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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1955
Page
4
A columnist reflects on a successful man who diversifies into unrelated ventures and warns that fame can corrupt ambition. He argues lasting success depends on attitude and balance, noting that relentless self-importance can topple a solid foundation.
Mrs. Harry E Rector of Sallisaw Oklahoma recalls drastic changes across her lifetime. She remembers mail carried by sleigh with bells on harness and a horse drawn wagon, a Model T era, a lamplighter town marshal climbing lamp posts to light gas lights, dusty streets, sprinkling wagons curing dust, barefoot boys chasing spray. The piece ends noting the fun of witnessing many changes.
The 1955 crop potential and drought impact cloud farm markets. Carryovers of corn and other feed grains are at record levels while hay and oats hit new highs. Distribution of the corn crop varies by region and hog feeding may ease in some areas, possibly lowering hog prices later this year.
A University of Illinois veterinary study warns feeders to guard against stomach worms in lambs, especially midsummer to early fall. Remedies include phenothiazine with salt, pasture sanitation, and checking new feeder lambs. diagnosis via fecal tests and microscopic exam.
The Egyptian Livestock Association teams with the University of Illinois to stage the Dixon Springs Feeder Calf Sale October 6 and 7. About 1 000 calves on day one and 800 yearling feeders on day two will be auctioned, with cattle sorted into uniform lots and screened for quality. Herefords dominate at 80 percent, followed by Angus and Shorthorn, reflecting past sale totals.
Local social notes list Mrs Maude Miller and families visiting Ridge Farm hosted by Mr and Mrs Jesse Walker. Guests include Mrs Wilna Craig Mrs Marie Whitaker and granddaughter from Gary Indiana. Also reported are visits by John and Golda Blizzard and others to Albright and Terre Haute events at Vigo fairgrounds.
Notice to all persons that November 7 1955 is the claim date in the estate of Lillie LeSeure deceased in Clark County Illinois County Court. Claims may be filed on or before that date without summons. Executor J Earl Finney Snavely Miller Meehling Attorneys Keiser Building Marshall Illinois_adv. 38 3
Fragmented text references jobs growth since 1999 and manufacturing expansion. Mentions population percent changes and generic comparisons but lacks concrete entities or specifics.
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