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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1973
Page
3
Mr and Mrs Wayne Nowlan of Peoria welcomed their first child a son Matthew Wayne born March 1 at St Francis Hospital Peoria. Grandmothers are Mrs Thomas Pelyson of Feoria and Mrs Mito Nowlan of Toulon.
Peoria and Randy at home with one grandson Shawn Walsh. Mr Messer ene a former Toulon area resident. Philip Hackwith attended the open house. Charlotte Senay Ethel Silliman visited in Galesburg with Laurene Chamberlain and Alice Tompkins of Brimfield. Mrs Jennie King and sister Dale Swank and Nancy Streitmatter of Maywood were guests. Miss Streitmatter spent the weekend with her parents Milo Streitmatter. Robert E Pyle was taken by ambulance to Kewanee Public Hospital for observation and treatment.
Mrs Alice Best marked her 90th birthday Friday at the home of Mr and Mrs Clifford Plotner. Attending were Mrs Wayne Best and children from Wyoming and Mr and Mrs Edward Best.
A short village tale narrates a monkey catching fable with a moral. The speaker warns it may be a story or legend and shares the simple method: place a sugar block inside a one foot square cage and lure a monkey to grab it.
The speaker recalls a monkey trap story where the animal grabs sugar and cannot release its clenched fist through the cage opening. Greed is linked to inhumanity, with anecdotes on Armour’s clothes gift and a Galilean carpenter’s warning to store treasures in heaven. The conclusion reflects on people acting like monkeys or vice versa.
Mike Sager senior agriculture advisor Woodford County recalls a Baltimore meeting where a farmer called no till the biggest change in Maryland corn production since hybrid introductions. The farmer described fall rye seeded with phosphorus and potassium on stubble, with optional disking to cover seed and feed, noting rye provides winter erosion control and weed suppression.
A field appears to argue for no tillage by outlining benefits such as reduced fuel use, lower machinery needs, quicker field time, erosion control, moisture conservation, and potential for double cropping. It also cautions on learning curves, specialized equipment, weed issues, and poorer early growth in northern Illinois. The piece urges trial fields and notes forthcoming weighing events for beef performance testing and oats planting guidance for better returns.
A farm records system designed for cow calf operations outlines a beef performance program. It emphasizes careful record keeping to improve herd management and track performance metrics across cattle.
The LaPrairie column notes United Presbyterian Easter services at 9 30 a m with church school at 10 30 a m greeters Mr and Mrs Ear. In sick updates Clifford Marshall remains in Methodist hospital after surgery Lester Lewis treated for arm injury Tim Murphy recovering from car accident. Mr and Mrs Eugene Manock move to Peoria. Alice Blackwell visited Kimble and Blackwell households. Harold Russell visited Albero Kimble and family amid trips to Colona. Kathy Kelly returns home for vacation from college work.
Mrs cinecaer attended Sunday school with Charles Oertley and Barbara. Mr and Mrs Sherman Shane visited John and Mrs Jackson Tuesday. Mrs Amy Potts called on Raymond Mills in Brimfield. Mrs Clarence Berg visited Chester Pullen in Dunlap. Area residents attended the Wyoming Fireman’s dance in Edelstein Saturday. Charles Oertley and Barbara visited Rollin Streitmatter in Peoria. Jerry Hollis and children visited Clarence Berg in Kewanee.
Amy Mire reports Potts visited on a Sunday afternoon in Princeville with her aunt Mrs Winnie Barler. March brings winds tax man and hopes of spring with a floating bridge in Hobart Tasmania 3 807 feet long supported by 24 concrete pontoons.
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