1939 Stump Farmer Blowing Tamarack Stump in Idaho

In October 1939, a farmer in Bonner County, Idaho, prepares to remove a tamarack stump using dynamite. He carefully tampers the explosive into a hole he drilled into the stump. This method was common in agriculture to clear land for farming. The image offers a glimpse into the practical challenges faced by rural farmers during this era.

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