Farmers Get Breaks in Record Tax Changes
Everett Elwood of Michigan State College outlines five farmer friendly changes under the Revenue Act of 1901. The rules include higher dependent exemptions, favorable treatment of farm land with unharvested crops, non recognition of gains on certain farm residence exchanges, and extended capital gains for livestock. The 1952 Extension Bulletin 257 provides full instructions available at county extension offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett Elwood
Michigan, State College Agricultural Economics Department
Congress
W- Wood
Hlwood
Elwood
Farm Record Books A Necessity For Profitable Farmine
Farmers urged to update to the 1852 Michigan Farm account book from the extension office. The article notes rising incomes and expenses push for better records, warns against guessing tax figures, and promotes using farm record books to identify unprofitable areas and improve profitability.
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Paul B. Gibson
Clare County
Michigan
Farmers Week At MSU To Add Attractions And Safety Talks
Michigan State College Farmers Week runs January 28 to February 2 with expanded exhibits as Maklin Field Stadium east concourse is enclosed and heated. The Michigan Rural Safety Council meets January 29 with keynote speaker Bill Stuckey from Ohio State and tractor stability demonstration by J K Jensen from Waterloo Iowa.
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Paul K. Gibson
Clare County
Michigan State College
Maklin Field Stadium
Michigan Rural Safety Council
Dave Steinicke
The
Bill Stuckey
Ohio State University
J. K. Jenson
Waterloo
Iowa
Safety Council
Gerrit Hamstran Bulls Registered in Michigan Transfer
The Holstein Friesian Association of America officially records a change of ownership for a Holstein Friesian bull named Gerrit Hamstra of Clare. The 1950 registry notes 21 970 certificates issued to Michigan breeders, reflecting a busy year for registrations and transfers.
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Gerrit Hamstra
Clare
Keith Duff
Mesick
Michigan
Holstein - Freisian Association of America
Farm Planner Maps Clare County Plots Amid Cold Weather
Big Ben Glenn Bedell mapped Joel Ressegauie’s farm but freezing ground halted further work until spring. Office plans for Carl Bringold Alvin Budd Oliver Dennis Leo Skinner and Gordon Smith show emphasis on sod waterways and pasture improvement, major conservation practices in Clare County. Clarence Hicklin and Francis Fry applied for assistance though their plans cannot be developed until next year due to unmapped farms. Dr Dan Bulmer sought timber management pulp production and tree planting. conservation planning to resume next summer.
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Glenn Bedell
West Branch
Joel Ressegauie
Glenn
Carl Bringold
Alvin Budd
Oliver Dennis
Leo Skinner
Gordon Smith
Clare County
Clarence Hicklin
Francis Fry
Dan‘Bulmer
Dr. Bulmer
Isabella 4-H Year in Isabella County 1964
Isabella county 4-H reports a successful year with 1318 projects completed by 655 members. Gardening, Food Preparation, Handicraft and Dairy lead enrollments. Local leadership included 38 men and 66 women, with 18 junior leaders assisting. Projects rose 9 percent from the prior year.
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Isabella County
Photography project invites club members to join
Notice to club members about a photography project. First year requirements include obtaining a picture album and mounting 20 photos. The best photo will appear on the first page. If enrollments are already in, the project can be added for the club.
4-H Club Members Discuss Conservation On Town and Country
A Bowen School group of four discussed conservation activities as a special school project on Town and Country Round Table. Mr Dan Balog the Soil Conservation Farm Planner joined the group on the program aired Thursday at 12 30.
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Bowen
Dan Balog
State College Tests Rock And Super Phosphates On Crops
Extension specialist Jim Porter of Michigan State College outlines a large scale trial comparing rock phosphate with super phosphate across 192 test plots in five counties. The study aims to see if raw rock phosphate can meet crop needs, reducing chemical treatment, with results expected to show trends after five to six years as harvests from the first year are incomplete.
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Paul D. Gibson
Clare County
Jim Porter
Soil Science
Michigan State College
Porter
Manure A Valuable By-Product Of Farm
Michigan State College soil scientists advise hauling manure directly from stables to fields to maintain plant food value. They recommend adding 25 to 50 pounds of 0-20-0 super phosphate per load and using ample straw litter to absorb liquids, noting corn and winter wheat respond well to manure applications.
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Paul D. Gibson
Clare County
Michigan State College
A.B.A. Holds Annual Meetings Across Three Areas
The Board of Directors of three County Artificial Breeders Associations plans its annual meetings for January 7. Nottawa group meets at 1 30 pm in Weidian High School, Rolland in Ober Inn School, and Clare Isabella in Coleman High School at 8 00 pm. Speakers include Spec George Parsons and Dr Glen Reed. About 60 new members joined this year.
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B.C. Mellencamp
Isabella County Agricultural
Artificial Breeders Associations
Nottawa
Rolland Association
Ober- Inn School
Clare Isabella
Coleman High School
George Parsons
Glen Reed
289 Soil Samples Tested This Year
Year end report from 8 C Mellencamp county Agricultural Agent notes 289 soil samples tested for essential elements. Samples from the county go to Big Rapids Laboratory at 50 cents each. 233 have been analyzed with phosphorus and potash contents determined. PMA office forwarded samples to the lab and winter testing is suggested as a possible job.
Dairy Herd Winter Mineral Guidance From Michigan Expert
Dairy herds need minerals in winter says Jim Hays extension dairyman at Michigan State College. He advises steamed bone meal for calcium and phosphorus, emphasizes sunshine for mineral absorption as days shorten, and recommends salt and individual stanchion or barnyard mineral boxes plus whitewash to brighten dim quarters.
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Paul D. Gibson
Glare
Jim Hays
Michigan State College
Hays
Childcraft Experts Cite Broad Advantages of Above-Average Traits
Tests show children with higher intellectual development tend to be superior in health size and social ability. This challenges the notion that excellence in one trait implies deficits in others.
Trim Evergreens For Christmas Decorations
Paul D Gibson and Joseph Cox of Michigan State College advise pruning dormant evergreens now for Christmas use. Suitable species include cedar juniper yew and hemlock. Remove damaged branches and shape tall evergreens gradually leaving some growth for next year.
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Paul D
Gibson
Clare County
Joseph Cox
Michigan State College
Cox
Tough Jobs Backed by Federal Trucks
Bob's Sales and Service at 210 MeHwan Street in Clare advertises Federal trucks suited for tough jobs offering economical performance and reliable service to customers seeking heavy use vehicles.
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Bob's Sales & Service
MeHwan St
Clare
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Glare County Agricultural Agent
Kips
Gerrit Hamstran
Big Ben
Clare County Farm
Patrick Henry
Isabella
Robert Acker
Michigan State College Agricultural _Experiment Station
Michigan Bell
Michigan Bell Telephone Company
State College
A.B.A
Call
Floyd Jenks
Clarh
Frank Mitchell
Johnston Elevator
Clare, Michigan
Michigan Brewers
Francis Palms
Detroit
Christ Child
Bethlehem
Earth
Farwell Lumber Company
Don Luce
Farwell, Michigan
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