Walkerton Independent, Volume 83, Number 8, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 21 January 1960 — Page 18

— WALKERTON INDEPENDENT— Janoary 11, IMO

Farmer’s —Be Sure : Os Tax Deadline Purdue University agricultural economists remind Hoosier farmer a starting to prepare their income tax reports, the job will be easier if they have complete, accurate records from which to calculate the amount O? their taxable income. Farmers who closed their busi* ncwi rear Dec 31 have until Feb.

WALKEKTON LIVESTOCK SUE H Mile North of Walkerton, on Rd. 23 UaJkerUn Livestock Commission Sales Bale? Every Tuesday Starting Promptly at 5 p. m. (CoT) For a good market and a square deal, where each consignment large or small is given <»ur complete attention. This week found another very large sale with not enough pen room to hold it all until loads were loaded out after they were sold. Over 1.000 head of hogs including sows with a very good active market. A top of $13.90 for 12 head of 210 lb. hogs (compared to an extreme Chicago top of sl4 10) $13.90 for 15 head of 207 lb. hogs, $13.80 for 12 head of 207 lb. hogs, $13.80 for 42 head of 220 lb. hogs. $13.80 for 21 head of 210 lb. hogs. $13.75 for 50 head of 199 lb. hogs with the 220 to 240 Ib.hogs selling $12.75 to $13.50 and the bulk of the 180-240 lb. hogs selling $12.75 to $13.75. A red hot sow market w ith a top of $11.70 for 6 head of 300 lb. sows,sll.2o for 10 head of 330 lb. sows, $11.20 for 3 head of 340 lb. sows, SIO.BO for 5 head of 420 lb. sows, with the 500 to 600 lb. sows selling $9.50 to $10.50. The calf market steady with a top of $41.00 for a 175 lb. Hol.. $41.00 for a 200 lb. Hol., $40.50 for a 170 lb. Hol.. $39.50 for a 200 lb. Hol., $39.50 for a 230 lb. Hot, $39.00 for a 165 lb. Hot with a lot of calves selling $35.00 to $39.00 The bull market fullv steadv with a top of of $22.40 for a 1785 lb. Hol., $21.50 for a 1075 lb. Roan, $21.00 for a 1120 lb. Hol.. $20.00 for a 1560 lb. MT. 189 head of cattle on sale with a very active market A top of $25.60 for 2 Blk. steers, 1840 lb.; $2540 for an 835 Ih. WF heifer. $25.00 for a 985 lb. WF heifer. $25.10 for a 960 lb. WF heifer, $25.00 for a 950 lb. WF heifer, $24.90 for an 860 lb. Blk. WF steer, $24.90 for a 910 lb. WF heifer, $24.90 for an 835 lb. WF heifer, with the bulk of the cattle selling from $23.50 to $25.00. The cow market lower again this week with a top of $lB.lO for a 935 Ih. Black heiferette, $16.40 for a 1325 lb. Hot, $15.60 for a 1065 lb. Hot, $15.80 for a 1440 lb. Hol.. $15;90 for a 1420 lb. Hol. with Cannersand Cutters selling $12.50 to $14.00. Our usual run of pigs and over 100 head of stock - cattle with the market about steady on these claims. L A. SWANSON & DON SWANSON. Owner Joe Pence Netena Leman Auctioneer Clerk ManhaH County Cornntnnity Sale “THE FARMER’S LIVESTOCK MARKET’ Plymouth — Every Wednesday — 6 p. m. (C-D.T.) LaM Ucdnraday we bad a real Mg safe, with ah ciasam of fcotraer stock wiling wtraager than the preview week*. In the dairy safe much taiterent was shown witp good cows brtngtag good prtem. want to thank aS the 4-H boys aad girts that partfadpalfd la our 4-H Dairy Hrtfer Naie wed made It a Mg success. VEAL—Ah cubes are setting higher. 41^9 (219 IK W.F.) August Gkwr, Plymouth (219 lb. HoL) Vera Htmra, Plymouth 40^0 (ISO lb. HM.) Emery Brad. Beurhoa M-M (IM Sb. HoL) Robert Hepler. Outver FAT CATl3»—Market very' active, rood use more good cattie Mfe (1149 |b. W. F.) Top of 6 head rorndgaed by Earl Towery. <Wrer tXSO (MS lb. WF.) Sam Longrarrtt, Plymouth (Ste ». W.F. hfr.) John Loras, Culver COHN — 17 90 <999 Ih. Red ) Lott (insuna, Argos life (ITM 9x Hot) Eart RrinhoM. Culver I«.M (MO lb. Hoi.) Bernard Smith. Meuterfy KM (IMS lb. (Win) Dirk Fiosrager, Plymeutli HOGfte-Good mem hags will always bring a premium. 14-14 (11 ImL 217 lb. av.) Caltmui Lowery, Ptymmith iIM (11 brad. 190 ih. av.) (Wester Bfeks, Rorbrater Ittie to 1110 over 299 head selling at this prtea. 12.4« (14 head. IVW Um.) Dou Mathewson, No. Brad BOWB — lO® (MO lb «v.) Eart Nndth, Plymouth 19-45 (255 Bi. av.) Baymnod Middaugh, Argos All sows sold above MJW. MMW —7. Mto 9.19 ’ll LAMB*—Ao famy lambs eonsigard 10.15 <ll head, 1015 lbs.) Dolph Bakfey. Brnra > IXDIAG PK,N — (tend p|g» are settiag higher 10 75 (07 lb. av.) Martin Maurer. Walkertea 10M (41 lb. av.) Bill Huff. Plymouth MILK «»UK-BI2JM> (Hot Nprtager) Walter James, Hmm Slo4k> (2 yr. oM. H«d. Nprtager) Other Iteaarr, Argus MW (Nprtagra) Eart Brtnimtd, Cuhvr MOM, M»M (HatstHa Nprtagrrs) FEKIMAG CATTLE — 11-15 < Vagus raises) E, Balta, Ptym. 4-M HEI FERM — Tsrar <Mv»« were tram 1 to 0 mraths «M, the average r-Uiag ptfa* wen fl 70.00 aad they were a# w *•o • WW© vwvMnKun Ow arnre epno doily to aerra you—4 a. m. la 4 p. m. rvpota AvalteM? Bora PMw» WB 4-4 l« Mm. * 1 iPhmfond Vora pie—Mtr, • ? i

।IS to pay their federal income ' tax. Those who end their business year at some other ;tme may file a return and pay their tax before the 15th day of the second month after the close <4 the business year. Ths Indiana gross income tax la due March 1 The gross income tax rate for farmers is threeeighths of one percent. More detailed information needed for the federal tax report

To assist them, farmers may obtain a copy of the IMO edition of the Farmers Tax Guide from county agricultural extension agents. "Generally, 1969 farm records should include the amounts of sales of livestock raised, crops and livestock products, nuscellaneoua farm income, and sales of purchaaed livestock and other purchased items. Deductible farm business expenses must be itemized according to the classification <m the repent form. The economists emphasizes the impoitance of including all expenses for small items, such as nails, bolts, screws and repair items. Depreciation schedules for all depreciable farm property should be included in the records. The amount of cash wages paid to each agricultural employee during 1959 is needed to prepare Social Security forms for hired labor. Farmers must pay self-employ-ment (Social Security) if their net earnings for the year were MOO or more. Greek Olympics Date Way Back The Olympic games, part of which will be held in Squaw Valley, Calif., in February, were so important to the ancient Greeks that they were used to measure time. World Book Encyclopedia explains that the original games were foot races in honor of Zeus, king of the Greek Gods In the 300‘s B.C. it became customary to mark time in '•Olympiads." the periods of four years between celebrations of the Olympic games. All events were date! from 776 B C. the date of the first recorded race. The custom disappeared about A.D. 440. after the 904th Olympiad. The Olympic festivals were originated by the people of Elis, a Greek city-state xm the plains of Olympia. Gradually, all the Greek city-states joined in the Olympics.

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Other contests, such u jumping, discus throwing and chariot racing, were added. As the city-states declined, athletes from other lands began to participate in the games. In about A.D. 40, the Roman emperor Nero entered the contests. One of the purposes of the games was to glorify the individual, his skill and his sportsmanship. But Nero was a poor athlete and by competing lowered his standards. The games deteriorated and by A.D. 394 they had become so currupt that Emperor Theodosius ab oliabed them. Centuries passed, while earth-

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quakes and floods buH®4 4b ptak under 29 feet of grswl and When escavatora fWsd the ruto of the ancient stadium in IST# J interest In the games was revtv ed. In IM6 eight nations taM part in the first Olympics of Bm modern age. । ■ ... —i - Don’t forget that an ounce o silence is worth a million pound ’ of explaining. When money talks to the age man it is at the other end oi a long distance phone. Safety Makes Sense!