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Farm Building and a Silo

Date: 1917
Description: A log farm building and a silo, with a gaggle of geese in the barnyard.
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Men with Chickens at the Madison Packing Company

Date: 1926
Description: Three men inspecting chickens in front of the Madison Packing Company located at 307 West Johnson Street. One of the men is identified as Norbert J. Noltne...
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Men Loading Eggs at Feed Store

Date: 1930
Description: View across road towards two men standing on a loading dock with crates of eggs near the back of a truck. The sign above the loading dock reads: "Missouri ...
Photograph

Feeding the Chickens

Date: 1940
Description: Gustave Ott (1871-1954) and Anna Ott (1871-1954) feeding a large flock of multi-colored chickens on their farm. Gustave is carrying a kettle and Anna is ho...
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Feeding the Chickens

Date: 1930
Description: Cora Judkins, standing, and an unidentified woman sitting on the ground, are holding ears of multicolored corn in their aprons as poults and a hen are gath...
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Truck with Stake Body

Date: 06 18 1927
Description: Right side view of a truck with a stake body parked in front of a building. A man is sitting in the driver's seat, and the sign painted on the passenger do...
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Fleet of Delivery Trucks

Date: 06 18 1927
Description: Three men are sitting in the cab of three delivery trucks which are parked at an angle in front of the Grinnell Poulty & Egg Co.
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Grouse Feeding

Date: 1935
Description: A flock of grouse are feeding from a wooden feeder which is protected by a rough, three sided log shelter with a shed roof and walls of corn stalks. A desc...
Poster

An Army of Poultry Will Help Win the War

Date: 1917
Description: Detailed poster covered in writing. Highlights of poster text reads: "An army of poultry will help win the war. Uncle Sam Says:... Raise more chickens - It...
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We Saw You . . . Coming Out at the Matthews Hatchery

Date: 03 24 1954
Description: Chick newly hatched from its egg at the Matthews Hatchery, Rural Route 2, in Madison.
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Turkey Dinner

Date: 1952
Description: A small girl and a turkey posing in front of a rafter (flock) of turkeys. She is wearing a snowsuit, mittens, and a plaid hat with a pompom. She is holding...
Photograph

Fernhill Farm

Date: 1905
Description: Elevated view from hill of the Frank and Bertha von der Sump farm on Golden Road. There is a modest one-story farmhouse, a barn, windmill, and four other f...
Photograph

Manure Spreader

Date: 1905
Description: Will von der Sump waves a greeting to the photographer as he drives a wagon manure spreader pulled by a three horse team. The new Von der Sump barn with co...
Print

Red Truck Greeting Card

Date: 1940
Description: Greeting card with a drawing of a person driving a red truck fast on a snow-covered road. The bed filled to bursting with supplies, including a turkey that...
Postcard

Grocer and Enormous Plucked Turkey

Date: 04 11 1912
Description: A grocer wearing a long white apron is standing and holding an enormous plucked turkey by its feet. Caption reads: "Fresh and Salt Meats and Groceries, Rea...

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