In 1866 Joseph Salmon was agent and manufacturer of a portable sawing machine, primarily intended for cutting firewood, that had been patented by W. M. Salmon.
Information Sources
- 1866-12-15 Scientific American, page 408.
- 1866-02-03 The Prairie Farmer page 80, classified ad.
Great Sale of Territory—Over 200 counties sold in six months: Shop, County and State Rights to manufacture the best Wood-Sawing Machine in use—saws from 75 to 100 cords of wood from logs per day. Simplicity, Durability, Efficiency, and Cheapness combined. For machines or other information apply to JOSEPH SALMON, Rosetta P.O. Henderson County, Illinois.