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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1953
Page
3
With favorable weather, fall harvest near completion, and lime crucial for calcium deficient soils, farmers are urged to soil test now. Applying lime before freeze up improves fertilizer efficiency. many soils remain lime deficient. Michigan labs are accessible, tests are inexpensive, and early lime contracts help ensure delivery ahead of spring demand.
Final plans promote a Dairy Barn Ventilation Meeting at the County Highway Garage on M-20. The program runs 1:00 to 3:45 PM with at least four equipment firms displaying and Michigan State College specialists George Parsons and Bob Maddox leading. A farmer panel will discuss ventilation, exhibitors will explain equipment, and coffee and doughnuts will be offered.
Wanted ad seeks two good salesmen in the Sentinel. Describes an inexpensive go getter earning about 30 dollars a week. Phone 35 to apply.
At the No. 1 DHA annual meeting the Holstein herd owned by Robert Recker topped county records with an average 585 lbs fat per cow from 19 cows. Greta the cow led individuals with 734 lbs fat and 20 167 lbs milk, while other herds posted high fat figures across age groups and cows. The association reported 454 cows in 21 herds, average 438.3 lbs fat and 11 985 lbs milk. 26 percent of starting cows were removed. New officers Milton Brown president and Dick Stevens secretary treasurer were elected. Ronald Smith reappointed supervisor, signaling a strong year ahead.
A quirky note from Dicky Dunbar about a ridge found in the Dunbar garage, plus plant and farm management updates. County Agent Mellencamp toured Cadillac for farm management ideas and urged a scenic regional drive along M-22 and M-55. The SCS checks ACP tile installations in November with strict PMA specs.
The Seventh Michigan Turkey Festival will be at the Civic Auditorium in Grand Rapids on Nov. 3. Three national turkey authorities will headline with Cornell professor EB Smith, Dr Clifford Carpenter of the Institute of American Poultry Industries, and Dr Benjamin Metkine of Minnesota discussing marketing, diseases, and management. Local growers are urged to attend for up to date knowledge to improve success with turkeys.
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