The Farm Journal Rural Directory of Madison County, Indiana: With a Complete Road Map of the County (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

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9780266821939: The Farm Journal Rural Directory of Madison County, Indiana: With a Complete Road Map of the County (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0266821936 ISBN 13: 9780266821939

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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A detailed snapshot of Madison County farming in the early 1900s, with practical, ready-to-use guidance for farmers and households.

This book blends county statistics with real-world farming tips you can apply today.

This edition combines a complete road map of the county with a farmers’ directory and local advertiser listings. It documents farm ownership, debt levels, major crops, and the daily life of farm families, offering a vivid picture of rural Indiana.

In-depth county profile: farm population, ownership, mortgage debt, and crop data for corn, oats, wheat, and potatoes.
Practical farming formulas and sprays: guidance on Bordeaux mixtures, insecticides, and other treatments.
Local business and service directory: advertisers and suppliers across Madison County, from banks to hardware stores.
Everyday life and community: notes on work ethic, family roles, and the relationship between farm residents and the county seat.

Ideal for readers researching rural Indiana history, genealogy, or the agricultural life of the era.

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