This newspaper article, printed in the New Hampton Courier in 1878, discusses how corn was harvested and husked fifty years before. According to the article, people from miles around a farm would get together and work together to husk corn. These gatherings often included dinner, dances and other activities. Content can be used with the following standards: 4th grade SS 4.26 Changes to Agriculture in a lesson on improvements and changes to farming techniques during the late 1800s and early 1900s. For any use other than instructional resources, please check with the organization that owns this item regarding copyright restrictions.
2018.017.009 [Clipping, Newspaper]
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