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Governor Walter Goodland Dog Sale

Date: 01 20 1944
Description: An unidentified man, with a cigarette in his mouth, is holding a Collie puppy up for auction at Governor Walter Goodland's dog sale.
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Confiscated German Jewelry

Date: 10 17 1946
Description: Harry B. Haley (right) bought the diamond pin and 662 jewel bracelet held by George H. Brown, chief deputy U.S. Marshal for the Western Wisconsin District ...
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"Roundy" Coughlin

Date: 09 08 1948
Description: Joseph L. "Roundy" Coughlin shown wearing a large Spanish hat as the auctioneer at the West Side Business Men's Association auction to benefit the building...
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Business Men's Association Auction

Date: 09 08 1948
Description: The repair and conditioning committee of the West Side Business Men's Association that was in charge of preparing the auction site for the sale to benefit ...
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Crowd at Farm Sale

Date: 01 1924
Description: Large crowd gathered at a sale on the farm of Bert Dunbar. Harrows and other farm implements are on the snow-covered ground. Several automobiles are in the...
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Livestock Auction

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Description: Elevated view of a livestock auction. Men and young boys stand around a cattle pen viewing a cow at a livestock auction. The men are dressed in hats and co...
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Harvey Bogenschneider Service Station

Date: 02 09 1978
Description: "Harvey Bogenschneider Service Station. Two days before the impending auction, Bob, Harvey, & Dennis Bogenschneider, with help of Lisa Graf, ready items fo...
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Bogenschneider Auction

Date: 02 11 1978
Description: "Auctioneer Ken Schoebel takes charge at the Bogenschneider auction."
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Bogenschneider Auction

Date: 02 11 1978
Description: "The Bogenschneider auction in full swing at the hall in Firemen's Park."
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Ziemer Auction

Date: 09 1979
Description: "Taking a snooze at the Ziemer auction."
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Ziemer Auction

Date: 09 1979
Description: The Ziemer auction is being held at the Dog's farm on County P.
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Ziemer Property

Date: 10 1979
Description: "Auctioneer, Norm Grantman, holds center stage on the Ziemer property south of Theresa on County P."
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Ziemer Property

Date: 10 1979
Description: "Hubert Oechsner, Norm Grantman, and Peter Dogs were photographed at the Ziemer property."
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Amish Auction

Date: 07 1994
Description: "Amish Auction."
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Amish Auction

Date: 07 1994
Description: "Amish Auction."
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Weber Brewery Auction

Date: 05 1978
Description: Auction of old items at the Weber Brewery.
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At the Auction

Date: 05 1978
Description: Photographer Edgar Mueller, "Corny" Weber, and auctioneer Ken Schoebel check out an old Weber Beer Bottle.
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Purchased at the Auction

Date: 05 1978
Description: Gorden Senn displays a bottle that he purchased.
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Ziemer Auction

Date: 10 1979
Description: Al Trauba and Ed Radke are interested bystanders at the Ziemer auction.
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Policeman Duane Haralson Prepares for Annual Madison Police Department Auction

Date: 10 22 1958
Description: Madison policeman Duane Haralson prepares items for the annual police department auction to be held in the basement of the City-County Building.

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