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' V" . Btcimte 17, 195$ Farmers' Outlook More Broilers' Are In Prospect ** * >r f - *%•!> •sa r'\y-f TiJ mm TKE XcHEOTY PLAUfDEALDt s*T5-">? - •; - v ^ years «|q. Finally, have become accustomed to buying and using broilers more frequently. • Consumer demand for chicken seems likely to hold up well through 1954. Supplies of competing meats will be no larger, and possibly a little smaller, than they have been in 1953. Chicken is priced favorably compared with pork, beef and other meats. Consumers seem likely to have about as much money to spend for poultry as they have had in 1958. Unemployment may Increase to more normal levels, but this will be offset, in part at least, by higher wage rates for some workers and by reductions in federal taxes. When I was a kid, fried chicken was a special treat that was available only from the Fourth of July until September. Early On the big day, Mother pointed out the largest young rooster in the farm lot. Then we kids took off after him like hounds after a rabbit. In those cays fried chicken was too valuable for us to enjoy often, It was too expensive for most city families too. Now chicken is one of the most economical meats you can buy, and it is available every day almost everywhere in the United States. We can thank efficient farmers, research workers and food distributors for the change. 6roiler producers have had a good year in 1953. Feed costs have been down 8 to 10 per cent from those of last y«ar. The number of broilers produced and sold •> reached a new all-time high. And prices received by farmers have been among the best since 1948. The outlook for 1954 is fairly good too. Feed Supplies are now 1 or 2 per cent larger than they were a year ago, and costs Should go no higher. Although the < output of broilers has increased each year since 1948, the amount, o~ rate, of increase Is not so great as it was a few years ago. The supply will probably increase again in 1954, but the rat* seems likely to be moderate. This year (1953) the supply . of chicken meat will total about 23 pounds per person, the same as in 1952. For the first time, broilers have made up more than half of the total supply of chicken. Broiler production is running about five per cent greater than last year. In 1954, USDA forecasters expect output to increase another 5 or 8 per cent. This increase can be. absorbed without much decline in prices. .Several developments are making for greater stability in production and prices: The supply of hatchery eggs is more dependable than it formerly was. Output from the bigger industry is likely to be more uniform. Fulltime producers will not jump in and out so much as sideline operators have done. Hatcheries and feed dealers are financing many operators, and theV can get good price insurance by having one or 'more lots for sale each week. i£r.Some, processors the market in periods of large supplies by buying excess sup- inarian suggests that you worm |dies and reeling them for later v your lambs before you turn them sale. Facilities practices in* out to pasture next spring so retailing broilers are greatly i that they won't reinfect themimproved over those of a few' selves as they graze. CARE ISSUES LAST APPEAL FOR GIFT TO OPERATION REINDEER America's streets are now bright with decorations, America's stores overflowing with a million gifts for our families and friends, America's ears open to the pleas of those among us who need a helping hand. But Christmas won't really be Christmas in our hearts unless we share a little bit of America's warmth and wealth with our unfortunate neighbors in other lands. To express America's hopes for "peace on earth, good-wiU to all," CARE apd the U.S. government have joined in preparing a special food gift package for relief distribution in sixteen countries of Europe and Latin America. For just one dollar you can send this package, containing almost 11 pounds of beef, milk, sugar, shortening, prunes, beans and rice, to a hungry family abroad. The foods were given free to CARE by the Foreign! Operations Administration. The one dollar is needed to cover CARE'S cost of shipping and delivering the package as a gift from you. CARE calls this "Operation Reindeer." Those whom it will help -- victims of flood and famine and earthquake, the unemployed and sick and hopeless, Iron Curtain refugees who lost everything when they fled to freedom -- will call it an act of mercy, a miracle of American friendship. Each dollar you Bend to "Operation Reindeer," CARE, 660 First Ave., New York 1€, N.Y., or any local CARE office, means that a food package bearing your name and address as dohor wttl reach a needy family during the holiday season. Your own Christmas win ihave more meaning if you mail your contribution today. - - A University of Illinois veter- CHRISTMAS GIFTS Toy Barnyards, Toy Cheats, Table A Chair Sets, Writing Desks, Kitchen Cabinets, Doll Bed, etc. Choice of California Redwood or Poodorosa Pine b| Laurn Fvrnitam X ' Bird Bouses, Tables, Swings, etc. Cement Cesspool Covers ft Chimney Caps • MADE TO ORDER CLARENCE SMITH PHONE 58S-J-1 JOHNSBUBG, ILLINOIS Will Your Ship Come In? Captain Kidd and His 'Treasure Chest Will Be At Our Stora FRIDAY. DECEMBER I8TH Pfises Galore I! Your key » Will Fit Th« Chests Lock CERTIFIED FOOD See Oar Certified Advertisement Question Corner] fm mm Ml ,#hat MASTITIS? Q: H*w widespread W among dairy herds? A: It Is one of the dairyman's worst hazards. In some areas, from 25 to 75 percent of dairy herds are infected. Q: Why does mastitis eaase such heavy losses? A: It cuts milk production 20 percent or more, reduces the quality of milk, cuts years off the cow's usefulness. In its acute form it often causes death. Q: What eauiis mastitis? A: Bacteria inf e c t i o n w h i c h enters the teat canal. Udder injuries due to accidents or wrong milking methods tend to aggravate the bacterial infection. Q: How csi mm prevent adder injuries? A: By providing stalls wide and long enough to prevent pinching of the udder when cows lie down or get up. Good bedding and clean floors also are important. Milking machines should be earefully adjusted, too. Q: Hew abeat sanitation? A: That is very Important. Also, untreatable cows should be 'disposed of, infected cows milked last, milking machines sterilized. Stripcup testing, cow stable hygiene, and fly control are also important. Q: What ia the best treatment fsr mastitis? A: The veterinarian may use several types of treatment, once his diagnosis shows which type of mastitis germs are causing the trouble. The important thing is to. have the herd checked at the first signs of trouble. Unskilled home medication may ruin the cow's usefulness, and make the -milk unfit for public sale. Owners shouldn't tinker with mastitis. NOTE--Due to apace limitations, general questions cannot be handled by this column. dean isftves out of your eave troughs so that they won't be §> Me if, a .spark . or miming ember lands- on them. Festive Frulc Dessert If you are having an overabundance of rich, filling foods during the holiday season it is time for fruit. Combinations of fruits which are attractive and festive in appearance', cost no more than a like quantity of a single fruit. / The advantages of this dessert aire that it is good, easy, quick and inexpensive. Use the combination of canned Iruita fivsn ber*ortrv other family favorites. , • w Holiday Compote 1 1-lb. can pear halves Whcfe dovegk^ , ^ 1 1-Ib. can peach halves l orange "1 1-lb. can dark sweet cherries „ fruits. Drain off part of the syrwp and empty canned frUits into* a bowl. Squeeze juice of half an orange over them, adding a bit of grated orange peel if you like it. To make party-pretty, stick whole cloves around sides of half an orange and place ia the center of tht" serving dish. Eight to ten servings. COOKIE JAR MAGIC -- These made-in-a-jiffy cookies are nodi to serve with fruit: Quick Mincemeat Cookies $;* v 1 cup canned mincemeat 2 tablespoons miL * teaspoon salt l*% cups graham cf % cup chopped nuts . Mix first four ingredients thoroughly. Stir in the crumbs. Drop by «"PO?"fu}s onto a greased cooiie sheet. Bake in a moderate oven (375 F.) about 10 minutes. Mak^K about 2l* dozen cookies. Members of Post 491, American Legion, ,pfe urged to get their Veserya|li>tts in for the gala New Yeai^S jfeve party planned for Legionnaires and their families and friends. This year's gala affair has been planned; along the same lines as last gear's party, so get your reservations in NOW. They can be made by sending them to American Legion Post. No. 491, McMenry, or by phoning H. J. Saynor, Sr., Junior vice-commander. ' • Music for the evening will be furnished by Pat Lester and his orchestra, favors will be passed out at the door, and at midnight a very fine smorgasbord will be served (which is Included In the crumbs FOR A RELAXING EVENING ^ Plan To Dine With Us Christmas Eve and New Years Bye ^ Family Dinners Served J Open Until S:00 A. M. Closed Christmas Day Closed New Tear's Day TOWER GRILL ON ROUTE IN IN LAKEMOOR ; Featuring • French Fried SWIFTS "TENDER-GROWN" PREMIUM CHICKEN HtMBO GULF SHRIMP Daily: Fish In Season Every Wednesday COMPLETE $1.00 DINNER <• Every Thursday CORNED BEEF And CABBACWl FULL .FOUNTAIN SERVICEl fjr Carry Onto Ml s POST 491 I HEW & USED RUGS FOR SALE 1 Come To Our Plant mad See A Complete Selection of Lee's and GulMaii S a m p l e s . Or Pbon Woodstock 888 or 182 for Homa Shopping Service. TOP PRICES FOR YOUR OLD RUG IN TRADE OUR PROFESSIONAL SERVICE -CAN SAVE TOU MONEY Also Linoleum and Tile Sales and InstaUatteon, Carpet Laying, Rug Cleaning * Repair*. RUG CLEANERS TIDY FLOOR COVERINGS Washington St, Woodstock, DL aMa'tii.i* price ofadmiaskmh;' There will be Just 150 reservation and when they are gone "that's all there ia and there ain't no more," so get them In soon, they are going fast. All reservations must be p&id for by Dec. 29 or they will be sold at the door. LEGiOfe AIJXILIARf Georgia Stueben (Mrs. R. 'A.) asks American Legion auxiliary members and anyone else interested to contact her at 268 if they have any children's dot|^ ing or toys to give. Mrs. Stueben, who is chUd welfare chairman for the auxili- " ,i-ii V - arjr, hope* to obtain a ply.of both usable els _ toys to distribute, nfiTUg^ with Christmas baskets, to the ruadj families In our own community. Members are asked to -- a special effort to bring •*»»+• items to the next meeting, which wttl be on Monday, Dec. 21. Christmas time is a good tlmr to clear your own homes of unwanted toys and clothing which will make some small child happy. The auxiliary members will sort and distribute these things. Mrs. Stueben says she will be glad to pick up anything offered if you cannot £i"tll44'n'tWII<Mt||FIEm:niNWl!l!llttn^ltTtiiriJ4ll;lilllM^it»i»UKIM|)HJlt»irrifl1«llf»tUj# to her. NOT IC E THE -j**' V' "f I BAKE SHQft ! ^ WILL-BE QREJk U | Monday, Dec*. 21st | Monday, Dec. 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