Title

Oneil J. Lapointe, 1895-1968, an Aroostook County native, developed a prototype

Authors

Source

Portland Press Herald

Date

9-26-1993

Pages

1G, 7G

Abstract

Oneil J. Lapointe, 1895-1968, an Aroostook County native, developed a prototype for a mechanical potato harvester in the 1940s. Unfortunately for Lapointe, his patent on the machine expired before potato farmers were ready to accept the new technology. Details.

Subjects

Inventors, Potatoes, Lapointe, Oneil J

Recommended Citation

"Oneil J. Lapointe, 1895-1968, an Aroostook County native, developed a prototype" (1993). Maine News Index – Portland Press Herald. 9225.
https://digitalcommons.portlandlibrary.com/news_pph/9225