Methodist Camp Meeting and Local Notices Across Illinois
Northwestern Mil Illinois hosts camp meeting August 9 to 19. Sterling invites Rock River Methodist conference in 1924. Vermilion county adviser Emma Dewitt resigns to Berkeley. Onter of Eastern Star meets in Decatur August 15 to 17 with 150 delegates expected. Hillsboro Hospital receives 5000 from Charles Ramsey will estate. Winnebago old settlers picnic at Hononegah park June 27 with Beloit College address. Northwestern University’s largest class graduates 1100 at Evanston. County supervisors raise officer salaries, cut board of review per diem to seven dollars. Countryman plan’s 20th annual Rochelle reunion June 27. Traffic rules strictly enforced in Galesburg and county highways per May or. Southern Clinots Coal sues Williamson County for 175000 over Herrin riot casualties. Veterans of Foreign Wars convene in Aurora with welcome, responses by leaders. World War memorial tablet unveiled in Elgin township memorializing 41 men. Charlies Baske severely burned by live coals at Rockford during ash removal accident. DeKalb County to receive 55956.76 state highway refund. Mustard gas jar mishap at Fulton Standard Oil Station. fumes overwhelm guard. Lincoln markers to honor Lincoln Circuit at McLean and adjacent counties. plaques received at Bloomington for near-future placement.
Miss Pengelly Resigns Sterling Hospital Top Post
Miss A. BR. Pengelly resigns as superintendent of Sterling public hospital to take the superintendent role at a large Methodist hospital in Colorado Springs Colorado.
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A. BR. Pengelly
Sterling Publc Hospital
Colorado Springs
Colo
Illinois highway division seeks bids for bridges and culverts
The Millinois highway division at Springfield advertises bids to construct four bridges and seven concrete culverts. Bridges will be built in Carroll DeWitt and Bureau counties and culverts in Clinton Bureau Henderson and Massac counties.
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Millinois Highway Division
Springfield
Wml Carroll
DeWitt
Burean
Clinton
Henderson
Massac
Sports Clothes Transforming the American Wardrobe
A New York Times fashion insight argues sports clothes now dominate the American woman wardrobe for summer and semi formal wear. Frocks in calico prints and ratine fabrics blend comfort with style, featuring short skirts, minimal corseting, and practical finishing touches. Coats replace sweaters for afternoons, while flat heeled, colored or black stockings and understated shoes complete the look.
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New York Times
Paved Yards for Concrete Feeding Floors in Barnyards
Practical guide on building concrete feeding floors to reduce feed loss and mud. Advises plan steps from site grading and drainage to sub-base, mix ratio 1 2 3, four inch minimum thickness, and curing time before use. Provides a shaping pitch and finishing with wood float for cleanability and footing.
Sweet Corn Proves Superior For Summer Feeding
Plans for summer feeding should include sugar corn as its value rises during short pasture. In dairy sections many dairymen plant a patch to cover mid summer when green feed is costly. Favor later maturing varieties like Country Gentleman and Evergreen. early types mature too soon and lack stalk and leaf.
Fowls in Orchard Boost Orchard Crops and Insect Control
Article notes that free ranging fowls in orchards reduce injurious insects and improve crop growth. It cites a Cornell University test showing chickens in orchards more effective than liquid sprays in destroying pests, benefiting fruits out of reach of hens.
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Cornell University
Seed quality boosts crop yields with little extra cost
It is estimated that over 14,000,000 pounds of seeds are sown annually in the country excluding seed potatoes and sugar canes. A small improvement in seed quality could yield larger crops at minimal cost or equal production on less land.
Farmers First in Establishing Routes
The piece argues that road routes should prioritize farmers, asserting that all food and clothing for the hungry world must be moved by farmers and proclaiming the slogan Farmers First.
Cucumber Beetle Threat to Garden Crops
Prepared by the United States Department of Agriculture the striped cucumber beetle attacks seedling cucumbers melons and related crops causing rapid damage. Larvae tunnel roots and stems while adults devastate foliage and fruits and spread diseases. Control favors preventive repellents farm practices nicotine dust and arsenate of lead with coverage of all plant surfaces and community cooperative efforts.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Sma
Yellowing Threatens Alfalfa Yields Across Regions
The U S Department of Agriculture identifies yellowing as the chief yearly yield reducer for alfalfa, surpassing diseases and insects. Causes remain uncertain, with soil lime, nutrients, and drainage implicated, yet plants often recover after cutting and regrow normally.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Fall Calving Desirable on Many Dairy Farms
The Department of Agriculture says fall calving is desirable on dairy farms under most conditions. Calves receive milk early and, with pasture in the late season, can be weaned smoothly. Cows yield the largest milk flow when prices are highest, and well developed calves may be bred to calve in the fall. Consider local feed costs and milk prices when judging profitability.
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Department of Agriculture
Without Good Pasture Hogs Are Unprofitable
Hog producers should provide continuous pasture from birth to disposal. Pigs gain from exercise and natural foraging. sows with pigs perform poorly in small, dry enclosures and profitability suffers without pasture. R. W. Clark of Colorado Agricultural College argues pasture cannot be fully replaced by other rations.
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R. W. Clark
Colorado Agricultural College
Horses Shoulders Bathing in Salt Water Practice
The collar must fit neck and shoulders to prevent sores and bulk. Poorly fitting collars cause damage and discomfort. Daily bathing of horses' shoulders in salt water is advised to harden them.
Early spring best for strawberry planting says Ithaca college
Horticultural notes from New York State College at Ithaca urge early spring as the best time to plant strawberry roots. Planting in spring or fall has drawbacks from dry weather to winter injury and extra cultivation needs, with early spring yielding the strongest stands.
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New York State College
Ithaca
Propagating Raspberry Bushes by Staking and Pruning
Young raspberries should be trained rather than allowed to droop and root. Stake canes to keep them erect, pinch tips in midsummer, and cut back new lateral growth by half in spring to promote sturdy canes and quality fruit. Prevent suckering and keep beds orderly for best yield.
Fertilization Key to Apple Orchard Profits
Results from ten bearing orchards over six years show fertilizer use is essential for profit and that nitrogen is the strongest factor sustaining production. In some cases nitrogen with phosphorus helps, while potash shows no value.
Thinning Apples In Favor Among Orchardists
Orchardists advocate thinning apples to improve size and tree health. While thinning, remove wormy fruit and destroy it, especially during the first brood codling moth larval stage in the fruit.
Spray timing for plums and fruit ripening period
Guidance on when to discontinue spraying fruit crops. Continue spraying plums or other fruit up to one month before ripening to avoid residue on fruit and preserve market value.
Raspberries Thrive Across Soils in Middle West
Raspberries flourish on a wide range of soils and will yield profitable crops in all localities of the Middle West, according to agricultural notes stressing adaptability and economic potential for growers.
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Middle West
Don’t Buy Cheap Trees Prompts Cautionary Note
A warned shopper cautions against purchasing cheap trees urging deal only with reputable purveyors to avoid higher costs and poor quality. The short advisory emphasizes value over initial price.
Indicating Well-Drained Land by Tree Species
The note explains that maples or oaks typically signal well-drained land. It highlights tree indicators as practical signs of soil drainage conditions for land assessment.
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Illinois
Methodists
Northwestern
Milinois
Fourth Street Methodist Church
Sterling
Rock River Methodist Conference
Emma Dewitt
Vermilion County
Danville
Berkeley, Cal
Grand Court of the Onter of Astern Ster
Decatur
Hillsboro Hospital
Charlies A. Ramsey
Winnebago County
Hononegah Park
Rockford
G. Smith
Beloit College
Northwestern University
Evanston
Board of Supervisors
Board of Review
Countryman Plan
Rochelle
Winnebago, Lee, Ogle, de Kalb
Cook
Galesburg
Mureen
Southern Clinots Coal Company
Marion
Willianson County
Herringine
Tinois
Elgin
Gail Borden
Council of National Defense
Charlies Baske
Baske
de Kalb
Ofa Standard Oil
Fulton
H. B. Reimer
Lincoln
McLean
Logan
Woodford
Bloomington
Lincoln Circuit Marking Association
Cretonne
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