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In the early 1900s, mule teams were the common denominator for land preparation prior to planting crops, expecially on large acreages as seen here in Tulare County, CA.

This is a 25-mule team using a combine to harvest grain in Tulare County, CA.

This photo, taken on a ranch near Goshen in Tulare County, CA, shows a mixed horse and mule team hitched to a threshing machine. The photo, taken 6/22/1922, was donated by Tom Rivers.

Mule team hauling grain to Terra Bella warehouse. William Scruggs is the driver.

Field hands with mule team hauling grain.

Mt. Whitney Power and Electric building was erected in 1912 in Visalia, CA. In the foreground is Visalia's first Chevrolet dealership and a display of its auto inventory..

Tulare's Mt. Olive Baptist Church was organized from his home.

Elizabeth LaCell, City Librarian, looking over the area where she used to conduct summer story time for many children. The library building in this picture was built in 1905.

Black background, woman on the right side. Brand name on the center left, in orange letters.