Histories: Trempealeau Co. Historical Accounts:
"Trempealeau County" by Clarence J. Gamroth:
Volume 1A:
Miscellaneous: The Horseshoe Cornsheller
By Donald Gunderson, 1947
"Trempealeau County" by Clarence J. Gamroth:
Volume 1A:
Miscellaneous: The Horseshoe Cornsheller
By Donald Gunderson, 1947
Archie Lome, resident of Whitehall, tells the story of a
farm implement
that is believed to be about 80 years old. While working on a
farm owned by a Mr. Jergenson near Whitehall, he ran across a handmade
cornsheller. This one was not operated by a crank. The sheller
was made from a piece of hickory and shaped womewhat like a
horseshoe. It was carved by hand. In the curve of the
horseshoe were fastened some sharp pieces of steel. The device
apparently was held in one hand while the cob was rubbed up and down
agains the pieces of steel. Mr. Jorgenson claims it was made by
his father. The wood strangely enough was in a state of perfect
preservation. Mr. Lome claims the device was very effective if
you knew how to use it.