In the early part of the 20th century, there wasn’t a great way to keep food cold. Food was usually made fresh. It spoiled very quickly if left out. Ice boxes were the primary way to keep food cold and extend it’s shelf life. Below is an icebox showing how a large chunk of ice…

In the back of our little church section, we have an unassuming cabinet.

This was a boxcar that was made as a float for the Labor Day Parade in 1943 to promote war bonds and to celebrate the local railroad heritage in Oelwein.

The Shoe-fitting fluoroscope or simply foot X-Ray machine was invented 1919 by Jacob Lowe. They sold 10,000 units in the US alone. These machines were used from late 1920s through 1950s. Some used until 1970s. Around 1950 concerns about radiation exposure started popping up. By the 70s, most states had banned fluoroscopes. The approximate radiation…