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1. Harvesting hops near Independence, Oregon
Harvesting hops near Independence, Oregon
2. Workers harvesting hops, Independence, Oregon
Workers harvesting hops, Independence, Oregon
3. Older farm laborers
Older farm laborers
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Mr. and Mrs. William Rick, Baker, picking at the Mitoma hopyard near Independence. They are old timers and have been picking each season for 30 years. He is 77; she, 72; $12 per day.
4. Ernst Family at Horst Hop Ranch
Ernst Family at Horst Hop Ranch
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Frank Ernst, second left, and wife, fourth left, with their family working on the Horst Hop Ranch near Independence. He is a carpenter; she is a nurse; they are vacationing. Kids are Johnny, 11 left; Alice Marie, 16, light shirt; Mary Ann, 13, fifth from left; twins Lue and Sue, 15: and Paul, 9, foreground right.
5. Mr. and Mrs H. L. Worley at the Mitoma Hop Yard
Mr. and Mrs H. L. Worley at the Mitoma Hop Yard
Description
Mr. and Mrs H.L. Worley, from Longview, Washington, are picking hops at the Mitoma Hop Yard near Independence. He is a Texan; she is a Minnesotan. He was a Marine private during the war and saw service at Bremerton, Washington. Presently, he is a second rigger in the woods and is picking hops while the woods are closed as a fire precation. $8.13 one day--August 21
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