Doodlebug Tractor History: Ingenious Farm Solutions
The sputtering engine coughed, a plume of blue-grey smoke hinting at the years of hard work etched into its metal frame. Across the parched fields of the Dust Bowl, a homemade tractor, a "doodlebug," stubbornly chugged along, a symbol of resilience in the face of adversity. This isn't just a story about machines; it's a testament to human ingenuity and the spirit of making do during the Great Depression. We'll explore the rise, fall, and remarkable resurgence of the doodlebug tractor, a fascinating piece of agricultural history....