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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1925
Page
3
Ben Emrich explains grapes grow in almost any soil with good drainage and sun. Proper pruning in winter ensures large, plentiful fruit while grapevines also provide decorative shade and a cool summer retreat.
The article discusses optimism among farmers amid high cattle and hog prices, reduced breeding herds, and growing dairy cattle. It notes inflation of dairy cattle output, slumping agricultural prices, and favorable October crop reports, with weather risks from early frosts and a general view of US prosperity driving demand for foreign goods.
A report notes two thirds of livestock used for meat come from east of the Mississippi while 1,200 packing houses convert live stock into meat and transport it to markets. The statement contrasts western and eastern supply flows and reflects regional distribution patterns.
Urbana Illinois October 27 Hog breeder R A Smith of the University of Illinois swine division outlines breeding should begin about November 7 with careful planning. He urges early boar purchase, proper high protein rations for boars and sows, legume pastures when available, and keeping records of farrow dates to conserve boar energy.
The twenty sixth International Live Stock Exposition will run November 28 to December 6 in Chicago. Secretary-Manager B H Helde says records will fall with over ten thousand top horses cattle sheep and swine entered. Foreign judges J Egerton Quested and Robert Duncan will officiate alongside U S Agriculture and Purdue exhibits and a national boys and girls club congress. A meat display by the National Live Stock and Meat Board targets housewives.
The term tenderfoot marks a common drill in both the western United States and Australia. New regions bring hardship as travelers endure heat and drought on long journeys. Only hardened feet withstand the prairie travel without suffering.
West Union residents and visitors are listed with names including Ellen Pitman Drake Hand Nichols Deveney Redmon and others. The item notes Friday visits, travels to Snyder Springfield and Pens, Sunday gatherings, and family appearances around local farms and households.
Mr and Mrs Ben Black of Robin yn were in this vicinity Sunday Elizabeth Ann and Dean Banhart spent Sunday morning with Mrs Harry Craig.
Canned peaches from the United States are moving to 100 different varieties in demand. The report highlights strong consumer interest and broad distribution across multiple retail channels.
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