Successful Farming Plant Des Moines Iowa E.T. Meredith Publisher Postcard
$ 6.6
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Successful Farming Plant Des Moines Iowa E.T. Meredith Publisher Postcard. It proudly states that over 850,000 copies of Successful Farming magazine were printed here monthly using advanced machinery. Thank you for visiting! This item is in stock and usually ships within 1 business day of your purchase. It will be shipped via ebay Standard Envelope which provides tracking information when it passes through the sorting machines for First Class mail. USPS workers have no way of scanning the barcode on the label. When it marks it as "out for delivery or delivered" it means it has arrived at your local sorting center, not your home address. Depending on your local postal route, it may take several days yet to arrive at your home. Also, consider possible weather delays in the actual time the service takes. Feel free to write if you have any questions. Discover a piece of early 20th-century Americana with this striking postcard featuring the "Home of Successful Farming," also known as "The Farmers Service Station" in Des Moines, Iowa. The front of the postcard showcases a vibrant, colorized depiction of the impressive five-story, red-brick plant, complete with a distinctive tower and smokestack, flanked by tall evergreen trees. A prominent oval portrait of E.T. Meredith, the esteemed publisher, is integrated into the design, highlighting his connection to this agricultural media empire. The reverse side provides fascinating details about this modern, fire-proof facility, noting its concrete and steel reinforced construction, measuring 123x155 feet with an additional 25x55 foot elevator annex. It proudly states that over 850,000 copies of Successful Farming magazine were printed here monthly using advanced machinery. This postcard offers a unique glimpse into the scale of agricultural publishing during an era when such publications were vital resources for farmers across the nation. It serves as a historical artifact, representing innovation in both construction and mass communication.
