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Farmer P L. S life of a rural worker and activist
The piece follows P L a lifelong farmer at work from dawn to night in a Illinois farm. It details his overhauled tractor. building projects. and fence repairs. milking schedules and cattle care. his shift between farming and NFO activism. and his dream of parity for farm prices. It also notes his service in the army. family ties and plans for political runs.
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Matt
Mike
P.L
Anna Bank
NFO
Eastern Illinois Univeristy
Johnston City
Germany
NFC
U.S
Paul Simon
D-Carbondale
Springfield
Washington