Vintage Farm House
Those are Some Pigs!
Back in the 1940’s, our family raised pigs on the farm. They had the run of what is currently the yard between the house and the barn.
Archive for the History Category
Corn Harvest
Wooden Wagon, Metal Wheels
This photo from the 1940’s shows Charlie Wilson with a wagon load of hand-picked corn.
Wild Turkey
A Thanksgiving Day Hunt
Bruce Wilson with a fresh turkey in the 1950s. Story has it that neighbor Bob Ishman actually killed this turkey! Thank you Bob.
Horse and Cart
Two Horse Power Strong
Bruce Wilson hauling manure. Prior to 1947 this was done by horse and wagon on the farm.
Boy Playing with Calves
Hey Mom, Which One am I ?
Twin calves born on the farm. Boys were never without a playmate on the farm. Joe Wilson in the 1950’s with a set of twin Holstein calves.
Working the Land
Combining with the Crew
Harvesting time for Jim, Charlie, Bruce. They are cutting with a grain binder. 1942 or 1943.
Playing Sheep
Kids Love Playing with Kids
Springtime brings on the lambs. Bruce had an early affection for sheep. Here he is feeding lambs around 1910.
Hay Wagon
Shockingly Big Load of Shocks
It took many hands to bring in a load of wheat and bundle it. Pictured here are Chuck Young, Howard Anderson, (hired man?), Bruce, and boys, Jim and Dick.
Old Truck
Horse Power Under the Hood
Now hauling manure with a 1936 Ford truck, the fields are being fertilized for the season.
Girl and Pony
Princess and a Pretty Pony
Hello Dolly! The girls had their playmates on the farm too. Here is Eleanor in the 1940’s with her pony, Dolly.
