Mr. Stuckey's notes: Soft roll type wick, encased in chains (on diagonal) tempts cows to use it for scratching, which coats them with insect repellent oil, which is fed from reservoir at top. Simple but very effective according to Fred Vanstone.
Custodial History
For custodial history see the collection level description of the Lawrence Stuckey collection.
Scope and Content
Image of cattle oiler (with Mavis & father), north of Carnduff, Saskatchewan.
Notes
[Brandon SW includes communities south of Trans-Canada #1 highway and west of PTH #10.]
Stuckey's notes: These units were donated to City of Brandon by CPR as a Centennial Gift. Installed in park July 27, 1982. (And came under relentless attacks by vandals.)
Scope and Content
Photograph shows the engine and caboose in Dinsdale Park.
Notes
Corresponds with negative 1-2002.3.9.P29.
Repro Restriction
The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.