Mowing Machine, c. 1900

Other major crops for Stockholm's farmers included  hay and oats for feed.  The photo at left shows a two-horse mowing machine, c. 1900.

Swen Swenson used his team to cut grain on the Olaf Swenson farm

Because the  hilly terrain, was hard on early motors, horses remained a crucial source of power longer in Stockholm than in other parts of Maine.

For childern like Verna and Hazel Hjelm, the best part of hay season was a chance to ride in the hay wagon with Pa.  Photo c. 1915

Riding the hay wagon, c. 1915