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The Family History thread gave me the idea for this thread? My grandmother has a picture with her grandfather My Great Great Grandfather around the turn of the century. (plus or minus a few years) The name on the horse less carriage is:
"FORT SMITH LIGHT & TRACTION COMPANY"
Yes, Arkansas.
Now the question.
Can anyone explain Traction...