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1. Hammer - Farrier's hammer

   Farriers" hammer with 5" iron head and shaping end. 11" wooden handle. Handmade by Otto Filbrandt, Lester Prairie, MN and used in a blacksmith shop in part of Arthur Bettcher Garage. (Lester Prairie History book, p. 241-Bettcher garage and p.402-Arthur Bettcher)

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2. Hammer - Farrier's hammer

   Farriers' Hammer: 4.25" iron peen with hammerhead on one end, axe or chisel on other end, attached to 16" wooden handle. Handmade by Otto Filbrandt, Lester Prairie, MN and used in a blacksmith shop in part of Arthur Bettcher Garage. (Lester Prairie History book, p. 241-Bettcher garage and p.402-Arthur Bettcher)

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3. Hammer - Iron farrier's hammer and ax

   Iron farriers' hammer with ax on one side of 5.25" hammerhead. 12" wooden handle. 12" braided twine through hole in handle for hanging hammer up. Handmade by Otto Filbrandt, Lester Prairie, MN and used in a blacksmith shop in part of Arthur Bettcher Garage. (Lester Prairie History book, p. 241-Bettcher garage and p.402-Arthur Bettcher).

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4. Mitten - Sheepskin mittens

   Pair of sheepskin mittens with leather palms. Cuffs ares lined with corduroy. Worn by Frank Shamla for winter driving. Frank H. Shamla was born June 24, 1911 with twin Johnny, who died at age 2. Frank lived on farms at Bird Island and Lake Lillian before moving to Silver Lake where he attended school at St. Adalbert's and Silver Lake High School. Frank married Ann Lhotka on October 30, 1933. Frank worked for Northland Oil Company. In 193...

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5. Novelty, Promotional - Fly swatter

   Red plastic fly swatter with writing on the handle "Ralph's Mobil Service Bulk Fuel & Gas Deliveries, Lester Prairie, MN." Small hole on handle for hanging.

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6. Novelty, Promotional - Large metal spoon

   Large metal spoon with wooden handle. A promotional novelty from Farmers Co-op Elevator, Lester Prairie, MN.

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7. Novelty, Promotional - Novelty beverage holder

   Blue & gold foam beverage holder imprinted with "Litzau Excavating, Inc. 35th Anniversary, 1971-2006, Lester Prairie, MN." Slogan on back side "Here's one for your cold one as you watch us Get 'R' Done!"

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8. Novelty, Promotional - Novelty bottle opener

   Metal bottle opener with green vinyl handle on key chain. Inscribed "Prairie Liquors, Bernie & Rita Pederson, Lester Prairie, Minn."

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9. Novelty, Promotional - Novelty cheese slicer

   Novelty stainless steel cheese slicer with wooden handle from Farmers Co-op Bulk Petroleum, Lester Prairie, MN.

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10. Novelty, Promotional - Novelty letter opener

    Novelty red letter opener advertising Ralph's Oil Inc., Lester Prairie, MN. Ralph C. Machemehl operated the Mobil and Conoco fuel business. The reverse side advertises Westside Equipment.

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11. Novelty, Promotional - Novelty magnet

    Novelty refrigerator magnet advertising businesses in Lester Prairie, MN & area: Fred W. Radde & Sons, Auctioneers, The Hair Co., Lester Prairie Chiropractic, Beyond Relaxation, Dodge House, Fred Holasek & Son Greenhouses, One Eyed Willy's, Big Don's Carthedral, H & R. Block (Glencoe, Winsted), Finn's Place (Mayer), St. Boni Pet Hospital (St. Bonifacius), Sarah J. Heuer, D. D. S., Lester Prairie Veterinary Clinic, R & V Auto Service Center, Scoo...

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12. Novelty, Promotional - Novelty picture calendar-S. G. Hausladen, Lester Prairie, MN

    Novelty picture compliments of S. G. Hausladen, Lester Prairie, MN. Has a drop-down 1948 calendar. S. G. Hausladen was an implement business. Picture of a lake and mountains. Metal frame, no glass.

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13. Novelty, Promotional - Novelty thermometer/picture-Heigl OIl Co, Lester Prairie, MN

    Novelty picture with thermometer from Heigl Oil Co., Phillips 66, Lester Prairie, MN. Wholesale-Retail. Louis Jenneke, Jr. . "Friends Don't Forget." PIcture of the wise men and camels with the star in the east. Black metal frame with art deco patterned glass.

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14. Novelty, Promotional - Novelty thermometer/picture-Phillips 66, Lester Prairie, MN

    Novelty mirror picture & thermometer from Phillips 66, Lester Prairie, MN. Louis Jenneke, Station Agent; George Lampher, Bulk Agent. The picture and thermometer are inset in a cardboard frame with a decorative edge design.

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15. Novelty, Promotional - Red Mark, Inc. calendar

    1975 calendar from Red Mark Inc., Hardware and Plumbing Supplies, Electrical Contracting, Lester Prairie, MN.

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16. Postcard - 1914 Fourth of July parade, Lester Prairie, MN

    Sepia toned photographic postcard showing a vintage automobile decorated with bunting and a large flag for the 1914 Fourth of July parade in Lester Prairie, MN. Otto Fillbrandt is driving his Brush (Automobile) with John Hanson holding the colors. The Zummach and Fillbrandt blacksmithing building is in the background. It was located on the east side of Juniper in Lester Prairie. Otto was a Blacksmith for 45 years, 35 of those in Lester Prairie, s...

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17. Postcard - Farmers Co-op Elevator, Lester Prairie, MN

    Sepia toned photographic postcard of the Farmers Co-op Elevator in Lester Prairie, MN. The Farmers Co-op was started in 1912; the building shown is 1937. The scale house is on the left in front. The Livery Feed Stable is at the far right.

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18. Postcard - Farmers State Bank, Lester Prairie, MN

    Sepia toned photographic postcard of the Lester Prairie, MN Farmers State Bank, founded in 1913. The bank moved into the building shown in 1914 and stayed at that location until 1932 Shows the unidentified Cashier and President behind an ornate caged counter. Note the pressed tin wall covering. "Flora" is written on the back.

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19. Postcard - Fourth of July 1914 Lester Prairie, MN

    Sepia toned photographic postcard showing a vintage automobile decorated with bunting and a large flag for the 1914 Fourth of July parade in Lester Prairie, MN. Otto Fillbrandt is driving his Brush (Automobile) with John Hanson holding the colors. The Zummach and Fillbrandt blacksmithing building is in the background. It was located on the east side of Juniper in Lester Prairie. Otto was a Blacksmith for 45 years 35 of those in Lester Prairie, ...

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20. Postcard - Front Street, Lester Prarie, MN

    Sepia toned photographic postcard from Lester Prairie, MN. Labeled: "Front St (Central Ave) looking West, Lester Prairie, Minn.(#781)." Store on right is Max Schiff General Merchandise. Farther down the block is the State Bank of Lester Prairie across from Weise & Kuhlmann. The card was sent to Mrs. Louie Lynch, Lafayette, MN. The green Washington one cent stamp was canceled on October. 6, 1922. The message mentioned a 100 on a Geo. test and Le...

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