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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1952
Page
5
Michigan farm fires cause thousands in losses but negligence by farmers is blamed. Officials urge checks on gasoline storage, electrical wiring, chimneys, and fire pots as Fire Prevention Week runs October 6 to 11. A Gladwin County farmer lost a barn to a fire blamed on clover chaff near a 100 watt lamp.
County agricultural agent Dr. Glen Reed of Michigan State College warns farmers that wilted wild cherry leaves contain hydrocyanic acid and can poison cattle. Affected animals show rapid shallow breathing fast heartbeat and staggering. call a veterinarian immediately as cattle may die within 20 minutes.
Carl F. Huffman of Michigan State College reports corn silage and hay crop silage feed out about the same, a view echoed by Dr. H A Herman of the University of Missouri. The two experts say for all practical purposes they are about the same.
The 1952 Northern Michigan Potato and Apple Show runs November 4 through 7 at Petoskey within the Emmet County Fair grounds 4-H Cide building. Organizers report a total overhaul with a new plan of exhibits a new board of directors and a new type of program plus legume seed displays. Premium lists for exhibitors are available at the Clare County Extension Office.
State game biologist Victor Jangon notes Isabella district leads in wildlife plantings with cooperators Howard Brown Arthur Thayer Donald Zeller George Cary and Bob Kingman. Forester Shirley Gowing to aid in timber plan. quail and pheasant sightings raise hunting hopes. District staff report 250000 trees yearly planting potential and Leslie Adams plans 14000 Scotch pine seedlings with more grown for sale in four years.
Dr. Whitehead reports county wide blood testing done with reactors tested and dairies urged to remove reactors promptly. A new Ring Test will be piloted this fall to reduce costs by testing milk and routing suspects to individual animal blood tests for confirmation.
Michigan State specialist Wilton L. Finley advises northern Michigan swine producers to focus on feeder pigs for home use neighbor sales and export to southern Michigan. He notes feeders bring steadier markets, plan gilts with large litters and at least ten udder sections, breed for a March litter and sell by late spring or early summer. Good pasture, parasite control, sanitation and balanced rations boost profitability.
Secretary of Agriculture Charles I Brannan announced a national average price support of not less than 2 21 a bushel for 1953 crop wheat, 90 percent of the 2 46 parity price as of August 15 1952. Loans and purchase agreements run from harvest to Jan 31 1954, with maturity April 10 1954, and a delivery notice window ends April 30 1964.
Cattle feeders should note three October sales organized by Michigan associations. The Northern Michigan Beef Breeders Association holds its annual sale on October 9, drawing buyers from southern Michigan. The Northeastern Michigan Hereford Association follows on October 16 at West Branch. The Grand Traverse Beet Feeders Sales Cooperative hosts the final sale on October 23 at Traverse City.
Practical tips to prevent cream of tar tar crystals in grape jelly including cold stand times, re filtration, juice storage, and water bath canning. Suggests combining with other juices, storing juice up to six months, and using hot sterilized jars with 180 degree water bath for 20 minutes. Mentions additional grape recipes in the bulletin Fruits For Year Around Use.
Isabella County 4-H Club leaders urge quick enrollment for winter beef calf projects and completion of summer project reports. Fall Achievement is set for October 2 at Mt. Pleasant High School Auditorium with a countywide evening program.
Specialized Brake Service at Marhie Auto Collision offers free inspections with the slogan Safe Brakes Save Lives. Duo-Therm oil burners sold by Household Appliances, Incorporated at 509 McEwan Street, Clare, with no down payment required.
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