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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1957
Page
2
The Marshall Herald announces its publisher Wabash Valley Printing Co. Marshall Illinois with editors Merk Stewart and Carlos Stewart. Weekly Friday publication lists subscription at $2.00 per year and local advertising rates of 35 cents per column and 20 cents per line for reader ads, minimum two lines.
As the 1957 Illinois hunting season nears, hunters are urged to use common sense with guns, consider others, and exhibit safe sportsmanship. University safety expert O L Hogsett notes about one third of fatal shootings in 1958 tied to hunting trips. Do not shoot if you cannot see full range. Do not carry loaded guns in vehicles. Load only at the hunting area with muzzle away from people and with safety on. Do not mix gunpowder and alcohol.
The piece contrasts choosing pathways of service over indulgent pleasures, urging honesty and service to God and neighbors as sources of true joy with rewards in the hereafter. It includes a poem about seasons of life and a note on an agricultural experiment at the University of Illinois comparing shelled corn additions to alfalfa and corn silage for wintering steer calves.
The article describes the annual Dixon Springs round-up in November, tracing calf tattooing from birth on February 15 through weighing at 510 pounds and blood tests for brucellosis and leptospirosis, vaccines for black leg and tuberculosis, and parasite checks as part of herd appraisal.
The article advises drivers to watch for reflected light from trees, wires, and signs at night to detect oncoming vehicles. When passing a large truck, look for shadows or reflections from cars ahead that may not be visible before pulling out. Stay alert for hidden vehicles and use mirrored cues to judge timing.
A seasoned bass angler shifts with the seasons embracing cold weather gear and new lures after learning bass feed in cool water. In October the southland bass country yields ideal days as fog shrouds a quiet lake. The strike erupts with a red tipped lure and a tense battle begins on cold rippling water.
A three man grading crew scores calf 3645 5-5 on condition and type after a deborner treatment. Cow 2040, mother of 8645, is healthy but must pass health and pregnancy exams to avoid slaughter. By week’s end about 900 head will be inspected to ensure sound health and production for retention.
Mr and Mrs Ivan Cline and Mr and Mrs Harry Thompson attended consistory in Danville last week. Richard Strohm was also in Danville for consistory. Roy Dickergon hosted Sunday dinner guests Dr and Mrs Harold Sparks and daughters from Evanville Indiana plus families from Terre Haute Casey Martinsville and York guests included Mr and Mrs Lewis Tolbert and Mrs Flosaie Bunon.
Milton Smith moved from Union Hospital to Danville Ili nois Hospital for treatment. Mr and Mrs W G Stewart and daughters of Paris visited their mother Mrs Ethel Hil bert Sunday. Mr and Mrs Cloyd Waitt of Chris man visited sister Miss Bessie Waitt Sunday afternoon. Miss Charlotte Ferris and Miss Rosalie Wright from Eastern University at Charleston visited weekend with parents Mr and Mrs Forrest Ferris and Mr and Mrs Harnett Wright. Mrs Fairy Collier hosted Don Drake Mrs Opal Paddock of Robinson and Mr and Mrs Terry Collier of Danville plus Mr and Mrs Hubert Collier. Mrs Edith Cline of Marshall spent a few days with Mr and Mrs Charles Yargan. Mr and Mrs Leon Williamson of Palestine announce the birth of a son November 3 at Mary Sherman Hospital Sullivan Indiana. He is welcomed by sister Mrs William O in former Flora Ann Cline.
Melrose community records visits among Kenderdines Shelton and Cornwell families. Marry Wright of near Melrose dies from a heart attack. funeral held at Dugan church near Annapolis. Illinois farm economist warns about storing corn above 20 percent moisture without a dryer. hog buyers urged to base deals on quality.
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