Block · one region of the page, as the scanner read it. It may hold a whole story, part of one, several, or an advertisement; stitching blocks into articles is the next step. Text is supplied OCR.
Page 11 · column 2 of 6 · from the scan, no model involved
the fingers. This allowed the person to pull off the husk and helped protect the fingers from getting so sore and blistered. This is called a "shucking peg."
Whenever a red ear of com was found this meant good luck.
Once the husk was removed the corn was stored in a special shed with slats so the air could circulate and the corn did not mold. This was called a com house oP com crib.
As the corn was being shucked, the fodder or stalks were tied into bundles with a string and put into an upright position. This prevented the weather from getting to the fodder. These were called fodder shocks.
95.2%