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Newspaper
Henry News Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1950
Page
15
The document outlines a spring fly control program using insecticides including chlordane and DDT with careful application in livestock quarters and housing areas. It emphasizes sanitation, manure removal, dry conditions, and organized local committees to reduce fly breeding and disease risk.
Public health officials urge early sanitation to curb flies as a yearly invasion. State and university agencies coordinate a statewide program stressing personal responsibility to reduce breeding and feeding sites around homes farms and businesses.
University of Illinois economist Larry Simers says limited feeder and slaughter cattle, ample feed, and weak beef demand create a favorable near term feeding outlook. Cattle on feed rose in number but weighed less, with potential stronger summer demand and higher prices yet fall demand and markets may weaken amid industry strikes and deficits.
Farm Adviser Andrew H. Harris invites Marshall Putnam farmers to a half day visit Tuesday June 27 at 1 p m Central time to review results from the McNabb soil experiment. Topics include legume cover crops rotations and fertilizer practices with Dr F C Bauer of the University of Illinois supervising the work across 24 fields statewide.
Richland Grange No 1840 held its May 24 meeting with 60 members. Program included soil conservation talk, readings, a poem, sign your driver’s license, garden hints, and a sweetheart game. Tri County Pomona Grange attended May 27 with a flower show, ribbons for entries, and resolutions on wheat and corn acreage allotments. An annual fish fry is planned for June 24 at Richland Grange hall.
In Iowa a hatchery man observed a farmer who started with 300 pullets and built a second hen house. He reports 70 percent to 82 percent egg production, sells eggs as table or hatching, and emphasizes planning, good housing, insulation, and automatic systems to keep birds comfortable.
A Liberal era study from the University of Illinois argues that corn acreage allotments are unfair. It notes big payoffs for land-rich farmers, while those keeping land in grass and legumes get smaller shares. It discusses US price supports, potential price drops, and aid to farmers including subsidies, highlighting low income farmers and rising public concern.
The text argues farmers receive special benefits from the government but may face stricter regulation if public support continues. It cites Supreme Court affirmation of the Agricultural Act’s controls and suggests future discussions on effective solutions for Americans.
Peoria Producers Market reports May week totals of 17 000 hogs 2 850 cattle 600 calves 45 sheep versus 20 778 hogs 2 030 cattle 550 calves and 60 sheep a week earlier hog top at 20.25 midweek down 56c. For 190 to 220 lb butchers 180 to 240 lb hogs 19.75 to 20.00 260 to 800 lb 15.25 to 19 cattle 60c higher on fed steers yearlings cows weak to 60c lower and dressed pork prices easing. market shows sluggish demand and need for orderly hog trade until dressed market strengthens.
The nation’s economists shifted from expecting slower 1950 growth to optimism for the rest of the year. Demand for housing and home goods remains strong, automobile sales set records, and TV and refrigerator sales stay robust. Employment rises while unemployment trends downward, suggesting broad prosperity ahead.
Thomas Hayward, a longtime Henry city cement contractor, is serving as nights policeman in the Henry de pot district after being appointed by the city council to replace Frank Dwyer who resigned after many years of service. Hayward limits his contracting to afternoons to perform city duties at night.
Local residents share Memorial Day plans and visits as families gather in Whitefield and nearby towns. Numerous relatives from Saratoga Kewanee and Peoria visit each other while hospitals and homes host extended family appearances and care updates.
Earl JB Buhn of Granville, manager of the Hivens seed company and Granville Business Men's Association chairman, won the Pacemakers club of Peoria speech contest. He delivered an address on the Preamble to the Constitution before fellow club members. The club, whose members are graduates of a local speaking school, has held the traveling trophy for years.
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