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Color photo of front of rusty steel tractor, with the words "The Minneapolis" written.

Before Minneapolis-Moline

A color photo of a black railroad switch lantern. Four-sided with one circular blue lens and one circular red lens in view. Handle is up from lantern.

'Switching Lamp Saves Trouble'

A cream-colored, paper heart fan attached to a wooden stick. Brown lettering reads, "Morrell's Pride Food Products Favorites in many lands for 100 years. John Morrell & Co. Since 1827. Packing Plants at Ottumwa, Iowa --- Sioux Falls, SD. Hams, Bacon, Lard, Sausages, Canned Meats. Famed for their fine flavor."

Nearly 200 years of Business

Color photo of a paper red heart on a wooden stick. An image of a man in a white uniform carries a picnic basket of meat on one arm. In yellow letters, it reads "Morrell's Pride Meats."

Nearly 200 years of Business

Color photo of a light tan hat with wide brim and cream colored hat band. It reads in white "National Corn Husking Contest Minnehaha County South Dakota 1938."

"Husking Skills"

Color photo of 1944 South Dakota State "Victory" Fair. Red border and blue lettering are on a white background. 2 flags cross in the upper center and a large V is behind the lettering in the lower center.

“Fair Time”

Black and White add of Jacob Schmidt Brewing Company advertisement. It has a drawing of WWII soldiers with rifles and helmets and Says "Hold That Line" Don't "Cash In" Your War Bonds. Also has small photo of Schmidt Beer bottle and pilsner glass.

“Fair Time”

Color photo of a gray handle with a ridged roller and a gray flat base with ridges. Ridges on roller fit in base.

“Ironing Prettily”

Black and white photo of a display, "Wool is vital to National Defense." It gives statistics on the importance of wool during WWII.

“WWII Wool”

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