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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1957
Page
6
USDA figures show soybeans with large but rapidly drawn stocks while corn, oats, and wheat supplies shift. The report warns Illinois families against drinking unpasteurized home milk and offers three home pasteurization methods to protect health.
The 1957 corn Acreage Reserve program begins February 1 at the Clark County ASC Office in Martinsville with Mr. Weaver announcing details. Farmers pay reductions to farm allotments with binding sign up first come first served under a limited fund.(deadline March 8 1957) Hog cholera warning urges vaccination as safest defense.
With baby pigs arriving soon, growers should plan vaccination near weaning. A veterinarian can assess pigs, choose among three or four vaccines, and ensure proper use on healthy swine. Sanitation and management help prevent hog cholera and avoid exposing healthy animals to the disease by introducing infected or exposed hogs.
Farmers are reminded that February 15, 1957 is the final date for the concentrated sign up under the Agricultural Conservation program. Contact the Martinsville ASC office before closing to obtain cost share and ensure approval for 1957. Funds remaining may limit late requests.
E. E. Ormston of the Dairy Science Department at the University of Illinois notes a transition from small ten cow herds to larger commercial dairies. Market shifts toward fluid milk, higher quality standards, and mechanization reduce cream sales and labor needs while boosting per cow production and overall profitability.
State 4-H Dairy Foods Demonstration honors awarded to individuals for outstanding ability to utilize and demonstrate dairy products. Participants showcased skill and knowledge earning state recognition in the program.
Rev and Mrs F M Sparling returned to their home in Watson Friday night after Rev Sparling conducted services at Mt Olive church for the past two weeks. Mrs Cyrus Evans entered Paris Hospital Saturday for observation and medical attention. Clarence Misner and Ray Drake visited Glen Misner at the hospital in Danville Thursday. Mrs Odin Stogsdill of Belleville spent a few days with her parents Mr and Mrs John Leasure. Mrs Joe McCrory and daughters attended a miscellaneous shower Thursday night for Mr and Mrs Carroll Cornwell. Mrs Cornwell was formerly John Crabtree. Mrs Joe McCrory and Mrs Roacoe Graham called in Robinson Wednesday. Rev Belcher of Lawrenceville preached at Mt Olive church Sunday.
The University of Illinois grain marketing expert says lower prices boost use and align supply and demand. Laboratory tests show vibrating small grains metering devices accurate within 5 percent for 2 to 32 pounds a minute.
Mrs Maude Miller and John Blizzard visited Friday afternoon with Mr and Mrs David Spittler of Allright. Mr and Mrs Turner of Snyder visited Saturday with Mr and Mrs Glenn Turner and family. John and Golda Blizzard were Sunday guests of Mrs Emma Nicol of Allright. Glen Turner and family visited Frank Hutchens in Marshall.
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