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Remembering When... p Jf/T* « E PAGE 19 - PLAINDE ALER - FRIDAY. OCTOBER 3*. 1*1 YOU AND YOUR PET This mi picture was given to the Plaindealer by Art Eisenmenger of 924 Wicker, Woodstock, a former McHenry resident. He said it was taken in 1911, when he was a small boy. His father, Louis Eisenmenger, operated a meat market across the street on Riverside drive from the Lewis Bishop barber shop, where this Halloween "morning after the night before" picture was taken. Inspect Fields Now (Town and County Tips by Brian Soger) M c H e n r y c o u n t y producers should be scouting now to determine what diseases may be present in their corn and soybean fields. This information can be important when making decisions for next year's cropping season. Some of the diseases which area growers may currently find in their corn fields in­ clude: southern corn leaf blight, rust, Stewart's leaf blight, Goss's bacterial wilt and rots. Septoria brown spot may be present in area soybean fields. All of these diseases are favored by the cool, wet weather ex­ perienced in northern Illinois during the past couple of weeks. Southern corn leaf blight and rust have been spreading rapidly in SOCithern Illinois, pal*' ticularly in late-planted fields in which many growers used earlier season hybrids with no resistance to the diseases. A build-up of disease inoculum over the past five years has also contributed to an increased infestation. Northern Illinois growers can expect to see some limited evidence of southern corn leaf blight later in the season as spores can be blown in on winds from the south. Due to earlier planting dates and the time required for fungus to arrive, however, the disease should have limited effects. Stewart's leaf blight and Goss's bacterial wilt are diseases which local producers should be more concerned about. While both diseases look similar with long wavy streaks on the leaves, Goss's bacterial wilt has black specks on the edges of the streaks. The disease was first discovered in northern Illinois last year andjias now been indentified in seven neighboring counties. It is a potentially serious disease. Some growers realized yield losses of fity percent as a result of infestations of Goss's bacterial wilt last year. If the disease had been spotted the previous year, these severe losses could have been avoided by the planting of resistant hybrids. Ear and kernel rots are caused by a number of fungi commonly active during periods of moist weather conditions. These fungi overwinter in crop residues in or on the soil, or in stored grain; Continuous corn production tends to promote these disease problems. In addition, ears that have been damaged by birds and insects or ears touching the ground, due to lodging, are more susceptible to rot. Long periods of dry or cloudy, wet weather during grain filling, especially in areas where there was good early growth building in high yield potential, tend to promote the development of stalk rot. Plants that try to fill all the grain which has beenpotentially set will draw nutrients from the stalk during stress periods. This is when stalk rot problems actually set in. Growers can reduce rot problems in the future by using resistant varieties. Combining these varieties with balanced soil fertility, CUB CADEH CLOSEOUT insect control and timely harvesting and grain storage at the proper moisture level can result in good control of these diseases. * The fungus caused Sep­ toria brown spot has become a major problem in some soybean fields this year. Favored by wet conditions, brown spot can be especially damaging in fields where soybeans are grown con­ tinuously. Microscopic to larger lesions appear on both upper and lower leaf surfaces and progressively infect lower to upper leaves. Late in the growing season these in­ fested leaves turn rusty- brown in color and drop prematurely. Brown lesions of irregular size and shape may also form on the stem, branches, petioles, and pods. To control the^ disease, producers shoul<T destroy crop residues, plant pathogen-free seed, and rotate crops. Unfortunately, fungicide seed treatments have not been successful and resistant varieties are currently not available. The Illinois Cooperative Extension service provides equal opportunities in programs and employment regardless of race, religion or sex. For additional in­ formation 'contact the McHenry county office at 789 McHenry avenue, Box 431, Woodstock, 111., 60098. Phone (815) 338-3737. Teacher's Lament No one is ever too old to learn, but many people keep putting it off. -Tribune, Chicago. 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If you're a veteran, you may qualify for one of these benefits. All VA offices nationwide have the details. » « « • School teachers are reaping the reward of the no-discipline theories about children. • * * • This is a good period in which to pay debts or save money--you won't lose in either case. By Robert L. Stear, w D.V.M. ! Canine Care In TTie Winter This is the season when we start wearing sweaters and wool slacks, and replacing screens with storm windows. It's also a good time to see that your dog is prepared to meet the approaching winter weather. Although your dog may have been quite content to sleep under the stars all summer, it needs a win­ tertime shelter if it's to live outdoors. The shelter can be a simple box that you build at home, or you can buy a more elegant mpdel, com­ plete with nameplate and mock chimney, from a local lumberyard. The important thing to remember is that the dog's house should be snug and waterproof, to give protection against the cold winds and rain. The size of the shelter is important. It should be just big enough for the pet to turn around inside. A dog uses its body heat to warm the doghouse in winter, and too much empty space creates a heat loss. Place the entrance to the house away from the prevailing winds or hang a piece of material in the doorway to cut the draft. If you already have a shelter, check to see that your dog still fits com­ fortably inside. Clean out the dust and debris from the past season, and reline it with clean newspapers, straw or old rags. These materials will help hold the heat and insulate the dog from the damp ground. Much of a dog's warmth comes from the quality of its coat. Thick, clean fur has the Getting settled made simple Chonge-of-residence dilemmas fade after a WELCOME WAGON call. 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If it's too cold for a real bath, you can use a dry dog shampoo or massage or­ dinary cornstarch into the coat to absorb most of the oil and dirt. The powder is then brushed out, removing most of the dirt with it. Some pet owners feel their dogs need more food in the wintertime. For most dogs this is not the case. The exceptions are dogs that live in the northern states, and those dogs that are used for wintertime retrieving. You can ask your veterinarian for more details about a good cold weather diet for your particular type of dog. Cold and related stresses can make your dog more vulnerable to certain canine infections, especially respiratory diseases. It's important for all dogs, whether they live indoors or outside, to be vaccinated against the major canine diseases. Besides being protected themselves, vaccinated dogs reduce the pool of susceptible animals that can spread canine in­ fections. If your dog lives indoors •11 year, your "wea- therizing" program is somewhat different. 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