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Dangers of Moving Machinery

Date: 08 1927
Description: A man is climbing on a moving harvester-thresher (combine), illustrating an agricultural hazard for International Harvester's Agricultural Extension Depart...
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Danger of Loose Matches

Date: 08 1927
Description: A man reaching for loose matches carried in his pocket while holding a tobacco pipe in his other hand. The photograph was taken on International Harvester'...
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Dangers of Firearms

Date: 08 1927
Description: A man removing shotgun shells from a firearm before placing it in storage at International Harvester's Hinsdale experimental farm.
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Farm Machinery Dangers

Date: 1927
Description: A man puts his hand into a McCormick-Deering 15-30(?) tractor to reach the running belt at International Harvester's Hinsdale experimental farm.
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Man with Pulley

Date: 12 1926
Description: A man is pushing a running belt off a pulley on International Harvester's Hinsdale experimental farm, demonstrating a farm hazard.
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Dangers of Poor Eyesight

Date: 07 1927
Description: John Esch, sitting behind the wheel of an automobile, adjusting his eyeglasses while smoking a tobacco pipe. Photograph taken for International Harvester's...
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Salting Ice-Covered Steps

Date: 03 11 1926
Description: A man uses salt from a metal pail to cover ice-covered steps to the farmhouse at International Harvester's Hinsdale experimental farm.
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Man Climbing Ladder

Date: 03 11 1926
Description: A man climbing a wooden ladder placed on snow-covered ground. The ladder is leaning against a barn at International Harvester's Hinsdale experimental farm.
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Smoking Near Haystack

Date: 10 1926
Description: Two men are resting against a haystack while smoking pipes. The photograph was staged at International Harvester's Hinsdale experimental farm to demonstrat...
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Fallen Silo

Date: 03 1926
Description: A man examines the base of a fallen wood silo.
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Putting Belt on Pulley

Date: 1926
Description: A man putting a tractor belt on a pulley while the machine is in operation, demonstrating a farm hazard. Taken at International Harvester's Hinsdale experi...
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Ash Container

Date: 07 1927
Description: A man pouring ashes from a bucket into a larger metal container.
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Man Walking near Barbed Wire Fence

Date: 1926
Description: A man walks near a fallen barbed wire fence lying in the snow.
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Carrying Bag to Attic

Date: 03 1926
Description: A man carries a burlap bag over his shoulder as he ascends a flight of stairs leading to an attic.
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Descending Stairs without Railing

Date: 03 1926
Description: A man carrying a burlap bag over his shoulder descends a flight of wooden stairs without a railing.
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Clogged Silo Filler Knives

Date: 10 04 1926
Description: A man is reaching into a running machine to clean clogged silo filler blades, demonstrating farm hazards on International Harvester's Hinsdale experimental...
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Child Riding on Fender of Tractor

Date: 06 1927
Description: A child is riding on the fender of a tractor as a man is driving it through a field on International Harvester's Hinsdale experimental farm, demonstrating ...
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Dangers while Unhitching Horses

Date: 07 1927
Description: A man unhitches horses from a wagon. Photograph taken for International Harvester's Agricultural Department to illustrate the dangers of leaving one tug un...
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Dangers of Farm Traffic

Date: 07 1927
Description: An automobile driving down a driveway between two embankments, prohibiting a clear view of an intersecting road.
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Man Pumping Water at Well

Date: 04 19 1926
Description: A man uses a well to pump water into a metal bucket while standing in front of a farmhouse.

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