Farm safety tips for handling fuels on farms
The Illinois Rural Safety Council warns that flammable gases from petroleum products pose ignition risks. Do not refuel a hot or running tractor, inspect fuel lines for leaks, and avoid ignition sources when handling fuels. Store large fuel supplies underground or in well‑constructed steel tanks away from buildings, with vapors able to escape. Use labeled safety containers for gasoline and kerosene.
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Illinois Rural Safety Council
Council
Rock and superphosphate yield similar results in trial plots
University of Illinois experiment field at Brownstown reports similar yields for rock phosphate and superphosphate since 1948. With potash and lime, rock phosphate produced 83 bu corn 29 bu soybeans 18 bu wheat and 2.1 tons hay versus 84 27 23 and 2.1 with superphosphate.
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University of Ilinois
Brownstown
College of Agriculture
Phosphate treatments yield higher net returns in rotation
In a four year rotation superphosphate was applied twice, once drilled on wheat and once broadcast on clover. Rock phosphate applied 1200 pounds in 1940 and 800 in 1948. Net annual returns above fertilizer costs were $58.23 for superphosphate and $57.53 for rock phosphate.
Examine Pasture For Poisonous Plants Warns University Expert
Dr. G T Woods of the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine warns farmers to inspect pastures for whorled milkweed and white snakeroot which threaten livestock health. Remove or fence off these plants and monitor grazing for signs of poisoning.
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G. T. Woods
University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine
Illinois
Mill Creek Home Bureau meeting notes and plans
Mill Creek Home Bureau met at Edith Kannmacher's home with Margie Kannmacher assisting. Chairman Margi Norton led the meeting. members read creed and sang It Is No Secret. Minutes were approved. roll call answered by a school days read. Louise Ziegler reported on membership. Lucille Ziegler was absent and her report was given by Mary Norton. October tour planned. minor and major lessons discussed. a prize won by Flossie Maurer in a gladioli exhibit. Twenty members and one guest attended. Mabel McKittrick joined. Upcoming October meeting at Blanche Taylor's home with Frances Dally assisting. Guests welcome. Also notes on farm topics and growing African violets via county agriculture circulars.
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Millcreek Home Bureau
Edith Kannmacher
Margie Kannmacher
Margi Norton
Mildred _Williams
Louise Ziegler
Lucille Ziegler
Mary Norton
Clark County
Blanche
Taylor Verne Morgan
Oma Koppler
Wilma Burkybile
Flossie Maurer
Mabel McKittrick
Blanche Taylor
Ith
Frances Dally
Hosiness
Good time to review wood fence post pointers
The steel shutdown may push farmers to build or repair fences this fall. W L Meek of the Illinois College of Agriculture says fewer new steel posts will be used and wooden posts like hedge, black locust, red cedar, and white oak will resist decay when heartwood is used.
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W. L. Meek
Illinois College of Agriculture
Meek
West York Social News Roundup for Lydia Nave Funeral
Mrs Lydia Nave died at her home near Annapolis after a lingering illness. Funeral held at Olive Branch Baptist Church. Local visits include Esther Wells, Mary Lee, Louella White, and others. Family news lists births and relatives visiting from nearby towns. Community events mention the Ogle reunion and Thresherman gathering at Pontisc.
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Lydia Nave
Annapolis
Aingering
Olive Branch Baptist Church
Esther Wells
Mary Lee
Louella White
Marshall
Jackie Thompson
Carroll
Lowell
Charles Kenderdine
Hiram Wolford
Green ‘Hospital
Robinson
Maude
Kenderdine
June
Annabelle Wells
John
Bernard Davison
Garnet Ogle
Nadine
Tony
Matt
Ogle
Ae ‘Marshall Fairgrounds
Leon
Dodd
Lancaster Redman
Pontisc
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Farm News
Department of Forestry
Warren Kenderdine
Flossie Kenderdine
Wiley Kenderdine
Keith
Rosalee
James Davison
Jerry Green
Mill Creek
Home Bureau
Aes
Tome Advisers Inllinois
Ifyl
West York
June Kenderdine
J. L. Manwaring
Dixie
Marshall, Il
Zimmerly Construction Co
Patis
Oy Mall
Irma Harding
Internacional Harvester's Home Economist
ROE
Laird Marshall,tllinoils
Chas
Brandenstein
Marshail, Mh
Frazier Sale
Paris, Ill
E. Knust, Cory
Ind
Larsen
Ralph Prevo
Lestour
National Farm and Home Delivery
Allis‘chalmers Sales and Service
Stanfield Implement CO
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