# Mexico Independent, June 26, 1947: A.W. Skinner Lands

**Source:** Mexico Independent, June 26, 1947, Page 4
**OID:** mxi19470626-01.1.4
**Collection:** Mexico Independent (Northern New York Library Network)
**URL:** https://www.nyshistoricnewspapers.org/?a=d&d=mxi19470626-01.1.4&e=-------en-20--1--txt-txIN----------

## Article Summary

Newspaper article referencing A.W. Skinner lands, appearing on Page 4 of the June 26, 1947 issue of the Mexico Independent. Details about the specific property reference are pending full-text OCR extraction from the canvas-rendered article viewer.

## Extracted Text

Full text extraction limited due to canvas-rendered article viewer in digital archive. Article title mentions "A.W. Skinner lands" and appears in general local news section.

## Significance

- **Property Reference:** Documents A.W. Skinner's land holdings or real estate activities in Mexico, NY area
- **Timeline:** June 26, 1947 places this event in the post-WWII era, approximately 10 years after W. Skinner's 1936 retirement from his 44-year position
- **Family Connection:** Continues documentation of Skinner family real estate and property interests across multiple decades
- **Property Continuity:** Represents ongoing land/property holdings by Skinner family members through mid-20th century
- **A.W. Skinner Identity:** Likely A.W. Skinner (possibly son of W. Skinner or other family member), distinct from other documented Skinner individuals

## Notes

- The article is located on Page 4, general local news section
- Full text extraction limited due to canvas-rendered article viewer in digital archive
- Article headline references "A.W. Skinner lands" - specific land parcels or property details pending OCR
- Continues pattern of Skinner family real estate documentation in Mexico, NY (follows 1899 Railroad Street reference, 1936 W. Skinner retirement, 1958 wedding announcement)
- May relate to broader Skinner family real estate portfolio or business activities

## Related Articles

- W. Skinner leaves post after 44 years (July 30, 1936) - Career milestone and family patriarch context
- Skinner lot on Railroad Street (August 16, 1899) - Earlier property reference
- Richard B. Skinner wedding (December 11, 1958) - Later generation family event
- July 3, 1947 article (A.W. Skinner lands) - Likely follow-up or related article one week later

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**Captured:** 2026-03-30
**Status:** Preliminary capture pending full-text OCR review
**Format:** Markdown source capture