Tuesday, August 27, 2013

Topping Beets

Edwin Perkins worked harvesting and topping beets when he was about 15.  He had to be careful with the knife to cut the tops off because it was hooked shaped and could cut his leg with it.  He worked for a farmer with the last name of Stewart.  They earned six dollars a day.  The farm was between Pocatello and Tyee.
 
(1947 Edwin Perkins)

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