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Spreading Lime

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In a cloud of dust, two farmers spread lime on the field of C. Morris, Green Lake, with an endgate spreader drawn by a team of horses.

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Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 11 x 8 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection UW Extension Service, University Extension photographs and posters, ca. 1900-1936, 1955
Call Number PH 569

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013JOB
Legacy ID
WHi 42439

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