These are from an issue of Reader's Digest:

I found this in the classified ads of my local newspaper," Complete set of Encyclopaedia Britannica, 45 volumes; College Edition Webster's Dictionary, like new; thesarus, not used. All in excellent condition. No longer needed...recently married. Wife knows everything."

Here was a tempting offer: Ford 9N, $2,750. New tires and chains, trip bucket. Wife says tractor goes or she goes. Gave it alot of thought. Good appearance, solid, great shape for the age. Works hard without complaining. Same can be said for tractor."