Michiganseeks worth of wild grasslands for grazing
A five year survey in Michigan is underway to assess wild grasslands for large scale grazing. The project, funded by federal Bankhead Jones funds and led by Dee Lee Weaver of Michigan State College, will study grazing effects on game forestry and livestock, determine carrying capacity, and guide state grazing lease policies.
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Michigan
Conservation Institute of Michigan ‘State College
Lands and
Conservation Department
Dee Lee Weaver
Michiigan State College
Rainy season dangers for poultry flocks and crop benefits
Heavy rains help crops and water reserves but threaten poultry flocks with diseases and parasites. Fowl paralysis can spread quietly with eye changes from brown to grey and distorted pupils, impairing sight and causing birds to stumble. Medications often fail to cure.
Sanitary Practices Curb Poultry Disease Spread
Discussion warns that eradication of infected birds by decapitation and burning remains is a Nazi method described as the only known remedy. Emphasizes that sanitary conditions and practices are crucial to prevent rapid spread through flocks.
County wide Bangs disease test delayed by funds
The Bangs disease test schedule in Clare County is slowed due to limited funds with testing pushed back to July 1. Two thirds of Gladwin County remains to be tested, with Mason County and eastern areas following. Clare County likely late September or October. July is the window for testing cattle over six months for county fairs including 4 H events. exempt if from accredited herds or tested within ninety days.
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Clare County
Gladwin County
Gladwin
Mason County
Wet weather aids new trees set for landscaping and soil conservation
Nature favors Michigan tree plantings as excessive rains boost survival of saplings. In Clare county farmers receive federal soil conservation payments and over three million young trees were shipped from the state college nursery to support windbreaks erosion control and potential timber or fuel use. Some flooding and poorly drained soils caused localized damage to newly planted areas.
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Michigan
Clare County
P. A. Herbert
Forestry
Michigan State College
Europe faces famine risk. U S farm production plans urged
Secretary Wallace says Europe may face famine before 1940 ends and urges American farmers to weigh world food needs. The Ever Normal Granary is full and ready to export, aiding war torn regions while domestic hunger persists.
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Europe
Planus
Henry A. Wallace
United States
Mr. Wallace
Copper By-Product and Selenium Use in Ruby Glass
A historical note explains that copper refineries discarded a waste material that later became a selenium source used in producing ruby colored glass and other products.
Nevada Mine Discovers World’s Largest Opal
The world's largest opal, described as the size of half a brick and exhibiting black body with green and blue fire, was found in Nevada. The find elevates Nevada's mineral significance and draws attention from gem enthusiasts and researchers.
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Nevada
Vernon Area Visits and Family Travel Notes
Community diary records visits and weekend trips among Vernon area families. Names include Mrs. Clarence Cotton, Arthur Ginn, Mrs. Htta Howard, Mrs. John Haring, the Teales, Asher Knight, Carrie Perverse, and many others visiting relatives in Elm Grove Clare Farwell and Vernon.
New Oral Treatment for Syphilis Promoted by Health Unit
Tri County Health Unit reports a bismuth capsule therapy as a potential supplement to injections for syphilis. Benefits include patient preference and clinic efficiency, while drawbacks cover adherence, gastric upset, relapse risk, and variable absorption. Medical authority cautions against self medication. By R Lanting M D Director Health District No 7.
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R. Lanting
M. D
Landlocked Sea Hudson Bay Among World’s Largest
Hudson Bay is a vast landlocked sea covering 500000 square miles and ranking as the third largest in the world.
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Hudson Bay
Little Symphony Orchestra Concert At Wilson Park
Haying dominates weekend activities as the Harrison Board of Commerce staged a Sunday concert by the Little Symphony Orchestra at Wilson Park. Levi Mitchells hosted Flint relatives, Dickie Hileman stayed with Robt. Smith to help with chores, and townsfolk attended a Bertha Lake ball game where Dover played as visitors. Townsend chapter holds its regular meeting tonight with all members urged to attend.
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Haying
Little Symphony Orchestra
Harrison Board of
Com- Terce
Wilson Park
Levi Mitchell
Flint
Dickie Hileman
Robt. Smith
Bertha Lake
Dover
Townsend
Redding Greenwood Visit and Local House Calls
Mr. and Mrs Ace Schran of Saginaw spent Monday and Tuesday with his brother Peter Schran and wife. Local callers on Kenneth Stambaugh this week included the Waldersons Suttons and others from Freeman Temple and Temple. The Gorden children suffer hives and are sick. Chester Hulford visited with parents Roy Hulford and Donald Stambaugh and Howard Schaney Sr. fishing on Big Norway lake. Robert Van Buskirk and son Dallas were dinner guests of Wade Van Buskirk. Dr McKnight of Glare is building a cottage on his farm in Redding.
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Chester Hulford
Roy Hulford
Donald Stambaugh
Howard Schaney
Big Norway Lake
Robert van Buskirk
Dallas
Wade van Buskirk
Dr. McKnight
Glare
Redding
Community Notes From Arthur Center and Surrounding Towns
Mrs George Bates and daughters Mary Helen and Alice Anne visited Mrs Roller and Mrs Shull on Wednesday. Mr and Mrs John Hartman and daughters Lola and Clela attended a shower for Mr and Mrs Leonard Hilborn Friday at Ray Harrold’s home. Mr and Mrs Robert Shull and baby called on his mother and brother Lowell. Budd and Floren Orvis visited from Pontiac with Floren delivering a Ford to his family. Arlene Orvis returned with them. Naomi Orvis will visit her grandparents. John Kuster of Beaverton died Saturday night after a long illness. sympathy extended to his wife and children. Eugene Crgis and sons Budd and Floren were visitors Saturday evening. Sunday school guests included Mrs Albert Hanner of Lake Station and Naomi Orvis and Harold Leroy Horn of Pontiac. Attendance reached forty seven despite rain. Sunday service also well attended. Visitors from Holm Grove joined us, and we invite them again. Baptist young folks from Clare did not attend due to weather but may come later.
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Clarence Cotton
Elm Grove
Arthur Ginn
Clare
Htta Howard
John Haring
West Grant
David Teale
Asher Knight
Mt. Pleasant
Carrie Perverse
Austin Trumble
Farwell
F. L. Bergey
Ruth
Lydia Bergey
Saginaw
Erwin Hornung
Midland
Herbert Leonard
Mildred
Pauline Seigrist
F. G. Allen
Violet Randle
Margaret Randie
Blanchard
St. Johns
Vern Stevens
Pontiac
Ernest Stevens
Donald Cobleigh
Temple
Tom Bolen
Lake
Big Star
Baldwin
O. Smith
F. Shook
Jesse Ackerman
Marjorie Jane
Charlotte
Etta Howard
Glen
Robert Leposky
Jimmie
Jim McLaughlin
S. Leposky
Long Lake
Frank Nevins
Coleman
Lewis Nevins
Maud Maley
Ed. Scott
Josephine Lines
Betty Lou
Jennie Mae Bergey
Flint
Ralph
Wilford Klinginger
Margaret Funnell
T. S. Dorsey
Harl Tupper
Fred Knight
Mt. Morris
George Bryant
Raymierd Pryor
George Bates
Mary Helen
Alice Anne
Budd
Floren Orvis
Floren
Arlene Orvis
Naomi Orvis
John Kuster
Beaverton
Mr. Kuster
Arthur Township
Eugene Crgis
Albert Hanner
Lake Station
Harold Leroy Horn
Holm Grove
Cornwellville Social Notes Tell of Visits and Illness
Local residents visit neighbors across Cornwellville and nearby towns. Regulars share calls among Ed Magnus and Gordon families, Eaton siblings, and Carter households in Saginaw Bay City and Lansing. Nathan Bicknell suffers flu. Carolyn Carter hosts two young friends.
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Paul D. Gibson
State Departments
Clare Livestock
Harold Hanghett
Andrew Courser
U.S
Redskins
H. C. Moore
E. J. Wheeler
Vernon City
Toledo
Ohio
James Beattie
James Taylor
Carson City
Melvin Brasington
James Pedgrift
Gilmore
Denise Shurr
Mariam Brooks
William Perkins
Alma Owens
Mary Taylor
Harrold Lumley
Shepherd
Tri-County Health Unit
Arthur Center
Thayers
Mt.Pleasant
Cornwellville
Ed. Magnus
Roy Gordon
Raymond Eaton
Kathleen
Harrison
Dale Travis
Laura Gordon
Raymond Reed
Lansing
R. M. Carter
John. Basner
Robert Carter
W. C. Cornwell
Robt
Carter
Bay City
A. Grigg
Nathan Bicknell
Floyd Travis
Delmar Allen
Dennis Kay
William LaVoie
Carolyn Carter
Sharon Reed
Peggy Lou Gordon
Pfeiffer’s
Michigan Liquor Control Commission
Pfeiffer Brewing Co
Detroit
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