Food crisis fears in Europe spurred by farm economist
Dr Glifford M Hardin, a Michigan State College farm economist, warns from six weeks in England and Western Europe that Europe faces unrest and potential communist gains unless more food is sent. He cites France producing 60 percent of feed due to freeze and drought, and notes livestock liquidation and bad weather affecting next year's crops.
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Glifford M. Hardin
Michigan State College Farm
England
Europe
France
States report sleeping sickness in horses varying by region
A federal report shows Michigan had no equine encephalomyelitis sleeping sickness cases by October 1, while Illinois and Wisconsin reported some. Louisiana leads with 3,700 cases, highlighting regional differences in outbreak levels.
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Michigan
Illinois
Wisconsin
Louisiana
Silage Seen as Key Feed This Fall for Beefs and Dairies
With a short corn crop the grain situation is acute. Michigan State College specialists say silage provides nutritious feed for beef and dairy animals making it a good year to fill silos.
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Michigan State College
Farmers Backing Michigan Game For Better Pheasant Stocks
Dr. GC T Black of Michigan State College notes one fifth of Michigan small game hunters are farmers, many aiding conservation and legal efforts. Pheasant supply is limited this year due to poor spring weather. farmers can boost numbers by not shooting hens and by reporting hens found. One male to ten females suffices for fertilization, and harming more females reduces next year’s birds. Farmers should inspect their fields before shooting and enforce farm game rules among local hunters.
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GC. T. Black
Michigan State College
Michigan
Black
Beet Harvest Labor Swap Keeps Michigan Fields Moving
Emergency farm labor supervisor A B Love from Michigan State College notes a work exchange in beet areas. Harvesters trade off tasks with bean and corn outfit owners so both parties complete their work as the beet season presses on.
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Michigan
A. B. Love
Michigan State College Extension Service
Farm population rises. births drive 1946 gain
The Bureau of Agricultural Economics reports 2.734 billion people on farms at the start of 1946, up 2 percent from January 1945 wartime low. Gains come mainly from veterans returning to farming and a natural increase of births over deaths, with the 1946 farm birth rate the highest since 1929.
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Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Michigan fruits and vegetables offer abundant supply
Dr. H B Tukey of Michigan State College notes a large crop of perishable fruits and vegetables that cannot be shipped abroad. He says Michigan and the nation boast good supplies of high quality produce this year, a helpful note for those cutting meat and cereals.
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Michigan
H .B. Tukey
Michigan State College Department of Horticulture
Save That Corn Practice for Field Drying
Michigan State College specialists say mature corn high in moisture dries better standing in the field under ordinary conditions and the same practice can apply to soft corn in late fall and early winter, potentially enabling later cribbing.
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Michigan State College
Egg consumption rises in early 1947 United States
During the first six months of 1947 Americans averaged 710 eggs per person. If the trend continues, yearly consumption would exceed 400 eggs per person. Michigan State College poultry specialists note prewar averages around 300 eggs annually, a figure that has climbed in recent years.
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United States
Michigan State College
Horses in World and Michigan Decline After War
About 95 million horses worldwide before the war, now 75 million. Western Europe apart from France and England shows gains. Michigan saw a 17 percent drop with 172 000 horses on farms as of January 1, 1947 and fewer than 1 000 foals raised last year versus 15 000 seven years earlier, says Ralph Hudson of Michigan State College.
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Europe
France
England
Michigan
Ralph Hudson
Michigan State College
Saving grain in egg and poultry production tips
Michigan State College extension poultryman J. M. Moore urges Michigan poultrymen to save grain through culling and good management. He notes the all pullet flock is most profitable and steamed cull potatoes can cut grain use by one third to one half while egg mash remains essential for high production.
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J. M. Moore
Michigan State
College Extension Poultryman
Michigan
Rye plantings this fall offer late season benefits
Farm crop specialists from Michigan State College say September rye usually outperforms October plantings but it's not too late. If growth stalls, plow under for green manure. A rye field this winter and next spring protects topsoil by reducing runoff on bare ground.
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Michigan State College
Rural church events and community visits reported
Rural residents gathered for church activities at the Hagie Church of God with sermons by Rev. Edna Honderich. Local families hosted, visited, and shared meals across Glen Bay, Barton Bay, and nearby homes. The Michigan Eldership meeting at Elm Grove church was announced with services October 23 to 26, including a youth afternoon program.
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Robert Kleiner
Alton David
Glen Bay
Hagie Church of God
O. A. Kleiner
Hol, Lajewski
Flint
Aubréy Roger
Henry Kleiner
R. Kleiner
Ruth Ann
Lisette Weber
Frank Barton
Walter Kleiner
Mack Leeth
Barton Bay
Rose Heuschele
Mt. Pleasant
Norman Hutchinson
Jennie Bates
Laurence Bates
Midland
Michigan
Church of God
Elm Grove
Eagle
Edna Honderich
Directory entries for Clare and Isabella counties AAA groups
Paul D. Gibson Clare County Agent B C Mellencamp Isabella County Robert C Kleiner Chairman Clare County AAA Committees Gerald Fuller Chairman Isabella County AAA Committee Stanley N Rader Isabella County 4 0 Club Agent
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Paul D. Gibson
Clare County
B. C. Mellencamp
Isabella County
Robert C. Kleiner
Gerald Fuller
Stanley N.rader
Morning service and family dinner at parsonage
The article notes morning singing by Rev. 8, J. Henderich and spouse, followed by a family dinner at the parsonage. Those attending included Rev. and Mrs. 8, J. Henderich and family of Crystal, Milton Henderich and family of Farmington, Forest Garver and Mary of Brown Corners, Myr. and Mrs. Bernard Allen and family of Cornwell ranch. Everyone enjoyed the dinner and afternoon program and left feeling God is good.
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Henderich
J. Henderich
Crystal
Milton Henderich
Farmington
Forest Garver
Mary
Brown Corners
Myr
Bernard ‘Allen
Cornwell Ranch
West Grant Win Battles Leonard Reynolds and Seeley Johnson
West Grant notes a harvest threshed beans by Battles, Leonard Reynolds, Bred Russell, and Seeley Johnson on Saturday. Local visits include Sid Johnson, Ben Agle, Joe Pawlucki, Leo Mills, Ted Benic, and Wynone Benic, with several dinner gatherings in Blanchard Coleman and Farwell areas.
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Win. Battles
Leonard Reynolds
Russell
Seeley Johnson
Sid. Johnson
Blanchard
Ben Agle
Farwell
Joe Pawlucki
Leo. Mills
Steve Benic
Ted Benic
Joe Paniucki
Coleman
Ben
Agile
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