Brucellosis Threat Highlights Calf Loss and Human Risk
Brucellosis or Bangs disease costs farmers through calf mortality and human illness. Experts say up to 40 percent calf loss and undulant fever in people arise from exposure to infected cattle. Officials forecast eradication goals in Michigan by 1958 to 1960 via laws and farmer education.
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P. D. Gibson
Clare County
Bang
Glen Reed
Michigan State University
I. Forest Huddieson
MSU
Reed
Michigan
Michigan Department of Agriculture
Parsons
Hooked Rugs Meet Prompts Study by Michigan State College
Ruth McIlwaymer of the Department of Information Services at Michigan State College reports on a hook rug project. Thirty three women attended a preliminary meeting and twelve returned for a second session to learn hooking techniques using warp cloth and various materials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth McIlwaymers
Department of Information Services
Michigan State College
East Lansing
Michigan State University
Union Town
International Show Opens for 76th International Live Stock Exposition
Farm youths from 12 states forego Thanksgiving at home to prepare animals for Chicago expo opening November 23. More than 500 steers and hogs expected. 4-H and FRA members aged 12 to 20 compete in junior feeding, with judging by Dr. A D Weber and Clifford Breeden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
FRA
A. D. Weber
Kansas Agricultural College
Manhattan
Clifford Breeden
Agricultural College
Purdue University
Lafayette
Indiana
Nancy Turner
State Agricultural College
Auction Sale Advertising in The Clare Sentinel
Classified notice announces an upcoming auction sale advertised in The Clare Sentinel. Details include date location and items to be sold along with contact for participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Sentinel
Remembering Blessings and Looming Waste in Thanksgiving Message
A reflective Thanksgiving piece warns readers to count blessings and recognize soil and water erosion across civilizations. It cites ancient Mesopotamia, North Syria, and China, contrasts past abundance with current overuse, laments species loss, and notes U S cropland per person falling to about three acres. It urges awareness and prudent eating choices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tigris
Euphrates
Asia
Syria
Yellow River
China
India
United States
Barnyard Economics Meeting Set for Harrison Courthouse
County agent P. D. Gibson says the 1956 Barnyard Economics meeting will be held in Harrison courthouse Monday at 1 30. Topics include farmer economic outlook and Social Security tax changes. Arthur Mauck of Michigan State University will lead. Social Security Administration rep to assist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slare
P. D. Gibson
Michigan
Harrison
Arthur Mauck
Michigan State University
Social Security Administration
Loss of corn in field risks and handling tips
Michigan State University extension specialist Bob Maddox warns leaving corn in the field is costly and dangerous. He notes losses rise as time passes after ripening and cold weather prevents drying, urging timely harvesting and safe handling practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Maddox
Michigan State University
Maddox
Maddex
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George Parsons
Ship Hall
Henry Wyant
Studebaker-Packard
Studebaker
Merle Raber
KRAFT
Barnyard Economics
National Farm Loan Ass'n
Evart, Michigan
Dependable Gas Service For
Bottied Gas Service
Northland
The
Clare
Isabella
the Sentinel
F. B. Scott Oil CO
Leiter Brothers” Lumber CO
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