Someone should bring this thing to a monster truck rally. What would it’s monster truck name be? The Detassler is a bit whimpy for my tastes.

Tractor Mounted on “Stilts” Is Used to Dust and Detassel Corn
Moving slowly through the sweet-corn fields of California is a weird tractor on stilts. The tractor is used to dust and detassel the high corn. The builder started with a 21-horsepower crawler tractor. He raised the tractor chassis including the motor and transmission so there would be 78 inches of clearance beneath it. Side frames—the “stilts”—support the tractor in this position. Additional sprockets and links of track were installed on each side. The result is a tractor that rolls through the high corn, dusting and detasseling it even during wet weather when rubber-tired tractors bog down in the mud. It has 6-1/2 feet clearance and straddles two rows of corn while dusting 12. A framework across the back holds the dusting equipment. During detasseling, men ride on hangers dropped down between the rows alongside the tractor.
When I wee lad, the whole family would gather ’round old grand pap as he’d demonstrate his magical typulating device. Those were heady days I tell you.
For Young, For Old, For Everybody
Remington Portable Typewriter is the universal machine for personal writing. It has every quality demanded by the individual user.
Compact—fits in a case only four inches high.
Convenient—can be used anywhere; on your lap, if you wish.
Complete -with STANDARD KEYBOARD and other “big machine” conveniences.
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I wonder what this tasted like…
Vej-Meat
A VEGETABLE MEAT
At Last! a delicious and a perfect substitute for meat that fills the bill in every respect. Made from sun-kissed nuts, cereals and vegetable products, it looks and tastes just like meat. 50% more nutritious than meat nourishing, wholesome and appetizing. Endorsed by Doctors and Dietitians as a perfect food. Send 60c for a one pound can or $5.40 for a dozen delivered. If not thoroughly satisfactory your money will be refunded. Four flavors—Plain, Chili, Chicken and Bologna. 1 lb. can sufficient for 8 portions.
VEJ-MEAT CO., Box PC, 227 N. Manassas St., Memphis, Tenn.
Helpful New Tools for the Household
KEEPS EGGS FRESH. This circular container is for eggs or fruit kept in the refrigerator. Its flat sides will not break the skins or crack the shells. Open spaces afford free ventilation that tends to prevent spoiling of contents
FLOUR SIFTER. With the double action flour sifter, cut out view of which is given at left, flour can be sifted as frequently as desired without removing it from sifter. The sieve is in the middle and there is a lid on each end
CONTROLS THE HEAT. The valve shown above can be fitted to any steam radiator and when the dial is set, the desired temperature is automatically maintained. The new valve is installed by simply removing the old one, screwing the new one in place, and adjusting heat control dial
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Your Figure Has Charm Only as You Are Fully Developed
BEAUTY OF FORM can be cultivated just the same as flowers are made to blossom with proper care. Woman, by nature refined and delicate, craves the natural beauty of her sex. How wonderful to be a perfect woman.
Bust Pads and Ruffles never look natural or feel right. They are really harmful and retard development. You should add to your physical beauty by enlarging your bust-form to its natural size. This is easy to accomplish with the NATIONAL, a new scientific appliance that brings delightful results.
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So, he’s the Big Bad Wolf?
the better to see with, my dear
Never had you dreamed you would see so much and so clearly as now with your new Bausch & Lomb Zephyr-Light Binocular. Clear, turquoise waters lapping gainst white sand beaches . . .fishing boats with sun-bleached pastel sails billowing in the offshore breeze . . . and in the distance, multi-hued ountains in all their regal beauty. Everything seems close enough to touch . . . crisp in detail and radiantly alive in nature’s own colors.
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Wow, this thing cures everything! I’ll bet it makes you smarter, richer and more attractive too! And if Uncle Sam endorses it you know it must be true!
What is that doctor in the middle panel doing to that lady?
Only $7.75
Yankee Violet Rays CAN NOW BE IN EVERY HOME
Until now thousands of people have wanted Violet Ray outfits, but could not afford them at the heretofore high prices that have been charged.
Acts Like Magic
The following ailments and hosts of others respond like magic to the vitalizing, disease destroying influence of this wonderful home outfit which is equal and in many respects superior to any similar apparatus priced up to $25.00.
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Mercedes’ steering-wheel air bag
A combination of air bag and seat belt protects the driver who opts for Mercedes’ new safety package. The air bag is the only one offered as a production option by any auto maker.
In an impact of over nine mph, a pendulum sensor on the drive-shaft tunnel detects deceleration. A tiny pellet of solid rocket fuel then detonates; as it burns, it produces nitrogen gas that balloons a neoprene bag from the steering wheel. When the driver hits the bag, it deflates slowly. The driver is also restrained by his seat belt.
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