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Manito Community Express

Location

Manito, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1949

Page

2

Self feeders must resist decay and be kept tight and painted

The guidance states self feeders should be constructed from decay resistant materials and kept tightened and painted to prevent deterioration.

Timely Tips for Farmhouses by Architect Farmer Anicka

Walter T. Anicka of Ann Arbor Michigan outlines four key differences in farmhouses from urban homes. He favors a large workroom adjacent to the kitchen, a cleanup room adjoining the workroom, a larger kitchen to feed growing farm families, and a self contained freezer room split into deep freeze and cold storage. He recommends cost effective cinder block walls and asphalt shingles and stresses rapid construction using modern planning methods.

Walter T. Anicka Ann Arbor Mich Anicka Anicha Aarmhouse

Unfirm Ground Warns Against Building on Freshly Filled Land

Construction engineers advise against building on fresh ly filled ground as settlement can cause structural damage. They warn to avoid rocky sites and note uneven settling if one side rests on rock and the other on soil, urging careful site selection for homes.

Calumet Farm in Lexington lauds as showplace for champions

Calumet Farm in Lexington Kentucky spans 1200 acres with 21 miles of roads and 22 fire resistant barns. The operation employs 55 people and features uniform white structures topped with gray shingles. Founded 1922 by William Monroe Wright, it is now owned by Warren Wright with Ben and Jimmy Jones training the champions Citation and Whirlaway who have won the Triple Crown.

Calumet Farm Lexington Citation Whirlaway Pensive Armed Kentucky Calumet

Prompt treatment saves cows with milk fever after calving

The University of Illinois veterinarian Dr. Mansfield urges prompt veterinary attention to milk fever after calving. Provide immediate care, prop the cow upright, and avoid liquid medicine. Prevent by exercise, balanced rations, a six week dry period, and proper milking after calving.

D. M. E. Mansfield University of Illinois Mansfield

Illinois hens may set record egg output in 1948

University of Illinois extension poultryman Sam Ridlen forecasts a 1948 egg output of 160 or more eggs per hen if December matches the first 11 months. Through November Illinois hens averaged 154 eggs. Ridlen urges extra effort now for more eggs later and offers cold weather laying tips.

Sam Ridlen University of Illinois Extension Service Poultryman Illinois Ridlen Illinois Poultry

Hog lice and mange mite control for hogs

University of Illinois veterinarians recommend spraying hogs and hoghouses with benzene hexachloride to remove lice and mange. One spray is usually enough but wait 30 days before slaughter to avoid off flavors, with benefits including faster growth and healthier herds.

University of Illinois Veterinarians Norman D. Levine College of Veterinary Medicine

Recognition Banquet for 4-H Leaders

Four local 4-H leaders will attend the volunteer recognition meeting in Springfield on January 14, announced by Farm Advisor R. V. Watson. The Mason County group includes Mrs. Milton Meeker of Manito, Mrs. Gerald Patterson of Mason City, Mr. Raymond Markett of Havana, and Mr. Paul Meeker of Manito. The program starts at 1:30.

Springfield R. V. Watson Illinois State Chain Store Council Mason County Milton Meeker Manito Gerald Patterson Mason City Raymond Markett Havana Paul Meeker

Lincoln historic sites tour and banquet announced

A schedule lists a 6 p.m. State Recognition Banquet at the Abraham Lincoln Hotel with speaker Jeff Williams of Chiesha Oklahoma. The day includes tours of Lincolns Home and Tomb the State House and the Centennial Building. This paper welcomes all news.

State House Jeff Williams Chiesha Oklahoma

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