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headline of “Farm Income at Highest
Since 1930.” In that article they reing. Across the United States more
ported on figures from the Bureau of
than 4,000 people died because of the
Agricultural Economics which stated
heat. Here in Indiana, 248 deaths were a new six month high for the cash
recorded as being heat related.
income of farmers. Alongside the
The Topeka Journal from 1936 gives article on farm income was a someus a glimpse into what life was like. It what ominous headline and notice
seems ironic that the June 18, 1936
from the Topeka Town Board:
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issue featured a front page story with a
Pine Acres
Bike Shop
We have moved.
Will be at the
Yoder’s Consignment
Auction, October 6
Christy, Lydia, Joas, & Janelle Lambright
6605 W US 20 • LaGrange • 260-768-7226 x1
Reg. Hours: Mon. - Wed., Fri. 12:30 - 5:00
Sat. 8:00 - 3:00 • Closed Thu. & Sun.
Business
for Sale
Located in the Davis
Mercantile Building
Corner of Main & Harrison
On the third floor
across from the
Carousel
Serious inquiries only
Call 260-350-1332.
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