County Agent Joe Wilson resigns amid farm plans
Hancock County Soil Improvement Association secretary reports the resignation of county adviser A M Wilson, who will farm full time, buy Briley ranch stock, rent land, and take possession in March. He cites no intent to abandon service, pledging sixty days to wind down and a successor to be found. He explains the move as farming driven, not policy.
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Hancock County Soil Improvement Association
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Little Saxon Tows Huge Freight Car
A 1916 Saxon Roadster towed a 40-foot freight car at Southern Pacific yards. Manager PF Wright attached a rope, powered the roadster, and slowly pulled the heavy car, then repeated the feat with the car attached at the other end.
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Southern Pacific Railroad
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Harry Lauder’s Plaid Saxon Draws Large New York Welcome
Upon arrival in New York Harry Lauder was met at the pier by a band of Scotch cats and a Saxon car painted in a Scottish plaid. He rode with the escort through Fifth Avenue and Broadway as about 150000 people welcomed him back to the United States, his presence stirring large crowds wherever he travels.
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Scotch comedian’s car leads lighter color move
Yesterday yielded one court case as Jr M. Enlow faced arraignment on intoxication charges and paid a $2 fine plus costs. The piece notes the lighter colored car trend and attributes originality to a Scotch comedian’s vehicle.
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M. Enlow
Former Pioneer of City Dies in Chicago
News from Quincy reports the death of Mrs. John Farrell aged about 80 at her daughter Mrs. John Margott’s home in Chicago. She died of dropsy and age related illness. Survived by three sons Daniel Joseph and John Farrell, all in Chicago. Funeral services planned in Chicago with relatives traveling to attend.
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Duke Schroer
Peter Pinkelman
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