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Farm Press (an illustrated farming journal) was a monthly farming-centered newspaper published out of Chicago, Illinois in the early 20th century. As expressed on the masthead, Farm Press succeeded the newspaper Farm, Field, and Fireside and was combined with the newspaper Farm Folks. The slogan of the newspaper was "Devoted to the welfare of the farmer and his family." [1]

<i>Farm, Field, and Fireside</i>

Farm, Field and Fireside was a monthly and later weekly newspaper published in 1900 century which offered advice through articles about farming and homemaking. It was published by Charles Henry Howard of the Howard Company in Chicago, Illinois. Its slogan was: "A weekly illustrated family magazine for everyone who tills the soil".

Farm Press offered advice to readers about farming practices including livestock raising, farm machinery, planting/harvesting crops, and dairy farming. It also published stories, articles for homemaking, and a section for children.

Front page of Farm Press (October 1, 1906) Farm press 1 oc 1906.JPG
Front page of Farm Press (October 1, 1906)

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References

  1. "Farm Press". Illinois Digital Newspaper Collections. Retrieved 24 October 2014.
  2. "Farm Press". Illinois Digital Newspaper Collections. Retrieved 24 October 2014.