Farmers urged to sign 1947 farm plans in Clare County
Clare County farmers may still sign and join the 1947 AAA program by calling the County AAA Office in Harrison before May 16. The piece summarizes 1946 payments for lime, fertilizer, and soil and water conservation practices totaling 36,509.38 dollars, plus special hayseed payments and electrification data for Michigan farms.
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Clare County
Harrison
County Agent's Corner Good Soil Tips for Gardens
Michigan State College extension service soils specialist B D Longnecker says good soil is loose, granular and spongy. To improve poor garden soils, use manure, compost, sewage sludge, fertilizer, and lime when needed. Fresh manure should be plowed under and compost from sod helps future soil quality.
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B. D. Longnecker
Michigan State College Extension Service
Temperature tips for storing and using eggs
Home economics experts at Michigan State College advise on egg storage temperatures for various tasks. Separation is best at 50–60°F, room temp aids whipping, and about 70°F suits baking. cool hard boiled eggs immediately, and temper eggs before hot water cooking for gentler shells.
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Michigan State College
WATCH THAT SUGAR SUPPLY
A caution from the U S Department of Agriculture and Michigan State College home economics specialists says there are no special sugar stamps for canning this summer. Spare stamp No 11 is now good for 10 pounds and will cover home use and canning until July 1. Another 10 pound stamp should become valid then and likely a further 10 pounds around early October. Plan to stretch 20 pounds to meet family needs during the rainy season.
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U. S. Department of Agriculture
Michigan State College
Tourists Treated Courteously Will Return to Clare
A report notes that visitors who receive courteous treatment at Clare are likely to return. The piece highlights hospitality practices and expected positive impact on local tourism.
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Clare
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