Between 1861-1865 the Civil War left many soldiers wounded or dead. Many who died were victims of disease or poor sanitary conditions in hospitals.

Car stuck in muddy road. Before good roads, people living in the country mostly walked or used a horse and buggy. Cars did not always start and many roads were too bad for cars anyway. ca. 1920.

Farm Family Worker Together. In the early half of the 20th century Iowa farms were family farms. Husband, wife and children all had roles on the farm. This family brings a wagonload of grain to the threshing machine.