The Alfalfa Arch was constructed across Atlantic Avenue in honor of the Corn and Alfalfa Exposition held in Morris on December 10-12, 1913. The Expo was dedicated to the promotion of corn and alfalfa growing as well as the general virtues of diversified farming.
Corn and Alfalfa Exposition, view of Atlantic Avenue with Alfalfa Arch and automobiles. Atlantic Avenue, Morris, lined with automobiles during the Corn and Alfalfa Exposition in December 1913; the Alfalfa Arch spans Atlantic Avenue in the background.
Dredging machine tipped on side. The "X" on the photograph indicates Joe Hilla. Photograph was loaned for copying by Edna Mae Busch, and the original donated by her son Rick after her death.
Dredging machines. Check mark on photograph indicates Tony Lies. Photograph was loaned for copying by Edna Mae Busch, and the original donated by her son Rick after her death.
Morrison County, Minnesota: The Domain of Better Farms, c. 1925-1926. Thirty-six page booklet with blue cover; black and white photos and line drawings included throughout; discusses the advantages of living in Morrison County. Title page says, ""Come to Morrison County. Prosperity Awaits You. In the Heart of Minnesota."" Topics include a brief history of the county, Agricultural Advantages of Morrison County, Climate and Health, Soil And ""The Lay of the Land,"" Queen Cow and the dairy industry in the county, Grain Production, Crop Statistics, The Grasses, Corn in Morrison County, Potatoes, Fruits and Vegetables, Livestock and Poultry, Educational Advantages, Transportation, The Lakes of Morrison County, The City of Little Falls, The Towns and Villages of Morrison County. Also includes small maps of Morrison County and the State of Minnesota. The Minnesota map is an Auto Road Map and shows paved road running through Morrison County. The last interior page is an Information Blank to be filled out by the reader and sent to the Board of Commerce in Little Falls to receive more information on purchasing farm land.