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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1975
Page
4
A column reflecting on roadside stands evolving into rural markets selling meats, cheeses, wines, and bric-a-brac. It notes high prices attract buyers, quality and variety matter, and gimmicks like local produce lore and specialty items draw crowds while sentimental memories of farm stalls linger.
The Ohio Holstein Association District Eight will meet January 15 at 1 p.m. in the Oberlin Savings Bank in Wellington. An election of officers will be held. District Eight covers Lorain Huron Erie Medina and Ashland Counties.
Government nutritionists report dry beans now offer the cheapest 20 gram protein portion at 14 cents per serving based on November prices. The analysis contrasts beans with peanut butter hamburger and pricier meats like perch filets pork loin roast porterhouse steak and bacon, noting prior bean price spikes and a 1974 harvest impact on costs.
Federal figures from the Agriculture Department project a potential record 1.6 billion bushels of winter and total U.S. wheat for 1975, with winter wheat plantings up six percent and exports aiding a tight supply. The forecast hinges on spring wheat yields and other factors affecting overall output.
Government surveys show growers planted 555 million acres of winter wheat, the highest since 1953, driven by favorable prices and eased planting curbs. The gains occur in most major states, with Colorado Idaho South Dakota and Washington reporting reductions. Illinois wheat producers kept plantings level with last year.
The 55th Wellington District Holstein Association banquet will be held January 27 at 7 30 p.m. in the Pitsfield United Church of Christ. Winners of the junior and senior essay contests will be announced at the event. Tickets are available from dairymen Lon Abahzi Os Pickworth James Sheffield Tom Younglas Ray Twining John Davin Rick Brill Dick DeVies Clarence Parsons and Bob Brill.
The Lorain County Farm Bureau plans a correlating meeting this evening at the People's Oberlin Bank on South Main Street Oberlin. An open discussion on gun and ammunition purchases will be held during the joint session led by Ray Twining chairman of the correlating committee. Various committee chairs include Mr. and Mrs Jim McConnell for council, Norm McConnell for public affairs, Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Zech for youth, and Mrs. Marion McConnell for the women's committee.
The 1974 Census of Agriculture has begun with about four million forms mailed to farmers and ranchers. The census, the 20th since 1840, will update 1969 farm operation data with emphasis on farms and ranches selling $2,500 or more annually. Return completed forms promptly and note if no farming activity.
Historians identify Joseph Glidden of De Kalb as the first successful barbed wire maker. He patented his design in November 1874, marking a key milestone in agricultural fencing.
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