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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1965
Page
7
Illinois farmers assess the USDA January 1 cattle on feed report noting expected first quarter drops in fed cattle receipts versus 1964 with spring increases possible. The piece discusses cattle weights, sales plans, price prospects, and forthcoming livestock on farms data, plus share-rent leasing patterns shaping grain storage and handling among landlords and tenants.
Clark County farm adviser reports a $50 reward for scabies diagnosis in a sheep flock with inspections ongoing by George Bender from the U. S. D. A. Also notes Illinois rabies cases in 1964 including 236 statewide, mostly in skunks, and recounts Minnesota's first U.S. rabies death in a child bitten by a skunk in August 1964.
Prairie Farmer editor warns farmers to weigh costs and their own abilities before investing in grain drying gear. He cautions some cannot adapt to new technology, urges moderation, and suggests considering custom services if ownership cannot be kept busy or skills developed.
Illinois entomologist H B Petty warns corn borer populations may rise sharply in 1965 as low parasite and disease levels could allow a rapid increase. He cites southern Illinois and zones around Kankakee Rockford St Louis Hoopeston as watch areas while other pests like grasshoppers spittlebugs Hessian fly alfalfa weevils and western corn rootworms show varying trends.
Mrs. Fern Wernz visited Martha and Charley Moore Friday night for Martha's birthday. Mrs. Maggie White joined Sunday dinner with Mr. and Mrs. James Graham and Steve. Miss Dorothy Crumlin stayed over the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Allen Crumlin. Mr and Mrs James Blankenbaker with Duane Anita and Gary visited Wednesday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Grant Hollenbeck.
Mr and Mrs James Graham visited Friday evening with Mr and Mrs Bill Cannady and Mr and Mrs Carroll Gard hosted Sunday dinner for Mr and Mrs Clyde Knowles. Mrs Eloise Nichols Flossie Williams and Adah Gray visited Mrs William Imle at Union Hospital last Thursday. Quimba Norton called on Mr and Mrs Grant Hollenbeck Saturday. Ed Thursday evening with Mr and Mrs True Thompson.
Mrs Maude Miller hosts visits with Mr and Mrs Robert Garver and Donna Jean from Clarksville and Mr and Mrs Bill Garver from Marshall. Mary Ledermann and William Ledermann call on Mrs Mary Carpenter and Harry. Ben Strohm of Paris and John Blizzard dine with Mrs Maude Miller and sister.
The piece portrays farmers and small merchants facing pressure from inflation blamed on government policy. It suggests a broad impact on everyday life and business, implying notable shifts in the local economy and livelihoods. The Herald notes a $2.00 yearly subscription.
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