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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1949
Page
7
Farm Bureau reports a 10:00 p.m. February 18 hearing at the Marshall Court House on forming a Clark County Soil Conservation District. State and local officials will oversee the process after petitions signed by over 55 percent of Clark County landowners.
A brochure touts the Illinois Farm Record Book as a ready made income tax report a year’s business ledger and credit statement. It promises year end totals timely entries and a yardstick for farm efficiency with 67000 Illinois farmers already using it.
Poultry expert S Ridlen from the University of Illinois outlines simple steps to improve hatching outcomes. Gather eggs three times daily, store at 50 to 60 degrees with 70 percent humidity, and keep eggs fresh no more than seven to ten days. Turn eggs daily, handle gently, clean lightly soiled eggs, discard dirty ones, and pack in 30 dozen cases with small ends down to maintain air cells.
University of Illinois farm management specialists analyzed about 500 farmer records from the Farm Bureau Farm Management Service project. They found grain farming yielded higher profits in eastern and central Illinois from 1945 to 1947 but caused soil fertility loss and topsoil erosion. Livestock farms showed beef and hog production more profitable than dairy and poultry due to larger price rises for beef and pork.
University of Illinois agriculture expert L H Simerl warns three bearish forces temper meat markets. More meat supplies from a larger spring pig crop and a strong corn harvest, plus shifting consumer spending and income, could depress meat and livestock prices while keeping overall profitability modest due to low feed costs.
Ralph Hoagland of the U S Department of Agriculture urges combining meat with eggs to maximize protein for children when meat is scarce. He notes eggs provide cystine and methionine essential for growth, and that meat and egg pairings can boost nutrition in budget meals, encouraging broader use with various meats beyond ham or bacon.
Advice on storing eggs in a cool well ventilated cellar or basement. Build a shallow sand filled cooler in a shaded corner, keep humidity high, cover with a burlap curtain, and gather eggs three times daily for rapid cooling. Eggs left under a hen lose quality quickly. market weekly or twice weekly.
Farmers expect 14 percent more sows to farrow this spring than last. With average litter sizes, the pig crop would rise 10 percent from spring 1948.
Kathyrn Barry a 5 foot 2 inch 125 pound narcotics detective works long hours in New York City. She patrols with male partners and uses a gun to thwart suspects while clinging to a running board during a car chase. Barry describes frequent fear yet dedication to her undercover and war era assignments.
Paris report notes a decline in French politeness as France Dimanche rails against street hand kissing table manners and nose blowing at meals. It lists taboos such as presenting jewels without a husband’s OK and avoiding flowers for the hostess while keeping eyes on the glass bottom.
In Baltimore the deep sea diver Fritz Dorsh escaped serious harm when a lit cigarette ignited oxygen in his helmet. Baltimore photographer A Aubrey Bodine acted quickly, burning his shutter hand as he thrust his hand into the helmet to save Dorsh's eyes.
In a tense night at a signal box Petersen faces Sivertsen who has trapped him with a revolver and rope. Petersen frees himself by burning through the rope with a cigarette then diverts the signal to save the night express, which passes ten minutes late.
In Clark County Illinois the County Court in Probate will hear the final account of Elizabeth Stiner estate administrator Ruby E Spencer on March 7 1949 at 10:00 am at the County Court House Marshall Illinois interested parties may appear examine the account and show cause why the final account should not be approved. Dated February 3 1949. Ruby E Spencer Administratrix. H J Kemp Clerk.
Alexandria Maryland volunteers led by Mayor Guy C. Lewis fill thousands of chuck holes by pouring asphalt and smoothing streets. Preachers bankers and shoppers join a city effort after a Better Business Association appeal to repair damaged roads. The police note a long speeding lapse as streets improve.
In Sanford North Carolina Marvin Johnson learns his dog was vaccinated without anyone offering a reminder. Johnson’s wife forgot the task and the vet called to say the dog had already been vaccinated by chance, prompting Johnson to wonder who brought the dog.
December 1 condition shows average yield 15.7 bushels per acre and total production 965 million bushels, down 3 percent from 1948. The data highlight a decline in both yield and overall output.
The County Court of Clark County Illinois sets March 7 1949 as the claim day for the estate of Fannie M Andrews deceased. Claims may be filed before then without summons. Fred H Gorham is the executor. Snagely Miller attorneys Marshall Illinois advertise April 3.
State of Illinois Clark County Circuit Court notice to non-resident Ruth Olsen Connelly that plaintiff Sylvan J. Connelly filed a complaint on January 24 1949 returnable March 7 1949. Defendant must appear in Marshall Illinois to plead or demur or decree will be entered against her. Dated January 25 1949. John M. Hollenbeck solicitor. Advertisement 4-3.
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