Day Laborer Attaching Chain to Planter in Ralls Texas 1939

A day laborer attaches a chain to the feeder gear of a planter on a 4,900-acre farm in Ralls, Texas. Taken in May 1939, this image is part of the FSA/OWI Collection, which documents agricultural practices of the time. Ralls, located in Crosby County, is known for its contributions to cotton farming in Texas.

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