The Ford Barn

wensum · 10-31-2015, 03:40 PM

An article in the "The Old Motor" website contains these two very clear early photos of Model A's
The text below the second one reads:Today we have a series images that originate from the Lone Star State and include people and automobiles. We have not had an appearance of what we refer to as the “Hat Women” for a while, but the lead photo certainly fits the bill for their return. Minnie Fisher Cunningham, who was a suffragette, hit the campaign trail in 1928 in a run for the US Senate in Texas. She is seen between two supporters in the lead photo in front of a Model “A” Tudor sedan. Her campaign ended when she finished 5th out of six in the primary.

The text below the first one reads: Singer Jimmie Rogers is seen here posing at the “Cone Car Co.,” a Ford dealer located in Kerrville. The early Model “A” Ford touring car has been fitted with: plated windshield posts and stanchions, wind-wings, a cowl band and parking lights. Rogers was one of the pioneers country music.

31 Model A · 10-31-2015, 03:51 PM

Those three ladies ARE NOT in anyway like the Ziegfeld Folly girls I remember.....and looking for today.

2manycars · 10-31-2015, 05:20 PM

That phaeton seems to have cowl lamps like a pair I have in the barn. They mount to the welting flange behind the hood.

700rpm · 10-31-2015, 05:38 PM

Old Motor used to post here a lot. Haven't seen them much lately. What happened?

BILL WILLIAMSON · 10-31-2015, 05:59 PM

Jimmie Rogers was Chiefs' & My HERO. Chief said the band traveled in Model A sedans, with instruments tied all over the car! They traveled to REMOTE radio stations & performed LIVE shows there.
I have his music in my computer & listen to it often. Google his history, it's fascinating & sad, also.
Bill W.

DougVieyra · 10-31-2015, 06:34 PM

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The reason Jimmie Rodgers' windshield stanchions are chrome, is that they are the accessory 'Fold-Down' style. This photo graces the cover of one of his 9 LP albums. It is a 12" X 12" photo, so it shows well. Playing the LP's saved my collection of original 78's from which they were made.

Although born in Meridian, Mississippi, Jimmie settled in Texas. Known as the Mississippi Blue Yodeler, he died of TB in 1932, in a New York flop house.

Hoogah · 10-31-2015, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by DougVieyra

The reason Jimmie Rodgers' windshield stanchions are chrome, is that they are the accessory 'Fold-Down' style. This photo graces the cover of one of his 9 LP albums. It is a 12" X 12" photo, so it shows well. Playing the LP's saved my collection of original 78's from which they were made.

Although born in Meridian, Mississippi, Jimmie settled in Texas. Known as the Mississippi Blue Yodeler, he died of TB in 1932, in a New York flop house.

Still got the 78s, Doug?

The photo of Jimmie Rodgers in front of his Model A pushes more than one of my buttons. Love music from the '20s and '30s, mainly old blues but also early country (from before it became commercial and schmucky!)

Here's the song he wrote about having TB:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OoQiZujWKQI

Henry's Lady's Man · 10-31-2015, 07:48 PM

Thanks. It's all great stuff. I'm a fan of OLD blues and country.
That TB is bad sh.. . My dad had TB in the 30's in high school, and went to a "health farm", they called it. They treated him with sulfa drugs, that damaged his kidneys. We lost him to kidney failure in '72, age 52. Ol' Jimmie Rodgers had the right to sing the blues.

Skeezixx · 11-01-2015, 08:36 AM

Like anyone is going to elect a woman as Senator!

Pfffft.

31 Model A · 11-01-2015, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Skeezixx

Like anyone is going to elect a woman as Senator!

Pfffft.

She didn't win either times but...she was still a woman to be reckoned with from a Alabama plantation family that lost everything. She did come close the second time though. Big in Texas politics.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minnie_Fisher_Cunningham

C26Pinelake · 11-01-2015, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Skeezixx

Like anyone is going to elect a woman as Senator!

Pfffft.

Get ready because they are about to elect one as President ! Wayne

Tom Wesenberg · 11-01-2015, 10:55 AM

Jimmie Rogers has always been one of my favorites, but I didn't realize he went back so far (born in late 1800's). I thought he was just slightly ahead of my other favorites, Jim Reeves, Johnny Horton, and Patsy Cline. Over the past year I'd googled some of my favorite singers, such as Elvis, Ricky Nelson, Buddy Holley and a few others, and it's so sad how they all died so young.

Those cowl lamps on the 29 Phaeton have different arms than the stock ones. I wonder if the could be 1930 arms, otherwise they must be some aftermarket accessory.

10-31-2015, 03:51 PM	#2
31 Model A Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Here I am in front of Todd's Grocery in 1931 selling Grit newspapers Posts: 2,548	Re: A couple of neat old photos Those three ladies ARE NOT in anyway like the Ziegfeld Folly girls I remember.....and looking for today. __________________ "Bullshit and Brilliance Comes with Age and Experience" "Hey Lady, ya wanna buy a Grit?" "If you don't learn to laugh at trouble, you won't have anything to laugh at when you're old" Will Rogers

10-31-2015, 05:20 PM	#3
2manycars Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Eastern CT Posts: 2,732	Re: A couple of neat old photos That phaeton seems to have cowl lamps like a pair I have in the barn. They mount to the welting flange behind the hood.

10-31-2015, 05:38 PM	#4
700rpm Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 5,902	Re: A couple of neat old photos Old Motor used to post here a lot. Haven't seen them much lately. What happened? __________________ Ray Horton, Portland, OR As you go through life, keep your eye on the donut, not the hole.

10-31-2015, 05:59 PM	#5
BILL WILLIAMSON Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: FRESNO, CA Posts: 12,560	Re: A couple of neat old photos Jimmie Rogers was Chiefs' & My HERO. Chief said the band traveled in Model A sedans, with instruments tied all over the car! They traveled to REMOTE radio stations & performed LIVE shows there. I have his music in my computer & listen to it often. Google his history, it's fascinating & sad, also. Bill W. __________________ "THE ASSISTANT GURU OF STUFF"

10-31-2015, 06:34 PM	#6
DougVieyra Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Eureka, California Posts: 1,716	Re: A couple of neat old photos Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) The reason Jimmie Rodgers' windshield stanchions are chrome, is that they are the accessory 'Fold-Down' style. This photo graces the cover of one of his 9 LP albums. It is a 12" X 12" photo, so it shows well. Playing the LP's saved my collection of original 78's from which they were made. Although born in Meridian, Mississippi, Jimmie settled in Texas. Known as the Mississippi Blue Yodeler, he died of TB in 1932, in a New York flop house.

10-31-2015, 07:48 PM	#8
Henry's Lady's Man Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 441	Re: A couple of neat old photos Thanks. It's all great stuff. I'm a fan of OLD blues and country. That TB is bad sh.. . My dad had TB in the 30's in high school, and went to a "health farm", they called it. They treated him with sulfa drugs, that damaged his kidneys. We lost him to kidney failure in '72, age 52. Ol' Jimmie Rodgers had the right to sing the blues. __________________ ... prosperity is not the product of charity but of industry - HENRY FORD

11-01-2015, 08:36 AM	#9
Skeezixx Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 426	Re: A couple of neat old photos Like anyone is going to elect a woman as Senator! Pfffft.

11-01-2015, 10:55 AM	#12
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: A couple of neat old photos Jimmie Rogers has always been one of my favorites, but I didn't realize he went back so far (born in late 1800's). I thought he was just slightly ahead of my other favorites, Jim Reeves, Johnny Horton, and Patsy Cline. Over the past year I'd googled some of my favorite singers, such as Elvis, Ricky Nelson, Buddy Holley and a few others, and it's so sad how they all died so young. Those cowl lamps on the 29 Phaeton have different arms than the stock ones. I wonder if the could be 1930 arms, otherwise they must be some aftermarket accessory.