History of Worth County Iowa
This
348-page, hard-bound cover is a reprint of Worth County section of the 1884
History of Mitchell and Worth Counties, originanally published by the Union
Publishing Company of Springfield, Ill., in 1884. The book includes histories
of early settlement, pioneer life, county government and official matters,
reminiscences of an old settler, and information on the courts, bar, medical
profession, politicians, press, education, societies and all townships. Hundreds
of biographical sketches are included and referenced by page number. Reprinted
by Higginson Book Company, Salem, MA.
$50. members $60 non-members
Pictorial History of Early Northwood
More than 300 postcard-type
photos of Northwood from its founding through the 1950s. Originally Published
in commemoration of Northwood's Quasquicentennial in 1983 by the Anchor Publishing
Company of Northwood. Donated to the Society by the Northwood Anchor. B&W
soft-cover, 88 pgs.
$10 members $15 non-members
Worth County Welcomes You
This
soft-cover booklet details 59 Worth County Historical Sites. Prepared by the
Society and the Sesquicentennial Committee in 1996, the guide is interesting
reading in itself or as an information roadmap on a vehicle tour of the county.
Included are maps, photographs and park and recreational area information.
B&W, 20 pages.
$5 members $10 non-members
1915 Manly Chief
This
guide was originally published by the Rock Island Railroad to promote the
town of Manly, where one of its new terminals resided. This reprint is a valuable
repository of advertising history, although it incudes business and building
facts about the town. Almost all business enterprises are represented with
at least one ad. B&B, dozens of photos, 76 pgs.
$5 members $10 non-members
Tested Recipes of Farm Women
Published by The Farm Bureau
Women of Kensett Township, Worth County, Iowa, November 1924. This reprint
contains hundreds of farm kitchen recipes, of course, but also of interest
is the advertising by Northwood and Kensett businesses, and handy tips for
the housewife. For example, that tough old rooster can still make a delightful
meal with a good vinegar boil and frying. The Worth County Historical Society
is planning a dinner for summer 2004 based on the recipe book. Soft-cover,
b&w, with calling-card-style advertising. 81 pgs.
Available Spring 2004.