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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1947
Page
6
Sluggish dogs may refuse to rise indoors but Gro-Pup Ribbon supplies essential vitamins and minerals for vigor. Economical box mixes with dry weight equal to five 1-lb cans. Gro-Pup also comes in Meal and Pel-Etts.
Galena Illinois resident J A Hasken met an old acquaintance in the hospital after a collision with C W Preston of Apple River. Both men were taken to Freeport hospital with minor injuries and ended up sharing a room.
The Reconstruction Finance Corporation signs an agreement with Bolivian producers and the Bolivian government to buy their 1947 tin output at 76 cents a pound. RFC expects to take in about 10 000 to 12 000 long tons of tin from ore and concentrates.
Washington observers report a strong welcome for Mexican President Miguel Aleman during his Washington visit. He addressed Congress and joined in a joint U S Mexico statement on credits for development. The two leaders discussed currency stabilization and industrial expansion while both sides praised democratic principles and neighborly cooperation.
Oklahoma long lines workers accept a 4.40 weekly pay rise ending a month long strike that affected about 22 000 workers in 42 states. The agreement, announced after a 7 hour session, includes vacation benefits seniority rights and a wage boost of about 11 cents per hour.
Chicago report notes farm output rose 30 to 35 percent above 1935-39 averages despite a 10 percent drop in farm workers. Mechanization, hybrid seed use rising fertilizer and lime, and livestock production efficiency drive gains. Tractor and equipment growth cited between 1940 and 1944. total output per capita may lift farmer living standards.
Classified listing describes concrete block machines batching equipment and power tools for hire sale and repair. Mentions Tenn Pre-Fab Army Surplus buildings Florida and Louisiana items. references Doetsch Bros Lumber and Mattoon.
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