Local Social and Movements in Salem Area
Mr and Mrs Louie Bates visited the home of Mr and Mrs Jim McNicol Sr. George Neilson and OT Wal ton were Salem visitors Monday. Miss Barbara McNicol of Peoria spent the weekend at home with her parents. Maurice Adams attended a School District 100 board meeting Thursday night. Mr and Mrs Cleve McWhirter and daughter Martha visited Salem Monday. Eli Green who works in Indiana spent the weekend with Iris family. Mr Jess Jones and family moved to Centralia and Dean Jones of Kinmundy moved into Jess Jones property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louie Bates
Jim McNicol
George Neilson
O. T. Walton
Salem
Barbara McNicol
Peoria
Maurice Adams
Cleve McWhirter
Martha
Eli Green
Indiana
Iris
Jess Jones
Centralia
Dean Jones
Kinmundy
Dacron Fiber Promises Easy Care Suits
Textile expert Florence King of the University of Illinois notes Dacron, a new man-made fiber, resists moisture, shrinks little, dries fast, and wrinkles fall out. Ready-to-wear garments use knitted and woven Dacron, aiding travel with no pressing needed. Dry cleaning is reduced as spots wash away with soap and water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dacron
Florence King
University of Illinois College of Agriculture
Winkles
Daeron
Nylon fiber features and care notes
The material offers long wear and easy care. While not as tough as nylon, it wrinkles less and resists puckering. It feels crisp and warm to the touch, making it a practical textile choice.
Farm Shorts Suggest All-Pullet Flock for Next Year
An Illinois horticulturist urges farmers to consider an all-pullet flock for winter planning and notes profits decline when high grade apples sell for under four dollars a bushel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Illinois Horticulturist
Farm Advisers column on dormant brush control
The adviser recommends using a spray of 2 4 5 T with kerosene or oil for dormant brush control along fence rows. Past experiences show effectiveness on most brush types when applied now. For questions on procurement or application, contact the adviser or the office.
Leon Tate leads lamb and sheep gains on pasture
Leon Tate reports a strong year in sheep production with eighteen lambs sent to the St Louis market in early July averaging 107 pounds each. Gains were favorable as pasture alone produced the finish with no grain. In Marion County sheep offer profitable potential on hill land with proper management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon Tate
Leon
St. Louis
Marion County
Improved pasture program and decant sheep management
A brief notice outlines an improved pasture program and decant sheep management plan affecting agricultural lands. It notes aims to enhance grazing efficiency and livestock oversight, with potential impacts on waste acre usage and land stewardship.
Jabs Acres Profit Hint
Fragmentary line suggests a note on turning lean easily into profit at Jabs acres. No clear names dates or events provided.
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