Regulations Controlling Farm Slaughter of Meat Publicized
A digest of new OPA rules issued by John F. Kessel outlines Class II farm slaughterers who slaughter or have meat slaughtered for them and sell or transfer up to 6000 pounds of meat in 1944 to March 31 1945. Class Three slaughterers face no home consumption limits but must report and limit deliveries to 100 percent of 1944 dressed weight unless exempt. Beginning May 14 1945 permits and quotas are required for all transfers to commercial channels.
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OPA
John F. Kessel
Kessel
Hay and soybeans offer feed value and flood relief options
The article advises cutting hay at specific bloom stages for alfalfa clover and grasses, and suggests soybeans as a rapid high protein crop to replace losses from winter kill or floods. It cites Minnesota Extension Pamphlet No. 136 and notes farm guidance from local county agents.
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Minnesota
Extension Service
University of Minnesota
St. Paul
Minn
Tilted hats spark a dairy plant manager shudder
Light tone column hints at fashion flair with tilted hats while noting a punchline about unsettling a dairy plant manager. The piece juxtaposes style curiosity with a hinted workplace reaction, suggesting a humorous take on manners and appearance in public.
Payment rules for 1945 hayseed harvest program
The 1945 Agricultural Conservation Program allocates 12.5 million dollars to seed harvests. Special practices apply for alfalfa red clover and alsike clover with acre and pound basis payments. Per acre payment is 3.50 for seeded crops and seed sales to dealers determine pound payments.
REA Orders Immediate Start on $100 Million Rural Lines
Acting REA head William J. Neal directed 900 plus REA financed systems from St. Louis to begin delayed power line construction totaling over 100 million dollars. He warned this is the largest build in history and noted loans already approved can move quickly as materials arrive and labor is found. An additional 80 million dollar fund awaits Congress approval and July 1 for disbursement.
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REA
William J. Neal
Rural Electrification Administration
St. Louis
Neal
RBA
RHA
Congress
Late potato support prices and loan details 1945
The War Food Administration issues the 1945 late crop Irish potato support schedule with one change from 1944. Farmers must offer all marketable grades of potatoes in a lot to receive the support price for U S No 2 grade 1 1/2 inches or better. Prices per 100 pounds in new or uniform bags f o b carrier: September 2.05, October 2.10, November 2.20, December 2.30.
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WFA
U. S
War Bonds Promised to Stabilize Prices and Secure Futures
Citizens encouraged to invest in war bonds to stabilize prices now and provide personal financial security later. Authorities urge prompt purchase and sustained support for the wartime effort.
4 H Landscape Project Boosts Farm Home Sites
800 000 returning 4 H club members are urged to improve farm home grounds under the National 4 H Home Grounds Beautification Activity. Since 1942 1944 rural youth have beautified home sites. awards include silver medals, gold watches, and National 4 H Congress honors. Local winners and participants are listed from Michigan counties with assorted community updates.
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Extension Service
Charles R. Walgreen
Chicago
Rural Social Roundup Records Friendly Visits
Rural residents report a series of Sunday and midweek calls. Mr and Mrs Lewis Warner hosted guests and hosted dinners while Otto Kleiner visited Percy Codling near Beaverton who is recovering from a recent accident. The Penrose family spent Sunday with Owen Spink and Dale Davis with Mrs Empey at Lewis Warners. Laurence Bates of Midland visited Wednesday, and Burton Bay hosted Clyde McDonald of Alma and Clarence Bay of Dover with their families on Sunday.
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Lewis Warner
Mt. Pleasant
Otto Kleiner
Percy Codling
Beaverton
Codling
Lowell Penrose
Owen Spink
Dale Davis
Empey
Laurence Bates
Midland
Bates
Burton Bay
Clyde McDonald
Alma
Clarence Bay
Dover
Farwell Area Social Notes and Visits
Thursday evening guests included Johnnie Hemstreet Dora Orton Frank Walters and Mildred Fair. Numerous calls and visits span Rex Schade family R J Powell and Farwell residents with several trips to Detroit Ypsilanti and Ashley.
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Johnnie Hemstreet
Dora Orton
cAlletLeaks Data
Ernest Orton
Frank Walters
Mildred Fair
Joe Snell
Farwell
Lillian Schade
Rex Schade
Alice Schade
Chris Schade
Ewart
R. J. Powell
W. M. Messacar
Detroit
Ralph Hilyard
Aaron Bare
Henry Wysong
Saginaw
Bob. Wilson
Harold Lawson
Lorraine
Rochester
Hatel Reynolds
Edith Reynolds
Bob VanBuskirk
Jean Rogers
Mt. Pleasant
Virginia
John Geib
Sikkema
Jackson
M. Oberlitner
Lillie Oberlitner
Lester Halstead
Donna Pay
Stanley Oman
Mary Lloyd
Lst
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Harry 'K
Wakefield
Clare County
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Clare County Aaa
Uncle Bob
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Kraftsman
Kraft Dairy
Peshtigo Court
Ill
Bob
Kraft Cheese Company
Agnfarm News
Robert C. Kleiner
Clare County A. C. A
Michigan
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Barry
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Huron
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Lenawee
Menominee
Monroe
Muskegon
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Tuscola
Washtenaw
Lapeer
Eaton
Montcairn
Nell Denton
Dale Rawson
Hither Rawson
Blanche Powell
Farwell School
Glen Powell
Harley Bentley
Loyal Haddix
Gladwin
Harley
C. W. Morgan
Flint
George Keeler
Clare
Pauline Brooking
Brooking
France
Ernest Orton, Jr
Niagara Falls
Joe Penawiczyk
Betty Sue Schade
Roy Hillis
Sears
Pleasant Valley
Clare Livestock
Clare Hardware & Furniture Co
Thins Rn
Treanury Advansement
Treasury Department and
War Advertising Council
Harrison Dodds
Guy E. Grook
M. E. Cota
Sec'y
W. A. Bartlett
R. F. Bessmer
Qwossa
W. H. Burd
Ann Arbor
M. E. Gota
Hastings
GC. G. Conway
Lupton
Guy E. Groge
W. P. Green
Hillsdale
Harrison Dobds
Fred R, Likins
Memphis
P. Mott
Scottville
E. T. Osburk
Lansing
Clare 0
Thorpe
Kalamazoo
M. Deyoung
Muskegon Heights
Orr G. Stanley
Indian River
Horace Powers
Michigan Mutual Windstorm Insurance CO
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