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Let's distract ourselves with a little light research, shall we? #StumpedSaturday #Trivia
"A" is correct! The other two names were runner ups.
A but it is no longer true.
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Not specifically about Johnson County today, but I don't think it can be argued that Quaker Oats hasn't affected more than Cedar Rapids. #StumpedSaturday #Trivia
I seemed to have missed updating this question. Sorry for the late answer! The answer is "C." Before Quaker Oats gained popularity at the turn of the 20th century, most of the western world relegated oats as feed for livestock. A father and son duo from Canada by the name of Stuart settled in Cedar Rapids and went about making local, national, and global history. Even though the Stuart family wasn't Quaker, they purchased an ailing oat manufacturer because they trademarked the name "Quaker Oats." Quakers had a reputation for honesty and good quality which the Stuarts (and the business partners they gained along the way) capitalized on.
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Because of the governmental request to stop large gatherings and concerns over the spread of the coronavirus in Johnson County, our April events have been postponed. That means the East Frisian Tea Party and the Huebinger Lecture are suspended until further notice. I'll continue to post updates as we have them. Till then, stay safe out there, everyone!
All In One Room, by Franklin L. Yoder
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