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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1917
Page
27
The Dallas Morning News reports farmers, tractor manufacturers, and others at a Dallas tractor demonstration foresee a sweeping shift in farming methods across the Southwest. They expect 20 to 40 percent higher yields and greater economy as the light tractor gains prominence.
The Dallas Morning News notes a discussion among observers who largely agree that the automobile sector will outpace previous gains. Analysts highlight rising production, expanding markets, and investor optimism as key drivers behind the forecast.
Britain plans to import thousands of tractors to combat U boat food shortages. Sir Arthur Tee Mi directs a new Food Production department to cultivate every arable acre and run night plowing with tractors lit by headlamps. Drivers educated quickly, supported by prisoners and home defense, to make the nation self reliant during wartime.
A Minnesota letter describes a Ford Tractor demonstration that outperformed a rival, drawing 300 attendees and pulling a 6 foot road grader over broken land. The writer predicts strong sales in the county, noting the tractor’s plowing and road-building prowess. A second testimonial from John Westrup praises Ford Tractor for small and large farms, highlighting easy turning, efficient field work, and overall value.
A 1915 Zumbrota Minnesota note mentions a Ford tractor seen on a binder and at work on a farm. The writer claims the machine will come to the farm soon and invites letters to verify the statement.
Ford Tractor draws attention as a pivotal machine shaping agricultural work worldwide. Industry analysts note rising demand and expanded production, with farmers praising reliability and efficiency.
The Ford Tractor Company of Minneapolis operates exclusively in manufacturing the Ford Farm Tractor and has no ties to the Ford Motor Company of Detroit or any other auto or tractor firm.
An early 20th century sales prospectus extols The Ford Tractor as a low cost, durable farm power. It lists capabilities with plows, drills, binders, mowers, and belt-driven machines, claims efficiency over horses, and notes a $495 factory price. The company cites expanding demand, a new factory in Minneapolis, and patents blocking rivals, inviting inquiries and investment details.
An investment notice extols The Ford Tractor Company as the top money making opportunity in the motor vehicle sector, detailing a Delaware corporation with a $10,000,000 capital, a Minneapolis plant, and plans to produce 25,000 tractors yearly at $495 each. It claims 35 percent earnings on par value, urges immediate subscriptions, and notes a rapid growth outlook with overseas demand.
An agent of the French government plans an initial order for fifty Ford tractors to till soil after peace. The public statement asserts nonwar use, while promoters urge buying stock before a March 17 price advance. Offices in New York City invite detailed scrutiny and investment.
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