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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1968
Page
6
Extension adviser Charles Orcutt warns dairy farmers to use phosphate or carbonate insecticides for rootworm and to avoid aldrin or heptachlor in bean seeds due to FDA condemnation. For soybeans, inoculation boosts yields. fertilizer helps only with low soil P and K. Limestone is needed for plant accessibility.
With corn planting underway, prepare sprayers by cleaning, flushing, and inspecting components. Rinse the tank, wash screens, replace worn nozzles, ensure uniform nozzle size, and use clean water. Check pump collars and consider a detergent slurry to keep material suspended in 100 gallons of water.
The agronomy department at the University of Illinois asks for reports of vigorous alfalfa plants with little or no weevil damage, likely in heavily infested fields. Individuals are urged to contact if they find specimens or want a field checked for weevil presence.
East Central Farm Bureau Farm Management reports hog farm returns ranged from 120 to 200 dollars per 100 feed fed. It cost 199 dollars to buy for all costs, with any excess as profit. Cattle returns hovered above, grain operators earned when corn yields exceeded 100 bushels and 80 bushels for beans. Tax management and timely cash purchases at volume rates improved profits.
Dixon Springs reports Carl Southard received a compliment for handling 1500 head at the station before lambing to improve fleece quality. He averages a sheep every five minutes, a notable pace. Charles Kemp Jr attended the University of Illinois Sheep Shearing School and now offers services in Clark County.
Estate planning urges a will drafted by an attorney with signing and witnessing supervised. It compares joint tenancy and tenants in common noting tax advantages for large estates. Bulletin numbers 728 747 and 885 are cited for planning guidance. Feeder cattle records from 1967 show profits below other years with $18 per steer above feed costs for 500 lb gain. 1962-66 averaged $21 and $30 per steer would match other investments. Entomology section advises spraying chlordane solution to deter pests and spiders around homes. Beef herd gains rely on higher calving percent and early spring births. keeping uniform calves and timely breeding reduces costs. pregnancy testing saves money by avoiding open cows.
USDA data through April 1 reveal farm corn stocks at 2.362 billion bushels, down from 5.291 billion at Oct 1. Disappearance of roughly 2.929 billion bushels marks a record pace, driven by higher farmer sales, Illinois crop share, and wet storage issues, with CCC stocking 136-145 million in transit or in markets.
A list of ladies and couples from Mattoon Charleston Robinson visit friends Sunday afternoon and share time with Mrs Eather Fitzgarrald Lily Stark Clea Cart Wanda Hibschman Janie McQuinn Gilbert and others while urging loyal support and friendship.
Prices for corn remained near or below key support as markets assess new crop developments in the U S and abroad. Analysts expect potential price gains over the next three to four months if supply or demand shifts emerge.
Illinois law sets minimum safety rules for farm tractors and equipment on highways. Exemptions exist for unlicensed operators between farm buildings and fields, but night travel and towing require lights, flags, or emblems, with specific mounting and visibility distances.
Mrs Esther Prevo of Marshall hosted Sunday dinner guests. The Hollenbecks from Snyder, recently back from Florida, visited Saturday with Grant Hollenbeck and his wife. In Terre Haute, Anna Dee Wells and Sue, Bar bra Jackson and Pleasie Bartlett attended a event. Walter Gard and Doris of Terre Haute joined lunch with Adah Gray. Grant Hollenbeck and party visited Annapolis area Thursday with James Blankenbeker and children. True Thompson visited George Hackler and family of Charleston, while Dewey Bowes and Rose Eddington of West Terre Haute joined Ida Riggs for Saturday dinner.
Mrs. Ollie Lee dies at home Sunday night. Mr and Mrs M L Behner hosted visitors Tuesday. Dan Cox from Morrisville visited Walter Cox’s home Saturday night. A Paris Hospital stopover reported for Asa Richey. Local families shared meals and visits across the week including the Curtrights and Fitzjarralds.
Local residents share visits and gatherings across small towns and nearby cities. Families like the Boyers Wernzs Hollenbecks and van Fleets connect in Illinois and Missouri with friends from Paris Robinson Bloomington and Melrose.
A reader argues that widespread unrest stems from systemic decay in many areas. The statement links social breakdown to public disorder and questions how communities should respond to deteriorating conditions.
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