Lights and egg production in poultry, expert advises
Dr. Lloyd Champion of Michigan State College Poultry warns artificial lighting does not increase yearly egg totals but shifts production to pricier periods. He notes slow maturing pullets should wait for full development, recommends a 13 to 14 hour daily light with gradual increases and uninterrupted daily lighting to avoid production slumps.
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Lloyd Champion
Michigan State College Poultry Department
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Pazo Relief Promises Quick Pile Comfort Amid Ads
A testimonial from Mrs. F. M. H. of San Gabriel touts Pazo as fast relief for piles. The ad highlights Pazo Ointment and Suppositories with a perforated applicator, claiming instant relief from itching and pain and promoting healing of inflamed tissues.
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Pazo
San Gabriel
Cal
Better Seed Conference Aims at Michigan Farmers December 8 9
Farmers and industry groups meet at Michigan State College December 8 9 for the Michigan Seed Producers and Dealers Conference. Leaders include Al Ambroson H Alfred Struyn J R Huey and Dr Lloyd M Turk with tours and talks on seed cooperation crop improvements and crop adarments. A special program for potato growers is planned.
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Michigan
Michigan State College
Michigan Seed Producers and Dealers
Michigan Seed? Dealers . Association
Michigan Farm Bureau Seedmen
Michigan Foundation ‘Seed Association
al Ambroson
Michigan State Seed Company
Grand Ledge
H. Alfred Struyn
Pigeon
MCIA
Lloyd M. Turk
Michigan Agricultural Experiment Station
J. R. Huey
American Seed Trade Association
Granville
M.8.c
Farm Crops Laboratory
Clarence Prentice
Clipping Cows Udders Keeps Down Bacteria
Michigan State College extension dairyman Don Murray cites four reasons to clip dairy cows before winter stabling. Clipping cuts cleaning time, reduces sediment, lowers bacteria, and aids in lice control. Clips include udders flanks and legs with repeated trimming as needed to keep hair short.
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Don Murray
Michigan State College
Murray
Brake Service Special at Marple Auto Collision
Specialized service at Marple Auto Collision Service offers a free inspection. Safe brakes save lives perhaps your own. The ad notes contact via phone and features a mirrored proverb about trouble at home.
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Marple
Timber harvest plans for farm woodlots urged by MSU foresters
Michigan State College foresters advise farmers to plan fall and early winter harvests by sizing yearly timber harvests to the growth in the woodlot. Income from timber and farm building use adds to farm property, and selective cutting may suit mature hardwoods with county agents ready to assist.
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Michigan State College
Michigan
Soil Conservation News Items From Montcalm District
Alger Hansen visits Montcalm Soil Conservation District to review new 1953 maps vs 1938, noting erosion on noncooperator farms. Beavers disrupton farm, beaver relocation debated. Isabella County expected to mirror erosion patterns. District annual meeting set for Beal City January 11 with pictorial district activities and a Martin Drain story, Dawson watershed program, and a possible quiz or panel on better conservation practices.
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Alger Hansen
Montcalm Soil Conservation District
A. Cooperators
Isabella County
Isabella Soil Conservation District
Beal City
Mariel Blbck
Cooperator
Carl Martin
Martin Drain
Lewis Dawson
B. C. Mellencamp
Ate
Farm price guidance urges profit through efficiency
The notice urges farmers to reduce costs and operate at a profit with high output per animal unit and per acre. It recommends studying market reports, using machinery to cut labor costs, expanding size if inputs are underused, and using price supports. It also advises calves receive colostrum and whole milk, and to defer income taxes into 1954. It promotes legal tax reductions and capital losses strategies for 1953.
A C P Township Meetings Set Across Isabella County
A C P township meetings begin December 7 in Broomfield Nottawa Vernoff Isabella Denver Wise with sessions at 9 30 a m and 1 30 p m Farmers should attend to learn the 1954 Agricultural Conservation Program changes No farm visits this year and cost share rules are stricter Officials including Gerald Fuller Dan Balog and local agents will present details and outline procedures
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Isabella County
Broomfield
Coldwater
Gilmore
Gerald Fuller
P.M.A
Dan Balog
October 1953 Dairy Improvement Association report highlights
Supervisor A Walter Smith reports 17 herds and 251 cows tested in October. Average cow yield 655 lbs milk and 26 lbs fat with 3.97% test. Top cows: Virgil Smith 1540 lbs milk 68 lbs fat and Ed Schafer 1810 lbs milk 67 lbs fat. Large herds Bog an Cotter 20 cows 32.5 lbs fat per cow. Bowen pair 22 cows 32.4 lbs fat. Ed McAlvey 14 cows 29.5 lbs fat. William Bollman 15 cows 26.8 lbs fat. Small herd leader William Phillip 25.5 lbs fat.
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Bogan and
Cotter
Ray
Pat Bowen
Ed McAlvey
William Bollman
William Phillip
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Paul BeGlhsoh
Clare County ‘Agricultural
B. Oi. Mellencamp
Isabella County Agriculural
Patricia Kuualeto
District Home
Ruth Mellway
Isabella ‘County Home
Deane Meredith
Clare County
Faro
Harry Densmore
Isabella Cobunty
Elan Newdge
Dodge
Reading
Blyton
Bruckart Motor Sales
Clare, Mich
E Oy
Csi Beas
Ees
Soil Conservation
Temple Pta
Bronstetter
Barbara
Germany
National Grange
State Department of
United States
Gene Bacon
Coldwater Township
Arthur Schrbcks
Bacon
State Department of Conservation
Ban-Bosink
Citlaaps State Bank
Clara
PRICH
Jowey
A.C.P
Noff
Isabella
Denver
Wise
Dairy Improvement Association
King
Bléoeck
Aoa
Martaes Clare Rae
WORED
ST. Cooperative
National Farm Loan Association
National Farm Loan Ass'n
Evart, Michigan
Clare Livestock Auction
The
Wolverine Stock Yards Co
St. Johns
Clare —, Lapeer — Lake Odessa
Prince & Co Livestock
Metcalf
St. Louis Hatchery
U.S
Guernsey
John Deere
Elm Grove Ladies Aid
P. Inde Ourser & Son
State Bank
Clare
Louis Rutter
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