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1919 Linn Tractor

Demonstrating a Linn tractor with semi trailer sled to the Oxford Basket Factory in Oxford, NY, which purchased it for hauling hardwood for berry, fruit and vegetable baskets, until about 1932 when cardboard containers became cheaper. On the right, is H.H. Linn, founder and inventor, on left is his brother Ellery who demonstrated/delivered and even worked as a tractor sales agent in the early years.

Personal Memoirs of Ulysses S. Grant

After a visit to Grant Cottage on Mt. McGregor in October, 2023 I located these Memoirs.

https://www.grantcottage.org

Grant was arrested by a former slave while President for driving his carriage too fast in Washington, DC.

https://nleomf.org/william-west/

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/107912228/william-henry-west

David Met Goliath on the banks of the Butternut Creek

Goliath met David on the banks of the Butternut Creek

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Lest We Forget & For Those Who Do Not Know -

Gilbertsville, NY, at the S.W. end of the historic Butternut Valley in Otsego County, just celebrated the 44th anniversary of (1973) National Register of Historic Places recognition and the 34th

anniversary of (1982) N.R.H.P. recognition of the entire village as an Historic District. When the recognition of the entire village as an

Benjamin Weston, Patriot, (1748 - 1818)

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/52492531/benjamin-weston

The PDF linked below is an interesting 5 page article with footnotes about the life of Benjamin Weston.

Coach Joan Martin


1970 MCS Yearbook - Mrs. Martin, her first appearance in an MCS Yearbook

Joan's father, John Hane, was a math teacher at Poland Central School. Joan was an only child. She graduated from Poland Central School in 1954 and from Cortland State University just three years later in 1957. She married Joe Martin in 1958.


1971 MCS Yearbook Photo -- and who can help explain the caption "You dum-dum?"

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