IOWA: CREAMERY, 1936. A sign showing the retail prices of dairy products at a farmer

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IOWA: CREAMERY, 1936. A sign showing the retail prices of dairy products at a farmer

IOWA: CREAMERY, 1936.
A sign showing the retail prices of dairy products at a farmer cooperative in Ruthven, Iowa. Photograph by Russell Lee, 1936

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1936 Butter Chalkboard Cheese Cooperative Creamery Dairy Handwriting Industry Iowa Milk Price Russell Sign Ruthven

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IOWA: CREAMERY, 1936. A glimpse into the past reveals the heart of a thriving dairy industry in rural Iowa. This print takes us back to a farmer cooperative in Ruthven, where a simple chalkboard sign proudly displays the retail prices of dairy products. The year is 1936, and America is still recovering from the Great Depression. Photographed by Russell Lee, this image captures not only the tangible value of milk, butter, and cheese but also reflects the resilience and determination of hardworking farmers during challenging times. The handwritten prices on the sign showcase an era when every penny mattered. The creamery's interior tells its own story - worn wooden floors bear witness to countless footsteps taken by dedicated workers who poured their hearts into producing quality dairy products for their community. It serves as a reminder that behind every gallon of milk or pound of butter lies countless hours of labor and dedication. This photograph offers us a window into early American history - it symbolizes an industry built on cooperation and mutual support among farmers striving to provide essential nourishment for their neighbors. As we gaze upon this snapshot frozen in time, let us appreciate those who came before us and laid down the foundation for our modern-day agricultural practices.

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