Farm Facts and Forest Advice From 1950 Agriculture Material
Advice on using a moldboard plow and 14 inch bottom for trash cover. Guidance on harvesting timber from own woodland, tools needed, and avoiding selling standing trees. Includes notes on lumber seasoning, Forestry Bulletin No. 2008, and U S Department guides. Also covers hog house disease risks and 1949 US crop and milk production figures.
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D. A. Kulp
Illinois College of Agriculture
Kulp
Farmers Bulletin
USDA
Forestry Department
Urbana
Illinois
Eddy Arnold Stars in Five Film Short Series
Eddy Arnold known as The Tennessee Ploughboy has completed a five film short series. The color and black and white productions feature his songs from Cattle Call to It’s a Sin and That’s How Much I Love You. He recently finished two Hollywood films Hoedown and Feudin’ Rhythm set for release.
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America
Eddy Arnold
Ralston Purina
Arnold
Tennessee
Eddy
Nashville
Purina
Ca-Victor
Hollywood
Balanced winter ration for brood sows recommended
University of Illinois researchers propose a self feeding ration for brood sows during winter. For 100 pounds of feed the mix includes 30 lb ground corn 30 lb ground oats 30 lb alfalfa hay or meal 4 lb tankage or meat scraps 4 lb soybean meal and 2 lb mineral mix.
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University of Illinois Agricultural Experiment Station
G. R. Carlisle
Illinois College of Agriculture
Carlisle
Plan Early for Baby Chicks for 1950 Flocks
Poultry expert Sam Ridlen of Illinois College of Agriculture urges early planning for next year’s chick investments. Start flock in January to March to ensure pullets mature by September, choose uniform, disease resistant stock, and pick a reliable hatchery. Also notes safflower’s 1949 commercial rise and winter hog-ventilation tips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Ridlen
Extension
Illinois College of Agriculture
Ridlen
Prevent Foot Rot in Cattle from Wet Barnyards
Dr J E Mosier of the University of Illinois warns that foot rot rises in cattle kept in muddy barnyards. Keep yards drained and provide ample straw, monitor during wet weather, and seek veterinarian treatment if lameness or skin breaks appear to prevent severe infection.
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J. E. Mosier
University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine
Milk vitamin A varies more with season than others
The vitamin A content in cow's milk appears to fluctuate seasonally more than other vitamins, according to recent observations. This suggests dairy nutrition may shift with seasonal factors affecting milk composition.
Rural Youth Banquet to Honor 1949 Community Service Awards
Illinois Rural Youths gather at the University of Illinois to wrap up Farm and Home Week with a banquet in the Illini Union. S. A. Robert of the Gulf Mobile and Ohio railroad will present 1949 Community Service awards across 29 counties. Meta Marie Keller, Streator, shares farm Norway experiences from the International Farm Youth Exchange.
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Illinois
University of Illinois
Illini Union
S. A. Robert
Jackson
Tennessee
Gulf, Mobile and Ohio Railroad
Cook
Wit
Grundy
LaSalle
Marshall
Livingston
Peoria
Woodford
McLean
Tazewell
Mason
Logan
Menard
Cass
Sangamon
Morgan
Pike
Beatt
Greene
Macoupin
Jersey
Calhoun
Madison
St. Clair
Monro
Randolph
Union
Alexander
Gregory Hall
Meta Marie Keller
Norway
International Farm
Agricultural and farming notes from midwestern states
One third of eggs fall below Grade A for sale in 13 midwestern states. Ventilation is needed to reduce dampness from animal breath. Render lard soon after butchering. Know soil plant-food needs before fertilizing. About 21 percent of million Christmas trees are cut nationwide, a fifty million dollar business. Wood preservation research cuts rail cross-tie replacements from 265 to 112 per mile since 1915.
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Midwestern States
United States
Farm requires large lumber use for upkeep
An average farm uses about 1100 board feet of lumber yearly to maintain houses barns and other buildings. Edam cheese is a hard rennet cheese produced in the Netherlands.
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Netherlands
Trade at Home and You’ll Have a Better Home
An emphasis on home improvement through local trade promotes stronger communities and better living spaces. The phrase frames commerce as a path to enhanced domestic life and neighborhood resilience.
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University of Illinois College of Agriculture and Extension Service
U. S
ELGIN
Russell McClintIck
Pekin
St. Louis
Hotel Claridge
The
Claridge
Claridge Lounge
Erwe Simons
Central
Allis-Chalmers Sales and Service
Bernshausen
Manito, Illinois
Delavan
Cpa Fa
Peoples State Bank OF
Manito
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Manito Community High School
Everett
Nanon Sanderson
M.C
Nanon
the Newmans
Lucky Roy Newman
Lucky
Life Magazine
Miss Newman
Oy Mima
Prairie Pioneers
WLDS
Jacksonville, Ill
Fred Oliver
Johnny Herrington
Robert “Bashful
Bob” Berry
Lois Thompson
Red” Thompson
Little
Jeff’ Thompson
Harriet
Manito Hardware Co
Nori
Manito, Il
Weyerhaeuser
Home Building Service
Weyershaeuser
Leifheit Bros
Bender
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