New Harmony’s Storied Spring and Giant Hackberry Tree
Visitors encounter a large hackberry between the Dye House and Dormitory Number Two in New Harmony Indiana, said to be the state’s largest tree and possibly the nation’s. The town’s golden raintrees, redbud, and old buildings draw travelers, with the community famed for its Harmonist cloth-making trade once sold in Shawneetown and Vincennes.
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Elsah
Illinois
New Harmony
Harmonists
Indiana
Orient
Mexico
William Maclure
Thomas Say
Say
Main Street
Midwest
Shawneetown
Vincennes
Illinois Livestock and Coal News and New Harmony Dormitory
Illinois reports completion of National Poultry and Turkey Improvement Plans 1964 with 112 chicken hatcheries and 10 turkey hatcheries. 773407 chickens tested for pullorum typhoid, 73 reactors in 26 flocks. 325564 more pullets raised than last year from 47 hatcheries in 34 counties. Also notes coal chlorine content not hindering high temp boilers for most Illinois coals. Dormitory Number Two at New Harmony houses print shop and first free public school. Harmonists legacy visits begin.
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Division of Poultry Husbandry
Illinois Department of Agriculture
Illinois
Dye House
Harmonists
America
New Harmony
Mechanizing Midwest Farms Boosts Livestock and Grain Output
SIU expert J. J. Paterson notes rapid mechanization across grain and livestock operations in Southern Illinois. Augers and elevators move free flowing materials, bucket and chain conveyors handle non free flowing goods, and pneumatic systems shift dry materials with low power. Pumps advance liquid feeds, reflecting broader automation trends on farms.
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Southern Illinois
J. J. Paterson
Southern Illinois University
How To Be Lovable At 65 In Retirement
A humorous 1965 guide offers rules for retirees to fit the era. It jokes about porch, pets, neighbor kids, and family finances while advising prudent behavior and tactful generosity. The tone imitates a social column with satirical tips for aging grace.
New GOLDEN YEARS 36-page booklet available
Advertisement states a 36 page booklet titled New Golden Years is ready. Readers are asked to send 50 cents in coin to Department CSPS Box 1672 Gran Station New York 17 N for delivery.
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Dept. Csps
Gran Station
New York
Changing Plans On A Blind Double Date
A teen asks how to handle canceling a game date she set up for a friend. The advisor compares it to inviting guests then canceling, advising that if not going, suggest others still have fun and avoid ruining plans.
Teen Focus Letter to Suburban Press Service
A titled note directs teenagers and observers to send letters to FOR AND ABOLT TEENAGERS, COMMUNITY AND SUB URBAN PRESS SERVICE, FRANK PORT, KY for discussion or observations, signaling a community journalism outreach.
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Community and Suburban Press Service
Frankport
New Electronic Voting Devices May Speed Ballot Counts
Frederic H. Guild argues in Illinois County Government that modern data processing punch card and computer based counting could replace bulky voting machines. He notes rapid counts of up to 300 ballots a minute and much lower costs, suggesting counties may consider installation. The 1965 Illinois General Assembly is expected to monitor progress.
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Illinois General Assembly
Frederic H. Guild
Southern Illinois University
Illinois
The
Taxpayers’ Federation
Professor Guild
Illinois General Assembly membership by party and chamber
The Illinois General Assembly splits members by chamber and party. Data show continuing members in the Senate and House, transfers between chambers, and new members for the 74th General Assembly with counts by party and chamber. The source is the Illinois Legislative Council.
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Senate
House
General Assembly
Illinois Legislative Council
Capitol Jazz Story: Five Volumes of Historic Jazz Captured
Capital's Jazz Story presents a five volume LP set compiling 60 tracks from 1919 ODJB London debut to modern free form. Producers note early New Orleans masters like Armstrong LaRocca and Ellington plus Chicago era players Hines Hodges Teagarden and later giants Davis Gillespie Mulligan and Baker.
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Capital
Capitol
London
Dave Dexter
Prentice-Hall
Memphis Five
Bunny Berigan
Coleman Hawkins
Gene Krupa
Benny Goodman
Duke Ellington
Ulinois Jacquet
Fats Waller
Benny Carter
Teddy Wilson
Max Kaminsky
Ray Baudue
Ellington
Tatum
Reinhardt
Carter
Billie Holiday
Dottie Williams
Harry James
Slam Stewart
Paul Whiteman
Don Byas
Cannonball
Nat Adderley
Miles Davis
Woody Herman
Jimmy Giuffre
Dizzy Gillespie
Gerry Mulligan
Stan Kenton
George Shearing
Max Roach
Lee Konitz
Chet Baker
Automation and Living Standards in the U S
Washington report outlines how automation can raise living standards through better and cheaper production. It stresses that dislocated workers need attractive new jobs and public training programs, with figures estimating hundreds of thousands in transition and a growing Manpower and Training Development effort.
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United States
January milestones in science and history noted
A list of historical events dated January across years includes Hollerith’s 1889 tabulating machine patent, Blanchard’s 1793 balloon flight, radar contact by the U S Army in 1946, a European cholera epidemic of 1892, a 1794 US flag standard, and Britain recognizing US independence in 1783.
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Herman Hollerith
Francois Blanchard
America
Germantown
Woodbury
N. J
U. S. Army
Europe
W. S
Mexico
Congress
Great Britain
United States
Crossword Puzzle Across and Down Highlights
Puzzle clues include across items like Theof Scene and The Pied as well as down clues such as Pointed weapon and Coronet. The grid features references to Roman and English figures, measures, and common words, forming a dense classic crossword.
Crossword Clue Set From The Ohio Puzzles
A list style prompt with clues and hints across numbers like 24 25 26 28 30 31 32 34 37 38 39 41 and references to wildness stock, trash receptacles, train car, striped cat Asia, effort, an apple, bosh tear sleeveless garment Arab and Chinese pagoda suggesting a puzzleword theme without full definitions.
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Marshal France
Lot
Naut
Coe Aagistero
Italy
Ohio
Asia
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John W. Allen
Illinois State Geological Survey
Harold J. Gluskoter
O. W. Rees
Illinois Geo
Urbana
Ill
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services
Otto Kerner
Kerner
Protective Services
Illinois Cooperative Crop Reporting Service
Illinois State Museum
Springfield
F. R
Mortimer C. Grover
Evanston
SIU
Albert Meyer
By C. D. Smith
74Th General Assembly
Jock
BY Linda Norris
Washington Report
U.S
W. Willard Wirtz
Pat
Mistonsseersranay
Brossword Puzzle
Descry
Fragrance
Ink
Fiz
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