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Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island
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A demonstration of Wilson's mowing machine at Flatbush showcased its efficiency, predicting it will replace scythes for stone-free land. Pulled by one horse and operated by one man, it can cut 10 acres of grass daily. Praised for simplicity and value in farming, especially in the West and grain districts.
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Having some knowledge and experience in farming, we can speak confidently of the entire success of this invention, and shall in a few days lay before our readers the certificates of the most practical farmers in our State that Mr. Wilson has invented one of the most valuable labor saving machines ever introduced in agriculture. -New York Courier & Enq.
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Flatbush
Event Date
Yesterday
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predicted to supersede scythes, cut 10 acres per day with one man and horse, valuable for farmers especially in prairies and grain districts.
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Witnessed operation of Wilson's mowing machine at Flatbush; simple device pushed by horse, superior to scythe on stone-free land; inventor praised for labor-saving invention with certificates forthcoming from state farmers.