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An inexperienced operator can make life miserable for the person on the stack. If the sweep is loaded evenly the hay will go on the stack in good shape, but if the hay doesn't fall on the stack evenly, and lands in the wrong place, it is difficult for the stacker to keep the center of the stack high enough to shed the rain, and keep the hay dry. A well loaded sweep can also help the person driving the stacker team, to place the hay on the stack in the right spot.
Verna and her sister Marvelle were skilled hay sweep operators, they operated the sweeps for two summers, 1924 and 1925, while their father and brother did the stacking. Each year they would put up at least 10 stacks that contained 15 to 20 tons each.
When the last load is on the stack, the man on the stack rides down on the stacker as it is lowered.
Verna and Marvelle with their sweep teams.
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Metzger Memories
