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  Meredith, Edwin T.
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NameEdwin T. Meredith
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Des Moines, Iowa , United States
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Born December 23, 1876
DiedJune 17, 1928 (51 years)
ContributorThomas Walker
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Nov 25, 2015 06:01pm
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InfoEDWIN T. MEREDITH

(1876-1928) Journalist, publisher. Founded "Better Homes and Gardens" 1922.
Secretary of Agriculture 1920-1921.


Meredith, Edwin Thomas. Born on December 23, 1876, Avoca, Polk County, in Iowa. After studying at Highland Park College in Des Moines, he became an agricultural journalist. He founded Successful Farming and Better Homes and Gardens. He participated in Iowa politics and served in various business and governmental positions. Meredith was Secretary of Agriculture from February 2, 1920, to March 4, 1921. He then resumed his career in journalism. Meredith died on June 17, 1928.




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  06/01/1928 US President - D Primaries Lost 0.00% (-41.57%)
  04/10/1928 IL US President - D Primary Lost 0.12% (-90.65%)
  07/09/1924 US Vice President - D Convention Lost 0.12% (-45.61%)
  07/09/1924 US President - D Convention Lost 4.06% (-22.28%)
  07/06/1920 US President - D Convention Lost 1.42% (-34.15%)
  02/01/1920 US Secretary of Agriculture Won 100.00% (+100.00%)
  11/07/1916 IA Governor Lost 36.36% (-24.67%)
  06/01/1914 IA US Senate - D Primary Lost 44.65% (-10.71%)
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