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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1928
Page
3
It is a well recognized fact that alfalfa is the best hog pasture crop and should be provided for all farm livestock. It can be grown on most farms with soil adjustments, offering bulk and essential protein minerals and vitamins.
The article praises legume roughage over timothy hay for dairy cows, growing cattle and sheep, and even brood sows. It notes legumes also greatly improve and build soil, beyond their high feeding value for livestock.
A historical note on a law from the ancient Twelve Tables about acorns falling on another’s land. It mentions scattered oaks across the Old World kept for long cherished incidents or ceremonies beneath their branches.
A Weathered 1948 Western Newspaper Union quote extols cheerfulness as the key to handling life’s knotty problems. It emphasizes keeping an upbeat outlook to ease daily duties and stay in the sunshine.
A 1928 Western Union recipe column lists Quick Consomme and Cream Sauce, plus Chicken Salad With Tomato Jelly and tips for child nutrition. It covers using bouillon, oysters, and eggs, with dietary notes on meals, fresh vegetables, and avoiding tea or coffee for kids.
North Carolina State College swine expert Karl Hostetler reports two 1927 tests using 129 pigs show clearly higher gains for pure bred or high grade Poland China pigs. The well bred group started at 103.5 pounds and ended at 240.5 pounds, averaging 2.4 pounds daily gain with 371.89 pounds of feed per 100 pounds gain.
Experiments at West Central Experiment Station Mor ris Minn tested linseed meal corn gluten meal cottonseed meal at 56 and 38 dollars per ton as high protein supplements for corn and alfalfa hay. No single supplement outperformed the others. all three combined increased gain and finish, lowered cost per 100 pounds of gain, and raised selling price per lamb. Nebraska tests yielded similar results.
Pennsylvania experiment station reports calf growth from 120 pounds whole milk and 105 pounds dry skim milk. Start with dry skim milk reconstituted for six weeks, then shift to a 40 percent skim milk dry mix, reduced as calves age and eat more concentrates.
The text discusses horse longevity and buying young horses, hog vitality and disease risk, crude petroleum products for hog lice, lamb feeding after weaning, boosting lamb growth with well fed ewes, and immunizing hogs if nearby cholera occurs. It emphasizes pest elimination to strengthen animals’ natural resistance.
Mrs Lettie Hunter called on Mr and Mrs Dell Green Tuesday. Harry Brockway fixed fence on the Thos Dorsey place recently. Mrs Lettie Hunter made a business trip to Harrison on Wednesday and also on Saturday. Chas Heber to Harrison on Saturday. Mr and Mrs Emil Geirg and son Jerry called on Mrs Lettie Hunter Sunday evening.
George Burch aided in a local effort as Jas Wilson filled his silo on Monday. Mrs. Boody visited daughter Mrs A Oliver. Mrs Kittie McIntosh has been ill for weeks. Henry Hinkle of Mt Morris visited relatives over the weekend. Willis Whitney of Lansing and Mrs A Purdy's mother traveled home Saturday. Residents attended the McGoogan game on Wednesday. A ghost shadow social is planned by the teacher and pupils for Friday October 26.
Mr. Sanderson and four friends of Detroit spent the weekend at Lost Lake. Irvan Calencamp and Marjorie Proper with son Ross of Flint visited the Finch and Siers families. Flint residents D Hicks and family joined to see Thomas Cook. Others, including Mrs. Burke with Mrs. Levey at Currie ranch and Elgie Hickok family, called on Burke. Various trips tied to Avondale and Evart were noted. hunting plans and homecomings concluded the weekend.
East Lincoln residents report visits and weekend trips. James Wiggins and family from Detroit visited Rosa Smith and Salome Smith. Delos Dunkle connected with Pontiac. callers included Myron Smith and several Pfannes. Sprague family hosted visitors from Greenville Saginaw Mann Siding and Marion. Trips to Flint Lansing and Moncelona are noted along with multiple local visits.
Mr Vernon Grange and family joined by Clarence Ramey and Herb Varney groups attended a reunion near Alma. Jennings Archambault and relatives visited Marion. Henry Ackerman and Chas Verrette with families were in Saginaw and Lan sing area. Ruby Jordan from Dover stayed with sister Chas Allen. Mrs Durhim and daughter Marian and Mrs Slentz visited Pleasant Monday. Marsii Sifie of Marlette and Growner of Pontiac stayed with Geo Dennis family.
The text notes various social visits in Bay City and nearby areas. Guests include Mr. and Mrs. Jack and Miller with family from Farwell and My, Mrs. Henry Ackerman and family, Mrs. Geo Dennis Sunday, Mrs. Addie Lapman of Bay City visiting her niece Mrs. Louie Thayer, and Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Stevens hosting. Fred Towen recovering from surgery at Samaritan Hospital. Archie Ackerman and daughter visited Mr. and Mrs. Edd Marshall.
Sunday guests from across the state joined Mr. and Mrs. Durfee for dinner. Arthur planned potato forks for a future harvest while others, including Mr. Hamlin from Detroit and Mr. and Mrs. Trumble visiting Clare, enjoyed family visits and local outings. A long-time resident Mrs. Moder died after thirty years in the area, with her son Edward serving as supervisor as the community mourned and attended the funeral in Harrison.
A quotation about the perils of pursuing an easy life, warning that yielding to comfort leads to a life without ease. It emphasizes that true ease comes from balance and virtue rather than indulgence. The line underscores moral restraint and the cost of habit.
The black cap worn by judges has ancient roots. In medieval times bishops presided over ecclesiastical courts and covered the crown with a black cap when delivering death sentences to show they acted outside their ecclesiastical role.
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