Changing Decade for Michigan Farms Under George Bowers Model
Michigan State College economist John Doneth analyzes 260 dairy general and corn livestock farms in central and southeastern Michigan. The Bowers simulated farm shows income and expense growth, rising costs, larger acreage, and doubled total investment over a decade, with labor reduced and inflation eroding dollar value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Doneth
Michigan State College Agricultural Economics Department
Michigan
George Bowers
Bowers
Doneth
Wrecker Service Offers Quick Auto Repairs in Clare
Notice to car owners needing bumping painting or repairing. Dan McDonald of Ford Sales and Service Clare advertises in stock sheet metal fenders and 24 hour wrecker service with quick estimates. Phone 343.
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Dan McDonald
Ford Sales & Service
Clare
Isabella Dairy Association District annual report highlights
The Isabella Dairy Association District reports 348 cow years and 23 members using various feed practices. It lists milk output and butterfat for top cows, with returns per dollar and feed costs. The document details breed, owner, and herd performance by age, plus pasture and silage use and equipment like milking machines.
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Sudan
Farm Calendar Highlights Michigan June to September
A dense list of agricultural events across Michigan from June through September. Highlights include the Inseminator-Manager's Conference at a college campus, Young Men and Women's Camp No. 1 in Waldenwood, Beef Cattle Sale in Gladwin, and numerous 4-H and field day events at Michigan State College campus and other locations. Public events feature farm tours, conferences, and the Michigan State Fair in Detroit.
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Michigan
Xtension Dairy Department
Michigan Artificial Breeders’ Cooperative
Waldenwood
Gladwin County Xtension Service
Michigan State College
Midwest Farm Bureau
Michigan Farm Bureau
American Farm Bureau Federation
Saginaw County
Matthew Borsenik
Brant
Montcalm
Art Leitch
Stanton
Oscoda
Clifford Shantz
Ellsworth
Arnold Handrick
Fairview
Warn Bureau Seedimen
Michigan ‘State
Michigan State Veterinary Medical
Future Homemakers of America
Grange
Homemakers
Upjohn Farms
Richland
State
Kalamazoo
Eaton County Extension Service
Extension Animal Husbandry Department
Lower Michigan
Gaylord
Haton County
Charlotte
Michigan Swine Breeders’ Association
Muck Experimental
Hast Lansing
Vocational Agriculture Teachers
Detroit
May 1951 Dairy Improvement Association Report highlights
May report shows Isabella No. 2 cows dry and overall totals: milk 816,028 lbs. butterfat 12,218 lbs. value of product 12,699.50. feed costs 4,618.10. grain 16,015 lbs. 63 cows over 50 lbs fat. top producers list across large, medium, and small herds with detailed milk and fat outputs. several herds from Clare, Mt. Pleasant, Farwell and Weidman noted.
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Isabella
D.h.la
Zeller Dairy
Leo Bolen and Son
Guernsey
Bonnie Bell
Charles Losey and Son
Mollie
E. Kavanaugh
First Cross
Murphy Bros
Ruth
Kavanaugh
Jersey
F. A. Sides and Son
Lucille
McAlvey
Tiny
Misty
Farwell
A. Sides and Son
Lake
Weidman
Murphy, Bros
Mt. Pleasant
Raldon Pasch
Howard Wood and Son
Panera Leo Bolen and Son
Guernseys
J. H. Clark
Gerald M. Huber
Mt. Pleasante
Virgil Smith
Zeller, Dairy
Clare
A. Owens and Sons
P. W. Welch
Pat & Ray Bowen
Barryton
Zefiter Dairy
Glare
Howard Wood& Son
Schafer
Adjust Sprayer For Best Insect Control
Michigan State College entomologists say good equipment is essential for effective insect control as proper nozzles pressure and coverage vary by crop. They warn against too close or too far nozzle positioning and suggest canvas trailers to improve dust coverage without crop damage or disease spread.
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Michigan State College
No safety drive can possibly succeded unless Hoth driver aid
The fragment notes a safety drive requiring aid from a Hoth driver and pedestrians, urging assistance to succeed. The text is garbled but centers on collective effort for road safety.
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Masys
West Freeman Visit Ties Local Families in Barryton
Mrs John Wilbur of Elm Hall spent Thu to Sun with Elton Darnell and family. Cecil Darnell and kin of Barryton were Friday guests. Grogan of Grand Rapids stayed Sat with the Darnells. Albert Lee and others attended Rev Mary Barbour farewell sermon at Church of God Barryton. a family gathering followed at Cecil Darnell’s home. Jesse, Albert Lee and Elton Darnell visited Winn to watch horse pulling contests.
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John Wilbur
Elm Hall
Elton Darnell
Cecil Darnell
Hight Point Lake
Barryton
Jesse
Albert Lee
Winn
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Springfield Garden Tractors
Jamesway Poultry and Barn Equipment
Kasco
Leon
Dull Farm Service
Clare, Michigan
Ropeller
Toridheet
Ackerman
Maple ST
Mname
Rome
Aspiande Co
Orm Hastings Peter Ater Wal
Isabella Dairy — Association Dist
Dairy Improvement Association
Isabella NO
Zeiter Dairy
Raldon Pasch, Weidman
West. Freeman
Er PE
eMeet
Farwell Lumber Co
Don Luce
Farwell, Michigan
H. Prather
Robert C. Kleiner
John W. Foell
East Fourth Street
Four County
Clare, Gladwin
Midland
Clare Tourist. Park
Tobacco River
N. US
North End
F.F.A
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