Recalling a Christmas Gift Hobbyhorse Memory
A nostalgic reminiscence details repairing a treasured hobbyhorse for a grandson, including glue, twine, and new rockers, tied to a family Christmas memory. The piece recalls a 70 year old Christmas Eve when Santa arrived via a blizzard, father’s gesture, and a box from Aunt Kate containing the hobbyhorse.
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Kate
Chicago
Santa Claus
Santa
Aunt Kate
Referendum on 15-cent checkoff planned in '85
The USDA proposes a national dairy checkoff referendum in 1985. Dairy farmers must vote on the 15 cent per hundred dairy checkoff, with voting set Aug 1 to Sept 30, 1985. Public comment is invited from dairymen, plants, and consumers before final rules.
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USDA
Department
U.S
National Dairy Referendum Shapes Checkoff Future
Content outlines that dairy farmers will vote on the 15-cent federal dairy checkoff with the outcome determining funding for advertising, research, and nutrition education. It details nominations to the National Dairy Promotion Board, mixed block voting rules, and required information dissemination by coops and private dairy plants, with ballots available at local ASCS offices.
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National Dairy Promotion Board
Black
Will Blanchard
USDA
Country Today
Agriculture Department
ASCS
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