Agricultural imports rise sharply threaten American farmers
A Department of Commerce report shows large year to year increases in imports of barley corn oats and other farm products. The text warns continued tariff cuts and reciprocal trade will depress prices for American farmers and reduce living standards. It cites sugar policy and the closing of the Michigan Sugar Company plant at Essexville as examples of policy impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Commerce
Bay City
Michigan Sugar Company
Essexville
Chevrolet
Fisher
Farm Policy Plea Pushes For U.S. Sugar Beets Economy
Washington commentary argues higher American sugar production would boost beet factories and rural prosperity. It cites 1985 butter imports hurting dairy prices, notes vast potential farm output and calls for keeping food lands in production. It ends with a linguistic note on the words cow and bull.
Lake news social items and community notes
The Extension class met at Mrs. P A Oman's home for a pot luck dinner and a third lesson led by Mr. and Mrs. Charles Scott. Residents reported visits, travel, and family news including a family loss in Farswell and a community Bingo planned for Feb 14 at Gleaner Hall. Local households were noted with walking and ice activities and a household fire loss near Jay Gilman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. A. Oman
Charles. Scott
H. C. Hilliker
Geo. Scott
Clare
Gleaner Hall
John Little
Flint
Chas
Summers
Margaret Shinebarger
Wm. Mahan
Manuel Scott
Myr
Ewart
Weidman and
Barryton
Lewis Rogers
Farwell
Harry Cornell
Sam Muir
Fred Mahan
Jay Gilman
Chas. Sherman
John
Hinkleville
Myrl Scott
of Heart
Bert Scott
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Sunnyfield
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Jemima
Sunnayfield
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P&g
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Ritz
Ibs
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the Mer
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Tbs
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Lemke
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Clare, Michigan
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