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Newspaper
Morris Daily Herald
Location
Morris, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1967
Page
6
Purdue University extension entomologists warn that some insecticides can corrode tanks pumps and nozzles if left in sprayers during storage. Remove residue rinse and dry equipment before storing to prevent damage.
Illinois lawmakers enact safety warnings on grain bins and licensing for grain dealers. New rules require bonds or financial soundness for dealers, signed warnings on bins above certain capacities, and penalties up to 50 dollars for non compliance. The article also outlines motorist laws including snow tires, driver re exams, license age, motorcycle rules, helmet and gear standards, turn signals, and license fee increases.
A compact pitch for using a single Country Companies agent for life, health, auto, farm, and home insurance. It promotes convenience, broad coverage, and personalized service through local agents in county Farm Bureau offices.
United States dairy inventories show 13.6 million milk cows by mid 1967, down 3.9 percent from the mid-1966 count, reflecting a continued decline in dairy herds.
The Federal Land Bank of St Louis reports all time high farm loans in the Sixth Arm Credit District at 520 million. Total assets stood at 555.64 million on Oct 1 1967 as 1 000 stockholders attended in St Louis. Purdue economist Dr Don Paarlberg and John J Larkin of First National Bank New York spoke on farming finance and nonmilitary spending costs.
The Illinois Hog Cholera Eradication Committee recommends phasing out vaccination. Proposals include closing herds eliminating vaccines, veterinarians only for remaining shots, and state action to forbid sale of nonvaccinated swine after 1968 with full discontinuation by 1969.
Dairymen say fall is the best time to pave feeding areas for dairy cows with about 100 square feet of paved lot per cow to keep cattle comfortable and facilities efficient.
The 12th Illinois Farm Bureau Young People's conference gathers in Peoria at Rama da Inn January 21 to 24. Open to Farm Bureau families ages 18 to 30, the three day event costs 45 dollars per person and includes room meals and registration. Key speakers include William J. Kuhfuss Arthur Holst Oddvar Berg and G W Hagaman with ten classes on farm life economics and youth activities. The deadline to register is January 12.
Country Life Insurance Company promotes mortgage protection policies as low-cost options to cover any unpaid mortgage balance if the policyholder dies before the loan is paid. Agents from Country Companies discuss estate planning college funds and family protection, urging contact via the county Farm Bureau building office.
The U S Department of Agriculture plans to deploy time capsules that release small amounts of an insect destroying pesticide or virus over up to six weeks. The staged release aims to kill pests in soil or on foliage with less residue risk than standard spraying.
Illinois Agricultural Association backs amendments to the Packers and Stockyards Act to standardize grading, weighing, and payment for livestock sold on grade and yield basis. Key provisions require advance contract details, preserved carcass identity, carcass price basis, final payment by actual carcass weight, and 72 hour settlement after slaughter.
A report on actions of delegates at the American Farm Bureau Federation annual meeting and a look at the 1966 program of activities for the Illinois Agricultural Association will shape early January meetings. President Kuhfuss chairs sessions starting with 11 30 a m luncheons in Springfield Salem Rochelle on Jan 3 4 and 5. Attendees include county Farm Bureau presidents and various committee chairs and IAA directors.
A terse list estimates weekly living costs for a U. Z. family of four across Sweden 102 dollars Switzerland 60 Great Britain 58.50 Norway 56 Greece 51 West Germany 7 Netherlands 35. A philosophical closing line counsels appreciating what one has by imagining losing it and regaining it.
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