Revolutionary method cleans wall-to-wall cotton carpets in one visit
Ruth McInray reports a new cleaning process sponsored by the U S Department of Agriculture that uses fresh suds and a rotating brush to lift soil and moisture from cotton carpets then rapid drying and a vacuum to restore pile texture. Demonstrations for manufacturers are planned next month. Also noted is a preliminary class on children’s clothing on January 12 at 202 N Lansing.
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Pee -U. S. Department of Agriculure
Isabella Soil Conservation District offers pine seedlings for spring planting
Harold Howard announces Scotch Red and White Pine seedlings will be available for planting next spring. Seedlings cost a nominal fee, sold in lots of 500 or more, with eligibility to obtain trees for farmers owning three or more acres. District and Soil Conservation Service staff offer free technical guidance, and tree planters are available for rent to speed planting.
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Harold Howard
Isabella Soil Conservation District
Isabella County
U.S.’ Soil Conservation Service
Isabella
Dave Dawson
U. S. Soil Conservation Service
Soil Conservation Service
Isabella Soil Conservation
Howard
Myers
Mt. Pleasant
County Cattlemen Meet For Brucellosis Discussion
Clare county dairymen and beet cattle owners will gather at Harrison courthouse on Friday January 20 at 1 00 pm to review the new state wide brucellosis program. MSU and Agriculture Dept veterinarians led by Dr Glen Reed George Parsons and Dr George Whitehead will answer calfhood vaccination indemnities and accreditation questions. The group plans re testing of Clare and 26 northern Michigan counties as funds allow and a short film Triple Threat of Brucellosis will open the meeting.
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Clare County
Harrison
MSU
Department of Agriculture
Glen Reed
George Parsons
George Whitehead
Michigan
Lake Michigan
Cattlemert
Clare
County Fair Delegates Attend State Association Meeting
The County Fair Board executive committee will attend the State Association of County Fair Annual Meeting at the Fort Shelby Hotel in Detroit on January 15 to 17. Attendees include John O. Tietz, Herbert Travis, Norman X. Lyon, B. C. Mellencamp, Maynard Gilmore and a Board of Supervisors member. They aim to secure attractions and solidify entertainment features for the county fair. W. S. Wade Shows will provide the Midway this year. County Fair dates are August 21 to 25 with ads being secured for the new premium book.
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County Fair Board of Directors
Fort Shelby
Detroit
John O. Tietz
Herbert Travis
Norman X. Lyon
B. C. Mellencamp
Maynard Gilmore
Board of Supervisors
W. S. Wade
ABA Groups To Meet In January Dairy Meetings
Three local ABA groups schedule annual meetings January 12 and 13. Isabella Mt Pleasant ABA at IOOF Hall Shephered starts 1:00 with Dave Dawson speaking. Clare Isabella group meets 10:30 at Orr Community Hall with E A Wenner presenting slides. Isabella Nottawa meets 8:15 Friday night at Beal City High School with MARC’s Wenner and a dinner.
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Isabella-Mt. Pleasant A.B.A
IOOF
Shepherd
Dave Dawson
Soil Conservation District
Clare-Isabella Group
Orr
Coleman
Nine Mile Road
E. A. Wenner
Michigan Artificial Breeders’ Cooperative
Isabella-Nottawa Association
Beal City High School
MARC
Funch
Vaccination Key for Newcastle Disease in Flocks
Extension poultry expert S C G Schmittle of Michigan State University urges poultrymen to vaccinate against Newcastle disease to cut losses. Vaccination can begin at 5 to 7 days, with re vaccination for some flocks at one to two weeks. For flocks over 500 birds use mass vaccination and renew every six months. smaller flocks favor individual vaccination.
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Newcastle
S. CG. Schmittle
Extension Poultry
Michigan State University
Schmittle
Vernal Alfalfa Shows Promise for Michigan Farmers
Vernal a new alfalfa variety developed by the Wisconsin Agricultural Experiment Station and USDA shows higher yield and greater resistance to bacterial wilt and leaf diseases versus Ranger. In East Lansing trials Vernal delivered .56 tons per acre more in 1954 and .63 tons per acre more in 1955. Seed will be short in 1956 and cost about 50 cents per acre more than Ranger seed. purchase should be arranged early through seed dealers.
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Michigan
Wisconsin Agricultural Experiment Station
United States
Department of Agriculture
Ranger
National Foundation
East Lansing
Grand Rapids shop for cal lipes crafts and repair
The only shop in the nation devoted to cal lipes manufacture and repair is found in Grand Rapids Michigan. Egyptians who first worked with stone began using the material for building around 2759 B C
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Grand Rapids
Michigan
Salt Price Steady At 1812 Level Despite Inflation
A historical note reports salt remains unchanged in cost, holding at 1% cents per pound today, matching the price consumers paid in 1812, despite rising general costs.
Pork Gets Leaner Look with Thinner Fat Trim
Michigan State University extension swine specialist Ed Miller notes a shift toward pork cuts with a one-quarter inch fat trim, down from one-half inch, driven by producer groups and the National Swine Growers Council. The council, aiding packers and processors, aims to boost pork use, promote meat-type hogs, and standardize health and inter-state shipping rules.
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Ed Miller
Michigan State University
Miller
National Swike Growers Council
Michigan
Holstein Breeders Meeting Set
Holstein Breeders Association plans its annual meeting on Wednesday night January 18 at 8 15 in Union Township Hall. Russell B Miller National Fieldman will speak and help plan this year's activity. The group promotes Black and White Show at Island Park and dairy projects while supporting production testing and Holstein dominance in the county. All Holstein breeders are invited.
World railway ownership and RCMP training church
In 1949 about 54 percent of global railway mileage is government owned while the United States stands as the only country with nearly all lines privately owned. Elsewhere three-fourths of railways are in public hands. The RCMP training college at Regina Saskatchewan reportedly runs a church used exclusively by policemen.
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United States
Training College of the
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Regina
Saskatchewan
Phone Rings Steady But No Help Wanted
Conservation Officer Robert Straube of Monroe endures a flood of misdirected calls and mail after his home number is listed for Michigan State Employment Service, Unemployment Compensation Commission, and Veterans Employment Representative. His residence is shown as the agencies’ address.
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Robert Straube
Monroe
Straube
Michigan State Employment Service
State Unemployment Compensation Commission
Veterans Employment Representative
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Ruth McInray
Department of Information Services
Michigan State College
Lansing
Isabella Soil Conservation News
ABA
The
Clare Sentinel
Roy Saree Saas
Bertram Mills
London
Tate
RFD
Bealth
Eas Welfare
Marion B. Folsom
U. S
Br. Leonard Scheele
Hisenhower
Herbert Brown
Ge. M. Diesel
East Fourth Street
Abe
National Farm Loan Ass’n
Evart, Michigan
Rory Bactpae
Zonolite
Selter Bros. Lumber
W. Fourth
F. B. Scott
OILCO
George Lehr Shell i Gas
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