[SEL] Fero Air Pump Company

[Mike Royster]

  Oh how we love to "re-write history" in order to make things more 
"politically correct."    Let me be the first of many to clue you folks in 
on the real FERO history.  Now I am sure Arnie's kinfolks were fine men and 
did many good things, including the Fero Compressor Company.  But dare we 
stop and ask, where did this idea come from?  If you trace the history of 
the Brunner Compressor company and look at the pamplets, you will see an 
example of a fine product that was around before and after the Fero company. 
In fact, it is amazing the Fero even favors the Brunner!  Having mentioned 
this to Arnie numerous times he quickly mentions "coincidence" but you be 
the judge.  As far as the compressor I obtained for Arnie, it came from NC 
not SC, another blatant misrepresentation put on us by "the man."  Now that 
is a story to itself!!!!!  I'd love to explain more but I am busy inventing 
the "Royster light bulb" and the "SS Royster Bar-co-lounger."

MR cloistered oyster

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Arnie Fero" <fero_ah at city-net.com>
To: "Stationary Engine List" <sel at lists.stationary-engine.com>; "Old Engine" 
<stationary-engine at oldengine.org>
Sent: Friday, June 09, 2006 2:51 PM
Subject: [SEL] Fero Air Pump Company


> Hi Folks,
>
> Once again Dolly has done her webbing magic and turned one of my sow's
> ears into a silk purse.  The link below will take you to a description of
> the Fero Air Pump Company.  This was a business started by my grandfather
> and father.  The style of the "old iron" is definitely interesting.
>
> http://www.oldengine.org/members/arnie/fero.htm
>
> Since in the last few years I've found and now own two of the Fero Air
> Pumps, I know that they are still out there in service.  obviously, if you
> run across any of 'em, let me know.  8-))
>
> See ya,  Arnie
>
> Arnie Fero
> Pittsburgh, PA
> fero_ah at city-net.com
>
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