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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1960
Page
6
Illinois hog market shows a strong recovery with expectations of higher prices through summer and into 1961. Fewer pigs on farms and earlier marketing suggest smaller summer supplies, while past market trends indicate gains may offset weight-based discounts up to 230 pounds.
Elder Robert Phillipps of Willow Hill will spread at Mills Creek church Sunday morning and evening. Mrs. Alice Bender spent Friday evening with Mrs. Maude Miller. Elder L E Batley and family of West Union were Sunday dinner guests of Warren Norton and family. Mrs. Maude Miller spent Tuesday with several neighbors. John and Golda Blizzard and Mrs. Maude Miller attended the funeral of John Smith at Prust Ho Funeral Chapel. Mr and Mrs Walter Potters Hall visited with Mrs Maude Miller. John and Golda Blizzard helped surprise Ross Richey on his 64th birthday. A cake baked by Mrs Williams was served Wednesday evening. Mary and William Ledermann visited Ohio vicinity. A family birthday dinner was given at Palestine Park for Mrs Ollie Reynolds. Mrs Lonna Artmah and Mrs ema Tyhurst and granddaughter called on Mrs Ruth Wells. The W M A of Mt Olive church met with Mrs Ruby Evans. If you change Bossys feed do it gradually over a few days. Dairy cows are creatures of habit. Sudden change in feeding or management lowers milk production.
A southeastern Illinois farmer earned 4300 in 1959 doubled from 1957 as he used Farm Bureau guidance and better records. He expanded land, dairying, and equipment, with corn yields rising from 35 to 85 bushels, soybeans from 14 to 31, and wheat from 13 to 47 bushels per acre.
University of Illinois veterinarians warn slow moving streams can carry leptospira disease organisms miles from contamination. After initial blood stage the infection localizes in kidney and urine shedding occurs for months. Dilution by water prevents urine neutralizers from destroying the bacteria. Leptospira may survive up to 20 days in favorable conditions. Fence swine and cattle away from streams and ponds where the disease is present.
University of Illinois veterinarians urge farmers to test swine herds for leptospirosis through field tests to detect hidden infections. They tailor control plans to each farm, aiming to protect future pig crops and investments. Early lamb marketing guidance follows, noting price variances by month.
Articles discuss shifts in car trade from 1947 to 1959 and critique overemphasis on athletics in high schools and colleges. Dr James B Conant urges reducing sports priority, citing studies across 17 states as federal aid and education reforms gain attention.
Miss Frances Drake reports visitors and calls in the county line area. Mr and Mrs Alva Wells and others called on Mr and Mrs Alva Janney Sunday morning. Mr and Mrs Joe McCrory also made a call.
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