This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 10 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1953
Page
3
The article urges poultry farmers to vent laying houses to remove moist foul air as temperatures drop. It notes that leaving windows open previously sufficed, but now in cold weather airflow must be managed to keep litter dry and birds healthy. Simple, inexpensive methods like straw lofts and adjustable openings are recommended, with agricultural agents available for guidance.
The Annual C R O P Drive is underway across Isabella County under Rev Harold Taber of Shepherd directing efforts. The county aims to collect 600 bags of beans to aid the program.
The Michigan Department of Agriculture Bureau of Dairying inspected 598 plants statewide last month to assure safe dairy products. Inspections covered 104 milk dealers, 264 milk producers, 166 ice cream plants, 23 manufacturing plants, 17 cream stations, 10 cheese factories, and nine creameries across Michigan.
Isabella 4-H Service Club names Shirley Wilson president Yvonne VanVranken vice president Joanne Curtiss secretary treasurer and Joanne Judge judge. Dec 1 meeting set at Joanne Judge home with January initiation for new members. Livestock judging team placed sixth at Sorna Fat Stock Show led by Philip House Larry Anderson Wayne House with Anderson scoring 347 of 400.
The Michigan Department of Agriculture reports 94 enforcement actions in the past month, with 54 for misbranding or missing labels. Apples and potatoes dominated violations, though eggs and sausage were also cited. Potato production totals 10,545,000 bushels and apples 8,094,000 bushels this year.
The 24th Detroit Junior Livestock Show runs December 8 9 10 at State Fairgrounds with about 400 advance entries and 385 steers 180 lambs 105 hogs. Exhibitors include three from Clare County and participants from Hamilton Township. Scholarships up to 500 dollars are awarded, and animals are inspected on arrival with noncompetitive stock screened out. The event is organized by Detroit Junior Livestock Society Inc with oversight from Michigan State University extension 4-H club leaders and supported by local stockyards commission firms and businesses.
No.2 D.H.LA. supervisor Walter Smith notes LeRoy Hegson becomes a new member October 12. Herds expand with purebred heifers. Bogan Cotter total 19 cows. Zeller Dairy 39 cows. Eighteen herds tested, 296 cows, average 644 lbs milk and 25.7 lbs fat. Ed McAlvey leads small herd with 461 lbs milk and 26.6 fat. Mrs Aquehs Beie others with 674 lbs milk and 34.7 fat. Zeiter Dairy 39 cows averaged 834 lbs milk and 32 fat. Fred McDonald top two cows 2070 lbs milk and 74 fat, and 1920 lbs milk and 67 fat.
The Isa bella County Fair Association annual meeting drew larger attendance than usual with comments signaling strong interest in fair progress. The financial report showed a loss of 23.89 dollars, yet the organization now owns three buildings valued at 9 600 dollars and 1 506 dollars in supplies and equipment, offset by a debt of 1 870.64. The 1954 World of Pleasure midway is planned for August 24 to 28. New directors elected at large are Rogelt Hauck George Jane Vernell Fike Ernest Klumpp Chester Ayris Maynard Gilmore and Robert Acker.
At Michigan's northern outpost near Fort Wilkins State Park a bold coyote has frightened visitors by striking a bridge, nearly being hit by cars, and being shot at twice with birdshot. Park manager Mac Frimodig notes the animal may have fled into nearby woods after the failed hunt.
The article urges spreading lime now while soil is firm and time remains before spring. It notes lime helps soil for legume seedings and recommends generous mixed fertilizer for best returns. It cites bruised livestock costs around $350 per farm last year and advises dehorning, careful sorting, quiet loading, and ample bedding to reduce losses.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.