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Reporter Holds Onto The Lines
Joe Blake Sr and his three horses plow 25 acres near Ottawa Ottawa County Kansas, blending old fashioned farming with family life. The article follows Blake guiding Charlie Jake and Skip, teaching his children Linda and others to harness and work the team while recalling farm memories and choices that favor small scale horse powered work over heavy equipment.
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Joan Istas
Joe Blake Sr
Kansas
Blake
Jake
Charlie
DE McGlashon
Joe Blake
Carolyn
Joe Jr
Bill
Linda
Ottawa
RFD
Skip
Mrs. Blake