Thursday, April 25, 2024

Fuel for farmers

Vintage farm photo, Brunner Farm

Ben Murphy used to deliver coal, oil, and gasoline to farmers in Ashtabula County, Ohio. He was the lifeline for many farmers in his area.

Notice the fly netting on the horses? Fly netting is used to keep flies from irritating the horse, an important safety feature when transporting volatile materials!

A horse team in 1925
Cultivating corn, father and son