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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1954
Page
8
Byron Hutchins notes farmers face low egg prices with some at 16 cents a dozen. Despite unclear mash and feed requirements, experts suggest at least 28 cents per dozen is needed to cover costs.
The College explains egg price cycles from 1953 noting a 28 cent rise per dozen and a large storage surplus. Early flock replacements and old hens kept laying created a surplus while summer quality fell, reversing price increases in fall. Producers like Jack Newton of Chadwick plan next year’s strategies.
A note invites farmers to a December 7 dairy tour at the Derver Farm focusing on better feeding management and labor efficiency. Speakers warn dairymen underutilize water intake and highlight cows drink 10 times daily with free access. aims to boost event popularity like beef tours.
Mrs. Burger Runnels entertained guests at a Milledgeville gathering with bridge and breakfast. Mrs. F. J. Chapman won high score and Mrs. TD. Fogel was second. A cattle feed study from the College on November 5 reports that free water increases milk yield by 3 to 4 percent, with 6 to 11 percent more when watered once daily, plus notes on corn forms and grinding methods with no clear advantage among grinding options.
Thanksgiving day gatherings spread through Sterling and Preston with guests from Sumner Coleta Brookville Elmhurst Shannon Ransom and Rock Falls. Families including Fike Woodin Stoner Kling Mohr and Knabe hosted meals while Monroe Lam and son Michael left hospital to stay with Russell Mack family. Salvation Army drive brought in 191.66 dollars.
Mrs W A Litwiller hosted an all day sewing event. Thanksgiving day visitors included Mrs Elton Ross Brad Marilyn Crawfordville Ind Mrs L H Wetzell Mrs A H Wagner Mrs Hazel Fogel Mrs G A Boyd Mrs C F Moon Mr and Mrs Willard Krauss Mrs Belle Franklin Mr and Mrs Lyle Franklin Patsy Peggy Mr and Mrs Jesse Franklin Jerry Larry and Mr and Mrs Harry Milner of Polo visiting in the home of Mr and Mrs Louis Miller at Lanark.
Betty Farthing came home last Wednesday after six weeks with her brother and his wife in Copperas Cove Texas. She plans to enter school in Omaha Nebraska in January. Sunday dinner guests at the Naniga home included the Peterson family of Tampico Bealer family of Fenton and Anderson family of Stockton. Ellen Johnson returned to her home in Hennepin after a few days with her cousin Esper Johnson.
The Illinois State Police District 13 recorded 65 highway fatalities in the first nine months, 25 percent lower than the 87 deaths in the same period of 1963. District 13 comprises 17 counties. Farmers are urged to complete their 1954 Census of Agriculture questionnaire promptly upon receipt in the mail.
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