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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1975
Page
18
The article outlines a 20 acre fish farm costing about 20000 dollars with annual costs near 6000 and potential gross income around 15000 from 30000 pounds at 50 cents per pound. It notes catfish as easy to grow, adaptable to beginners, and highlights water quality and temperature as key factors for production.
The guide explains using earth moving equipment to dig a pond two to eight feet deep, depending on climate, and stocking ideas. It covers damming streams, best timing to stock in early spring, feed types and amounts, and estimated costs per acre year plus water and feed costs. It ends with a caution to analyze taxes, labor, construction, water supply, harvesting, and marketing before starting.
A humorous essay notes 60 million Americans garden, but 80 million non gardeners will not share. It pokes fun at garden excess, pear trees, and home farming during a time of inflation, praising non gardeners as the real heroes.
The American Medical Association notes glaucoma affects about one in fifty people over forty. Early detection is vital to save vision, as the disease arises from increased eye pressure and impaired fluid flow. Warning signs include loss of peripheral vision, sudden changes in sight, blurred vision, and halos around lights. A painless tonometry test can detect the condition.
Bloomington Mayor Walter Bittner plans a revival of a steam powered Locomobile, bought in 1944 from a doctor in Pontiac. The car has sat unused since 1908, but the Bicentennial next year may spur restoration and participation in local celebrations and parades.
New washed denim trends suggest gifts for dad including cigarette slim or flare jeans in faded blue. Others consider blue denim watch bands luggage and a denim backgammon set. Recycled jeans can become a pillow book cover wall hanging or small sculpture for a personal touch.
For baking two large pans use two oven racks spaced at least three inches apart to ensure good air circulation. This setup helps heat distribute evenly and prevents crowding that can slow cookies.
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