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Photo: Photo courtesy Freeborn County Historical Museum

This photo was taken about a century ago in a wooded area in Oakland Township. The three men were taking a smoking break during the cutting of wood for use during the winter months. From left are Frank Skala, Ignatz Skala and Joe Skala Sr. Their main tools for cutting the wood into sizes needed in the stoves of rural homes were shown as a crosscut saw and two axes.