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Newspaper
Manito Community Express
Location
Manito, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1948
Page
2
The article reviews wisdom literature from Proverbs and Ecclesiastes, noting that wickedness yields loss while righteousness brings peace. It urges total abstinence from alcohol, arguing temperance safeguards families and society and that the aged Solomon’s warning remains modern. It emphasizes God’s commandments and the need to heed moral instruction.
Research shows home rendered lard stays fresh up to a year with 2 to 3 pounds of hydrogenated fat per 50 pounds of lard. Dairy figures hint at similar egg output in 1949 despite fewer farm layers. Corn crop near 3.6 billion bushels, first to surpass 3% billion, with liberal grain per animal unit. Soybeans may fix two thirds of nitrogen from air. root crops store best above freezing with humidity control. High conservation Illinois farms average $10.63 more per acre than low conservation farms.
Lily Benton pursues her big Hollywood break with director Dick Rowell eyeing her for The Rouged Lady while husband Paul Graham resents the drift into cinema. A tense day ends with Lily’s success and news of a service-station investment offering a new future.
University of Illinois agriculture engineers offer free analysis sheets titled Analyzing Work to do common Farm Chores. Farmers map buildings and routes, send to Urbana, and receive recommendations to reduce steps in tasks like grinding corn. Case studies show huge savings in walking distance using conveyors and feeders.
University of Illinois expert Harry Russell urges fall swine breeders to use purebred boars. He emphasizes length depth and smooth side in selection and notes good bone soundness and masculine breed-typical head and ears. A high producing pedigree with consistently large litters is key.
University of Illinois livestock specialist G. R. Carlisle recommends Ladino clover in 1949 pasture seeding plans citing high protein palatability and strong results. He notes fall sowings already made and warns it is too late for additional fall seeding. He cites farms using Ladino with cattle sheep and hogs, and advises mixing with grasses to reduce bloat and to provide roughage before first grazing.
An all day session on agricultural problems of bankers in rural areas is planned for the sixth Illinois bankers conference at the University of Illinois November 18 to 20. More than 500 bankers are expected to attend. Reports will cover soil characteristics related to crop yields soil testing soil conservation and the relation of costs to returns from soil improvement. A session will outline the agricultural economic outlook and a forum will discuss soil treatment and its effects on credit security. The College of Commerce and Business Administration College of Agriculture and Division of University Extension sponsor the event.
University of Illinois veterinarians warn swine raisers that infected boars can trigger brucellosis outbreaks, abortions, and undulant fever in herd owners. Blood testing and isolating new boars before entry into the herd is advised, with no effective medicine or vaccine available.
A new collection service for cattle herds allows farmers to determine if their animals carry a dangerous disease. The program provides testing options and guidance to prevent spread and protect livestock health.
Dr Roland R Cross, Illinois health director, warns hunters to guard against tularemia or rabbit fever as the season starts. Wild rabbits account for most human cases. infection occurs during skinning or by consuming undercooked meat or contaminated water. Wear rubber gloves when skinning wild animals.
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