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Remembering Eighties Wagon Life and Local Makers
A nostalgic reminiscence of rural life in the eighties detailing wagon travel, buggy fashion, and community gatherings. It lists local wagon makers and figures like EA Schonek, Mr Reynolds, Arthur Armstrong, EF Edwards, and many others, noting the shift from horse-drawn travel to up-to-date farm wagons with features such as dust proof hubs and 88 inch springs. The piece invites readers to learn more about wagons and to tip their hat to those who own them, highlighting regional brands like Great Western Kinloss Apron Manure Spreader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henney
Maud
EA Schonek
Mr Reynolds
Arthur Armstrong
EF Edwards
Biting
WA Strecker
LP Ellis
WJ McCoy
Armstrong
CA Covert
Wdb Lewis
Fille
Chas Lilly
Bow Row
Callison
J W Callison
Woh
Motzker
Tom Patterson
FW Wescott
J, Garrett
Smith Powers
Geo Datfor
Wil Farr
Kil Owens