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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1976
Page
8
Virgil Bertrand on a 40 acre Kankakee Illinois spread raises about 230 pigs for market. He notes the pigs are ornery and will push each other around sometimes maiming or killing a weaker pig. A discarded bowling ball and pins provide a crude outlet for their penned up frustrations.
A personal reflection on smoking as a social crutch from youth to middle age. The author recalls 1940s smokers as socially valued yet later regretful, noting ongoing youth smoking, parental influence, and the failed notion that smoking signifies confidence. Calls for imparting love and confidence to live without a crutch.
Tammy Walker and Kim'Hall joined the LaGrange Leather Burners as new members. A tack swap with other clubs was discussed but not scheduled. Jean Keller serves as club advisor.
The Agriculture Department reports baled hay valued at more than 6.5 billion in 1975, ranking fourth among U S crops. It trails corn, wheat, and soybeans in value, with record prices averaging 51.90 per ton. Officials note farm value reflects production and market prices, not farmers’ receipts.
A 1759 description by farmer Israel Acrelius notes cows give at least two quarts twice daily where pastures are fair. Modern dairy cows average about 25 quarts per day, with exceptional cows yielding 75 quarts or more.
Star Builders boasts timber designed structures for farming operations at about half the price of conventional buildings. The emphasis is on location planning, efficient design, expandable, durable, and attractive construction. Contact Bill Starbuck or Pete Costello in Amherst to discuss your project and visit the Route 118 shop or call 986-5051 or 986-8022. A retail outlet at South Amherst provides repair parts. Also noted are forecast lower prices this winter for canned and frozen vegetables including corn peas beans beets and sauerkraut.
A crossbred Angus-Chignina steer set a high selling price at the 1976 National Western Stock Show in Denver. Greg Hilber of Algona, Iowa owned the grand champion, a 1,250 pound steer that sold for $16.30 per hundredweight, totaling $20,375. The reserve grand champion Angus-Limousin sold for $6.30 per pound, $7,774.20 total. Aristocrat Angus Ranch of Phatteville, Colorado, showed the top selling individual steer at $1,800. Reserve grand champion feeder steers won Charolais classes with an average of $592.
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