25 years ago: Emge sells to Cargill, but keeps brand name
The independent life of a 90-year-old Hoosier family business will come to an end under terms of agreement announced last week with Excel Corp., a division of Cargill. Emge meat-packing company of Fort Branch has been sold to Excel, but the Emge brand name will be continued.
New Ripley’s book brings in tradition of fun in education
"Just kidding." You’ve said that before, a dozen times. Maybe you’ve even heard it today from someone who’s joking with you, poking you, teasing you with something that’s so outrageous you can’t wrap your head around it.
When you think of fall comfort foods, you think of those hearty meals from home: rich stews, soups and chili, pot pies and one-pot dishes. This year, put a new twist on those tastes of home.
Illinois collector’s passion runs to windmills, cranes
Some collectors like farm items such as pumps or hit-and-miss engines, rather than tractors or implements. For Paul Behrends of Foosland, Ill., windmills are his passion.
