Care and paint tips for Michigan farm metal roofs
Agricultural expert A J Bell outlines how to inspect repair and paint galvanized farm roofs in Michigan Surveys show about 40 percent of farm roofs are galvanized and 60 percent rusty Bell details deck repair nail types spacing and sealing methods to prevent leaks He recommends rust removal two coats of paint with specific finishes including zinc rich paints and asphalt considerations to extend roof life
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Paul D. Gibson
Glare County
Michigan
A. J. Bell
Michigan” State College Agricultural Engineer
Bell
S. Bell
Certified Wheat Growers Listed
Paul D Gibson Glare County Agricultural Agent notes extensive seed wheat demand due to sprouting damage. Michigan Oro Improvement Association releases a list of certified growers whose fields passed inspections. Local farmers may obtain names from their County Agricultural Agent to buy directly from growers.
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Michigan Oro Improvement Association
Brake Service Special at Marble Auto Collision
Marble Auto Collision offers specialized brake service with emphasis on safety. Contact Fréa inspection and the shop promotes the slogan Safe Brakes Save Lives and provides a phone number for reach.
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Marble Auto Collision Service
Fréa Inspection
Farming notes show varied pasture, fertilizer, and dairy efforts
Local farm visits reveal alfalfa decisions, pasture improvements, and bids to boost beef and dairy herds. Frank Murphy favors fertilizer for higher yields. Norman Myers seeks to reduce clover bloat, while Bolle brothers report success tiling fields for wheat and milk production.
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P. D. Gibson
Norman Myers
Norman
Charles
Walter Bolle
Walter
Isabella County Fair Debuts Thrilling Week of Events
The Isabella County Agricultural programs present Lucky Lotts dare devils and a packed schedule from Tuesday through Saturday. Highlights include a tractor handling contest, pig scramble, floats parade, Nissans trampoline act, Meynard and Jeanette unicycles, Esquire Models revue, Calf Scramble, heavy weight horse pulling, steers auction, large livestock displays, Gladiolus Show, and 20 merchant spaces plus new machinery exhibits. Judging runs Wednesday with ten judges.
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C.- Mellencamp
Isabella
Lucky Lott
Mt. Pleasant
Nissans
Meynard
Jeanette
Esquire
Revie
Gov Williams
Esquire Models Revue
Caswell Chimp
The
Nelsons
Maynard & Jeanette
Mert & Gert
Birdsfoot Trefoil Finds Limited Use in Michigan Fields
Agricultural Agent Paul B D Gibson reports interest in birdsfoot trefoil among Michigan farmers. Dr Mike Tesar of the Michigan Experiment Station notes slow establishment and limited impact so far, suggesting the legume may suit sandy fields left for several years as pasture rather than in frequently plowed rotations.
Isabella County 4-H Prepares for County Fair Contests
Isabella County 4-H plans a busy county fair with pig and calf scrambles on schedule for two sessions each. Two boys per club may compete, with applications available from local leaders. Top exhibitors may advance to the State 4-H Show at Michigan State College August 26 to 29, drawing over 2,000 participants. the event is open to the public.
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Robert Acker
Isabella County
Michigan State College
Textiles Resist Wear Among Common Fibers and Alaskan Prices
Historical notes show cotton offers high wear resistance in fibers, while Alaska gold rush era beef prices illustrate regional economic distinctions. A 10 pound steak sold for 48 dollars per pound in Circle during the 1800s.
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Cirle
Alaska
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Certified Wheat Growers
Paul, D. Gibson
Glare County Agricultural
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Lewis Dawson
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Higgins Lake
Soil Conservation Society of America
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Clare, Michigan
Thriller
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the Lifeline of
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Ella Fitzgerald
Don Cornell
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