This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1968
Page
6
The advice recommends spraying weeds with 2 4 D at 20 30 psi and 15 20 gallons per acre before discing or field cultivating. If already plowed, you may skip plowing again. Use ester or amine 2 4 D, avoid spraying in high wind to reduce drift risk.
If the corn stood before rains and 14 000 to 15 000 plants remain keep it. If fewer, replant up to June 15. Consider switching to an earlier maturing hybrid to ensure it reaches maturity before frost. Rotten seed due to standing water will require replanting with a short hybrid.
A practical method to estimate corn population uses counts per 0.001 acre. Multiply stalk counts by 1000 to obtain plants per acre. Take stand checks in six or seven field spots for accuracy. one check can mislead.
Cattle feeders and corn belt experiment stations report higher returns from feeding lower priced feeder cattle in the northern corn belt. Profit margins shrink as large scale lots grow in the southwest, prompting farmers to sharpen management to maintain farm net incomes.
Use malathion or diazinon on evergreens and shrubs in early to late June across Illinois. Eggs hatch from late May to early June in the south to late June in the north, so spray when worms are small. Mix fifty gallons water, one quart 24-D, and five pounds Dowpon to treat two miles of fence row from a tractor seat.
The office warns timber buyers not to tell farmers in the Mill Creek Watershed area they must sell timber because it will be cut off later. Timber along creeks will be cleared back fifteen feet each bank to the water line and channel work will clear the area. Contact the office for retention site details.
The article advises contacting the State Forester in Charleston for timber sales, with forester Robert Blair listing mature trees, board feet, and an inventory to guide removals. It also stresses drainage ditch maintenance, ridge removal, and field practices to prevent water backups and improve terraces and diversions.
Rev Kemp delivered the evening sermon at Dennison Church in Rev Ozier's absence. Mrs Darrell Martin announced the arrival of baby Lori Ann on Wednesday May 29, born to Mrs Martin, formerly Barbara Holmes, and celebrated on grandpa Holmes birthday. Numerous local families from Enon, Paris, Joliet, Robinson, and Marshall visited, hosted, and shared meals across Memorial Day weekend, with reunions, horse shows, and church calls noted throughout.
Mrs. Marion Batson and children and Billy Schmidt visited Mrs. George Ray and boys to celebrate Ricky's eighth birthday. Darrell and Mrs. Martin of Marshall welcomed a baby girl born May 29. Several Marshall residents joined family gatherings and meals with the Holmes, Morecraft, Strohm, and Martin households across Thursday to Sunday.
Mental retardation affects about three percent of the U S population. In Clark County around 540 residents may have some degree of retardation and can benefit from public school classes and sheltered workshops. The Beacon in Moultrie County begins operation to provide useful jobs for retarded individuals.
National 4 H Conservation of Natural Resources program engages parents, youth, educators, and specialists in soil and water protection wildlife preservation reforestation and anti pollution. Strong young leaders from New Jersey Colorado and other states showcase projects while John Deere funds annual awards including a $600 national scholarship for champions.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.