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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1947
Page
11
The article argues that barn ventilation is essential for livestock health and productivity. It cites air flow needs, moisture and CO2 removal, and demonstrations of reduced illness when proper ventilation is used. County Agents can assist in planning ventilation improvements.
Details in winter dairy cow care show clipping udders and flanks reduces dirt and bacteria in milk. A Bureau of Dairying test found unclipped milk had 955000 bacteria per cc, clipped and washed milk 5000 per cc. Regular clipping and brushing improve quality and market standing.
A board bill for mature rats runs about five dollars yearly per rat based on grain prices. Professor Harold Gunderson of Iowa State College estimates rats will consume ten to twenty million dollars worth of food in Iowa this year, with farmers bearing the cost. Control measures include sanitation, baiting, and weighing uneaten food over several nights to gauge infestation.
The article urges careful pest control with root-proofing after poisoning. It recommends concrete floors and foundations, door closing devices, tin collars on pipes, hardware cloth under floors in granaries, and using one-half inch mesh and tin strips to cover corn crib bases.
Mrs. Walter Jerred with son Robert and daughter Frances joined by Mr. and Mrs. Seeley Johnson on a Cadillac business trip. Mrs. Joe Paniucki entered Mt. Pleasant hospital for treatment. Mrs. Iya Williams of Clare dined with daughter Leon Dysinger's family. The Johnsons visited Walter’s family, while the Dysingers attended a card party at the Squires home. Everyone is wished a Merry Christmas.
The first patent for a seeding machine was issued to E. Spooner in 1799 marking an early step in mechanized agriculture. The reform spurred later improvements improving seed placement and farming efficiency.
Directory shows Paul D. Gibson Clare County Agent B C Mellencamp Isabella County Robert C Kleiner Chairman Clare County AAA Committee Gerald Fuller Chairman Isabella Stanley N Rader Isabella County 4 H Club Agent.
Under church sponsorship a farming program will be held at Clare Methodist Church on January 8 1948 starting 11:00 a.m. The event will feature speakers music and a movie with a free lunch at noon prepared by church ladies. Attendance is encouraged and the full program will be announced later.
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