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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1952
Page
7
The article argues fertile land yields richer habitat for game and warns that weeds and poor soil reduce food quality, affecting breeding and survival. It cites farm prosperity, predator control, and habitat management as key factors, and offers fishing and hunting tips on gear like spoon hooks and dusk plug changes.
The industry expects a new production peak in 1952 with broiling chickens rising to over 850 million birds, turkey production up 111 percent from last year's 53 million, and egg output around 60 billion. Per capita consumption has surged, with Americans eating about 30 pounds of chicken and over 400 eggs per person.
Farmers who spread manure in late winter and early spring benefit wildlife and crops. Manure feeds weed and crop seeds that serve as winter feed for pheasants and quail, aiding birds during lean months. Prompt spreading preserves plant nutrients and prevents loss through leaching when fields are fit for work.
A farmer devised a novel building solution using two railroad stock cars placed on a concrete base to form a double corn crib with an overhead granary. The roof space above the cars provides storage for grain.
The 1950 census shows only 38.3 percent of American farms have telephones, down from 38.7 percent in 1920. Twenty-eight states reported declines, with Texas, Missouri, and Illinois among the hardest hit while Connecticut leads in phone access and Iowa follows.
Brief devotional listing highlights Luke 1:14 Acts 1 2 16 6 10 27 27 28 1 10 Colossians 4 14 II Timothy 4 11 and Luke 4 33 The selection notes themes of expectation instruction and fellowship across early Christian writings with cross references to key figures and locations for reflection.
Apricots poached in syrup make a simple dessert. Cool and fill with vanilla ice cream, then dust with macaroon crumbs and top with pistachio nuts.
The piece honors Dr Luke a physician who wrote the Gospel of Luke and the Acts in his spare time. It compares his hobby to other figures who found greater fulfillment in secondary work, noting how dedicated professionals use spare moments for service to faith and community.
Mrs W L Van Peursem of Mitchellville Iowa is highlighted as a leading home cook at the Iowa State Fair. She has accumulated 244 cooking prizes over six years and won 55 awards last year. She endorses Fleischmanns Active Dry Yeast for fast rising dough and reliable results.
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