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Husking Corn

Date: 1903
Description: Elevated view of the Krueger family husking corn. From right to left are: Mary, Sarah, August, Florentina, and Jennie Krueger. A dog is lying on the ground...
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Husking Corn

Date: 1910
Description: Edgar Krueger, Frank Albert Goetsch, and Anson Dewey Goetsch posing while husking corn on the Krueger farm.
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Milking a Cow at Children's Camp

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Description: Barbara King, 5-years-old, milking a cow and feeding a cat at the Highlander Folk School Children's Camp.
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Manure Pile Near House

Date: 04 1926
Description: View of a manure pile near a barn. Used to demonstrate the dangers of placing waste too near to a house. A rooster is standing atop the pile, and a bicycle...
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Lifke Barn

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Description: Arnold and Bernice Lifke were married 59 years ago, when Arnie returned from serving in the Marine Corp in the SW Pacific. They have lived on the farm most...
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Benter Barn

Date: 2004
Description: This barn is at 1776 Hocheim Road. Lois Benter and her cat C.D. posed for this picture. She acquired C.D. on Christmas Day - hence C.D.
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Wendling Barn

Date: 2004
Description: The Wendling barn was built in 1929 for $10,000. In 1991, cows were milked for the last time.
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Bacon Barn — Exterior

Date: 2004
Description: Julie and her daughter, Jenny Bacon, live at N7673 Hwy 175 (Section 36). The Bacon family has lived here for 13 years.
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Milbrot Barn — Exterior, View of Long Side

Date: 2004
Description: William Milbrot, together with his mother, LaVerne, and a sister and brother, live at W2221 Gill Rd. With so many cats on the property, there should be no ...
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Justman Silo and Farm Buildings

Date: 2004
Description: Ronald E. and Alice Justman, and son, Jeff, were photographed at N9341 Hwy 175 (Section 3).
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Justman Barn — Exterior

Date: 2004
Description: The Justmans purchased the farm in 1976. They last milked cows in January 1998. They farm previously was in the possession of Ron's parents, Marvin and Van...
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Barn Silhouette

Date: 05 1948
Description: "Jim Dobbe & his daughter are silhouetted in the doors of their barn. This is the site of Schnitzler's River View Hills mobile home park."
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Sitting in the Barn

Date: 1910
Description: Alexander Krueger, Edgar Krueger, Frank Goetsch, and Anson Goetsch sitting together on the edge of the open hay barn door. Alexander has his arm wrapped ar...
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Robert Posing Next to Car

Date: 1955
Description: Robert Krueger stands near a driveway next to a Chevy automobile with his hand on the driver's side door knob. A cat is walking on the ground in front of h...
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Boys on Horseback

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Description: Outdoor view of two boys posing sitting on horseback in front of a fence. There is a wooden building in the background. A cat is in the foreground.
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Christine Peterson Cleaning Vegetables

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Description: Mrs. (Christine) Peterson by the back door. She is sitting on the top step and a cat is standing at her feet. A small pile of vegetables are next to her on...
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In the Barn

Date: 1910
Description: Eight young men and women posing in a barn. They include Will von der Sump, far left, and his brother Fred, second from right. A dog in front of Fred moved...

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