This booklet discusses the management of
water on the farm as the prime factor in
reduction of flood devastation. Control measures discussed include grassed waterways, diversion ditches, strip farming, terracing. farm ponds, and…
This picture postcard is the Leggett Hotel and Coffee Shop on the SE corner of the square on Burlington Ave where the present day First National Bank sits.
During World War II, Iowa State College made recommendations on good soil management practices for Iowa farmers. The object of these recommended practices were to keep each acre in maximum production and to minimize soil erosion.
This is a picture of the north side of the square in 1876 looking to the west showing several businesses. Some of the businesses shown in the picture include the Fairfield Ledger and Tweed & Alexander. There is also a grocer and shop that sold …
The AAA program for 1940 places increased emphasis upon the conservation and improvement of the soil resources of the nation. The docket for the North Central Region, including Iowa, lists a large number of practices which can be followed by…
Picture across the street from the sw corner of the square on Burlington Street looking west. This picture shows The Fritts Oil Co., Sears Store, Davis Paints, George's Pizza and the Maid-Rite all to the west and to the south is Allender Real Estate.
Iowa Legislative Council's report to Chief Justice Lavorato on the actions of the council in the matter of the proposed amendments (renumbering) to the Iowa Court Rules.
