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Newspaper
Manito Community Express
Location
Manito, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1949
Page
4
Springfield residents on November 15 defeated seven propositions totaling a $5,940,000 building bond plan for a school building program. The vote results and the development of the proposal pose statewide implications as Illinois districts reassess building needs and funding strategies.
The Springfield Board of Education faced strong support from local groups yet the school building program was decisively defeated. P T A members conducted over 10 000 campaign calls and a broad radio push accompanied newspaper backing and Realtors endorsements. Booklets titled Give Our Kids A Break circulated citywide.
The Circus Maximus, between the Palatine and Aventine Hills in Rome, measured 2121 feet by 404 feet. In Caesar's era it held 150000 spectators, under Titus 250000, and in the fourth century was enlarged to hold 880000. Properly balanced rations promote faster grain growth in young livestock and yield more desirable carcasses than diets lacking essential nutrients.
Fall soil tests reveal how to lime and fertilize for lower costs next year. Collect multiple samples from varied field areas, including slopes, and analyze history of crops, yields, and past management. Hunger signs in crops help verify plant food supply while tests refine nutrient recommendations.
The column discusses how fear tactics using children and printed booklets swayed parents against seven school proposals, leading to a decisive defeat with over 18,000 voters rejecting the measures by large margins. It promises a full story next week to unpack lessons for other districts.
A new film showcasing the Illinois State Fair offers free use to schools clubs and groups. It features live stock modern agricultural machinery prize fruits grains and handicraft plus entertainment like harness horse races car stunts veterans day events and musical revues. Requests go to Division of Reports Room 406 Statehouse Springfield.
Walter Eadie state director of mines and minerals reports October production at 1,344,821 tons, down from 2,119,815 tons in September and from 5,088,107 tons in October 1948.
A study by Clifford M. Hathway shows Route 66 south of Glenarm in Sangamon county averages 490 trailer trucks daily in 1947 and 12 percent surface patching, while Route 123 east of Tallula in Menard county carries under 20 trucks daily and needs only minor repairs. The two roads share width, thickness, soil, and weather, leading to the conclusion that heavy truck traffic wears out highways. The Illinois Department of Registration and Education has begun a state wide drive against unlicensed chiropractors. Noble J. Puffer.
The department director estimates several hundred chiropractors operate without a license in Illinois. The state medical practice act requires completion of a four year course divided into eight month terms in a recognized chiropractic school before licensure is granted.
Illinois Extension specialist Harry G. Russell advises beef calf managers to use available feed when planning winter rations. If corn is plentiful, winter calves on grain and move to full corn ration early to crowd growth and target market readiness in August or September next year for good and choice yearlings.
The guide outlines two wintering strategies for calves and yearlings. With silage or permanent pasture in sight, use a roughage-based plan to gain about 1 1/2 pounds daily on 140 to 150 days, including corn silage and meals. If no silage, rely on legume hay and shelled grain to achieve similar gains.
Estimates indicate the United States loses about 240 40 acre farms daily to erosion totaling 8 000 acres. A female moth and its descendants can wipe out wool production equivalent to 18 sheep in a year.
A report notes repairs on tractors averaging 550 hours yearly climb with age from one cent per hour in year one to 21 cents in year nine. It adds a curious Brest exchange from 1260 in which the town was traded for a white Arabian mare and 100 livres of rent.
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