Workers Maneuver Cotton Bale in Houston 1939

In October 1939, workers in Houston, Texas, use grappling hooks to maneuver a cotton bale. The image captures a critical moment in the cotton industry as workers prepare the bale for weighing at a cotton compress facility. Cotton played a significant role in Texass economy, shaping the regions agricultural landscape.

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