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Excursion Steamer J.S.

Date: 1901
Description: The sternwheel excursion, J.S. in the middle of the Mississippi River. The opposite shoreline is in the background.
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The Saint Paul near Lansing, Iowa

Date: 1904
Description: The sidewheel excursion, Saint Paul, on the Mississippi River near Lansing, Iowa. Later named the Senator. Small boats are line up on a pier ...
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Iowa's First Flyer

Date: 1906
Description: The monoplane glider built and flown by Carl S. Bates of Clear Lake, Iowa. During the previous year Bates had built a bi-plane glider.
Photograph

Farm Family Poses with McCormick Grain Binder

Date: 1900
Description: Men, women and children posing in a field with a horse-drawn McCormick grain binder.
Postcard

McGregor, the Switzerland of America

Date: 1906
Description: Bird's-eye view of McGregor on the Mississippi River.
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Husker-Shredder and Engine

Date: 1905
Description: A group of men stand around an engine providing power to a husker-shredder(?).
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Woman Operating McCormick Grain Binder

Date: 1902
Description: A 17-year-old woman operates a horse-drawn 7 foot McCormick grain binder on the 320 acre farm of J.E. Parrish.
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McCormick Grain Binder

Date: 1902
Description: Rear view of a farmer operating a horse-drawn McCormick grain binder.
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Corn Binder Demonstration

Date: 1902
Description: Man demonstrating the use of a corn binder. The man may be Alexander Legge, who later became President of the International Harvester Company.
Book or Pamphlet

Arrest at Guttenberg

Date: 1903
Description: Drawing of the arrest of Herbert "Chub" Fowler in the street in Guttenberg, Iowa. A crowd mills around to watch.
Book or Pamphlet

Arrest at Guttenberg

Date: 1903
Description: Drawing of a sheriff arresting Herbert "Chub" Fowler. The sheriff, holding Fowler by the shoulder and carrying a billy club in the other hand, says, "Your ...
Photograph

Man Using Horse-Drawn Binder in Field

Date: 1900
Description: Three-quarter view from rear of a man using a horse-drawn McCormick binder on the Gary Owen farm. A farmhouse and windmill are in the far background.
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Men on Sidewalk

Date: 1906
Description: View across Main Street. A bike rests on the curb while a group of well-dressed men gather on the sidewalk nearby. Business signs read: "The Ensign Co.," "...
Photograph

Bustling Street Scene

Date: 1905
Description: Busy street with automobiles, pedestrians and a horse-drawn cart. Streetcar tracks are in the center of the street. Business signs read: "W.A. Gill Co.," "...
Photograph

Storefronts in Business District

Date: 1900
Description: View down a street in the business district. Signs read: "Security Bank" and "Drugs."
Photograph

Nevada Brick and Tile Works

Date: 1908
Description: The factory and yard at the Nevada Brick and Tile Works. Caption reads: "Nevada Brick and Tile Works, Nevada, Iowa."
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Goetsch-Evans Picnic

Date: 1909
Description: Outdoor group portrait of the Goetsch and Evans families all eating watermelon at a picnic.
Photograph

Man Operating Grain Binder in Field

Date: 1900
Description: View down hill of a man in wide brimmed hat operating a horse-drawn McCormick grain binder in a field. A fence and road run parallel to the field on the le...
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Children with McCormick Grain Binder

Date: 1900
Description: A man or young boy is operating a horse-drawn McCormick grain binder in a field. Two young boys are standing near the grain binder, and another boy is on h...
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Man with Wide Brimmed Hat Operating Horse-Drawn Mower

Date: 1900
Description: View from behind of a man with a wide-brimmed hat is operating a horse-drawn mower near trees and a low hill. Text written on the glass place is as follows...

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