Thanksgiving

postmarked 1963

 

Harvest Time

Earth's bounty is most impressive at harvest time in the grand land of EXPO '74. The Washington Water power Company joins in inviting you to enjoy Indian Summer - or the other seasons - at the world's first environmental exposition, May 1 to October 31, 1974, in Spokane.

John Keith photograph
 

Pineapple Fields

 

PINEAPPLE FIELDS, WAHIAWA

Pineapples, one of Hawaii's basic industries, are grown on most islands of the group. 

Sweet Corn

SWEET HARVEST . . . here's one that will keep them "Down on the Farm."

 

Pumpkin Display

VAN RIPER'S FARMS, INC.

WOODCLIFF LAKE, N. J.

For your pleasure, we have constructed this "bewitching" display. Our vegetables, fruits, and flowers are among the finest grown in the heart of Bergen County's finest farmland.

 

Antelope Valley

ANTELOPE VALLEY
One of the finest alfalfa growing areas in the world. Also the home of the West Coast's largest alfalfa mills.

Idaho Potatoes

POTATO HARVEST

Largest POTATO producing State in the Universe.

Kona Coffee

COFFEE BERRIES, KONA, HAWAII

Dominating the agriculture of the Kona Coast, the coffee produced is noted for its unique flavor.

 

Grape Picker

Concord Grape Picker — The machine has a capacity of Harvesting one acre per hour. The machine covers the vineyard row. Agitation crops the berries into the conveyor system which carries them directly to the factory container.

 

Florida Orange Truck

Waverly

HOME OF THE FLORIDA ORANGE

Fruit picking scene in a Waverly Growers Cooperative Grove.

Harvesting Lettuce

LETTUCE HARVEST NEAR MESA, ARIZONA

The lettuce crop in Arizona meets the highest standards of production. Here, lettuce is being cut, trimmed, and packed in the field. Trucks stand by to haul the lettuce to vacuum cooling plants in cartons, where it is given the proper chilling for shipment to markets throughout the nation.

 

Barn Advertising Sign

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Thank you

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for the opportunity to help provide for your financial protection.

Your policy will be delivered personally in the very near future.

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Your Security Mutual Agent 

 

Amish Farm & House

THE AMISH FARM & HOUSE

East of Lancaster, Penn. on East 30

(TWO Miles of the Howard Johnson Motor Lodge)

and SIX Miles West of Paradise, Penna.

"The Original AMISH FARM Exhibit since 1955"

Visit this authoritative replica of an "Old Order Amish" Farm. Hostess lectures through ten rooms respectfully explain the Plain People's beliefs, customs and history. Complete farm operation with local crops, 20 different kinds of farm animals, and farm fowl., water wheels, buggies, windmill, 20 farm buildings, etc.  

An Excellent Field Trip for Schools, Scouts and Adults

Interesting and Educative

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Potato Harvest

Truckloads of Potatoes from the rich agricultural land of Minnesota and North Dakota will provide the people of America and the world for another season.

Haying Time in Nebraska

Thousands of tons of hay are cut annually in NEBRASKA land. The many river bottom lands and Sand Hills meadows provide excellent quality hay for feed lots through the winter.

Harvesting Grapefruit

Harvesting Grapefruit

"The Lower RIO GRANDE VALLEY of Texas"

Grapefruit grows in abundance throughout the Valley as well as oranges, and are shipped to all points of the Nation. Only here in the Lower RIO GRANDE VALLEY does that soil, enriched by centuries of year-round sun and overflow from the "Big River," tint and sweeten the fruit to utmost goodness. The valley is fast becoming one of the leading resort areas of the nation. Warm winters, cool summers, with plenty of fruit, flower, and sunshine.

Kansas Wheatland

A field of wheat and a giant loaf of bread symbolize the role of Kansas as "Wheatland, U. S. A".

Peanut Pickers

PEANUT PICKERS

Harvesting Peaches

• HARVEST TIME IN PARKER COUNTY
• Luscious Peaches Ready for Market
• WEATHERFORD, TEXAS
Delicious peaches are one of the major crops in Parker County of which Weatherford is the county seat. Deep, sandy soil, ample rainfall and temperate climate combine to make this area ideal for fruit growing.

Hawaiian Sugar

SUGAR FIELDS, HAWAII

Growing like a green carpet into the foothills, its contrast to the rich, volcanic soil is extreme. A chunk of raw sugar stalk is an excellent substitute for a candy bar.

EKTACHROME BY BILLY HOWELL