Cedar Rapids Linn County Republican Born at Sioux Rapids, Iowa, March 24, 1887, a son of John Pierce Farmer and Jennie Maria Farmer. Attended the public schools in Sioux Rapids and the Iowa State college at Ames. Graduated from the College of Law at the University of Michigan in 1912 and after a year with the attorneys for the Illinois Central Railroad opened an office at Mason City, Iowa. Entered the service in 1917 and served as a Captain until February 15, 1919. Practiced law in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, from 1919 to 1922. Returned to Iowa and opened an office at Cedar Rapids, Iowa, where he is at the present time. Assistant City Attorney from 1924 to 1928. Member of the Masonic lodge, the American Legion and The Peoples Church. Serving second term.

Cedar Rapids Linn County Republican. Born at Sioux Rapids, Iowa, March 24, 1887, a son of John Pierce Farmer and Jennie Maria Farmer. Attended the public schools in Sioux Rapids and the Iowa State College at Ames. Graduated from the College of Law at the University of Michigan in 1912 and after a year with the attorneys for the Illinois Central Railroad opened an office at Mason City, Iowa. Entered the service in 1917 and served as a Captain until February 15, 1919. Practiced law in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, from 1919 to 1922. Returned to Iowa and opened an office at Cedar Rapids, Iowa, where he is at the present time. Assistant City Attorney from 1924 to 1928. Member of the Masonic lodge, the American Legion and The Peoples Church. Serving first term.