Horse Pull Contest Sponsored by County 4H Clubs in Winn
The Isabella county 4H Clubs sponsor a horse pulling contest at Winn on the new Memorial Field Sunday June 3. Proceeds aid the County 4H Club camp at Coldwater Lake Freeman. Curtiss of Winn is general chairman and plans are underway. Public event with no prizes. small payments to participating horses. Concessions by Winn area 4H clubs. Plan to attend.
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Isabella
Winn
Memorial Field
Coldwater Lake
Freeman
Curtiss
Harrison A B A Making Progress in April Report
The April report from Paul Huber of the Harrison ABA shows 19 new cows added in the month. It tallies 45 first services 11 second services eight third services and six extra services. Al Collins of Greenwood township reports twin bull calves and notes some members used the Angus semen made available April 1.
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Paul Huber
Harrison Aba
al Collins
Greenwood Township
ABA
Efficient Care for Replacement Pullets and Egg Production
Card emphasizes early planning for replacement pullets at Michigan State College. Farmers should ensure feeders and water supply, provide outdoor range feeders, shade, wind protection, roosts, and natural green feed. Vaccination should occur early and mites checked mid summer to prevent losses.
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Ets CG
Card
Michigan dairy farmers push ads to lift markets
Bruce F. Clothier, president of the American Dairy Association of Michigan, commends 130,000 Michigan dairy farmers for uniting with national dairymen to expand public relations. An ADA Set-Aside will fund a penny per pound of butterfat from May to June, boosting farmer income and dairy product sales.
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Bruce F. Clothier
American Dairy Association of Michigan
Michigan
ADA
Clothier
America
Four-County Dairy Day Plans Discontinue Gate
Plans move forward for the Annual Four-County Dairy Day at Clare on June 20 with a banquet on June 19. The committee abandons the gate due to time constraints. B C Mellencamp leads dairy exhibits with about 75 animals from Midland Gladwin Clare and Isabella counties.
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Clare
B. C
Mellencamp
Midland
Gladwin
Isabella
Mellen
Forage Loss by Grazing in Michigan Timberlands
Extension foresters at Michigan State College warn grazing in woods damages timber land by soil and water loss and reduces seedling survival. Animals eating young tree seedlings hinder future forest regeneration.
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Michigan State College
Schumacher Buys Registered Holstein Cow in Michigan
John Schumacher of Farwell recently acquired a registered Holstein Friesian cow from Elmer J. Rhode of Weidman. Change of ownership for this animal was recorded by the Holstein Friesian Association of America which issued 21 970 registration and transfer certificates to Michigan breeders in 1950.
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John, Schumacher
Farwell
Mastitis treatment recommendation from Economy Drug Store
The ad promotes Dr Hess Mastitis Ointment as a high potency remedy. It mentions a preparation containing penicillin and streptomycin in a Gotfaing 150 000 unit and 100 mg formulation, offered by Economy Drug Store.
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Hess
Cull Potatoes Make Good Livestock Feed
Michigan farmers find cull and surplus potatoes usable as livestock feed. Cook for swine and poultry. slice or chop for cattle and sheep. Whole potatoes may ease choking in cattle. Extension specialists prepared a folder on feeding potatoes to livestock. request from county agents or MSU Bulletin Office.
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Michigan
Michigan State College Extension
Bulletin Office
Department of Information Services
Michigan State College
Lansing
Improvements Planned for 1951 Isa bella Youth Fair
The Isa bella County Youth and Farm Fair board met at the county courthouse to plan the sixth annual fair August 21 to 25. John Metz chaired as committees were formed to handle tasks and a portable platform in front of the grandstand was proposed. A cage upgrade or new poultry cages were considered and Island Park improvements discussed with the City Commission on June 4. The premium book will be prepared in coming days as the fair approaches in three months.
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Isabella County Youth and Farm Fair
John Metz
City Commission
Island Park
Slightly Higher Price Support For 1951 Grain Crops
A 1951 government program for dry edible beans sets price support at an average of 7.84 dollars per cwt on a thresher run basis, about 76 percent of parity, with supports carried through storage loans and purchase agreements. No acreage allotments are planned, a county production guide is issued, and eligible varieties include pea medium white cranberry and red kidney. Other national rates list corn 1.54, barley 1.11, oats 0.72, rye 1.30 per bushel.
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Andrew J. Keysor
Clare County
PMA
Keyser
Watch Milk Handling Methods In Summer
Dairy producers should inspect milking equipment and cooling setups as warm weather nears. D L Murray of Michigan State College urges checks on milking machines and rubber parts, recommends boiling inflations and hoses in lye for 15 minutes, and using milk stone remover as needed. Cooling should bring milk below 60 degrees Fahrenheit within an hour to cut bacteria growth.
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D. L. Murray
Michigan State College Extension Dairyman
Murray
Zinc Paint Best For Metal Roofs
Agricultural engineers at Michigan State College report zinc metal paint as the most durable for sheet metal farm roofs. Other options include aluminum red and blue lead iron oxide and asphalt with asphalt sealing holes but heat absorption and low coverage are drawbacks.
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Clare County
Agricultural Engineers of
Michigan State College
Miss Reynolds Refuses Harsh Horn Noise in Town Center
Miss Reynolds faces a loud motorist after her car stalls at Main and Walnut. She steps out and politely offers the horn-blasting driver a chance to wait, ending the disturbance as others watch and traffic slows.
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Miss Reynolds
Main
Walnut
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A.B
Kraft Foods Company
Speccat
Farwell Lumber Co
Don Luce
Farwell, Michigan
Clare Auto Parts
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Ide
Eng
Aris
Onur
Mcewan ST
John Schumacher
Or. Pleasant
Joe Marsh
United States Brewers Foundation
Studebaker
Lee
VE. Neu
McGuire Brothers
Mcewan Street
Clare, Michigan
Wisconsin
Millet
Sudan
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