Fertilizer Outlook for 1946 Outlined by Soil Specialist
Dr. C. B. Millar of Michigan State College outlines the 1946 fertilizer plan for Michigan farmers after a college conference of division managers and fertilizer reps. The same grades are advised except 0 6 18 is removed. supplies of regular superphosphate rise while treble superphosphate remains limited. ammonium nitrate should be adequate for fruits and vegetables, sulfate of ammonia may be tight. more potash mined but transport limits hinder distribution. farmers urged to order early.
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Michigan
C. B. Millar
Michigan State College Soil Science Department
Millar
Spider in New Guinea Spins Webs Tough as Nets
Report describes a native spider whose exceptionally strong silk forms webs rivaling fishing nets in durability. Researchers note potential for durable, fiber-like material suitable for industrial use.
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New Guinea
Lake church services and New Year guests in Lake
Sunday School at 10:00 led by J. W. Wyrick with Supt Mrs. Anna Wells. Evening service at 8:08. New Years dinner guests include Roscoe Bellows family and relatives from Weidman Flint Pontiac Dearborn Roseville Clare and Big Rapids with multiple Carlson Scott families and others visiting over the weekend.
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J. W. Wyrick
Anna Wells
Roscoe Bellows
Glen Amy
Tom Shilling
Grover Bellows
Weidman
Dick Bell
Emma Bellows
Flint
Averial Saddler
Anna Mae Langran
Pontiac
Ed. Thayer
Gordon Smith
Ervin Kulenkamp
Cpl
Rush Propper
Wm. Mahan
Bob Sullivan
Roseville
Amby Sullivan
Wis
Clarence Murphy
Dearborn
Peter Couture
Detroit
Ted Mattonen
Fred Smalley
Clare
Geo, Scott
Chas. Tryon
Frederick Scott
Clarence Ramey
Millard Scott
Big Rapids
Geo. Scott
Soap Flake Preparation Tips
Whip soap flakes with hot water using an egg beater to reduce flakes and improve results. This quick method speeds mixing and yields smoother suds for cleaning.
Community nest for laying flock showcased in Rural Progress Caravan
A new community nest for a 75 hen laying flock replaces individual nests to reduce crowding and material costs. Experts say hens prefer the darker shared nest and the design has won user approval. The exhibit travels to Clare on March 27 with drawings available from the County Agricultural Agent.
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Ars
Rural Progress
Clare
Rural Farwell Notes Highlight Visits and Illnesses
Rural Amil Middleton of Farwell visits ailing father Herbert Middleton. Rex Lloyd and family visit Elton Darnell's. Everett Nantz from Detroit weekend farm visit. Jesse Lee New Year guest of Floyd Oberlin family. Elgin Hickok and Albert Lee families visit Barryton. Sixty attend Ladies Aid chicken dinner at Ted Newman home. Various locals ill or recovering. Burt Hubel to Bay City hospital for operation. Sunday visitors at Glen Newman home include J W Newman and others.
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Amil Middleton
Farwell
Herbert Middleton
Rex Lloyd
Elton Darnell
Everett Nantz
Detroit
Jesse Lee
Floyd Oberlin
Mecosta
Elgin Hickok
Albert Lee
Cecil Darnell
Barryton
Lilah Hickok
Harold Sherman
Seans If
Brush. College
Ladies Aid
Ted Newman
Glen Newman
Virgil Newman
Calvin Ankney
Junior
J. C. Newman
Lorin Leitner
Galen Goats
Earl Sanders
Brown Corners Sunday Guests and Local Notes
Mr and Mrs Carmen Newman and family attended Sunday dinner with Bernard Allen and family. Clair Coulter and Kenneth Coulter’s home visit followed his discharge this week. Forest Garver and family hosted Rev and Mrs Burk. Virgil Newman Twila visited his sister at Glenn Lower home. Watch Night at the school house drew a crowd and an oyster supper. Clair Coulter welcomed a new grandson born to Marion Burkett and wife in Indiana. Wilbur Lower returned to Hubbard Lake lodge after weeks with his father and relatives.
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Carmen Newman
Bernard Allen
Clair Coulter
Kenneth Coulter
Kenneth
Forest Garver
Burk
Virgil Newman
Twila
Glenn Lower
Marion Burkett
Indiana
Wilbur Lower
Hubbard Lake
Maple Grove Sunday Socials and New Year Visits
Maple Grove report notes Sunday School attendance thirty one and church attendance twenty eight. Guests included the Leonard Reynolds and Laurence Finch families, with various visits by Rev. Orton, Morgan, and others. New Year gatherings featured many relatives from Laingsburg Lansing and Flint with meals and music before returning to their homes.
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Leonard Reynolds
Laurence Finch
Morgan
Flint
Orton
Rulapaugh
Homer Rodgers
Dale Rulapaugh
Glenn Powell
A. O. Wilds
Stanley Ireland
Laingsburg
Wm. Dodson
Lansing
Harry Nowlen
Clare
Alma Perry
Wilds
Donna Rodgers
John
Kozan and Family
Kenneth Rulapaugh
Florabelle
Leona
James Wilds
Walter Smedley
Local Social and Rural News Roundup
Mr and Mrs Tony Hoskey of Sand Lake return home after visiting their son August over the holidays. Miss Marjorie Hileman returns from an extended eastern trip. Seaver Burton of Alma visits relatives over Sunday. Pure Oil well on Section 6 Hatton reported dry but workers aim to produce gas by reworking the gas strata. Miss Beatrice Bringold of Greenwood visits the Hileman home. Consumers Power Co expects to run lines through the area soon. preparations underway.
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Tony Hoskey
Sand Lake
Marjorie Hileman
Seaver Burton
Alma
Pure Oil Company
Hatton
Beatrice Bringold
Greenwood
Wm. Hileman
Consumers Power Co
Spread of Coryza Threat to Poultry Flocks
The article outlines two forms of coryza in poultry and symptoms such as sneezing watery eyes and facial swelling. It recommends isolating diseased birds, improving ventilation and cleanliness, using calcium hypochlorite in water, disinfecting the house, and consulting a veterinary expert for sulfathiazole use.
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Department of Bacteriology and Public Health
School of Veterinary Medicine
Michigan
State College
Poultry Hushbandry Department
Michigan State College
Cornwellville Families Share Holiday Visits
Cornwellville family and relatives gathered for Sunday dinner at the Bernard Allen home. Visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gordon and Gregory of Midland and Mrs. Byron Gordon of Sanford. Mrs. Jane Bicknell moves to Clare this week to start a new home.
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Carmen Newman
Bernard Allen
Robert Gordon
Gregory
Midland
Byron Gordon
Sanford
Robert Fisher
Houghton Heights
Jane Bicknell
Clare
Ted Newman
Pegsy Lou Gordon
John
Bob
Balsiey School
Barbet
Marie
Allen
Ralph
Nagle
Ming Ruth ‘Vollmer
Harrison
Ralph Aulpées
Cleland Green
Gordon Home
Fresh Flowers to Sell California Potted Plants Soon
Flower shops in the east will offer California potted plants in bloom as air transport lines arrange shipment of sub tropical plants with growsh.
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California
Growsh
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Mellencamp
Isabella
Robert GC. Kleiner
Clare County Aaa Committee
Lake News
Ann Arboy
Pa Bru&h
St. Johns
Earl Willey
Rosebush
Mich
Rosebush Elevator Company
Rosebush Lumber Company
West Freeman
Maple Grove
Cornwellville
Buckley
Houghton Drug Company
Sinclair Products
Goodyear
the Trading Post
Neal Joslin
Farwell, Michigan
RKA
Glare
WM. H. Bicknell
Member
Federal Reserve System
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
FOX DE Luxe
Pox de Luxe Brwg. Co
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