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"The Good Old Times on the Farm"
Photograph of the Adkins-Stevenson farmstead in Bement, IL. This was the home of Charles Adkins, former Speaker of the House of Illlinois. He was a farmer, lecturer, educator, and politician.
Mother Stirring the Pot
Photograph of Mother Adkins stirring a 35-gallon pot of "catsnip"(?) on the farm.
"Warm Meals At All Hours"
Photograph of a mother pig with her piglets on a farm. The caption on the back says: "Warm meals at all hours".
Mrs. Adkins and Soldier
Photograph of Mrs. Adkins with unknown soldier dressing in a World War II uniform. Both are standing outside in a backyard setting. The photo was taken on June 22, 1944.
Mrs. Adkins
Photograph of an unknown woman presumed to be Mrs. Adkins standing on the sidewalk in front of a house and automobile.
Hamilton E. Adams
Photograph of Hamilton E. Adams, taken by Vandeventer Studios of Decatur IL, and published in the Decatur Daily Review on January 4, 1928. Adams was a retired farmer from Piatt County, and lived at 252 E. Condit St. in Decatur. He was a member of…