Illinois Farmers Outlook Letter on Dairy and Livestock Trends
Dairy farmers see milk output near last year with higher prices while hogs beef cattle and corn profits lag. Milk prices rise with demand and government price supports, and federal purchases of butter and cheese influence markets. Prevent livestock poisoning by keeping animals away from toxic plants and trees in woods.
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L. H. Simers Dept. of Ag
Harold Scholten
University of Illinois College of Agriculture
Illinois
Cautious guide warns drug doses affect plant yield
The advice emphasizes that overdosing can burn the plant and reduce harvest while saving money by using less than recommended lowers effectiveness below a practical threshold.
Saving House Prep for Pallets and Poultry Health
Poultry expert Don Bray advises preparing empty hen houses for fall and winter by insulating, venting, repairing, and cleaning. Norman Gannon cautions gardeners about insecticide labels, noting cost, proper amounts, and timing to avoid crop condemnation.
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Don Bray
University of Illinois College of Agriculture
Cutting Rose Stems for Better Future Blooms
A horticulture note from Charles E Ackerman of the University of Illinois explains that proper rose pruning preserves energy for future blooms. Leave multiple leaves between cuts, avoid long stems early, and remove spent flowers promptly to encourage healthier cycles.
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Charles‘e. Ackerman
University of Illinois
Melrose Birth and Community Notes Report
Mr and Mrs Leo Green welcomed a son Gary Lynn born Sunday at Schmidt Clinic Robin gon weighing 7 pounds 5 ounces He has a brother and two sisters Marlin Culp visited grandparents during Springfield fair and Donnie Powell celebrated a birthday with family cake and ice cream Numerous local residents were listed visiting and celebrating including Delia Dodd Lawrence Leisure and Sharolyn and Kenny Nora Shelton and Bert Graham Adjustments reflect a typical small town society page format.
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Leo Green
Schmidt Clinic
Robingon
Gary Lynn
Jerry
Marsha
Sharon
Marlin Culp
Flossie Kenderdine
Chester Culp
Springfield Fair
Donnie Powell
Henry Shelton
Johnny, Nova
Joyce Shelton
Charles Kenderdine
Omar Powell
Frankie
Warren Kenderdine
June
Delia Dodd
Lawrence tLeasure
Sharolyn
Traffic deaths rise on highways and byways
An editorial argues that many youth fatalities and pedestrian deaths from heedless driving are not accidents. It urges action to curb rising traffic fatalities and previews a series on highway dangers and enforcement gaps.
Mrs Maude Wells Improves While Bank Reinsurance Suffer
Mrs Maude Wells remains hospitalized at Paris Hospital as her condition slowly improves word of progress updates report her recovery continues with careful medical care and family oversight noted by hospital staff.
Community Notices and Fair Trips From West Liberty
Mr and Mrs Charley Anderson of New Mexico visited the Whites and other locals. Readers note several family gatherings and fair attendance at Marshall Springfield Casey Twin Lakes Martinsville and State Fair. Background items include Hallmark art staff, a glass harmonica instrument, and aluminum oxide production details.
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Charley Anderson
New Mexico
D. A. White
Jeasie Fox
Lafe Marrs
Twin Lakes
Everett Ross
Norma
Jeanette Behner
Marie White
Judy Schwartz
Elzie Newman
Lela
Everett Statesman
Hurley Johnson
James Lycan
Lloyd Eubank
Carol Ann
Karen
Viola Statesman
Lela Newan
Martinsville
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Government
CDC
Wien
Bry
Norman Gannon
Illinois Natural History Survey
Urbana
Melrose
June Kenderdine
By Mahoney
West Liberty
Rosa Stuttman
Hallmark Cards
Baux
Chas, T. Brandenstein
Concrete Foundation
Capitol Builders
Broadway
MT. Vernon, Illinois
China
Bangka
Dairen
Changsha
WOOD
R. E. Laird
Marshall, ‘Ill
Harry H.’ Kuhn
Harry ;H. Kuhn
Marshall
Clark’ County
W. D. Burnett
Harry H. Kuhn
South Fifth Street
Marshall Illinois
Stephens
Harry H Kuhn
Woodford Dulaney
Clark County
Omer T. Shawler
Ill
AL Edwards
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Concordia Lutheran Church
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