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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1954
Page
8
The article traces a century of farming efficiency from 5 hours per bushel to 4 minutes today, credits machinery hybrid corn and chemical weed control for gains, and notes 2,4-D use since the 1950s. It also covers blackleg vaccination timing, butter price effects on sales, and herd management tips including DHIA dairy testing results and grazing rotation benefits.
Funeral services for George Schryver, who died May 20 in Deaconess hospital Freeport, were held May 23 at 2:00 PM in the Frank funeral home. The Rev Merle Hawbecker officiated. burial followed in Lanark cemetery. Survivors include his widow Eda, one sister and three brothers. He was born November 26, 1882 near Polo and farmed near Polo most of his life.
Thompson review explains how about 70 percent of a mixed feed dollar pays ingredient cost with 20 percent for distribution and 10 percent for manufacturing. Retailer labor building and profit account for most of the distributor share. Farmers value convenience and service, with many retailers offering credit delivery and advice.
The Carroll County Soil Conservation District Board led by Allen Airhart announces the Save Your Soil For Ilin ois contest for farm operators practicing outstanding conservation under a plan. Entry blanks are available from board members, the soil technician, or farm adviser. entries due by June 5. County winner gets Governor Stratton plaque. district winner gets a Coldspot freezer. state winner secures a $1,000 government bond. More information from blank providers.
The note advises regular cleaning of poultry housing and equipment and rotating yards to reduce droppings and flies. It suggests a malathion syrup fly bait and worm control methods, then highlights 1954 anniversaries for three 4-H programs accepted by the Illinois Extension Service. International Harvester funds Field Crops and Frozen Foods awards, and Thomas E. Wilson supports Meat Animal program. county, regional and national awards include gold medals and selected state winners.
Sectional winners receive an all expense trip to the 1954 National 4-H Club Congress in Chicago. Six sectional winners earn national awards of a 300 college scholarship. State winners receive a 50 U S savings bond in Field Crops and Frozen Foods, and a 17 jewel pocket watch in Meat Animals.
The Salem Home Bureau unit met Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. Earl Burkholder’s Lanark home with 138 members and 1 child present. Miss Dorothy Footitt presented the major lesson Taxes We Pay and What We Receive. A county meeting was announced for Thomson on July 22. Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Moothart visited Harold Schleuning on Sunday.
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