Farm Account Book Aids Tax Time and Inventory
Glare County Agricultural Agent promotes the Michigan farm account book as a simple tool to track income and expenses, inventory, depreciation, and operating data. He notes farmers’ heavy investment in machinery and suggests wives often manage records, urging readers to start a New Year’s plan at the extension office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul C. Gibgon
Tex Times
Michigan Farm
Sam
Michigan
E. M. Hwood
M.S.C
1950 Census Reports Out Clare County Trends
The 1950 census results show Clare County mirrors northern Michigan trends with fewer farms 981 in 1945 to 377 in 1950, larger average farm size, and cattle numbers rising from 4935 to 18547. Horses nearly vanished, sheep declined to 5000, hay land varied over 40 years, and pasture plowable area increased from 6866 acres in 1925 to 15586 in 1950.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Clare County
Down“Ward
Dich
P.M.A
Clara County
Postage Stamp To Honor 4 H Clubs
Clare County Agricultural Agent Paul D Gibson reports a special three cent stamp to honor the 4 H movement. The green stamp, issued January 15, features farm buildings and a teenage boy and girl facing the igp symbol of fom teat ae YSn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul D. Gibson Clare
United States
Fom Teat Ae
Ios
Belug
Farm Youth Movement
Clare-Isabella A B A to hear Reed on Jan 7
Glen W. Reed extension specialist in animal pathology at Michigan State College will be the featured speaker at the Clare-Isabella A B A annual meeting in Coleman High School gym Monday night January 7 at 8 15 o clock. Reed previously practiced veterinary medicine at Constantine and joined MSC staff in 1947 after earning a Manchester College A B and a Michigan State College Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 1939. For twelve years he served as principal and coach at various Indiana high schools before moving to MSC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen W. Reed
Michigan State College
Clare-Isabella A
Coleman High School
Constantine
Reed
Manchester College
Manchester
Indiana
Insana
MSC
Farm plans and district meeting set for January 15
Local notes show IR win Scott and others completing farm improvement plans focusing on pastures and tree planting. Tile work by Paul Nass began but will finish next spring. Clare County Soil Conservation Directors announce a district meeting January 15 at 1 30 p.m. in Harrison with Orvilley Walker as guest speaker and elections for two directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irwin Scott
Raymond Scott
Thomas Maltby
J. R. Pennell
Pennell
Paul Nass
Mr. Nass
Art Dull
Clare County Soil Conservation Directors
Court House
Watch For Vitamin Deficiencies During The Cold Months
Clare County Agricultural Agent notes vitamin deficiencies cut profits in winter as livestock and poultry face limited sunlight and scarce greens. Michigan State College experts urge farmers to inspect stock for signs such as stiff legs swollen joints night blindness and flesh loss but diagnose to avoid mistaking infectious disease. They recommend green leafy hay as a protective winter feed precaution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan State College
Clare-Isabella A B A Annual Meet Set for Monday
Clare-Isabella Artificial Breeders Association members plan their annual meeting Monday night January 7 in Coleman High School gym at 8 15. Glen W Reed MSU specialist will speak on dairy cow ailments and production. Perry Geeck presides. Secretary Treasurer I S Callison will report finances. James Barager will report results since May 1948. The group has 131 members with several new joiners. two new directors will be elected.
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Isabella County
Clare-Isabella Artificial Breeders Association
Coleman High School
Glen W. Reed
Michigan State College
Michigan State Caltege
Perry Geeck
Callison
James Barager
I. S. Callison
Dale
District Wool Marketing Meeting At Rosebush
The Michigan Cooperative Wool Marketing Association will hold a district meeting at Rosebush Township hall on Wednesday January 9 at 1:30 PM. Paul Finnegan and Graydon Blank will speak on the wool marketing program and flock management for 1952 with tips on parasite control and winter care for sheep producers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. C. Mellencamp
Isabella Gounts
Michigan Cooperative Wool Marketing Association
Rosebush
Michigan
Paul Finnegan
Graydon Blank
M.S.C
Charles Moore
Coleman
Rosebush Township
Protect Cows From Mastitis In Winter
Michigan State College dairy specialists advise safeguards against mastitis this winter. Udder injuries from inadequate bedding overcrowding and dirty icy areas near barns cause infections. Proper stall design and good management reduce hazards and infections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul D. Gibson
Clare County
Michigan State College
Hardware Disease Strikes In Winter
Paul DC Gibson Clare County Agricultural Agent notes hardware disease in cattle from swallowing nails or wire. MSU specialists urge winter cleanup of barns and feed lots to prevent the condition, which can affect the stomach liver lungs or heart and may require surgery if untreated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul DC
Gibson
Clare County Agricultural
Michigan State College
Treat Horses And Mules For Bots
These winter days are good days for treating horses and mules for bots, according to Byron Good of the animal husbandry staff at Michigan State College. Treating work animals will assure better workability during the 1952 season. Riding horses should also be treated against this parasite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul D. Gibson
Clare County
Byron Good
Michigan State College
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Farwell.Lumber Co
Don Luce
Farwell, Michigan
Ent Reigh
Clare Live Stock Auction
The
Wolverine Stock Yards Co
St. Johns
Clare
Lapeer — Lake Odessa
Prince & Co
Watkins
Floyd Jenks
Frank Mitchell
Clare-Isabella A.B.A
Glen W, Reed
Fates
BIG Ben
Bandiman
Mg Ners
eGnelias Prowerbette
Clare County Agricultural Agent
Isabella A.B.A
Fred Klashak
Dale Fike
Warren White
Mr. Pleasant
Forren
Northland
Cee Ee
Plymouth
Cranbrook
Bob
Sery
DeSoto and
Plymouth Siles
McEwan St
Gamble
Witbeck’s Super Market Gaieties
Western Auto Associate Store
Brown & Brackart Sales & Service
White's Jewelers
Everts Jewelers
Maxwell Flowers
McGuire Bros. Fellers
Hendries
Dan’ McDonald——Ford
Household Appliance Inc
Clare Furniture Co
Grove Bros
Greens Clothing
Clare Hardware Co
Jones Standard
Irving Lumber & Supplies
Bob's
Super Market
Wm. H. Bicknell Co
Davys’ Incorporated
Thayer Dairy & Locker Plant
Seller Bros. Lumber Co
Fleming Shoe Co
Ackerman—Plumbing & Heating
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