Computer Feeding Costs for Horses Show Drop Since 1918
My D. J. Kays of Ohio State University outlines that feeding a work horse now costs about one-fifth of 1918. Feed accounts for 72 percent of upkeep. costs in Illinois are even lower. A 120 day work year uses roughly 8 000 pounds grain and 5 000 pounds roughage. Total annual feed in Greene county at January prices is that about 21.20 dollars with pasture charges.
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D. J. Kays
Ohio State University
WNU
Ohio
Greene County
Young Sows Most Efficient Says Ohio Expert
Extension specialist J W Watcher of Ohio State University reports a decade of tests on 1 467 brood sows. He finds sows under four years farrow more pigs at higher weaning rates and heavier litters than older sows, and recommends culling after a three year old farrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Watcher
Ohio State University
Watchet
Flock Care Tips for Summer Pastures and Sheep Maintenance
A Missouri Farmer correspondent advises keeping a small kit by a fence post when tending summer flocks. Include gasoline, pine tar, old shears, strong cord, and salt. For maggots and tar stained wool the notes suggest quick in-field remedies to avoid longer tasks and repeated chasing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri Farmer
Mosaic Disease Threat to U S Sugar Cane Restored
The mosaic disease that nearly wiped out U S sugar cane after World War I devastated Louisiana fields and spread through the sugar bowl along the Mississippi. Federal researchers developed mosaic resistant cane from imported varieties, restoring sugar production to levels comparable with preoutbreak acreage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Louisiana
Mississippi
Washington Star
Quebec crops dominate with forage and coarse grains
Agricultural estimates show forage and coarse grain crops make up about 90 percent of Quebec's field crop area. Potatoes and saleable wheat lead cash crops, while apple scions from New Brunswick Experiment Station were sent to Albania to establish new orchards.
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Quebec
New Brunswick
N. 3
Albania
Europe
Dover Gospel Tabernacle Weekly Services and Local Meetings
Coming events note church services at Dover Gospel Tabernacle each Sunday at 3 PM. Zenobia Chapter 60 B S meets first Thursday monthly. Mrs Albert Dawe to host Ladies Union this Friday afternoon. Lutheran Ladies Aid to meet with Mrs Frank Colton after Sunday service on July 9.
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The
Dover
B. S
Albert Dawe
Ladies Union
Lutheran Ladies Aid
Frank Colton
Michigan camps house 200 workers each in EMW fire fight effort
Nine thousand men in the President's Emergency Conservation Work program are stationed in 45 northern Michigan camps. Camps were set up rapidly through June, with workers brought from Camp Custer Fort Brady and Fort Wayne. Foremen direct fire line work to reduce fire hazards in state forests and parks.
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Michigan
Camp Custer
Fort Brady
Fort Wayne
Department of Conservation
Card of Appreciation for Fire Help
We express heartfelt thanks to neighbors and friends for timely aid and efforts in saving our household goods from a fire on June 28. Our sincere appreciation goes to all: Mr. and Mrs. Frank Newsom and Mrs. Wesley Smith.
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Frank Newsom
Wesley Smith
Fire saves cottage amid Newsom blaze threatens home
Grateful to all who helped rescue a cottage and its contents during the Newsom fire on June 28. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wolf and Mary Krom express thanks to those who aided the effort and protected the property.
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Newsom
Fred Wolf Mary Krom
Notice to Public About Wife’s Departure
The husband Paul Krienke states his wife Clara Krienke has left the home and he will not be responsible for any debts incurred after June 27 1988. City or location not provided.
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Clara Krienke
Paul Krienke
Ice Cream Social at Colonville Church Planned
The Colonville Ladies will serve ice cream and cake for 5 cents at the Colonville church on Wednesday evening July 12. Everybody invited.
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Colonville Ladies
Colonville
Public Dance At Advance Grange Hall July 7
The Advance Grange will hold a public dance at their hall Friday night July 7. Everyone welcome. 3712.
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Advance
Clare Shipping Dates and Shoe Repairs Offered
The Clare Shipping Association announces next shipping dates on Tuesday July 11 and July 25. Also offered are footwear services with old shoes at 20 cents and new shoes plus repair work at reduced prices. Des Orment.
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Clare Shipping Association
Tarmers
Alaska Aviators Risk Lives Daily Amid Extreme Weather
Daring Alaska flyers operate in minus 85 to minus 60 degree conditions to ferry food, transport miners, and rush diphtheria toxin to dying Eskimos. Many are veterans from war and military training, flying in storms, blizzards, and night conditions to save lives. Miners pay high rates for open cockpit planes replaced by cabin aircraft, with insurers backing passengers and cargo across remote routes from Ketchikan to Nome and Point Barrow.
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Seattle
Wash
Alaska
Ketchikan
Nome
Point Barrow
Alaskan
May Exchange At Central State College Cafeteria
Students may trade farm produce for board next fall at Central State College cafeteria. A boarding club will set a flat weekly rate around three dollars, withMiss Mildred Omler as manager arranging payments. The reorganization uses student labor in the cafeteria to create more part time jobs. Last year the cafeteria served 35 26 meals with low eating costs allowing some students to eat up to three meals daily for 2.50 per week. Those not joining the board may still pay per meal.
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Central State
Mildred Omler
Carrs Attend Detroit Wedding of Their Son
Mr and Mrs Ira J Carr traveled from Detroit to attend the July 1 ring ceremony at the bride's grandmother home. The couple B Loraine Carr and Dorothy M Holbrook wed at Detroit Yacht Club with Rev Yaple officiating. The bride and groom are University of Michigan graduates and the Carrs then returned to Washington D C where Mr Carr is employed.
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Ira J. Carr
Edith Gart
Detroit
B. Loraine Carr
Dorothy M. Holbrook
Ann Arbor
U. of M
Yaple
Congregational Church
Detroit Yacht Club
Indictment in Atlanta for Cheating the System
Ninety seven prisoners and former inmates of Atlanta federal penitentiary were indicted for cheating the United States by falsely claiming pauper status in habeas corpus cases. District Attorney Clint W. Hager presented evidence to the federal grand jury that convicts swore pauper status to dodge a 7.50 legal fee, though they had more than that in their accounts.
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Atlanta
Atlanta Federal Penitentiary
United States
Thanks for a memorable celebration at our homes
The Pfetsch family extends heartfelt thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Houghton for hosting the initial gathering and to Mr. and Mrs. Pfetsch for hosting the farewell dinner at their summer home. Grateful praise goes to Mr. Earl Foss for the cakes and Rev. Felder for his splendid sermon.
Thankful Note From Mrs. Nora J. Barnes
Mrs. Nora J. Barnes sends gratitude to members of Zenobia Chapter 6.2 B. S. and friends for flowers and expressions during two weeks of illness.
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B. S
Notice to Farmers on Shoes and Repairs
Beginning this week I will set shoes at steady prices for new shoes and repair work reduced by Geo Bryant, Blacksmith. The notice directs farmers to bring horses and mules for service and lists adjusted rates for shoeing and repair jobs.
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Ste
Geo
Bryant
Notice to Destroy Noxious Weeds in Arthur Township Michigan
Public notice requires owners and occupiers in Arthur Township Clare County Michigan to cut and destroy all noxious weeds by July 1 1938 in south of Range 16 North and by July 15 1938 north of Range 16 North. Failing compliance incurs weed cutting costs billed to property and possible lien. violators face $10 fines plus costs. Dated July 7 1933. Bert Kinne Commissioner of Highways Arthur Township.
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Arthur
Clare
State of
Michigan
Range
Range 16
Canada
Bert Kinne
Glare
Dr. W. D. Rea Advertises Medical Services in Minnesota
A 1898 advertisement promotes Dr. W D Rea a licensed physician in Minnesota offering non surgical treatment for stomach liver and intestinal diseases with a special diploma in diseases of children. It lists numerous patients from Michigan Texas Florida and Ga and mentions free consultation and affordable medicines and services.
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Rea
Gus Oland
Gaylord
Mich
J. EB. Edwards
Lipan
Texas
R. W. Terrell
Tifton
Leo Sita
Rosenberg
Lillian Goodman
Escanaba
W. I. Langston
Wichita Falls
Frank Schinstegal
G. H. McGoulik
Carralston
A. F. Flint
M. Shuman
Hoboken
Fort. Worth
Join Dazelle
W.D. Rea
Medical Laboratory
Minnesota
Sica
Golden Anniversary Celebration in Triple Service
The Golden Anniversary observance honored Mr. and Mrs. Charles Pfetsch with scripture readings, testimonies, and songs by family and friends. The event featured a Holy Spirit inspired program, a red lit tableau, and concluded with refreshments for about 80 guests at Mr. and Mrs. Houghton’s lawn.
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Fischer
Charles Pfetsch
Robert Pfetsch
Ernest Radloff
A. D. Telder
John Oman
Pillsbury
Rank
Pfetsch, Jr
John Bithers
Guldea
Mr. Fischer
Ms. Houghton
Pioneer of Grant Township Dies at Lansing Sunday
The obituary notes a Grant Township pioneer who died in Lansing on a Sunday. Six grandsons served as pallbearers and interment occurred at Surrey cemetery. Attendees traveled from Lansing, Detroit, Toledo, Cleveland, Sparta, Rosebush, Belding, Owosso, Ludington, Kint, and Lake to pay their respects.
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Grant Township
Lansing
Surrey Cemetery
Chas Koontz
Warren Davison
Florence Bolen
Tom
Bernice
Frank Beebe
Phil Reekatz
Raymond Moline
Steven Penski
Laura Pedersen
Albert Rolen
Cleveland
Alex Heith
Big Orchestra Concert Slated At State Park
Over 7,000 visitors tour the state park with many returning for multiple years. Tourists praise the park and Mr. Butts for services while he announces another large orchestra concert next Sunday at 6:00 p.m. Attendance is expected to rise as the event draws repeating guests.
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Butts
Card of Thanks for Mrs. Martha Moline
A notice expresses gratitude for kindness during the illness and death of Mrs. Martha Moline. Special thanks are given to Rev Telcer and many neighbors including the Thurston and McIntosh families, Koontz and Bellinger families, the O E S, and others for assistance and moral tributes.
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Martha Moline
Telcer
Cham Thurston
Russell
Gordon McIntosh
Chas. Koontz
Jay Bellinger
Florence Bolan
Warren Davison
Vern Moline
Livestock Listing With Farmers' Produce Dates
Livestock and produce offered by P. F. Geeck Mer. Includes shipping dates set for Tuesday July 18 and August 1. Contact telephone 139 for details and arrangements.
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Telephone
P. F. Geeck
Mer
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H. A. Dawson
Shipper
Ira Carr
Son
Uncle Sam
Sincerely, Mr
And
Mrs
Nora J. Barnes
State Bank
the Peoples Bank
Dr. Rea
Doherty
O. D. Bayes Bakery
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