Farmers urged to order fertilizer now for 1946 season
Michigan farmers should place fertilizer orders immediately with their local dealers. C H Millar of Michigan State College says supplies for 1946 will be insufficient to meet demand due to labor shortages and shipping constraints. He notes restrictions on potash shipments and reduced explosive chemical needs but warns prospects remain not bright. Delivery can be arranged as supplies arrive and stored until spring planting.
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C. H. Millar
Soil Science Department
Michigan State College
New Mexico
California
Millar
Electrification tips for safe farm electrical service
County agents cite three main points for safe electric service: ensure proper wiring sized to load, have installation by a competent electrician, and obtain a final check by a representative from the Department of Agriculture and Michigan State College.
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Department of Agriculture
Michigan State College
Representa
Quality dairy care saves milk and money in winter
A rural advice piece urges regular udder clipping and warm chlorine washes before milking to improve milk quality. It stresses barn shelter, proper feed, and wind protection to prevent shrinkage, plus roadside milk stands to save hauler time and costs. It mentions obtaining the plan from Alabama Extension Service.
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Alabama
Alabama Polytechnic Institute
Auburn
Ala
Safe Electrical Use on Farms Warns Against Overloading
IVIS current is turned on and the rule is not to connect more than one or two devices to a single outlet. Keep fuses on the job so they cut power if wiring fails and never tamper with fuses. New farms can gain electricity and reduce fire hazards, but improper use may create new risks.
Winter short courses planned at Michigan State College
Final plans for the winter term at Michigan State College outline both one and two year courses under director Ralph Tenny. Courses include Nursery and Landscape Management two years Farm Equipment Service and Sales one year Forest Practices one year Elevator and Farm Supply Business Operation and Management one year plus two months of short courses from January 2 to February covering Agriculture home economics agricultural engineering commercial fruit production dairy manufacturing and more. Interested individuals may contact the county agricultural agent or write Ralph Tenny at the short course office East Lansing Michigan.
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Michigan State College
Ralph Tenny
East Lansing
Michigan
Farm Building Conference at Michigan State College
The first annual Farm Building Conference at Michigan State College December 5 6 features speakers including Hugh Curtis Successful Farming on farm building problems and design while Lt Gov Vernon J Brown speaks at the banquet. Charley Figg MSU outlines Michigan farm building needs and plans to assist with the program.
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Michigan State College
Hugh Curtis
Successful Farming
Vernon J. Brown
Charley Figg
Michigan
Beware Coughs From Common Colds That Hang On
An old advertisement warns coughs from cave colds may linger and promote bron chitis if untreated. Creomulsion is pitched as a potent remedy that reaches the seat of trouble and loosens phlegm to heal inflamed mucous membranes, with a money back guarantee.
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Uae
Wax Preserves Flower Bulbs in Winter Storage
Charles H. Sherwood of Michigan State College advises sealing flower bulbs in wax to prevent rotting during winter. Heat water to 170 degrees F and melt paraffin to the same temp. Dip bulbs quickly, forming a thin coat about a quarter inch thick that does not hinder next spring’s growth.
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Charles H. Sherwood
Michigan State College
Soldiers Vote Shapes Last Residential Election
U S soldiers cast ballots in the most recent residential election, comprising 5.6 percent of the total popular vote as reported.
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U.S
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