LTN 2017-2018 ISSUES

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Let’s Talk Trash! MAY/JUNE 2018

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...more than just Water Heaters! A. O. Smith has been in operation for over 140 years having started in 1874 by Charles Jeremiah Smith. He made hardware parts for baby carriages and bicycles, and so much more!

Do you remember the significance that baby carriages and bicycles had on the history of A.O.Smith? Hint: It was featured in the 2017 Sept/Oct issue. “In 1888, The business that C. J. Smith founded grew quickly, supplying metal parts for baby carriages making springs, axles, hub caps, and metal braces for parasol tops. Smith also developed a method for making lightweight front forks for bicycles and within 10 years became the largest manufacturer of bicycle components in the country.”

C O L O R M E !

A.O.Smith’s story will be continued in next school year’s issues

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