Illinois Farmers Outlook Highlights Strong 1962 Returns
Illinois farmers report a good year in 1962 with favorable livestock prices and near record crop yields. Cattle, hogs, corn and soybeans account for about 80 percent of income, milk and wheat add around 12 percent. Prices in cattle rose to about 27.50 per cwt in Chicago, hog prices near 17 per cwt, corn yields average 82 bu per acre, and soybeans return to 28.5 bu per acre with strong market prices. Dairy sales contribute about 7 percent of income with stable prices and production.
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Illinois
Chicago
Illinois Beef Cow Herd Grows Significantly Over Decade
University of Illinois livestock specialist D B Walker reports Illinois has 695000 beef cows at the start of this year up from 380000 in 1950 nearly doubling in ten years. Most growth occurred 1950 to 1956 as western Illinois counties added thousands of head and feeder cattle fetched strong prices while small dairy operators shift to beef herds.
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Illinois
D. B. Walker
University of Illinois
Walker
Hunting Safety Rules From University Expert
University of Illinois safety specialist O L Hogsett urges hunters to treat every gun as loaded and follow strict handling rules. Tips include safe transport in a case muzzle control avoid pointing at what you do not intend to shoot and unloading before entering camp or home.
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O. L. Hogsett
University of Illinois
Wheat outlook in Illinois farmers’ income and yields
Illinois farmers rely on wheat for about 5 percent of income. The 1962 crop averaged 32 bushels per acre, 11 percent below 1961 but 9 percent above the five year average. Prices for 1962 wheat should be strong, with a $2 per bushel support about 20 cents higher than prior years, notes Extension Economist L. H. Simerl.
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Illinois
L. H. Simerl
Illinois 4-H Leaders Honored at State Recognition Event
More than 400 people from 85 Illinois centers attended the seventeenth annual state recognition program for 4-H club leaders in Springfield. Gov. Otto Kerner spoke on state government in action and Michael J. Howlett discussed state auditor responsibilities. The event, sponsored by the Illinois Retail Merchants Association and University of Illinois extension service, included a noon banquet and remarks from Rabbi Morris Hershman. Clark county was notified of renewed brucellosis-free status for 1962 to 1965 as part of dairy cattle health updates. The report also urged beginning a hog cholera eradication program nationwide.
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Olen Jones
Wayne Lucan
Sam Finkbiner
John Douglas
Warren Bundy
Springfield
Illinois
House Chambers
Capitol Building
Paul Powell
House of Representatives
Otto Kerner
Michael J. Howlett
Hotel St. Nicholas
Morris M. Hershman
Joliet
Illinois Retail Merchants Association
Extension Service
University of Illinois
Clark County
Illinois Department of Agriculture
U. S
Canada
Oily stain removal tips for rugs and carpets
University expert outlines using nonflammable spot remover to treat oily rug and carpet stains. Apply sparingly with a white cloth, work from outside in, dry quickly with air flow, and fluff pile after drying to avoid rings or backing damage.
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K. Virginia Seidel
University of Illinois
Thanksgiving gatherings and safety tips from County Line
Thanksgiving dinners bring many relatives to Bloomingdale Indiana as the McCrory Ingram Milner and Bonesteel families share meals with Mary Hill and others. Other visits include Lawrenceville Martinsville Terre Haute Casey and Ray Drake households. Safety guidance urges checking Underwriters Laboratory labels for safe electrical toys.
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Joe McCrory
Leroy Ingram
James Milner
Delbert McCrory
Rex Bonesteel
Mary Hill
Bloomingdale
Indiana
Harold Clatfelter
Jack Webster
Mary Graham
Lena Artman
Ray Drake
James Misner
Jery Ford
Mark
Raymond Ford
Lawrenceville
Raymond Calvert
Byron
Martinsville
Bryce Drake
Terre Haute
George St. John
Milo Newlin
Casey
Ray ‘Drake
Beye Drake
Raymond
Byron Calbert
Vera Isabel
Marsha
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DIX Lumber Co
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Mahog
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Terre’ Haute
DIX
Terre Haute, Ind
Richard H. Eagleton
Vica Clark
Crawford County Court House
Robinson
Vica
Licking
Eagleton & Newlin
Richard H. Eagelton
V.C. VAN TASSELL & SON _ Realtors & Auctioneers
Robinson, Il
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