Photograph taken for a newspaper owned by the Oklahoma Publishing Company. Caption: "Shows memorial to Col. William Colvill, hero of the Battle of Gettysburgh, which will be dedicated by President Coolidge at Cannon Falls, Minnesota, on July 29."

Map of roadways in the Midwestern United States and southern portions of the Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Ontario provinces of Canada. The map includes major towns and cities; bodies of water, including the Great Lakes; and boundaries. The map also includes an inset map of the four Canadian road map sheets in this series near the upper-right corner. Scale [ca. 1:2,217,600] (35 miles to the inch).

This autobiographical account of Dr. Henry Franklin Hoyt chronicles his family's history, his upbringing on a small farm in Minnesota, his work as a surgeon in New Mexico, Chicago, California, Texas and the Philippines, along with many other miscellaneous adventures.

Great Northern Railway's "The Empire Builder" train No. 1, westbound, headed by Engine No. 2517, a Mountain type 4-8-2 locomotive, at St. Paul Union Depot, 1929. This world renowned train was operated by the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad from Chicago to St. Paul and it was a Great Northern train from St. Paul to Portland, Seattle and Tacoma.

Map shows railroads, cities and towns along railroad routes, state boundaries, and national parks for the northwestern United States. Includes text notes in panel below map. Inset: [continuation of map from Shattuc, Ohio to Paducah, Kentucky]. Scale not given.

Map shows railroads, some highways, state boundaries, cities and towns along railroad routes, and national parks. Includes table of mileage statistics, "in interline tickets." Inset: "Chicago Union Pacific & North Western Line." Scale not given.

Report discussing the distribution and cultivation of the leguminous crop alsike clover, which grows primarily in the northeastern United States. Topics discussed include soil requirements, seeding, uses, and insect enemies and diseases.

Report discussing the different varieties of durum wheat, their various uses, and areas to which they are best adapted. Among the varieties discussed are Kubanka, Arnautka, Mindum, Buford, Acme, Monad, Marouani, Pentad, and Peliss.

Report describing the types of wheat known as emmer and spelt, which are not widely grown in the United States and differ from other types of wheat in that most of the kernel is not removed from the chaff during threshing. The history, distribution, adaptation, varieties, culture, harvesting and threshing, and uses of both emmer and spelt are discussed.

"Beekeeping methods suitable for the clover region are well developed but many beekeepers of this region are failing to obtain the full available honey crop because of deficiencies in their practice. A system of management is here given which will result in a full crop from these sources. The variation in the value of the clovers to the beekeeper is also discussed and the methods to be followed in bringing the clover region back to its former prominence in honey production are outlined." -- p. 2

This bulletin discusses beef production in the Corn Belt of the United States with special regard to feed preparation, cattle selection, and methods for fattening cattle.

This bulletin discusses wheat scab, a fungal disease of wheat, rye, barley, and oats that is caused by a parasite. It describes the appearance of afflicted crops as well as the parasite's life cycle and proposes a variety of control measures.

Technical paper issued by the Bureau of Mines over change and wash houses in the Lake Superior area. As stated in the introduction, "this paper, with a few exceptions, presents data acquired in a survey, made by the author, of change houses in the Lake Superior region. All buildings, equipment, and practices were studied with regard for the health and welfare of the miner" (p. 1). This paper includes tables, photographs, and illustrations.

Describes the trend toward establishing planned recreation areas in rural communities, and the economic and social benefits they provide to farmers.

Postcard of a yellow 11-story hotel with three trees planted in the front, described on the back as "The Kahler Hotel 650 Rooms - Rochester, Minnesota Largest, Finest, and newest air-conditioned guest and public rooms - food and beverage service in the Elizabethan Room all day, service in the Coffee House - Unique Hemisphere Room cocktail lounge - many private dining rooms - exceptional shopping arcade on the subway system parking facilities." The message on the back reads, "Glad you two have gone to N. O. Hope you have a good time also have Carroll take an extra slice at S. A. for me - Will be drawn Saturday - pork casing for sale - being picked now Dr. Betirs - Practicing for an early Duck Season - don't bother about me it's my decision - think it'll help - not absolutely necessary - I'm fine and not worried in the least Love, Leah." The postcard is addressed to "Mr. and Mrs. Carroll E. Ward 1906 McFaddin Ave. Beaumont, Texas."

Letter from T. F. Loughran to C. C. Cox discussing oil drilling in Montgomery County, TX. Envelope is included.

Letter from T. F. Loughran to C. C. Cox discussing buying and selling land. Includes an envelope postmarked for 10:30 AM on March 25, 1922 in Winona, Minnesota.

Letter from T. F. Loughran to C. C. Cox discussing negotiations over the purchase of some land. Envelope is included.

Letter from T. F. Loughran to C. C. Cox discussing recent events in Montgomery County, TX and his own locale. The envelope is included.

Letter from T. F. Loughran of the Singer Sewing Machine Company to C. C. Cox asking about recent events in Texas and discussing his interest in the state. Included is the envelope, postmarked in Winona, MN for 3:00 PM on August 20, 1922.

Letter from T. F. Loughran to C. C. Cox asking how things have been. The envelope is included.

Letter from T. F. Loughran to C. C. Cox to ask how he is doing and ask for a restart in their correspondence. The letter is written on Singer Sewing Machines stationary. Included is the envelope, postmarked in Winona, MN for 5:30 PM on January 18, 1923.

Letter from E. G. Brandenburg to C. C. Cox discussing drilling and land development in Montgomery County. Envelope is included.