Keywords: churn
Item 16385
Contributed by: Southern Aroostook Agricultural Museum Date: circa 1917 Location: Littleton; Saint Louis Media: Metal
Item 14082
Contributed by: Southern Aroostook Agricultural Museum Date: circa 1890 Media: Wood
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Desserts have always been a special treat. For centuries, Mainers have enjoyed something sweet as a nice conclusion to a meal or celebrate a special occasion. But many things have changed over the years: how cooks learn to make desserts, what foods and tools were available, what was important to people.
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Wired! How Electricity Came to Maine
As early as 1633, entrepreneurs along the Piscataqua River in southern Maine utilized the force of the river to power a sawmill, recognizing the potential of the area's natural power sources, but it was not until the 1890s that technology made widespread electricity a reality -- and even then, consumers had to be urged to use it.
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Presque Isle: The Star City - Farm Life
"Her children would help their mother churn the butter. They also brought the butter to the customers and collect money."
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