Value of a dairy bull proved by daughters tests
Dairy extension specialist John A Arey notes the Bureau of Dairying found 8384 bulls valued through herd improvement records by Sept 1929, yet only 126 were living when searched. He urges keeping a bull until his value is proven by daughters, then slaughtering if poor. Caldwell County farmers use a safe, shared pen approach for dangerous aging bulls.
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John A. Arey
North Carolina State College
Bureau of Dairying
Washington
Arey
Via
Caldwell County
Pasture Management Keeps Milk Flow High for Cattle
Good pasture is essential to maintain milk flow as animals grow and feed intake increases. Mineral deficiency shows on cattle not fed well. proper nutrition, lime, phosphorus, and nitrogen-rich fertilizers improve pasture quality. Overstocking damages pasture. top-dress with manure or complete fertilizer to restore balance.
New York State College Advises Early Cut Hay and Adjusted Feeding
The New York State College recommends cutting hay early and feeding grain to dairy cows. Holsteins and Ayrshires should receive one pound of grain per five pounds of milk in early summer, with ratios easing to one to four as pasture drought appears. Jerseys and Guernseys require more grain. A suggested mix includes 300 pounds wheat bran, 400 pounds hominy, 200 pounds gluten feed, and 100 pounds cottonseed meal. Summer weeding boosts annual cow averages, increasing profit.
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New York State College
Jerseys
Guernseys
Dairy Notes for Calves and Cattle Care
Calves should receive all milk they can digest without trouble and full milk feeding promotes strong calves. Breed cows in December and January. avoid March to June. A failing bull may be too fat or underworked. Keep animals clean. milk pails must prevent contamination and utensils should be sterilized with boiling water or steam.
State Capitol News Notes on Illinois coal and crossings
Illinois mine output for January through May totaled 22 476 299 tons according to John G Milkhouse director of mines and minerals A state highway test uses rubber signs to replace diagonal striped pavement warnings Two signs per lane mark 400 feet and 200 feet from the rail reading SLOW R R CROSSING and DANGER R CROSSING respectively
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
John G. Milkhouse
Department of Mines and Minerals
State Highway Department
H. H. Cleaveland
Department of Public Works and Buildings
Frank T. Sheets
R. R
Eleventh VFW encampment held in Charleston
The eleventh annual encampment of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, department of Illinois, met in Charleston on June 19 20 and 21. Illinois racing tracks will pay the state over 600000 this year based on proposed schedules and 1929 patronage. For the biennium ending June 30 1931 the 1929 legislature approved 520000 for state aid to fairs 270000 for premiums at state fairs 1929 1930 and 80000 for premium reimbursements to county 4 H clubs.
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The
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Department of Illinois
Charleston
Illinois
Director of Agriculture
Egyptian club picnic set for Lincoln Park in Springfield
The Egyptian club will hold its annual picnic Saturday July 12 at 6 p m in Lincoln Park Springfield with speakers Hon Harry G Wright state senator DeKalb and Hon S J Stanard former director of agriculture Both speakers are former southern Illinois residents The program includes reading music and games The event invites all former southern Illinois residents now living in the area and asks attendees to bring baskets of southern Illinois cooked food
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Park
Springfield
Harry G. Wright
DeKalb
S. J. Stanard
Sen. Wright
Stanard
Southern Illinois
Southern
Illinois county fair officials deadline for annual statements
Illinois county fair officials must file annual statements with the Department of Agriculture before a specified deadline. The notice outlines the reporting requirement and highlights compliance steps for the fairs within the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Eradication Forces Target Barberry Bush in Illinois
Federal and state agricultural teams, led by Robt. W. Bills and Phil S. Haner, will comb southern Illinois for barberry plants to destroy them. After surveying the south, crews will recheck northern areas to assess two years of prior eradication efforts and impact on wheat production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Illinois Departments of Agriculture
Federal Department
Robt. W. Bills
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Division of Plant Industry
Phil S. Haner
Illinois
Illinois fair boys school plans enroll up to 822 youths
The commission in charge of the Illinois state fair boys' school announced plans to enroll a maximum of 822 boys aged 15 to 21. Entry is split evenly between urban and rural areas, with geographic distribution tied to county populations.
Appointment of Dr Charles F Mee as Serbian Officer
Dr Charles F Mee is appointed as managing officer at Manteno State Hospital. Rodney H Brandon of the Department of Public Welfare announces the new posting effective January 1. Hinton will serve at Manteno as overseeing administrator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles F. ‘ Mee Eae
Seceeda de Beean
Hinton
Rodney H. Brandon
Ment of Public Welfare
Manteno
Illinois Exposition Planned and Tuberculosis Study Moves Ahead
The Buy Illinois Products commission plans an exposition in Springfield to display goods. The Tilinois Tuberculosis association backs state legislation for a southern Illinois sanitarium. A survey on death rates living conditions and taxes will be conducted under Wellington P. Shahan to aid legislative presentation this fall. The Illinois Agricultural association schedules its 1931 convention in Springfield on January 28 and 29.
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Buy-Illinois Products Commission
Anlinois Products
Mece
Spanate Aga Airman
Funk
Ilinois
Tilinoigy Tuberculosis Association
Springfield
Southern Illinois
Carroll
Cee Ee Palestine
Giinaia
Aegee
State Association
Wellington P. Shahan
Illinois Agricultural Association
Will
Printing bids announced for state supplies
H L Williamson announces successful bidders for printing binding lithographing stationery and typewriter supplies to be used by the general assembly and state offices for one year beginning July. Bids were opened June 4 in Henry H Kohn's office after tabulation and sample tests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Williamson
Division of Printing
General Assembly
Henry H. Kohn
Department of Purchases and Construction
State Trade Department Names New Insurance Division Head
Director Leo H. Lowe of the state department of trade and commerce announced the appointment of the state division of insurance effective immediately. He succeeds T. Loyal Anderson who will become assistant actuary at the Federal Life Insurance Company of Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo H. Lowe
State Department of Trade and Commerce
State Division of Insurance
T. Loyal Anderson
Federal Life Insurance Company of Chicago
Peck Named on Centennial Frieze for Educational Work in Illinois
Biographical sketch of John Mason Peck clergyman and educator born October 31 1789 in Litchfield Connecticut and died March 15 1858 at Rock Spring Illinois. Peck founded Rock Spring seminary and shaped early Illinois education as a leading pioneer citizen.
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Illinois
John Mason Peck
Litchfield
Conn
Rock Spring
St. Clair County
Ill
Editor Joe Page Honored for 45 Years as Jersey County Master
Jerseyville Democrat editor Joe Page, age 85, received a congratulatory message from the seven supreme court justices via Robert L. Conn of the clerk’s office. Conn highlighted Page’s long record of service and his lasting value to community, state, and nation as he marked his 56th wedding anniversary and remains vigorous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Jersey County
Illinois
Joe” Page
Jerseyville
Legislature Eyes Voter Approval for Revenue Section Amendment
In special sessions the state legislature moves a bill to submit to voters a proposed amendment to the revenue section of the state constitution.
State Health Exhibit Promises Record Illinois Fair Display
The Illinois department of public health announced a 1500 square foot exhibit area for the state fair. Built as single-subject units, the displays will teach practical knowledge about pneumonia tuberculosis diphtheria and typhoid fever and cover causes characteristics and methods of control cure and prevention for each disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department of Public Health
Edward Coles and Illinois Free State Roots
The Centennial building honors Edward Coles the second Illinois governor. His term saw the drive to amend the constitution to allow slavery. The people voted against a convention and Coles aided the anti slavery cause securing Illinois as a free state. He was born in Albemarle County Virginia December 15 1786 and died in Philadelphia July 7 1868.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Edward Coles
Coles
Albemarle County
Virginia
State Better Babies conference aims to examine 1000 children
Boys greatly outnumber girls among those registered for the event. Dr Grace S Wrightman head of the state division of child hygiene notes that the staff includes child specialists and pediatricians with extensive training. Arrangements are in place to examine 1 000 children. Only those registered in advance via application blanks from the state department of health will be examined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace S$. Wrightman
State Division of
Child Hygiene
Illinois State Welfare Property Valued Over 43 Million
The state institution properties managed by the Department of Public Welfare for about 40 000 wards in Illinois were valued at more than 43 292 606 65 dollars as of June 30 1929. Director Rodney H Brandon supervised the fiscal report in preparation. Construction begun or planned since July 1 1929 will raise the total value further to relieve overcrowding in penal and charitable institutions under Governor Louis L Emmerson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Public Welfare
Illinois
Rodney H. Brandon
Louis L. Emmerson
District of Columbia
Baby elk joins six at state fair grounds
The state fair grounds welcomed a new baby elk, bringing the total to six members of the elk family. Masauer Jones asks the public to suggest a name for the newest member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Fair Grounds
Masauer Jones
Huskinson Submits Voluntary Resignation as Insurance Chief
George Huskinson, longtime superintendent of the division of insurance, submitted his voluntary resignation after a record tenure. The move ends his lengthy service as the state’s top insurance official, reflecting a significant leadership transition within the department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Huskinson
Division of Insurance
Resignations and Appointments In Illinois Departments
Governor Emmerson accepts the resignation of Mr Huskinson with effect July 1 praising his service. Huskinson, an actuary since 1897, held multiple roles including superintendent in 1927 before a Colorado vacation. Harry W. Hanson is named his successor as superintendent, after long service as secretary of state and in the trade and commerce department. Illinois population totals 7,630,283 from district census reports.
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Emmerson
Huskinson
Alton
Lowden
Insurance Department
Small
Colorado
Huskingson
Harry W. Hanson
Department of Trade and Commerce
Hanson
State of
Illinois
Illinois Sage commander chosen at Veterans encampment
At the close of the eleventh department encampment in Charleston Henry A. Cohen of Chicago was elected Illinois Sage commander and Dr Lola F Eastham of Oak Park was named president of the auxiliary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Eleventh Department
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Henry A. Cohen
Chicago
Illinois Sage
Lola F. Eastham
Oak Park
Justice Orr Joins State Supreme Court Bench
Justice Warren H. Orr of Cart hage took his seat on the state supreme court bench after taking the oath of office administered by Justice Frank K. Dunn. State public works awarded contracts for two Route 111 bridges, one Chesterfield to Medora to W F Sayer Jerseyville for 55064.25, and another to Mississippi Valley Structural Steel Decatur for 10813.04. Total bids on roads and bridges reached 317441.
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Warren H. Orr
Carthage
Frank K. Dunn
State Oeei of Public Works
Chesterfield
Medora
W. F. Sayer
Jerseyville
Mississippi Valley Structural Steel Company
Decatur
Illinois Fair Plans and Health Warnings Report
Announcement from Director Ralph F Bradford of the conservation department notes bigger fish exhibits at the state fair and bids for a new cement tank would be opened July 1. Dr Andy Hall highlights tetanus dangers from powder burn wounds and urges surgical dressings and tetanus antitoxin after Independence Day accidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph F. Bradford
Department of Conservation
Andy Hall
Building activity in Illinois rises with warmer weather
Illinois construction and related trades show gradual uptick as temperatures climb signaling rising activity after winter slowdown. Industry observers note steady work on residential projects and public works in several counties.
Illinois building permits rise in May across 45 cities
A May report from the Bureau of Statistics Illinois Department of Labor shows 3,336 building projects authorized in 45 reporting cities, with contemplated expenditures of 18.46 million dollars. Permits increased 6.9 percent in number and 53.3 percent in value from the previous May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Statistics
Illinois Department of Labor
Comment on board of education land purchase limits
Attorney General Oscar E. Carlstrom states boards may not buy land outside their district for athletic fields unless a school sits near a boundary and within district sites are inaccessible or too costly. The exception applies only in that adjacent-boundary scenario.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Oscar E. Carlstrom
September babies have higher survival, health dept report finds
The state health department reports January births show 10 percent infant mortality while September births fare better at 7 percent. The note links higher vitamin intake in summer to improved outcomes for prospective mothers and infants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Health Department
Illinoisan births May December 2,000 more infant survivors claim
A statement argues that if all Illinois births last year occurred between May and December 2, 000, more babies would have survived their first year. The text presents a bold claim on infant survival tied to birth timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
May Bovine Tuberculosis Testing Sets Record
A May testing surge in bovine tuberculosis achieved a new record in volume of work, with the infection rate at its lowest point in the history of the eradication program in some state sections, based on a report to Agriculture Director Stuart E. Pierson from the Division of Animal Industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuart E. Pierson
Health Official Urges Swimming Skill for Safety
Dr. Andy Hall, state health director, says everyone should learn to swim for safety and health. He notes that inability to swim often leads to multiple drownings and cites 373 accidental drownings in Illinois last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andy Hall
Ilinois
Card of Thanks for Ice Cream Supper Helpers
Expresses gratitude to all who helped with a Saturday ice cream supper and to Fred Brown and the Vernon Band for music. Patoka Cemetery Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Brown
Vernon Band
Patoka Cem
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Eastern Illinois State Teachers’ College
Macomb
H L. Fleming
Bloomington
Illinois State Normal University
Normal
Nérechivel Conieranieles
National Council of Federated Church Women
Shoreland Hotel
Martha Trimble
L. A. Downs
Illinois Central System
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