Farm Notes and Inflation Talk from Charles Orcutt Column
Extension adviser Charles Orcutt urges readers to plan vegetable plantings using new and proven varieties. He notes seed catalogs, Illinois guide with 198 varieties, and 1967 1968 performers like Campbell 1327 tomato and Bell Boy Hybrid cucumber. He also discusses inflation drivers including wage growth, spending, and government outlays, plus a planned 860 acre lake and 550 acre park project with a $3.394 million total cost and $2.387 million federal grant.
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Michigan
Campbell
Heinz
Morton
Triumph
Ashley
Challenger
Liberty Well
Keystone
Early vegetable seed starts guide for transplanting
The guide advises starting broccoli cabbage cauliflower and tomatoes in flats now for early transplanting. Cucumbers and melons can be started indoors about thirty days before field planting, aiming for early May transplanting.
Inflation forecast and public concern over rising prices
I H Simeri argues inflation will accelerate as living costs rise and savings lose value. He warns seniors and savers especially at risk, notes 1968 price increases of 47 percent, and attributes inflation to demand outpacing production with widespread consumption desires.
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Washington
Marv Neenie
Mill Creek Watershed Project Kickoff Dinner Meeting
The Chamber of Commerce Clark County Park Board and civic groups host a dinner March 31 at 6 30 p m in the high school cafeteria with Joe Banon of the University of Illinois as main speaker. The event launches a campaign urging Congress to release funds for the project which Congress has approved. The plan covers conservation flood control and recreation. Dam No 1 will be part of the program.
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The
Chamber of Commerce and
Clark County Park Board
Joe Banon
Department of Recreation
University of Ilinois
Congress
Mill Creek
Pruning Guidelines For Fruit Trees Across Several Species
Practical pruning instructions for apples pears peaches and stone fruits. Covers timing planting considerations wide angled branches thinning leaders light pruning at age four to five years and practice across apricots cherries and plums to promote balanced growth, fruit bud development and easier harvest.
Lions close basketball season with tight finish
The Marshall Lions wrapped up a successful basketball campaign last Wednesday with a close finish that showcased a competitive late push.
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Marshall Lions
Beard Properties Real Estate Sale Under Court Order
By court order in case No. 68-D-42 Clark County Illinois Margaret L Beard vs Carl J Beard et al the sheriff will offer for sale at public auction the Northwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter and the North Half of the Southwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter Section 8 Township 10 North Range 11 West Darwin Township Clark County Illinois containing 60 acres more or less.
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Clark County
Illinois
Margaret L. ‘Beard
Carl J. Beard
Township
Range
Darwin Township
Marshall
Katie V. Beard
Beard
Darwin and Marshall Road
Walnut Prairie
Clinois
Plaintiff's Attorneys
Shiloh Raiders Triumph 70–68 Over Marshall In Regional
Shiloh Raiders edged Marshall 70 to 68 in the regional tournament at Casey. Marshall played without Brent Mason, and Robert Gard led with 25 points while Tom Murphy added 11 and Phil Wetzel 10. Wetzel grabbed 16 rebounds with Gard and Jim Cline getting 10 each as Marshall ends 14 9. Attendance was strong and the winter season closed with praise for the team's effort and a solid 14 9 record.
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Shiloh
Casey
Shiloh Raiders
Marshall
Brent Mason
Robert Gard
Tom Murphy
Phil Wetzel
Marshall Plaers
Wetzel
Gard
Jim Cline
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Charles Orcutt
I. H Simeri
Mill Creek Watershed Project
Bilt
Stinson Buildings
R. R
West Terre Haute
Ind
Beard Properties
County Court House
Marshall, Ilinois
Lester Litteral
Sheriff
Marshall, Il
Tuttle bin Company
Lions
Cash & Carry
DIX Lumber CO
Ohio ST. Terre Haute
Goekler Chevrolet-Buick CO
Marshall, Til
Standard Oil
AMOCO
Frank Gard
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