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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1944
Page
3
Editorial note references Allied formations in France aiming a large pincer maneuver to squeeze Nazi armies. Mentions essential goods output and war reporting context with unusual typographical errors.
Allied forces drive inland in southern France creating a pincer against German positions near Paris while Soviet advances press into East Prussia. German reinforcements shift to counter, Soviet and Western air power rain on retreating columns. Goebbels multiplies manpower drives, mobilizing civilians and women in industry as Germany plans for October deployments.
The report details a drouth-stricken nation facing heavy rains needed from the Mississippi to the Atlantic to save corn soybeans and pasture. Illinois Indiana and Ohio suffer crop losses while New York and Massachusetts seek rain value. At sea and in air forces, Admiral Nimitz questions invasion and calls for a combined approach of sea blockade air bombardment and ship attacks to defeat Japan.
The War Production Board authorized hundreds of civilian goods production as the fourth reconversion step, granting priority material ratings to manufacturers resuming civilian output for items such as vacuum cleaners electric ranges heating stoves pails insecticide spray guns irons batteries farm equipment gauges pumps alarm clocks and water storage tanks. Production Czar Donald Nelson warned that large production increases are not anticipated for the time being.
The August 1 1944 cattle feeding figures show a 41 percent decline from 1943 across 11 midwestern states, with 700000 fewer feeders and the smallest feeder cattle total since August 1937. The Agriculture Department release notes the corn belt slide amid war demand. Printer union reaffiliates with AFL after four years. 64000 members paid August per capita tax, compared to 79000 in 1939.
Clark County 4 H exhibits from August 7 to 12 alongside the Clark County Fair were praised by judges for strong results in Girls Home Economics and Beef Swine and Poultry. Premiums totaled 667.15 with 388 beef entries and 60 plus premium sums across divisions. extensive lists name many participants and awards across livestock, poultry, and home economics categories.
Louise Wilhelmina Finkbiner aged 82 years 6 months 28 days died August 15 1944 at her home near Marshall Illinois after eight years of illness. She joined Tabor Evangelical church at 19 later moved to Zion Evangelical church with her husband and remained a faithful member. She married Daniel Finkbiner May 31 1883 and had nine children four sons and five daughters. two sons and two daughters preceded her in death. She taught Sunday school and was active in Zion Ladies Aid and church work. She leaves her husband Daniel Finkbiner and many relatives and friends.
The family of Dan Finkbiner expresses gratitude for kindness shown during the illness and death of their wife and mother. They thank friends for flowers and support.
Extension advice urges renovating pastures now to improve next year’s feed. Clip and fertilize soil, lime as needed, and consider rye seeding for winter and early spring grazing. Purdue and Illinois bulletins cited. request via Extension Services in St Paul, Urbana, and Lafayette. Fertilizer orders encouraged to boost late summer fall supplies, with farm data showing substantial hay and wheat yield gains from fall applications.
After hot sun work cows crave shade, researchers report. If pastures lack shade this summer milk production may suffer, so building an eight foot high shade shelter could pay dividends next season. Plant trees in late fall for future shade.
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