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the course of three years he learned the nurseryman trade and, while employed by Mr Russel, he purchased his own orchard north of
Riverside. He later began managing orchards and at all times had 10 to 150 acres in his charge for Eastern owners. He managed the Worthley & Strong Fruit Company and the Spurance Fruit Company, as well as serving as local manager for the Producers Fruit Company. He entered politics in 1900, serving on the city board of trustees. Mr Ford was a leading contractor for the building of roads constructing many of the important paved highways of this part of California. His son, Albert Ford, served as District Attorney of Riverside County and City Attorney for the city of Riverside.
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Accountant, grocery store owner, and strong prohibitionist. Recalled after a dispute with the City
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