Record corn yield set on Morrow plots at University of Thiois
Soils man L L B Miller reports on the Morrow plots the 1951 harvest shows treated corn yielded 120 bushels per acre on the continuous corn with treatment and 120 bushels on corn oats treated, while untreated plots lagged. Alfalfa green manure boosted nitrogen and the rotation maintained high yields. Northern leaf blight and corn borer caused no notable damage.
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University of Thiois
Ll. B. Miller
Miller
Fall pigs and poultry numbers to rise in 1952
Estimates forecast fall pig head count at 42 487 000, up 4 percent from 1951. Spring production projected at 64 000 000 pigs, similar to 1951. Poultry: layers 441 million, up 2 percent. chicks 716 million, up 2 percent. broilers 812 million, up 9 percent. turkeys 56 million with 11 million small varieties.
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S. W. Terrill
Illinois College of Agriculture
National Feed Survey Committee
American Feed Manufacturers’ Association
Turkey
Turkey breeding and meat tonnage projections rise
The article notes turkey meat tonnage increasing and expects breeding turkeys to total about 4 million.
Be Sure Electric Tank Heaters Are Grounded
Protect livestock from electrocution by grounding all electrically heated stock tank warmers. Engineer EF W Andrew cautions against makeshift heaters during cold snaps and warns that water conducts electricity well. Ground by running a wire from the heater frame to the circuit neutral. If unsure, consult a local electrician. Exposed elements submerged in water are dangerous and should not be used.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EF. W. Andrew
Diinols College of Agriculture
Preventing Fowl Cholera In Poultry Flocks
Dr. J O Alberts of the University of Illinois warns that fowl cholera strikes chickens turkeys ducks geese and pheasants causing heavy losses. Prevent with clean surroundings good nutrition and sanitary equipment. If detected early sulfa drugs help but prompt vets and labs are essential. After an outbreak clean gear and market survivors before restocking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. O. Alberts
University of Ilinois College of Veterinary Medicine
Alberts
Merle Miller Named Sectional 4-H Meat Animal Winner
Merle Miller, 19, son of Mr and Mrs Carl Miller of Clinton DeWitt county, is a sectional winner in the National 4-H Meat Animal contest. One of eight sectional winners nationwide, he earns an all expense trip to the National 4-H Club Congress in Chicago November 25 29. Miller graduated Clinton high school in 1950 and is now a freshman at the college (text ends).
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Merle Miller
Carl Miller
Clinton
DeWitt County
United States
Chicago
Clinton High School
Miller
Illinois 4-H leader Miller earns top delegate honor
University of Illinois student Miller completed ten years of 4 H club work guiding 39 projects from beef and swine to corn and poultry. He was named one of four Illinois delegates to National 4 H Club Camp in Washington DC and attended National 4 H Club Congress in 1948. He earned the American Farmer Degree of the FFA and held multiple leadership roles in 4 H, FFA, and rural youth organizations.
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University of
Llinois
Miller
Illinois
Washington
Ilinois Yorkshire Association
State Yorkshire Sale
Illinois Ffa
National Rural Youth Board
FFA
Timber bids show wide spread at Ross Woods sale
University foresters warn landowners to obtain multiple bids before selling timber. At Ross Woods near Danville, high bid for 216000 board feet reached 5242 dollars, second 5150, low 2127, a gap of 3115 dollars. Since 1940, Ross Woods has produced income exceeding 7000 dollars from 80 acres, with erosion danger if timber is removed.
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Alway
R. W. Lorenz
Clinois College of Agriculture
Ross Woods
Danville
Forestry Department
University
University Foresters
OO Lorenz
Minois
Sondiena Management Service
Illinois
Eckle Home Bureau December Meeting Date Change
The Eckle unit of the Home Bureau sets its December meeting for Wednesday December 12 at Laura Junker’s home. It will be an all day event with a noon dinner. A previous date change due to training lessons on Pressing Equipment and Its Use is announced.
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Eckle
Home Bureau
Laura ‘Junker
Fern ‘Carl
Christian Church
Marshall
Special Meeting Called by Clark County Board of Supervisors
Petition from one third of the Clark County Board requests a special meeting on December 10 1951 at 9 00 a m at the Marshall Court House to allow claims select Grand Jury and transact other business. Notice to township supervisors from Clerk H J Kemp adv 48 1.
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Board of Supervisors
Clark County
County Board
Marshall
Tll
Sebert Wilholt
Parker
Francis Staub
Douglas
John Bush
Darwin
Guy Neal
Johnson
Hugh Smith
Casey
Casimer 'Trefz
Dolson
Clayborn Edwards
York
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Fis
Eckle-Home Bureau
Special Meeting Board
OF Supervisors
Tlinois
County of
Clark
H. J. Kemp
J. L. Manwaring
Optometrist
National-Dixie Hotel
Chas. T. Brandenstein
Marshall, Ill
RE. E. Laird
Cor. Locust & 6Th Sts
International Harvester Refrigerators
le LD Ie
Kalamazoo
Angeles
Geo
Greyhound Terminal
Mecca
Greyhound
Los Angeles
Tycoon
Pats
National Farm and Home Hour
Stanfield Implement’ CO
Locust
Mr.smaltz
IM Acally, Ake
Ralph Prevo
Walt F
Dope
Ralph Prevo Motor CO
Chris FR Poe
He Is
Eshee
Balla
Marshall Hatchery
W. C. Anderson
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