History of Iowa farm papers and leaders in agriculture
A survey of Iowa farming journals from the 1850s to the rise of Wallaces Farm and Iowa Homestead, detailing publishers like Mark Miller, James M. Pierce, and E. T. Meredith. It traces how Des Moines became a national hub for agricultural journalism, the evolution of key titles, and the enduring motto Good Farming Clear Thinking Right Living.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Mississippi Valley
Iowa Papers
Des Moines
United States
Iowa Farm
Racine
Wisconsin
Mark Miller
Wisconsin and
Iowa Farmer
Northwestern
Dubuque
Northwestern Farmer and Horticultural Journal
Miller
Iowa
Western Farmer
Iowa Homestead
Homestead
Henry
Henry C. Wallace
Henry A. Wallace
Middle West
James M. Pierce
Dantel Pierce
Grand Avenue
Wallaces
Edwin T. Meredith
Farmers’ Tribune
Pierces
E. T. Meredith
Budgeting for a family of four in 1936 Cedar Rapids
The Cedar Rapids Gazette excerpt discusses a $20 weekly income allotment and detailed monthly expenses for a family of four. It contrasts Mrs Nichols and Mrs Rentner budgets, noting food and shelter costs, and suggests savings ideas while praising Mrs Rentner’s frugal approach and overall thrift mindset.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rentner
Gararce
Taanary
Theo Pre
Ines
Fred
Nancy
The
Cedar Rapids Gazette
This Day Birthday Forecast and Garland Chapter Officers
This Day promises a lively period with business and private life activity and a note on birthdays. Wheatland Mre Sarah Witte, new matron of Garland chapter Eastern Star, appoints officers for the coming year including Adah Phil Meree Ruth Mre Portia Hansen Esther Mrs Ona Patterson Martha Mrs Agatha Klahn Electa Mrs Tosetta Endorf captain Mre Alice Lohmann marshal Mere Christine Yale organist Ruts Pancratz Londen warder Mrs Ruth Ahi af Taranto sentinel Carl Lohmann.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheatland
Sarah Witte
Garland
The
Eastern Star
Adah
Phils
Meree
Ruth
Portia Hansen
Esther
Ona Patterson
Martha
Agatha Klahn
Electa
Tosetta Endorf Chaptain
Alice Lohmann
Marshal Mere Christine Yale
Toronte
Ruts Pancratz
Londen Warder
Ruth Ahi
Taranto Sentinel
Carl Lohmann
Monona Couple Wed In New Year Church Ceremony
A Monona wedding united Marcella Sabbann and Donald Tayek on New Year’s Day at the Lutheran church with Rev. H W Siefkes officiating. Attendants included Mrs. Carl Haug and Les Tayek. The bride, a Monona and Iowa State Teachers College graduate, taught in rural schools. the groom, also Monona educated, works in farming. About three hundred relatives attended a shower and dance in the city hall preceding the couple’s farm life near Monona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monona
Marcella Sabbann
Ewald Sabbann
Donald Tayek
Frank Tayek
H W. Siefkes
Carl Haug
Les Tayek
Tayek
Monona School
Iowa State Teachers College
Also Mentioned on This Page
UNIT
the Press
Henry Wallace
Benjamin Gue
J H Puffus
Wallace
Jarre Mo Perce
Gerer
Roeorg A.tiorty
Mont Hegar
Coud
Clarkson
Agtel
Keanan
Sigourney
Varazine
Mercer
Don Donnan
Farmer and Breeder
N. B. Ashby
Cedar Rapids
H. C. Wallace
C. F. Curtiss
State College of Agriculture
Ames
John P. Wallace
Meredith
Iowa Farm Journals
Agricultural Journalists of
Barber of Beauty Shops
Nancy Page
Ter
Genevieve Kemble
Kbs
ED Paa
Trades Cape Counc
Roosevelt
Chicago Tribune
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Examination
Fhuldrock
Assai
Attendant
Make
Brink
Speedy
Conserve
Retreat
Mountain Road
Ardent
Franklin D. Rooesevelt
Chicago Daily Tribune
tIlzed
Rize
R. B. Seidler
Fifth Street
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