Farm Adviser Plans Tax Meeting on Revenue Act Provisions
Jackson County farm adviser Eldon Starkweather said discussions on the 1964 Revenue Act are being prepared for Carbondale and Campbell Hill with other towns possible. University specialist Fay Sims outlined rate reductions, income averaging provisions, and depreciation adjustments affecting farmers, plus a minimum standard deduction and new machinery cost rules. Farm record books and a 1964 Federal Tax Guide for Farmers are available at extension offices.
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Jackson County
Eldon Starkweather
Carbondale
Campbell Hill
Starkweather
Fay M. Sims
University of Illinois
Sims
University of Wining
Christmas tree farming grows in Southern Illinois
A budding Southern Winds industry turns to profit as 23 counties report 49 growers with about 11,000 trees last season valued at 20000 dollars. Jack Costello notes rising plantings and a potential surplus in five years, with Scotch pine dominant and local markets expanding to compete with imports.
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Stephen Tatarsky
Southern Illinoisan
State Division of Forestry
Illinois
Harrisburg
Anna
Sparta
Fairfield
Jack Costello
Benton
Yas
Pedipas St. Louis
Michigan
Canada
Costello
Cost Sharing ASCS Improvements Sought
ASCS aims to boost the 1963 cost sharing program for farm improvements despite a 45 000 state cut. Arnold Allan said at a 200 member Southern Illinois meeting at SIU Morris Library. He urged county committees to favor permanent preferred conservation practices to streamline approvals.
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Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service
ASCS
Arnold Allan
Allan
Southern Illinois
Southern Ilinois University
Morris
Ilinois
Illinois
ASCE
Lester Binnie
Soil Conservation Service
Harold Gordon
Extension Service
James Allen
James Menzie
Robert Walker
Cattle Futures Begin in Chicago Market
Jackson County Farm Adviser Eldon Starkweather explains cattle futures, started November 30 on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, could widen market security for area feeders. He notes futures may indicate price trends about a month ahead of cash markets and could serve as a hedge for cattle on hand, though some view it as gambling.
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Chicago
Jackson County
Eldon Starkweather
Starkweather
Hand
Starmweather
Chicago Mercantile Exchange
Science Shrinks Piles Without Surgery Discovery
New healing substance Bio-Dyne reportedly shrinks hemorrhoids, relieves itch and pain, and maintains relief over months without narcotics or anesthetics. Observations cite dramatic improvements in 10 to 20 year chronic cases using suppositories and ointment branded as Preparation H.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York, N. Y
Anderson Has Top Corn Yield in 100 Bushel Club
Thirteen Williamson County farmers averaged 117 bushels per acre in the annual 100 Bushel Corn Club contest. Carl Anderson won with 152 bushels. Daniel Foreum led the efficiency contest at 43 cents per bushel. Farm Adviser Wayne Hoelscher noted this year’s average beat the 1963 figure of 132 despite a severe drought. yields were hand-picked from at least two acres and trophies, cash, and gift certificates were awarded to a list of named individuals and sponsors.
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Williamson County
Carl Anderson
Daniel Foreum
Wayne Hoelscher
Harry Tent
Jim Humphreys
Jack Erby
Stan South
Herman Garrett
Don Rainey
Amos Sarabel
Wayne Vaughn
Glasco Brothers
Ward McKown
Lou Forcum
Daniel Forcum
Anderson
Twin County Service Co
P and S Grain Co
Farmer's Implements
Marion Equipment Co
Parks Implements and Farm Bureau
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Mike O'Neal
Hurst
Saws Tree
Mike Mitchel
Blairsville
Jewel Teaco, Inc
Blue Cross
Blue
Life Inc
P. H. Seagle
Herrin, Ill
Jackson County Tractor Sales
Massey Ferguson
Murphysbers
Merry Christmas
Marco
Grain Service
Murphysboro, Ill
New Trading
State Farm Comprehensive
State Farm
State
Bari F Life Iompany
Sanmee
Hone
Sos Pautler Hone
Murphysbore
Great Lakes
Gulf of Mexico
Mid-America
Wayne A. Johnston
Prosteont
Llinois Central Railroad
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