Shiloh Museum of Ozark History - Rural Relief in Newton County, "Trying Again"

Katie McCoy Collection (S-95-181-34)

Trying Again

This family has made this homestead their home. He has built this house, and cleared about 3 acres.

After losing his crop that was on Big Creek during the floods, he has made another near his house. His crop is small but well kept. He cannot depend on farming alone for a living.

— Ernest & Opal Nicholson, circa 1935

What is hanging on the fence? Why?

Rural Relief in Newton County Home

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