Classified Ads From Forest City Area
Wanted to care for several furnaces. Thomas Lyons. 1tp For rent Nice country home for rent January 15. 5 miles southeast of Forest City. Near Route 136. Ford Van Orman. 1tp Used Christmas Trees Bring them to Andy K's lot. 1tp Notice Saw filing hand saws and power saws. Eugene White Sunset Lake or leave saws at B J Cafe.
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Thomas Lyons
Forest City
Ford van Orman
Andy K’s. Lot
Eugene White
Sunset Lake
B & J Cafe
Sale of Real Estate in Mason County Illinois
By order of the Mason County Court probate, Walter Calloway as administrator of Nellie V. Calloway deceased will sell real estate in Manito on January 8, 1955 at 2 PM. The property is Lot 9 in Block 32 in the Original Town now Village of Manito. Cash in hand due at sale. Attorneys Wheeler & Wintersteen of Havana represent the administration.
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County Court of
Mason County
Ilinois
Walter Calloway
Nellie V. Calloway
Manito
Illinois
Mason
Wheeler & Wintersteen
Havana
Mason County Teachers Meet in Mason City
L W Miller of Illinois State Normal University will speak to Mason County teachers in Mason City on January 13 1955 at 4 30 PM in the Mason City School building. The session will discuss a potential extension course for the second semester and survey county teachers for future courses in summer and beyond.
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Mason County
Mason City
L. W. Miller
Illinois State Normal University
Normal
Illinois
Forman Sophomores Sponsor Saturday Paper Drive
The Sophomore Class of Forman sponsors a paper drive on Saturday January 8 from 8 to 11 a.m. in Manito and Forest City. Bundled paper should be set outside for pickup. In Forest City contact Donna Hirst or Jerry Vance. in Manito contact Sylvia Goodin or Dean Wilson or any sophomore. If weather is bad, pickups move to the following Saturday.
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Forman
Manito
Forest City
Donna Hirst
Jerry Vance
Sylvia Goodin
Dean Wilson
Reflecting on 1954 to Plan for 1955 Farming Year
The author urges farmers to review past performance and unfinished tasks to chart a better path for 1955. It stresses evaluating records kept on the farming business and using them to improve future decisions and outcomes.
Agricultural Economists Teach Learning from Experience
An Agricultural Economics Professor contrasts farmers with 25 years of experience to those with one year twenty five times. He argues that regardless of occupation, without studying the past, one has little basis to face the coming year.
Farmers face rising complexity in 1955 farming
The article notes farming growth in complexity due to fertilizers, rotations, livestock disease control, feeding, breeding, machinery, and overall farm management. It urges farmers to use every information source to stay competitive in 1955.
New Irrigation Methods Highlighted In 1955 Farming
An Illinois farming advisory notes new irrigation approaches as profitable for families. Doane Agricultural Digest quotes emphasize supplemental irrigation as the key improvement, predicting widespread farmer adoption akin to tractors and rain as a limiting factor for crops.
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Illinois
Doane Agricultural Digest
Mr. W. B. Camp’s Predictions Spark Opinion
The text notes uncertainty about Mr. W. B. Camp's forecasts while acknowledging they reflect his personal view of future events. It frames the predictions as opinions rather than facts, without asserting accuracy.
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Mr. W. B. Camp
Fertilizer Use and Soil Tests Shape 1955 Crops
Farmers may see higher fertilizer use in 1955 with many fields yielding 3 to 1 or more, though some cases may fail to pay off or lower yields. Soil tests alone do not reveal the full picture. a solid crop history is essential for sound fertilization advice.
Limestone or rock phosphate past six years impact note
If limestone or rock phosphate have been applied in the past six years it is impossible to give an accurate assessment of soil pH changes or long term nutrient availability. Further data on application rate timing and crop response is required.
Ironclad Guarantee On Test Results Explained
A health report argues that test results are reliable if the tests are properly conducted and interpreted, while noting a guarantee limits. The article emphasizes the importance of correct administration and reading of results to ensure trust.
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Jenking Rexall Store
Roberta Marquardt
Belmont
Mass
Legal Publication
R. L. Mahr
Manito, II
REE
Earl Milam
Bartonville
Harrison Road
Bartonville, Ill
Fekin Cleaners
Morse
S Real Estates
Harold E. Thompson
Manito, Illinois
E. B. Terwilliger
Mason County Farm Adviser
Coats
Pekin, Illinois
Richard A. Hammer
Schipper & Block Co
Livewell Coffee
Nabisco, Sawyer
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