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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1964
Page
6
The government report on cattle on feed July 1 shows 6.665 million head, 3 percent below last year, with demand seen improving prices. Feeders forecast 3.951 million cattle marketed in July through September, up 6 percent from last year, while heavy cattle remain plentiful and weights at the high end edge up modestly.
Pat Johnson reports 1964 wheat yields from Clark County experiment fields. Brownstown Knox records 62 bushels, Monon 47, Reed 42, Dual 41, with varieties tested at three plots and verages noted.
Mrs. Gertrude Shaw of Pendleton Oregon recalls moving to Eastern Oregon on a dry land farm. A wheat crop failed and groceries ran low while she and five siblings faced isolation and hunger. She wistfully contrasts past scarcity with today’s plentiful toys ice cream and treats, describing rag dolls and improvised playthings. Contributions requested to The Old Times Box 639 Frankfort Ky.
Five Points community notes list attendees at Pleasant Hill church fellowship and Sunday dinner guests at the Wilhoit home. Various local residents and guests are mentioned, including Albert Jones undergoing surgery, and visits by families from Bloomington and Collinsville. The Gleaners Class picnic at Paris Twin Lakes Park is noted along with several family gatherings.
The text argues lamps should combine design and light, not waste cost on curios. It notes non glare glass prevents picture reflections and that plants need cool air in July and August, using porous clay pots to keep roots cooler. It adds laundry tubs remain basic indispensable items for soaking and washing.
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