Anthrax Outbreak Reported Across Michigan Farms
State Veterinarian Lea Davison reports Anthrax identified on 29 farms in 12 counties with infections in cattle hogs sheep and mixed cases. Dr G F Clark warns farmers to be extremely careful, noting spores survive in soil and can re infect pastures for years.
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Osceola
Clare County
G. F. Clark
Michigan State College
Northern
Clark
Livestock Vigilance Urged Over Anthrax Concerns
Officials urge strict watchfulness for illness or death in cattle and call a veterinarian immediately if disease is suspected. Vaccination advised only if disease is diagnosed nearby, with no current alarm in Clare county. Keep animals under close scrutiny and follow veterinary guidance.
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Clare County
Higher Food Cost Not Fault Of Farmers
Clare County Agricultural Agent Paul D. Gibson reports from Michigan State University economist Arthur Mauch that hogs and eggs prices are down yet consumer costs rise. He notes farm price averages fell seven percent in a year while incomes rose, and cites marketing costs and increased consumption of meat eggs milk fruits and vegetables as factors lifting retail prices.
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Clare County
Arthur Mauch
Michigan State College
Mauch
Manch
Mauce
Horse Pulling Contest Aids 4 H Club Camp at Winn
Plans are set for the Winn event on Sunday June 1 with about 20 teams expected to compete for highest honors. The contest begins at 2:00 pm with Freeman Curtiss as general chairman and Mrs Floyd Curtiss directing concessions. Proceeds will support the 4 H Club camp at Coldwater Lake. Last year’s winners were Oliver Ward Rose Renner Charles Hall Clinton Young Ward O’Boyle and Earl Hafer.
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Tsabella Gounty
Winn
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Floyd Curtiss
Coldwater Lake
Oliver Ward
Rose Renner
Charles Hall
Clinton Young
Ward O'Boyle
Earl Hafer
Clare County SCD notes on office closure and forestry plans
Ben Bosink reports Clare County Soil Conservation District will close during June 2 to 5 for a forestry review by regional SCS staff, with regular hours resuming the following Monday. Directors approved assistance for several applicants and seek additional nurseries for spring 1953 stock. A nursery seed bed was prepared, aiming for 3000 Scotch pine and 2000 blue spruce, with access for visitors. Glen Bedell mapped local farms to guide future conservation plans. Farms mapped include Ray Archbold Glen Bay Lewis Becker Clare Rod and Gun Club Joe Murphy Floren Pudway Randall School Manuel Sutton and Ernest Town.
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Clare County
Stanley Locke
U. S. Soil Conservation Service
Carl Fritzsche
Clare County Soil Conservation District
Brand’ Braun
Walter R. Foell
Carl Lewandowski
Cecil Mathews
Clare County Scd
Glen Bedell
Varnier
Hiss
Ray Archbold
Glen Bay
Lewis Becker
Clare Rod and Gun Club
Joe Murphy
Floren Pudway
Rarndall School
Manuel Sutton
Ernest Town
Isabella Sheep Tour Scheduled For Friday June 6
Isabella County Agricultural Agent B C Mellencamp announces a Sheep Tour on Friday June 6 starting at 10 00 with five stops to discuss issues in the sheep program Graydon Blunk Animal Husbandry specialist will lead discussions at each stop noting county flock management The lambs will be old enough to show gains Observe farm programs and meet county farmers Keep June 6 open to attend the event.
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B. C. Mellencamp
Isabella County Agricultural Agent
Graydon Blunk
Isea
Leaner Hogs Will Increase Demand And Market Price
The piece argues consumer demand favors leaner hogs over fatty pork. It notes buyers dislike lard and prefer cuts with substantial lean, suggesting market prices rise with leaner hog production.
Bean Producers Hold Meeting in Saginaw
Last week a meeting of Bean Producers was held in Saginaw with Isabella County Association officers present. George Shemm, president of the State Producers Assn., reviewed two years of results while John Vloch reported finances from a one cent per hundredweight deduction. The group voted to study potential programs based on acreage or bean quality, aiming for more active participation by local farmers.
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B. C. Mellencamp
Isabella County
Saginaw
Isabella County Producers Association
Asel Fish
Alwood Olney
Phillip Epple
Oscar Curtiss
State Producers ' Assn
George Shemm
John Vloch
SBC
Marble Auto Collision Offers Free Brake Inspection
Specialized service at Marble Auto Collision invites motorists to a free brake inspection with the slogan Safe Brakes Save Lives Perhaps Your Own. Contact details implied by the text.
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Marble
Oklahoma Youth Is U. S. Star Farmer
Harold DeWayne Hodgson a 20 year old farmer and Hereford cattle breeder from Freedom Oklahoma was named Star Farmer of America at the 24th annual national FFA convention in Kansas City He received 1000 for the honor and three regional Star Farmers were named George Williams Joe Harris and Otto G Sanner each earning 500 Hodgson farms 320 acres and rents 255 more The Star Farmer awards come from 295 candidates and honor outstanding farming leadership and early success in farming
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Freedom
Okla
Kansas City
George Williams
Nicholasville
Joe Harris
Eagleville
Calif
Oe Gg. Sanner
Kutztown
FFA
Hodgson
Star Farmer
America
Engineer Proposes Ways to Face Farm Labor Shortage
The article outlines four strategies to sustain high production amid a looming farm labor shortfall. It highlights efficient management, greater mechanization, and optimized building layouts as key approaches, noting past efficiency gains from industry experiments.
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