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July 2008
Loretta Sorensen 
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Machine capacity is indicated by two numbers, for instance, 22x38. The first number indicates the cylinder's width (in inches). The second number is the width of the threshing machine's interior.

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Bringing people together

The Davisons' annual threshing bee isn't just for seniors and collectors. People of all ages attend. 'A lot of people bring their grandkids,' Bonita says. 'The kids like to go out on the hayracks and pitch bundles. Sometimes I think they're surprised at how much work their grandparents did on the farm. People talk about how the work brings people together. Everybody seems to enjoy that.'

'I just enjoy seeing people have fun when they come,' Dean says. 'I'm not the only one who likes to listen to the old stories and talk about how things used to be done. It's a lot of work, but it's still a fun thing to do.'  FC


For more information: Merrill Pioneer Days: July 18-19, 2008. Draft horse show, 6:30 p.m. July 18; threshing bee set-up, 10 a.m. July 19 (threshing from 1-3 p.m.). Bonita and Dean Davison, (712) 546-6785 (home); (712) 540-3442 (cell); e-mail: davisonb@netllcwb.net

Loretta Sorensen is a lifelong resident of southeast South Dakota. She and her husband farm with Belgian draft horses and collect vintage farm equipment. E-mail her at sorensenlms@gmail.com

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