Tractors replace plough horses
As horses were requisitioned for war service, farms became short of power to pull ploughs and other farm machinery. Early tractors proved the answer.
Above & below: An early tractor in use at Black Hills farm at Edwinstowe. Soldiers in uniform are seen assisting operations
A plethora of new tractors being offered to farmers around Newark and Southwell. Top of the list is the 'Worthington' which is attributed to James Simpson & Co [of Balderton near Newark]. Simpsons are known to have imported "INGECO" barn engines from a Worthington subsidiary; J. Mather & Co. were one of the agents. INGECO also made tractors.
From the Newark Advertiser 29th August 1917
The Mogul tractor
From the Newark Advertiser 9th February 1916
The Mogul tractor takes on a traditional horse-drawn plough team
From the Newark advertiser 9th February 1916
The Overtime Tractor
From the Newark Advertiser 9th February 1916
Early tractor in use on a farm at Caunton near Newark