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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1934
Page
4
Illinois faces an all time alfalfa growth record as 1938’s 337000 acre crop stands cited. Farmers may use 4866200 acres retired from grain production for alfalfa with nurse oats barley as guides. Contractors should read How Use Contracted Acres for details on land use and timing.
The New York State College of Agriculture notes about a dozen common sheep breeds differ in body form weight maturation eyes fleece type and hardiness. Selecting a breed suited to land and market demand simplifies farming. After choosing two suitable breeds it is better to stay with one rather than switching frequently. Simple adequate records help farmers manage flocks and select replacements.
The Indiana Farmer's Guide notes straw covering 6 inches over planted potatoes reduces evaporation and weeds, aids drought soils, and eliminates cultivation. Potatoes emerge through the straw and harvests occur near the surface when lifted. The method is less common today.
Seed sterilization experiments from last year show hot water treatment can kill many cabbage disease germs while preserving seed viability. Trials used cabbage seed submerged in 125 degrees water for 25 minutes, yielding healthier seed with reduced common cabbage diseases.
Mary Sullivan of the women’s police bureau denounces a matrimonial service racketeering scheme charging $50 increments for registration, introduction, and wedding fees, with crooks profiting while promising marriages that never occur. The piece recalls Waxey Gordon, the Hernandez brothers pickpocket case, Geraldine Farrar’s opera life, and a Greek shoeshine tale at a Manhattan uptown shop.
A pet magazine estimates about 1,000 dogs in the United States with a value under 48 million dollars, while the broader canine trade including food concerns clinics kennels and related industries pushes the value to 80 million dollars.
In Sacramento a 72 year old OWA worker was fired for being single with no dependents. Two days later he returned to OWA headquarters demanding his job claiming marriage and a dependent. He angrily lamented that marriage did not improve his situation.
W P Filst of the College of Agriculture warns of a potential devastating chinch bug invasion. He urges farmers to starve the pests by planting legume crops such as alfalfa soybeans cowpeas and field peas this season to limit their food. If wet weather fails to drown them the bugs could cause unprecedented damage.
Dairy experts from the New York State Veterinary College warn that mastitis or garget causes wide economic losses varying by herd. The disease often goes unnoticed and tends to appear during drying off, after calving, or on high protein rations. Evidence points to infection during milking, so extra precautions at milking are urged. hand milking spreads garget less than machine milking.
The Montreal Gazette notes that farm methods transformed by tractors bring power farming to light. It says the shift creates higher individual output with fewer workers, aided by chemists using fertilizers and biologists developing climate resistant varieties, marking a development as significant as railways and steamships.
I C Stewart, potato specialist at the state experiment station in Geneva New York, reports that seed pieces from the tip end of potato tubers produce stronger plants and higher yields than those from the basal stem end. He notes that ledfrold infection does not change this result.
Montreal Herald notes horse manure is the only satisfactory compost for mushroom growing. The piece highlights ample straw bedding, its decomposition speed, and moisture holding capacity. Some growers recommend adding 18 of fresh loam to the compost.
Miss Clara Dawson improves at the Ann Arbor hospital and was to be brought home yesterday. Judge Glenn Gillespie heard a Vernon township cemetery oil well case in Mt. Pleasant, with public interest. Local visits include Roy and Clare Wilson family in Mt Pleasant and relatives in Flint and Elizabeth New Jersey. Lt Thomas Harry and wife were killed in a Powell Wyoming car wreck. burial in Flint. Lois Jean Brown visits grandparents in Mt. Pleasant.
Tests by the Arkansas College of Agriculture and farmers show one ton of good quality manure equals about 100 pounds of 4-10-4 fertilizer for fertilizing value. Ten tons slightly favor corn yields and reduce cotton yields versus 600 pounds of 4-10-4, with greater residual benefits. Adding 50 to 75 pounds of superphosphate per ton improves balance. manure is poorer in phosphate than in nitrogen and potash.
South Africa predicts an 8 001 000 bag wheat crop. Germany consumed over 500 000 tons butter last year. A country supplies about 90 percent of world lard. Feed roots to cattle after slicing or pulping to prevent choking. Salt blocks placed in manger for cows. Grasshopper eggs: 20 to 40 per pod. one pod per square foot yields about 25 young grasshoppers per square foot.
Trichinosis is caused by a tiny worm living in the flesh of infected hogs. Proper cooking kills the parasite. consuming undercooked pork risks infection. The disease can affect people of any sex, age, or nationality.
Notice to voters from Elmer J. Schofield on the Republican ticket seeking support in the primary election for the office of County Road Commissioner.
San Luis Potosi Mexico rises with silver revival as streets are dug up for pavement to access the mine wealth. The city sits on a high plateau with cool dry weather and a rich history from Spanish conquest to mining boom.
In Horizon Wisconsin Horicon marsh once the nation’s largest artificial lake, now a game preserve, relics from old ships were found in the center. Fragments include a boiler and quarried stone blocks from a voyage fifty years past. Two more vessels sank nearby, including a scow in July 1857 during a hurricane killing three and injuring thirteen, and a liner boiler explosion two years later killing two.
Frederic Wis farmer I rank Anderson completed a 150 mile circuit through nine towns and two sites in search of a grist mill to grind grain into flour. He found mills were often repurposed or out of operation, and only a distant village 2½ miles away had a mill usable for his load.
The article reports 13 people injured in auto accidents over the past week. Injuries include a sprained shoulder for Dr. Sanford and a severely bruised chest for his wife, plus multiple fractures for Mrs. Motes. Sand was used to extinguish a blaze in the car engine compartment.
Words fail us in expressing our thanks to all who have been kind and considerate during Ralph's last illness. We gratefully acknowledge Rev. and Mrs. Arksey Chas Thurston and Son and the flower tributes. Sincerely Mr. and Mrs. Wm Calkins and family Mr. and Mrs. Foggett Mrs Augusta Calkins.
The Young Peoples Society of Col onville thanks all who attended the ice cream social Friday night. Hila Kistler, Sec.
John C. Carpenter announces Republican candidacy for County Road Commissioner. He asks voters to support him at the September 11 primary.
Pol Adv Ben Carpenter announces his campaign on the Republican ticket for a third term as State Senator in the 28th district. The message seeks voter support from the district electorate.
Zenobia chapter OB meets the first Thursday monthly. Dover Gospel Tabernacle services Sundays at 11 30. American Legion Post and Auxiliary elect officers next Monday night July 16. Church of God picnic at Bellinger grove next Tuesday with basket dinner program and sports. Notify Superintendent Vera Peterson by Sunday. Clare women golfers play Alma next Wednesday July 18 leaving Anderson's Drugstore at 9 00.
The Ladies Aid announce a city park picnic planned for next Wednesday afternoon. Attendees should bring a penny stocking potluck supper and contribute to the social event with portable dishes.
The Help the Hostess Club holds an all day picnic at Tourist Park next Wednesday July 18 with basket dinner and program included.
The Club reached 101 members with a Farwell Tuesday meeting that drew about 75 attendees. After supper, three conservation films were shown and a talk by Mr. Paquin of the Department was given. The next meeting is planned for the second Tuesday in October at Lake.
The Clare Shipping Association announces shipping dates on Tuesday July 24 and Tuesday August 7. Contact R Brooks or Walter White at 206K22 for shipper details and consider Clare Sentinel classified liners to buy only what you need.
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