-struction. An oil hole is supplied on the front and not onthe rear wheels because the front wheels turn on the axlewhereas the rear turn with it. This oil hole is equippedwith a stopper which prevents dirt from working into thebearing, thus eliminating friction and preventing unneces-sary wear. This feature reduces the draft of the machine

Fifth Wheel Construction considerably, because it insures the deliveo' of clean oil tothe bearing surface of the axle at all times. The wheel is also pro\-idedwith sand collars to protect the axle from dirt and sand which wouldotherwise work in and cause unnecessary wear.

Fifth WheelA careful comparison should be made of the fifthA\'heel used on the Corn King manure spreader with thatused on other machines. The Corn King fifth wheel con-sists of two flat pieces of circular steel held to-gether by means of a strong king bolt.

A heavy steel bolster bracket reinforced bycross ties securely bolted to the top of the fifthwheel and to the heavy bolster forms a substantialsupport for the front of the machine.

In order to further strengthen the fifth wheel, Fmi.t view showine Fifth wa brace is bolted to the top of the fifth wheel and extends back to the cross sillis securelv fastened bv a strong bracket and bolts.

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AxlesBOTH tlie front and rear axles on the CornKing manure spreader are of the continu-

ous type.The rear axle turns with the wheel and is

equipped with roller and self-aligning hearings.This axle is extremely strong and heavy and itis made of the best steel so as to give greatestservice. It is sufficiently heavy to carry theweight of the load without springing out of shape.Special attention should be directed to the self-aligning and roller bearing features. By usingself-aligning roller bearings, all twisting and l)ind-ing of the axle is eliminated, the draft is reduced,and added wearing service is the result.The rear axle bearings are provided withcon\"enient oiling devices. Tiiese devices make itan easy matter to supply lubricant to the bearings.By keeping tlie bearings properly oiled, the draftof the machine is reduced and the wearing life isconsiderablv increased.

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Section of Tire to SliowKlane:e Which Pre-vents Cutting theMeadow

Front AxleA continuous axle is used to support the front end of the ma-

chine. This axle does not turn with the wheels as does the rear.Instead of being perfectly straight, it is arched in the center suf-ficiently to permit the wheels to turn under the box, so that the ma-chine can be operated in places where space is limited.

The front axle is securely fastened to the lower section ofthe fifth wheel and is prevented from springing by a tie rodwhich is fastened by means of nuts to the axle clamps, whichform the sand collar for the front wheels.

Special attention should be directed to the sand collarformed by the axle clamps. These collars prevent a largepercentage of the dirt and sand which ordinarily works intothe axle bearing, from reaching that portion of the axle wliichcarries the strain of the machine. By preventing frictioncaused by dirt and sand, the draft of the machine is reducedand the wearing life of the axle increased.

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Skeleton ViewTHE accompanying illustration gives a good idea of the method by which power is trans-

mitted to the various parts.You will notice that the beater is driven from the rear axle by means of a strong

chain and large sprockets.The illustration also shows the apron driving mechanism, which consists of an eccen-

tric at the head of the beater which operates the ratchets which move the apron.A double pawl worm feed can also be furnished, if desired. The illustration shows theratchet feed only. A good idea of the convenient arrangement of levers is also presented.

The Corn King continuous axle always gives satisfaction. This axle is extremely heavyand is held in place by means of strong axle lirackets securely fastened to the main frameby bolts. Three bolts are used to fasten each bracket to the sills. A strong tie-rod rein-forces these brackets and holds them in perfect alignment. By keeping the nuts which con-trol the adjustment properly tightened, there is never any danger of these brackets workingloose, consequently all danger of the rear axle bearings getting out of alignment is elimi-nated. Special emphasis should also be laid on the axle bracket reinforcement which is af-forded by the angle steel tracks which support the apron. These tracks are securely fas-tened to the ends of the beater brackets at the rear of the machine and also to the axlebrackets. This method of reinforcement prevents all possibility of the brackets being tornloose by the jolting of the machine.

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Driving MechanismBEATER DRIVE Thebeater driving mechan-ism IS very strong andsimple. It consists of a strongchain and large sprokets. Thischain is so constructed that incase it is necessary to removea link, it can be done with ver}-little inconvenience. A new linkcan be instantly inserted or oneremo\-edit is not necessary to Ppurchase an entire new chain.

Driving MechanismSide of Box Removed toShow Apron and Beater

A simple and convenient chain tightener enables theoperator to keep the chain at perfect tension at all times.When the chain is kept at the right tension, unnecessaryjerks in starting the machine can be eliminated. The illus-tration at the top of the page gives a good idea of the ex-ceptional strength of the beater driving mechanism. Thechain tightener is also distinctly shown. This tightener isof a type that does not cause unnecessary wear or friction.

Apron DriveTwo styles of apron driving mechanism are fur-

nished on the Corn King manure spreader. Both stylesKeturn Clutch for Apron

are very effective and it is largely a matter ofopinion which one is best.Double Pa^vl Worm Feed

The tlouble pawl worm feed is preferredby many users. This apron driving mechanismis very simple. It consists of an eccentric, bevelgear, worm gear, and worm. The eccentricgear is provided with teeth which mesh in thegear that drives the worm and transmits powerto the apron driving shaft.

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CI lANGES of feed are effected bya simple adjustment whiclishortens or lengthens the stroke

of the eccentric shaft, as thick or thinspreading is desired.

This driving mechanism is pro-vided with two pawls instead of one.By using two pawls, all danger of un-even spreading" is eliminated becausethe apron is given an easv, sure, andcontinuous, forward motion, and theload moves to the beater at the samerate whether the machine is operatedup or down hill.

Double PawlWorm Feed Kuclosed

Ratchet Feed

Ratchet Feed

The ratchet feed with which theCorn King is equipped, is very efficientand is always in readiness. The ratchetfeed consists of an eccentric and a rodwhich operates the ratchets, on the end ofthe beater shaft. The working parts arestrong and all parts are thoroughly de-pendable. If desired, a crank which fitsin the gear wheel on the end of the aprondri\'ing shaft can be used to move theapron forward or backward. This fea-ture is sometimes found advantageous be-cause in case the apron is not returned tothe original position by the automatic re-turn device, it can be returned by hand,thus avoiding hitching a team to the ma-chine to return the apron with the auto-matic feature.

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Beater

Center Spider

EIGHT strong wooden l^ars, providedwith long square steel teeth, andfastened to large circular metallic

heads having sockets to receive the barswhich hold them firmly in place, form thebeater of the Corn King manure spreader.

Central support for these bars is fur-nished by means of a spider, each arm ofwhich is shouldered and provided withthreads and a nut for securely bolting thebeater bars. This spider not only pro-vides central reinforcement but it preventsthe bars from warping and springing out of shape.The circular metallic heads have square shoulders. Each bar is set between these shoul-ders and held in place l)y means of a bolt at each end. This removes much of the strainfrom the bolts which hold the bars in place and prevents the bars from splitting.

To further strengthen the beater, eachbar has rivets running crosswise of thedirection in which the teeth run. This pre-vents the teeth from splitting the bars.

Another feature which should be care-fully considered is the fact that the beaterheads extend beyond the inside of thespreader. On the Corn King the beater isnot set inside of the box but in the rearthe outside of the heads being on a line withthe outside of the box. This constructionprevents the beater shaft from winding withstrings, uncleca^'ed grass, stalks, etc., conse-quentlv the operator of the Corn King neverencounters trouble when operating the ma-chine in manure which contains undecayedvegetable matter.

The Corn King beater is large in diam-eter, the teeth are extremely long and havesufficient strength to pulverize thoroughlyany and all kinds of barn-yard manure. Byusing a beater of large diameter, the de-signers have reduced the tendency for cornstalks, etc., to wind, as so often happenswhen operating machines whose beaters areof small diameter.

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*WO styles of rakes are used on the Corn King. On Corn King No. i a stationarake is used. Corn King spreaders Nos. 2, 3, and 4 are equipped witii a vibratinrake. Botli styles of rakes are exceptionally efficient in leveling the loads.

The stationary rake is equipped with steel fingers and the action of each finger is controlled by a coiled steel spring. The complete rake is held in position by means of stearms which are securely bolted to the sides of the spreader box.

By using a coiled steel spring to control the action of each finger, each tooth is pemitted to spring back independent of the others ; thus, in case hard or frozen chunks shoulcome in contact with a tooth, it will spring back and allow the obstruction to pass withouafifecting the action of the other teeth. Hard or frozen cliunks can be thrown out of tbeater without danger of breakage to the rake and without affecting the action of the rak

The vibrating rake is operatedby means of a powerful cam on theend of the beater shaft. The actionof this cam causes the rake to moveback and forth, leveling the loadand making even spreading certain.Like the rake used on the Corn Kingspreader No. i, each tooth on thevibrating rake is controlled by aspring, the purpose of which is de-scribed in a preceding paragraph.

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Bearings

THE value of roller bear-ings needs no explan-a t i o n. Everyone

knows that they are greatdraft reducers and that theyprolong the life of the ma-chine on which they arevised. Self-aligning rollerbearings are used on the rearaxle. The roller bearingsused on the Corn King aremade of the highest qualityof cold chilled tool steel.These rollers are held to-gether by means of a cage. This cage prevents the bearings from falling apart ware removed from the machine and is a great convenience when cleaning or replaciThe self-aligning device eliminates all binding and twisting of the axle in theThis gives a free movement which reduces the draft to the lowest possible point.

Roller Bearinghen theyng parts,bearings.

Oiling FacilitiesWherever a wearing surface is found an

oil hole is provided and wherever practicalthese holes are closed with either a cup orstopper. Wearing parts necessarily requireoil. Oil is one of the greatest draft reducers.By keeping the bearings well oiled, consider-able wearing life is added to any machine.The Corn King is provided with a convenientmeans for oiling wherever oil is necessary.The oil holes are not only found where needed,

Oi| but they are always convenient to reach. Thisenables the user of a Corn King spreader tosupply the necessary parts with the necessaryhibricant without undue annoyance.

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^^K^Special FeaturesMANY special features of convenience are found in the Corn King-spreader, amnng wliicli levers are the most important.Convenient Levers

The operation of the Corn King spreader is controlled bymeans of a hand and a foot lever. By the hand lever the ma-chine is thrown in and out of gear at the will of the operator.This lever also controls the quantity of manure spread per acre.When the load is spread, the machine throws itself out ofgear automatically and a foot lever placed within easy reach ofthe operator easily and (|uickly returns the apron to its originai position. Attachments

For spreading lime, ashes, salt, etc., special at-tachments are necessary. A lime hood can I)e fur-nished for spreading broadcast. For spreadingmanure, lime, etc., in rows, a drilling attachmentmay be procured. By simply adjusting the deflect-ing' boards, the widths of the rows can be variedas occasion mav demand.

For Two Horses

For Three Horses

Simple ControlThese attachments are invaluable. The dril

ing attachment enables the gardener to supplfertilizer direct to the hill, making it immediatelavailable for plant food. This method of di

trilmtion has a tendency to looseand soften the ground around thills forcing the growth and enalilithe gardener to supply the early markets^

HitchesWith the Corn King spreader No

I and 2, a 2-horse hitch is regularly suplied. With the No. 4, a special 2.or 4-horse combination hitch is supplieCorn King No. 3 is regularly equippwith a 2 and 3-horse combination hitcA combination hitch can also be supplied with t

smaller machines but it is not necessary. It is necessaon the larger sizes only when operating the machiunder adverse conditions. A 3-horse hitch which canadjusted for two horses can also be supplied.

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