reaping machine

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It is a story about a woman of the farmlands who, when her lover is killed in a reaping machine, marries an unattractive neighbor to father her child.

From Time Magazine Archive

Mr Bell of Toronto exhibited his excellent plough, straw-cutter, and reaping machine.

From History of Farming in Ontario by James, C. C. (Charles Canniff)

He rejoiced that Mr. Hussey's reaping machine was now in the hands of a jury of Cleveland farmers.

From Obed Hussey Who, of All Inventors, Made Bread Cheap by Greeno, Follett Lamberton

He was also the designer of a reaping machine, and made one and showed it with real corn for his "Benefit" on the stage of the Theatre Royal in 1815.

From Showell's Dictionary of Birmingham A History and Guide Arranged Alphabetically by Harman, Thomas T.

It was at the time Mr. Hussey was residing in Baltimore that he turned his attention to the idea of a reaping machine and spent his leisure hours in working out his model.

From Obed Hussey Who, of All Inventors, Made Bread Cheap by Greeno, Follett Lamberton