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An auctioneer in real life demonstrates a practice that survives from early settlement days in Canada. Clayton Hands, a farmer of the Ottawa Valley, gives a country auction the authentic old-time flavor by the inimitable way in which he hawks a farmer's wares. Rural customers are drawn to the sale as much by his vocal tricks as by the items going on the block.
1953, 08 min
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