Farmers at Country Auction Lunch Shed Aledo Illinois 1936

Farmers gather outside a lunch shed during a country auction in Aledo, Mercer County, Illinois. In November 1936, this scene reflects the communal aspect of rural life and agricultural practices. Auctions were important events for farmers to buy and sell livestock and equipment, fostering local economies in the Midwest.

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