Selecting gilts for next years pig crop
Farm note from Harry Russell Illinois College of Agriculture urges selecting gilts now for next spring production. Choose heavy, thrifty piglets from large litters weigh at weaning, aim for 12 Udder sections and strong ham development. Manage well after birth for most growth, separate fattening hogs by August 1 to ensure healthy pigs. Limestone, potash and phosphorus influence yields on lime land.
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Harry Russell
Illinois College of Agriculture
Russell
Ilinois Swine’ Herd Improvement Association
Plant foods work best in teams in Illinois field study
University of Illinois agronomists tested lime phosphate and potash on the Brownstown soil field. The full trio yielded 81 bushels per acre, 55 more than untreated land, while each fertilizer alone produced smaller gains. Phosphorus added eight bushels on full treatment and five on untreated land. Potash alone added nothing.
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Brownstown
University of Illinois
University Agronomists
Sudan grass makes fine midsummer pasture
Sudan grass can supply succulent forage during July and August when other pastures are dry and unproductive. One acre will carry about two cows through hot summer months, roughly twice the grazing capacity of typical pastures. Follow rye with Sudan grass, sow late May at 25 to 35 pounds per acre, fertilize well, and rotate grazing to avoid prune. Soybeans can be fed with Sudan grass to raise yield and protect grass, with inoculation advised.
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Sudan
Leo Fryman
Timnots College of Agriculture
Fryman
Fire safety and proper storage in work areas
The text warns to avoid piling greasy or oily rags as they can cause spontaneous combustion and a dangerous fire. It suggests having a fire extinguisher or means to put out small fires and storing flammable materials safely. It also urges checking for defective wiring or electrical appliances to reduce fire risk.
Save Your Soil Contest Seeks Clark County Farmers
The Illinois Save Your Soil contest sponsored by the State Department of Agriculture and local Soil Conservation seeks Clark County farmers to submit entries judged on farm plan progress cleanliness and general appearance. County winner advances to Illinois State Fair Grand Award August 14 23. Entries close June 15 1953 with local board members or farm adviser contact for details. An advisory note urges veterinarians to advise on swine erysipelas prevention.
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Save Your Soil
Illinois
State Department of Agriculture
Soil Conservation
Lawrence Lucan
Clarksville
Soil Conservation. “District Board
Clark _” ‘County
Neatrness
Clark County
Ewadhpulaaz
Raymond Reedy
Marshall
Mack Strohm
West Union
Bob Stephen
Martinsville
John Macey
Robert Hollenslee
Dick Souder
The
Soil Conservation Service
Local Social Roundup From Choctaw and Surrounding Areas
Mrs Maude Miller and guests from Choctaw and Darien share Sunday visits with Higginbothams. Dayton Ohio residents Howard McNair stay with Woodford Williams group. Miller families and Frank Coombs host Grace Buzzard in West Union. Home Bureau event hosted by Imogene Norton. Lambdin visitors from Marshall call on Blizzard family. Mildred Williams and sons visit Davison family. Ted Bradford and family and Robert Siverly visit Blanken ships. Hershel Cline and Ledermanns attend Orlando Shotwell funeral at Ohio church.
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Ben Miller
Darien
Edward*Higginbotham
Howard McNair
Dayton
Ohio
Raymond Lambdin
Marshall
John and
Golda
Christian Science Church Services announced
Corner of Fifth and Societ o reets Sunday services at 11:00 with subject Mortals and Immortals Sunday school at 9:30 Wednesday evening testimony meeting at 7:45 Reading room open Wednesday 2:00 to 5:00 pm Public is cordially invited.
Keep Farm Shop Ordered For Safety
John W. Matthews of the Illinois Rural Safety Council urges good lighting and tidy storage in farm shops to reduce hazards. He advises clearing benches and shelves, safe tool storage, avoiding loose materials overhead, ventilating to prevent fumes, and keeping work areas well lit for safe repairs.
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John W. Matthews
Illinois Rural Safety Council
Matthews
Country estate listing near Snyder with multiple buildings
61 Acres, good grave road, mile west of Snyder, LIL, mile to pavement, church, school, excellent house of six rooms, bath electricity, running water, two car garage, large poultry house.
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Snyder
Lil
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