SMOKE RINGS

There are very few engines in this part of country. Not too many were used and the scrap drive for W. W. 2 took care of most of those. There are several very large ones used in oil well work, but I prefer the small size 1 HP to 8 HP until I learn more of the operation of them.

In July of this year, I went to the Waukomis Steam Threshing Bee and thoroughly enjoyed myself. While there, they had a few copies of G. E. M. and I. M. A. I bought some of these and immediately subscribed to G. E. M. which I will say is the best magazine that I have had the opportunity to read. Keep up the good work! Photography is my Number 1 hobby so I really appreciate the photos. Thanking you in advance I remain 'Hooked on Hit & Miss Engines'.

What a nice letter and a shot in the arm towards our work--makes us feel good when we know we are making folks happy. And maybe you'll be be sending us some pictures one of these days, Zane--we'll be expecting some, since your hobby is photography also.

VICTOR J. LIPPI, 606 Cable Street, Van Wert, Ohio 45891 sends a nice writing and is also seeking info.--'I was wondering if any readers of the Gas Engine Magazine ever heard of or has a Spayd Bros, one cylinder, two flywheels, Horsepower unknown, old-time gasoline engine manufactured in my home town of Van Wert, Ohio about 1915 to?

I have many, many old time gas engines of different horsepower and makes, but none of these type and I'm interested in information on them. It will be greatly appreciated.

I enjoy the G. E. M. tremendously and I read it several times over, before laying it away for future information. I have wished many times that it were a monthly issue.'

A new subscriber writes us: 'I received my first copy of the Gas Engine Magazine last Saturday. I was surprised to see such a large section of classified ads. I didn't have any idea there is so much available.

I don't have an engine of my own, but have been helping my cousin and uncle restore a 6 HP Challenge. The plate shows it to be No. 3636. I know from a catalog that in 1929 the numbering was up to 20,000 and from the Batavia Historical Society that the company operated from 1867 to 1945. My uncle said the last time he can remember it having run was 1923, but he can remember it being in the family as far back as his memory goes. We would like to know if anyone can tell us the year of this engine.'

Lots of questions to be answered this issue, so man your pens, Men and write! That letter was from TOM CAMPBELL, Route 1, Box 115, Zion, Illinois 60099.