July 5, 1935
"The river raised until today about one or two o'clock. It was up to the farm at 5 o'clock and it has fallen a half foot. The farm was just a swift running river with the exception of about ten acres on either side. At least 12 acres of corn entirely covered. Wheat partly under, maybe a total loss. Melon patch under 8 feet of water. 10 acres of corn and one of alfalfa is all that escaped the water. May be just a little of the wheat land was above it. I'll find out tomorrow.
And that pickle patch - well, never count your pickles until they are pickled. I parked the car at the water's edge about 20 feet from the highway entrance. Then I picked a pint of raspberries. They were good at supper time. Ella is home from Cadiz tonight."
July 5, 1935
D.C. Richard's Journal
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