For the war against Flies and insects, the 

 Rocket Gun is not recommended. Instead' 

 of this clumsy, noisy weapon, we suggest 

 that you use a much more quiet and 

 efficient product called Blue Seal Fly Spray. 



BLUE SEAL FLY SPRAY 



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IT KILLS. Blue Seal contains two effective ingre- 

 dients that kill flies by contact. Many different 

 types of materials and formulae were tested in 

 Illinois dairy boms by cooperating farmers in our 

 search to determine the most effective killing 

 agencies and formulae. We have them now in 

 Bkie Seal Fly Spray. 



IT REPELS. These bom tests prove also that Blue 

 Seal Fly Spray has powerful knock-down and 

 repellent property. By spraying the cows at night 

 and in the morning a half hour before milking 

 time, its effectiveness will last through the day. 



IT'S SAFE. Blue Seal kills flies, but it is harmless 

 to animals and humans. Its highly refined petro- 

 leum oil base assures easy spraying, prevents dirt 

 collection, will not mot the hair nor irritate the skin. 



For Household Use— 



For a household use, use Blue Seal Fly Killer. Fly Killer is especially prepared 

 to effectively kill and control flies in the home and milk house. You can use it 

 wiHiout fear of tainting food or milk. It will not stain wall paper, clothing, 

 curtains, or drapes. It is harmless to humans, kills flies, ants, roaches, bed 

 bugs, mosquitoes, and any other insect pests. 



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ILLINOIS FARM SUPPLY COMPANY 



608 South Dearborn St. 



Chicago 5, Illinois 



USDA Estimates Drop of 



24% in Spring Pig Crop 



According to USDA reports, the 

 spring pig crop of 1944 is estimated at 

 55,925,000 head, which is 24 per cent 

 smaller than that of 1943. A fall pig 

 crop of about 32 million head, a de- 

 crease of 33 per cent from 1943, is in- 

 dicated by farmers' reports on intentions 

 for fall farrowings, the USDA says. 



A total pig crop, spring and fall com- 

 bined, of about 87,925,000 head would 

 be 28 per cent below 1943, and 16 per 

 cent below 1942, but larger than any 

 other year on record. 



The number of hogs over 6 months 

 old on June 1, 1944, was about 5 per 

 cent smaller than a year earlier but much 

 larger than in any other year, USDA re- 

 ports. 



Illinois shows a reduction in the 

 number of sows farrowed in the spring 

 of 1944 as compared with 1943 of 18 

 pep cent. For all the North Central of 

 the country (corn belt) the spring pig 

 crop reduction was estimated at 25 per 

 cent. The states of Minnesota, North 

 Dakota, South Dakota and Nebraska 

 show reductions in farrowing of 29 to 

 36 per cent. 



The USDA report also stated that the 

 reduction in the total yearly pig crop 

 means that there would be 33,771,000 

 pigs fewer than were saved in 1943, 

 and 16,634,000 below 1942, but 12,- 

 600,000 above the 10-year average. 



The reduced hog production resulting 

 from such a decrease in the pig crops 

 may materially change the feed situation 

 in 1945 from what it is now in 1944 

 and was in 1943. If feed crop produc- 

 tion in 1944 should be about as large 

 as in 1943, the number of grain-consum- 

 ing animal units for 1945 would be in 

 more normal relationship to feed grain 

 production and to total feed supplies 

 than in either 1943 or. 1944, the USDA 

 report pointed out. 



Illinois Ranks Second : 



In Land Value Increase 



Illinois is. in second place among 

 states of the Middle West in land value 

 increases during the last year, accord- 

 ing to a report of the Chicago Federal 

 Reserve Bank. This conclusion is based 

 on reports from country banks. 



Percentage increases in the last year 

 for Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, and Michi- 

 gan were reported at 19, 17, 16, and 

 15 respectively for the last year. 



In Illinois, "better" land values were 

 quoted by reporting banks at |202 an 

 acre average compared with $124 in 

 normal times. 



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