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1932 Press Photo Farmers display a depression-era "Hoover Cart" - nei43050

"Depression cart" -- "Hoover Carts" are a new conveyance originated by the depression in North Carolina, according to Mrs. Thomas O'Berry of Goldsboro, North Carolina, vice-chairman of the National Democratic Committee. The carts came into being when a local newspaper invited the farmers of the 3 surrounding counties to get together for a rodeo that was arranged to stir up trade. The farmers wanted to go to the rodeo, but they couldn't buy gas to run cars into town, nor did most of them have wagons and horses or mules. So spontaneously they rigged up strange-looking vehicles. Above is one of the farmers' "Hoover Carts." Election campaign. Photo measures 10.5 x 8 inches. Photo Is dated 1932.

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