An Ol’ Broad’s Ramblings
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John Earl Jaques: Invented circular saw to help clear land for Lake Texoma
Clearing land was the mother of invention for John Earl Jaques.
Faced with the task of clearing the massive acreage needed for Lake Texoma, he and his father invented a mobile circular saw.
When he wanted to plant a World War II Victory Garden but didn’t need a farm tractor, he invented and manufactured the Jaques Mighty Mite, a little tractor for small acreage.
Still later, while clearing land for the Tennessee Valley Authority, he invented and manufactured a hydraulically controlled earth auger to set utility poles.
He did it all with a GED education.
Proof positive that you don’t have to have an Ivy League education to make a difference. You just have to see the need and use your brain!
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