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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1951
Page
4
Lice and mites threaten poultry profits and require distinct controls. Brush on nicotine sulfate perches to kill lice on hens, with caution on roosters. Treat roosters with sodium fluoride powder and nicotine sulfate as needed. Mites live around perches and nests. clean and repaint perches annually with paraffin or similar to deter red and northern mites.
Clare County 4H Clubs choose exhibits for the State 4-H Show at a meeting on August 21 in Heation town hall about 44 miles west of 08 27 on the Mannsiding road. Leaders plan to bring best exhibits with top entries advancing to Bart Lansing for the state competition.
In the annual seasonal note dairy farmers warn against cows losing weight as pastures fade. They stress feeding management and fly control to keep cows in good condition, reducing costly feed later and staying ready for milk production.
Michigan farmers confront a tight fertilizer supply due to a sulfuric acid shortage. Michigan State College soil scientists urge farmers to take soil samples and get them tested now to order the right fertility and aid manufacturers in making room for their crops next spring.
The 1951 list of certified seed growers is now available at the County Agent's office. The list includes Yorkwin Cornell and Vigo wheat and Batho rye producers.
Agricultural engineers report many metal roofs rust and fail under direct aluminum paint. A 15 year trial shows few durable options. County Agent P Q Gibson schedules a Rust Treatment demo September 17 at Stanley Shank’s farm in Sheridan township. Bell, Michigan State University engineer, leads the event and will discuss roof selection and maintenance for visiting farmers.
Readable Dairy improvement report notes July 1951 for Isabella No 2 detailing total cows 346. Lists member associations, milk output per herd, fat yields, and average feed costs per cow. Highlights include top producers Arden Sorters Rosebush and John Schumacher Farwell with high milk and fat totals.
Dan Balog reports plans for designing and approving ditch layouts for 30 PATA cooperators. Questionnaires go to county cooperators about practices this year. Each cooperator designates the month for the practice as layouts total 100,000 feet with 2000 rods in length and a minimum of 20 rods. The team will work in Coldwater Fremont Nottawa Gihrese Sherman Rolland and eight eastern townships with October and November as planning months.
Wet summer prompts Clare County farmers to seed Reed Canary grass on swampy fields. County Agent Paul Gibgon and soil planner Ben Bosink say professional custom outfits can plow under brush, creating a productive stand that can support up to three dairy cows per acre. The grass tolerates spring flooding and thrives in marshy soil.
Nineteen members and five visitors of the Brand Busy Bees met Friday night at Vera Tunkle’s home. Final plans for the box social and the Detroit trip were discussed. The meeting ended with a hayride and refreshments after several tumbles and bruises.
Bohs Sales and Service at 210 Melawan Street in Clare promotes Ford trucks suited for demanding tasks. The dealer emphasizes economical performance and rugged capability for heavy jobs and industrial use.
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