Milford News | 1943-11-18 | Page 1 | 'Khaki Farmers' Help Gather Matanuska Harvest

! 'Khaki Farmers' Help Gather Matanuska Harvest l i ' " f . ' ' - I u ? r . i Ir.i'd The American spirit of co-operation is clearly m evidence at Matanuska Valley, Alaska, where soldiers from nearby camps are helping farmers harvest the bumper 1943 potato crop. Top left: Soldiers operate the community's unique digging machine designed by the farmers which digs potatoes, sorts them from the dirt, and drops the spuds in sacks. Top right: Two soldiers aid a farmer load sacks of potatoes onto hi; truck. Bottom: Nestled in the valley is the town of Palmer. Its main street is Dictured here.