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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1949
Page
3
Farm Bureau notes explain how surface and mineral rights may be separated in deeds or reservations, creating landowner and purchaser dynamics. It warns that merely using the word minerals can include oil and gas and outlines proration, lease effects, and the need for precise wording to reserve specific rights.
Illinois College of Agriculture agronomists report Hawkeye soybeans thrive farther south than expected. In trials at Champaign Urbana University farm Hawkeye led yields, averaging 33 bushels over two years and 85 bushels over three years among 11 varieties. Seed now sold outside Illinois with demand in Indiana and Iowa. Hawkeye may replace Lincoln on the northern Lincoln belt to avoid late frost.
Farmer guidance argues avoiding excessive tillage and cropping, using contour planting, and growing legumes on at least a quarter of land to reduce erosion from 14 tons to about 3 tons per acre. C A VanDoren, federal soil official, notes methods for conserving soil.
Dr L E Boley warns farmers to separate lame cattle or sheep and inspect for swelling and ulcers between the toes. Seek veterinary care promptly to prevent spread as foot rot peaks in wet months. monitor herd until dry weather returns.
Extension livestock specialist G R Carlisle advises spring pigs be prepared for an early fall market. Recommendations include alfalfa meal in gestation rations, steam cleaning the farrowing pen, guard rails, a corner brooder, and pen sanitation. Prevent anemia by keeping pigs off soil for 7 to 10 days and swabbing udders with copperas solution.
Susan Batman Routh born April 28 1865 in Shawneetown Illinois died February 15 1949 at Beulahs home West Union aged 83 years 9 months 12 days She was the eldest of nine and moved with her family from Shawneetown to Wolf Creek Kentucky later married Richard Routh and had six daughters The couple moved to Crawford County Illinois then West Union Illinois where she remained until death She joined Wolf Creek Baptist Church in Kentucky and later transferred to Bethel Baptist Church in Illinois
The obituary notes a West Union Baptist Church member who remained active until death. Survivors include daughters Stella Correll Ti noIS, Martha Crocker West Union, Mary Wallis Robinson, Jenny Cork Marshall, Bessie Swinger Terre Haute. sister Emma Robertson Merom. brothers W D Batman Imwoodahoma, James Batman Long Beach, Sami and Walter Robinson. Fifteen grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren. Funeral services held Friday February 19 at West Union Baptist Church with Bld F Sparling officiating and burial in Bradbury Cemetery West York.
The text notes legume and grass seed prices are higher than last year, with the exception of Jespedeza seed which remains favorable. It advises buying quality seed and ensuring soil conditions suit seeding. It warns to watch wet cribbed corn in March to prevent spoilage when refrigeration declines.
Farm workers across the nation suffered accidents in the first four months of 1948 causing six million work days lost. The note urges readers not to contribute to this unworthy cause and to stay safe around lamps and yardsticks.
The daily cow grain amount depends on roughage type and daily milk production. Cows producing milk testing under four percent butterfat get one pound of grain per four to six pounds of milk. higher testing breeds get equivalent grain per two and a half pounds of milk daily.
A note of thanks expresses sincere appreciation to friends neighbors and relatives for flowers and sympathy on the passing of Susan Routh. The message lists several local women by name including Stella Correll Martha Crocker Mary Waits Jennie Cork Bessie Swinger Beulah Dickey and Pennycress referenced as fan weed or stink weed as a note about local agriculture.
The piece notes fertilizer supplies should rise modestly in the coming year and reminds readers that early action pays off. It adds a brief proverb about wisdom and prompt effort.
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