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Newspaper
Manito Community Express
Location
Manito, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1949
Page
2
to find the number of gallons in a square or oblong tank multiply the number of cubic feet it contains by 7.4805 eggs deteriorate rapidly in quality when the temperature rises about 70 degrees f tiny price appears in a classified ad fragment
A bill to give municipalities broad tax and license powers was amended to apply only to Chicago with a cap of 8 million dollars annually. Supporters warn further sessions would push for wider access while opponents urge defeat to protect taxpayers statewide. A related push on June 2 introduces bills to reform state aid for schools, including House Bill 1068 creating a study commission.
The debate centers on House Bills 1065 1068 1070 and others proposing to alter the State equalization aid formula and eliminate non high territory and non operating districts. The Taxpayers Federation of Illinois recommends creating a commission to study the issues and amending 1065 to delay changes in the aid formula until 1951, preserving State aid at about 105.23 million and saving roughly 6.34 million while still increasing overall aid.
Colorado A and M college entomologists suggest early use of DDT chlordane methoxychlor or toxaphene at manufacturer recommended concentrations to combat alfalfa weevil. Farmers are warned not to spray after alfalfa stands reach two to six inches as chemicals can accumulate in animal fat and milk fat, risking human consumption.
R. L. Mahr Richard Velde WM. Isenberg Chas. Gordon Jr. listed in the short official notice naming key participants or incumbents in a municipal matter.
Park visitors will find trails picnic ground near the old mill and a refreshment stand at the site. The Illinois State Fair will host AAA auto and AMA motorcycle races August 20 and 21 with tickets not available until after July 15. The state plans roving on the spot radio reports from the conservation department to cover fishing conditions across Northern Illinois starting June 15.
Governor Stevenson signs two bills allowing banks to choose a five day work week. Illinois state fair runs August 1 to 21 with livestock grain culinary horticulture contests a six day harness racing program and the society horse show. Henry White state fair official.
The administrator notes nearly 3000 classes and a premium pool near 200000 dollars for the fair. Apple River Canyon Park in Jo Daviess County Illinois sits near state route 7 and the Wisconsin line, famed for limestone bluffs springs streams and deep ravines. From the bluffs Charles Mound rises 1241 feet above sea level. The park hosts plant life including white pines cedars yews and Canadian primrose. The central area recalls Millville once thriving at the site.
Conference Board reports cities widening tax bases beyond property to include payroll and earned income taxes. Since 1940 Philadelphia started the first, with New York City considering a 15 percent levy but not implemented. Postwar adoption spread to Ohio cities Toledo Columbus Youngstown Springfield Dayton and others, plus St. Louis Louisville Altoona Johnstown Erie Carbondale Scranton New Castle Sharon Jeannette Monessen in Pennsylvania.
The American Bakers association cites a Census Bureau report showing Americans average over 100 pounds of bakery foods per person annually. Consumption rose about 30 percent from 1939 to 1947, with 3.75 billion pounds more consumed in 1947 than 1939. If biscuits pretzels and crackers are included, total sales likely exceed 3.25 billion dollars.
The article notes that corn silage provides about 25 to 30 percent more feeding value compared with feeding corn as dry fodder, highlighting substantial efficiency gains in silage usage.
Illinois experiences hot summers and cool to cold winters with substantial rainfall spread across the year. The climate varies by region but generally features warm seasons and wet spell patterns.
Drilling in Illinois oil fields jumped in May with 235 wells completed between May 3 and May 31, up from 183 in the prior five weeks. The May average initial flow was 97 barrels per well, vs 87 in April, and daily May production averaged 177000 barrels.
Illinois oil data shows April production at 176000 barrels and May total estimated production at 5487000 barrels. Two new pools, Keyesport in Clinton county and Bogota North in Jasper county, were discovered in May.
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