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This small box for storing matches measures 2 3/8” X 1 ¾”. It opens when the small spring-loaded button is pushed. The cover design of a pharaoh’s head, complete with asp at the forehead and wide neck plate and surrounded by papyrus blossoms, is typical of Egyptian Revival (1880-1930s) design.

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Patented June 10, 1902, this bean sorter was used at South ��ֱ���� State University Seed Testing Laboratory. This machine does just what its name states, sorts the beans from chaff and debris. When not cleaning beans, it is used to grade them. The sorter is treadle powered; the operator uses his feet to put the machine into motion. The bed of the machine is flat and at each end are shafts which a canvas belt is attached. The beans are dumped into the hopper at the top of the machine. Behind the flywheel is a small trigger that releases beans onto the belt. As the belt passes by the debris can be brushed off the belt and the beans continue along the belt to the front of the machine and drop off the belt into a pail.

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This musical instrument is called an ocarina or vessel flute. They have been in use by humans for 12,000 years, or approximately 8,000 years before mammoths went extinct. This flute is found all over the world and can be made of stone, wood, clay, or coconut.

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Nearly 150 years ago Hans Peter Hansen paid a filing fee of $2. In return he received this receipt for his payment and proof that he had made a declaration to claim the land located at the Southeast corner of section 20, township 103N, of range 71W.

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Putting up grain took a great deal of work with many roles. Having a grain truck helped fulfill one these important roles. This week's What’s New Wednesday features a 1949 Studebaker grain truck.

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A Gunter’s chain, also known as a surveyor’s chain, is used to measure distances when surveying land. It allows plots of land to be accurately surveyed and plotted for legal and commercial purposes.

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Even though today is Wednesday, the traditional day of baking, we are talking about Monday (wash day) today. This funny looking item, a tin cone with a wood handle, is a laundry agitator.

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Long, broad bladed knives like this one were common implements on late 19th and early 20th century farms. Farmers used these sharp blades to cut corn stalks. Sugar cane, bamboo, and rice are also cut with this kind of knife. The farmer using this machete-like knife will swing the blade at the base of the stalk. The stalks are bundled, waiting for the cobs to be removed. The 1897 Sears, Roebuck and Company catalog sold corn knives for 22 cents each or $2.40 per dozen.

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Most of us probably don’t spend a whole lot of time thinking about septic systems let alone attending a demonstration on how one works.

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What is Rømmegrøt? Good question. In this week’s What’s New Wednesday, we will answer that question.
Rømmegrøt is a Norwegian porridge made with sour cream. Rømme translates to sour cream while grøt means porridge. 

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