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By W. H. Tammeus #Well! The McHenry county ftlir is over. H was a very successful event. Not everyone was pleased, but the disappointments Mpd such were much less than tat previous years. The weather seemed to have been made to order. One day it rained all around us, but Friday morning a shower about large enough to lay the dust stopped the 4-H show for about fifteen minutes. Otherwise* the weather . cooperated 100 percept. :V<|t was quite evident' ttiit- all cooperating groups have a much better conception of what is expected of them. That is the most important factor in putting on such a large event as.the fair. .The blue ribbon should go to the horse people for the improvement they have made in getting in their records and conducting their events. Some sort of angers got into the garden tent Thursday night and displayed very bad taste in playing havoc. Of course, no one did it. The onions and cabbages, etc., just jumped around by themselves. We are sorry for this. It would not have happened if last minutes changes had not been necessary in locating the garden exhibit It was planned for one-half of the large tent just north of the home economics building, but last minute developments made it necessary to move it to the tent set up for boys staying at the fair with their cattle to sh ep in. The poultry judge told us that the Wisconsin state fair poultry show had nothing on oyrs for site and quality. That is good to kqow. The grcfunds have weaknesses that we can iron but in the next year or two as the new addition of ten acres will adapt itself. The fair should be considered a major social event in McHenry county for rural people. Seven years have passed sine# living in Southern Illinois. There certainly has been a change there in crops since that time. In talking with farmers there about it they say our soil fertility pro gram has done the job. Soil testing and the application of limestone in particular has made a terrific change possble. The soils there are highly acid, •ceding from two to five tons per acre of lime. They are hard pan with'almost no loose dirt on top. Sweet clover has loosened the soil up and made it possible for the water to get in. and stay around where plants can use it. It used to all run off, making terrific floods the general thing following an hour's hard rain. I went around to a number of forms, where I showed farmers how to build terraces during my stay there as farm adviser. The terraces built about eight years ago are still all in excellent workw ing order, holding the- soil in place and holding the water in the channels just above the terraces so they act as irrigation flitches. Soybeans and corn on the terraced land looksx just as good as anything we wrwViucentrsil Illinois. - \ The last tw? things I nornm- Ijlished in Bond county ^voof ore coming here were the organization of the Soil Conservation district and the Home Bureau. Hoth are long since healthy, useful organizations .and the folks down there certainly are appreciative of this work done back in those days. . All the colra south of Ybrkville is tasReled and the small main is all cut. The rorn and soybeans ia southern Illinois in many areas are better than central Illinois and certainly this area displays..; the least prosper^ for a corn c,rop . J Ifc , the 600-mile trip.: • While tlVro. judging the Hond county 4-H dairy show, I gladly accepted the invitation of J. T. Willeford. southern Illinois' dean of hog raisers' to. come out and see the hogs. He had over 500 in one pasture that would ftver.age ever 200 pounds, born in late February and early March. They haul huge dumptrvick loads of corn , out and dump them over the pasture. The feed dealvr brings out a conveyor truck load of supplement and runs it into the self feeders, making it available at all times. A pipe runs from the livestock watering pond into a long wooden trough on a big platform. The water level is, controlled by a float. Mf. Wjlleford does n6t raise any c^rn but buys all of it. He raises two litters a year from ibout seventy sows and most years has an average of 9 pigs per litter at weaning time. Up until a couple of years ago he had no power except a saddle horse, but now has a tractor, disk, drill and fertilizer spreader because he has found that di&kihg and reseeding his pastures pays big. He used to have only native grass and weeds. Now the lespedeza-redtop mixture on all his pastures is a sight to behold. His son's herd of fortyfive black Angus, started as a 4-H project with one purebred heifer while I was in the county, finds it hard to navigate through the stuff. They just about have to eat their way along to get to water. .ju--*-- Twfce Told Tales Cinderella's Styles It's a long jump from the feed bin to a glamorous hotel ballroom, but cotton feed bags recently made the jump from barn to high fashion world. Thirty-five striking costumes made from cotton feed bags recently created a sensation when they were presented as a novel fashion show in the fabulous Blue Room of the Shoreham Hotel in Washington, D.C. The show was staged at a meeting of the Capitol Division of the National Farm and Garden Association. Even in the capital city --where the unusual is the usual-- the " C i n d e r e l l a " c o t t o n bags amazed the spectators. Included in the audience were the wives of many capital dignitaries. Teachers Lightly RegaviH "He is either dead or teaching" was the way an ancient Athenian poet referred to a young man who had not been seen for a while. This was typical of the slighting attitude at that time toward teacher? of children. - ----r--* n Twenty-Fire Years Ago The formal opening of the new furniture and undertaking establishment of N. J. Justen & Son will occur Saturday of this waefe. Aug. 14. Leonard Tfcsh tirt ttfjured last Friday morning when he was run over by a Hudson; coach driven by Conny Ramberg of Chicago Heights. Ghosts of the McHenry county civic and industrial past came to life again Tuesday when Sheriff Lester Ediuger received fortynine summons to serve on corporations asking then to appear before the circuit $ourt of Winnebago county oii the first Monday in October. " < Saturday,' Aug.14, Jb announced as the forihal opening dafy of the 1926 model hardware, owned by William H. Althoff. who is now located in the new building exacted by N. J. Justen. A party of sixty-five ' membfers of the social .Circle club of Chicago chartered the "Gladola" on Sunday and a^ trip around the chain of lakes was wonderfully enjoyed by all. Edward Frett, son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Frett of this city, is president of the club. Forty Years Ago J. J. Freund of Spring Grove, who disposed of his hardware business recently, has accepted a position as traveling salesman for the Freeman Cigar company of north Crystal Lake. Miss Vera Bolger entertained fifteen friends at McCullom Lake Tuesday evening. Some of the girls wandered too close to the water's edge but we sfneerely hope that their clothes are again dry. The old Quaker doctor 4nri -be seen -at his offices at Riverside hotel on all kinds of chronic diseases peculiar to men and women. Rheumatism, skin and blood diseases treated, cancer, goiter and gallstones removed without pain or the use of the knife. Venetian Night will be properly observed at Plstakee Bay next Saturday evening. The illuminations and parade promise to surpass all previous efforts. The new cement sidewalk extending along the north side of= Main street from N. J. Justen's place of business to that of M. J. Walsh's store is now complete and gives that end of town a much more attractive appearance. *• It's c POWER H0USH ON WHEELS The 4-Wheel-Driv ? Will McHenry have a new village Hall? This is the burning question of the day and will be definitely fettled by the legal voters of the village at election to be held at the hall Aug. 12. a special he village., 8t Patrick's CatholkfClMNA Rev. Edward C. Coakley, Pastor Masses Sunday: 8:00; 9:00; .10:80 and 11:30 a.m. Daily: 7:00 and 7:30!, ; First Fridays: Communion diatributed at 6:30 and during 7:00 and 7:30 Masses. Confessions Saturdays: 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 to 8:00 p.m., and on Thursdays before First Friday*: 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. St. Mary's Catholic Church ° Msgr. C. t. Nix. Pastor ' ' Masfees - : Sunday: 7:00; 8:30: 10:00. aai 11:30. Holy Bays: 6:00; 8:00; and 10:00 Week Days: 6:45 and 8:00. First Friday: 6:30 and 8:00. Confessions Saturdays: 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Thursday before First- Friday: After 8:00 Mass on Thursday; 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. St, Peter's Catholic Charefc Spring Gro*e Rev. John L. Daieiden, Pastor. Masses * / Sunday: 8:00; 10:00 and li;0Q, Holy Days: 6:30 and t:00.-,v^s Weekdays: 8 i 00. •f * ? First FMdajr: 8:00. ~r* Confession!" p Saturdays: 2:30 and 7:15. " Thursday before First Friday: 8:30 a** f: 15. ®fcJosa*h% Richmond, ML Sunday Masses: 7:00,, 8:10, 10:00 and 11:30. Holy Days: 7:00, 9 •.wf Christ the King Catholic Chareh Wonder Lake Bev. James A. Vanderpool, Pastor Masses " Sunday: 8:00 and 10:00 a.m. Weekdays: 8:25 a.m. Confessions: 7:30 and 9:30 A.tn. Weekdays: 8:00. First Friday: 6:35 and $:0#£ Confessions' • •/ Saturday#: to- 3 . ' v - r . .;St. John's Catholic Chardk^ . . Johnsbnrg i Kev. Joseph M. Blltsch, Pastor Masses Sunday: 7:00; 8:30; 10:00 anil 11:30. S 1 Holy Days: 7:00 and 9:00. - Thursday before First Friday: 2:30 and 7:80. Zlon Evangelical Lutheran Church The Church of the Lutheran Hour 408 John St. W. McHenry, 111. Rev. Carl A. Lobitz, Pastor Sunday School: 9:00 a.m. Service: 10:15 a.m. You are cordially invited to attend oar services. MttSM nil I CEMENT CO. 661-J-l 126 Hivtrside Drive 196-R Floor Tile J Cement Work Asphalt - Rubbdf Authorized Kentlle I>ealer FOUNDATIONS DRIVEWAYS SIDEWALKS feT AIRS St. Mary's by the Lake Episcopal Oriole Trail, and Dole Avexrae Crystal Lake Services: Sunday, f.'OOa.m. Holy Communion. , ^ N Weekdays, 6:30 a.m. Wednesday; 7:00 a.m. Monday, Tuesday and Friday; 9:00 a.m< Thursday, and Saturday. Weekday services' are held in the OrStory in the Mission House, McHenry Avenue, Crystal Lake. T$ie Rev. Donald M. Ledsaai Priest-in-charge Ui Community Methodist Cknrdi r of McHenry Vv Main and Center Streeta/ v J. Elliott Corbett, Pastof / : Services: Church School: 9:30. . Morning Worship: 10:4^. A cordial invitation is extended to you and your family to come and worship with us. Youth' F e l l o w s h i p : Sundays, 7 p.m. Young j£Bult Fellowship: second Sundays: 8 p.m. Cherub and Junior choirs: Wednesdays at 3:30 p.m. Senior Choir: Thursdays, 8 p.m. •eHeary Bible Ckarek m S. Green St. (Pries BMg.) Donald G. Liberty, Paator Sunday Bible School, 9:45 A.M. Sunday Worship, 11:00 A.M. Sunday Everting, 8:00 P.M. Wednesday Prayer, Fellowship and Bible Stndy, 8:00 P.M. "You're always welcome here" Mailing address: McHenry Bible Church, P. O. Box 232, McHenry. Phone R. W. Brooks, 001-J-S. Wonder Lake Gospel Ckarek (Nonseetarian) . • Frank W. Anderson, Pastor ~ Services v Sunday Bible School: 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship: 11:00 a.m. . Sunday Evening Service: k 7:45 p.m. Prayer meeting Thursday, 8:00; p.m. Bring the family with you to Sunday School and Worship Services. There is a place gad a lWlcome for everyone1. Rlngwood Methodist Church 1 Ringwood, I1L Rev. Darrell D. Sample, Pastor Sunday: Public Worship, 9:80. Church School: 10:30. 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McHENRY GARAGE WILLYS Front St. MIOXE OYFRLAXD McHenry 403 CONVENIENT mm ^ $*• th« nfcw nlflht tooling wfffgow ftttrt f ftor* or your dealer's. PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY Or NORTHERN ILLINOIS I WALL TILE PLASTIC TILE In 30 Beaattfal Colors COURT PETITION The MeHenry County Tele-|P phqne Oo., Marengo, through its ^ attorney Helmer Hansen, last^> week filed a petition in the cir- j i - cult court asking that the court I# vacate and Set ' aside a judgement _ entered against the company in'V the amount of |13,198.84 in favor of the Illinois Bell telephone . company. The next morning the Illinois Bell countered with a - BUit asking the court to appoint a receiver . . . pendente lite . . and liquidate the assets of the . company to meet the judgement.^ »••! !11111•C t111 11»l^4»S DB. C. B. SWAU803T , Dotttst i.-"/ 180 8. Green Street Office Hoars Dally Except Thursday • to 12 -- 1:30 to 5rtO •oau, Wed. and FrL Eveni|fft 7 to 9 Telephone MeHenry ltd •»"!•,M t'l I B. 1. PEASLEE, Chiropractor ~ A PvtfSfl S. Green St^ MeHeniir ' . 1 Of flee Hoars ? Dally exeept Thursday . " • t to If -- 1:S0 to 6 Xolk, Wed. and FrI. Ereaiaf1 7 to 9 Call McHenry For Appointment ;• •11'; i' I. J' .i » TERJfON KNOX Attomey-at-lsw Cor. Green and Elm Sts^ MeHenry ™ Taesday and Friday Afternoons Other Days By Appointment Phone McHenry 4S M'+fr'M 'M I-1' I-1 IH 't» 11 1111 !»• ROBERT A. STTEBEN Attorney at Law 604 Center Street Phone McHenry 268 McHENRY, ILLINOIS • •• •! H» l I •! I f I ft<i > 11 WILLIAM M. CARROLL, & ° Attor*ey-at-Law 110 «/2 Benton St ^ Phone Woodstock 1S84 Woodstock, Illinois JOSEPH X. WAYNNE Attorn ^>at-Law Ml Wankegan Boad (BFD In) A Phone McHenry 492-W W WEST McllENRY, ILL. Phoae Johnsburg 6^0.1.1 FRANK S. 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Quality Fixtures • Radlaat Heat* (ng - Water Systems - Gas and ® Electric Water Heaters • Water Softeners • Repair? . Fre^ Ball mates. PHONE McHENRY 88».X •H I i' i'11 i i 11 !• i tn- i i ! AL*S WELDING AND REPAIB SERVICE 801 Main St^ McHeax^ 7 Electric Portable Weldl^ Acetylene We|dlng and Catttaf ALEX W. WIRFS, Operator 19 rhjHM 4M-W-1 or 464 MCHENRY, ILL. • ' I I I I I H MM 111I IIIH Highest CASH PRICES paid fer Dead and Crlgpled Horses, Cattle snd Hogs--Sanitary Power Load* Ing--Tankage and Meat Scrap* for sale. Phones Arlington Heights 116 or McHenry 814. Revem Charges. Palatine Rendering Sen Ice. • •••H I'frH 1 t | in tHH^IK - WANTED TO BUT -- CALL AT ONCE QN DEAJ> HOGS, HOBSES AID CATTLX We pay phone charges We pay 16 to 821 for Old Herse% lass for down horses and cattle MATTS MINK RANCH lafasbarg • Spring Gvate Mmt Phoae Jehasharg 814 TIHIHflfimWflWfliy