Shoveling coal into a steam thresher near Watertown

Farmer shoveling coal into a steam traction engine being used to thresh oats. In related photos, this man and a woman are working the operation together. Circa 1940s-1950s. Near Watertown, NY. Photo taken by Watertown Daily Times staff photographer.

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