Poisoned pastures may slow cattle gains in Illinois study
Cattle grazing on fescue infested with a toxin reduces digestion and weight gain, a Jackson County Extension advisor reports. Illinois Cooperative Extension Service found 100 percent of 26 fields with 10 percent or more infestation, averaging 74.3 percent across the state, risking summer losses unless managed with dilution by legumes, reseeding, and field sampling at a $12.50 lab fee per field.
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Bridget Walsh
Southern Illinoisan
Jackson County Extension
Bob Frank
Jackson County
Illinois Cooperative Extension Service
Frank
Kentucky
Missouri
University of Illinois Cooperative Extension Service
Illinois
Animal Disease Laboratory
Centralia
Kenhy
Johnstone
Walnut St
Don’t Blame Dad Dear Ann on Custody and Abandonment
Reader letters discuss child support and custody. A father who paid support but abandoned his children faces harsh judgment for failing to pursue custody or involve himself, while addressing an alcoholic, abusive ex-wife and the impact on the kids. The column urges custody battles and stable homes over passive payments.
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Ann
High School Incident Reflections and Calls for Awareness
A reader letter argues that reported high school sexual incidents may misrepresent harm. It warns of fear of pregnancy and parental discovery silencing boys, stressing stigma and police records can ruin futures. The writer urges student awareness and responsibility, citing personal concern for a son involved.
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Ann
Motion sickness relief and travel tips from a headlining guide
Tips for preventing motion sickness include pretreatment with Bonine or Dramamine and a free travel health booklet from Pfizer. Bonine lasts up to 24 hours and is gentler on drowsiness. pretreatment 1 to 2 hours before travel is advised. The article also notes a broad range of remedies and travel tips for land, sea, and air journeys.
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U.S
C.V. Bainbridge
Pfizer Pharmaceuticals
Pfizer
Bonnie
42Nd St
New York
Beach Boys
California Boys
Dennis Wilson
Ringo Starr
See
Alias Boy
Stevie Wong
Kid Creole and the Coconuts
Elvis Costello
Aretha Franklin
Cheap Trick
Carly Simon
Stevie Ray Vaughan
Ozzy Osbourne
Corey Hart
Joe Cocker
Bob Seger
Laura Branigan
Joni Mitchell
Sting
Helping Children Cope With Death Through Honest Support
Parents should expose children to life cycles including death to foster understanding. Discuss death with age appropriate language and acknowledge emotions. Allow grieving time, rituals, and memory creation while avoiding replacement of lost loved ones. Encourage open expression and participation in family grieving.
Odd Plant Shield Uses Human Scent Mix
A local gardener tests an unconventional method by spreading a blend described as a human smell around plants to deter pests. The speaker notes uncertainty but intends to try the approach and evaluate its effectiveness.
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MasterCard
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Necchi Distributing Co
Holiday Inn
West Main St. Benton, Il
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Main St
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Marion, IL
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