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Newspaper
Henry News Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1955
Page
8
Farm notes cover silo construction costs per ton of silage with options from concrete slab to masonry, importance of concrete floors, and oil on oats soil fertility. Also advises on legume seeding, sudan grass mixtures, vaccination against blackleg, hog fat yield trends, and selecting meat-type breeding stock to improve pork quality.
Louis Colehower reports warm spell and variable showers from May 22 to 24. Rainfall ranged from light sprinkles to heavy downpours near Rutland. corn and beans planted in timely moisture. Oats stay healthy. clover and bluegrass headed early. berries and cherries visible. beetles and pests noted in limited areas.
The Peoria Producers first pool of the 1953 season was held at the Peoria Union Stock Yards on Wednesday May 25. A total of 129 spring lambs from seven counties were consigned by 13 producers. Prime lambs averaged 87 pounds and brought 23 dollars per cwt, 3.1 over the regular market at Peoria. Good lambs averaged 97 pounds at 23 dollars per cwt, 0.5 over Peoria’s market. Utility lambs averaged 85 pounds at 19 dollars, and common lambs averaged 72 pounds at 16 dollars per cwt. Farmers watched grading firsthand with plans to accompany lambs to future pools to observe the process.
The hog market is expected to remain uneven as receipts drive price sensitivity. Analysts advise feedlots should be topped out as pigs reach desirable market weights.
Memorial services were observed during church and Sunday school hours. Guests included Mr and Mrs Murray Sutherland of Wisconsin and Myrth Frank and family from Brimfield. The La Prairie Methodist Church Woman's Society meets Thursday with officers to be elected. United Presbyterian and DST Church noted services and gatherings with community members listed.
The Sporting Goods Industry in Chicago reported 1954 sales of about 1.1 billion dollars, up from 1949 and 1939 levels, underscoring hunting and fishing as major economic activities. US Fish and Wildlife Service notes record participation with 32.65 million license holders and total fees nearing 85 million dollars for hunting and fishing licenses and stamps.
The Illinois Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs gathers ideas from members nationwide, emphasizing farm voices in conservation policy. Funeral notices for Mrs. Victor Lundberg and Mrs. Sosh appear, while local sports talk notes cite Ruklick's plans and a North South game at Murray, Kentucky.
In Richland township a special election on Wednesday May 11 saw a representative vote favor the road improvement bond issue by 94 to 62. The bonds will be retired over several years at a low interest rate.
Princeton star Joe Ruklick, All-State center, underwent an appendectomy at Perry Memorial Hospital in Princeton. The rangy pivot ace had recently attended the team’s practice and was expected to resume workouts soon.
Mrs. Elmer Helander of Wenona, patient 14 months at Highland Park sanatorium Ottatwa, spent a four hour leave with family for a birthday celebration. Family reports marked improvement and plans to return home permanently. her son Danny may visit on designated days.
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