Ram Truck to Deliver Purebred Rams in Clare County
Michigan Purebred Sheep Breeder's Association and Michigan State College ag departments will send a truck with rams through northern Michigan. Flock owners should contact their county agent to order breed and age, flock size, grade or purebred status, and price. Rams suitable for the flock will be delivered to the stop nearest, with extra Oxford Shropshire Hampshire Carriedale and Suffolk rams available. Prices range 40 to 75 dollars, most often 50 to 60. The Clare stop is Julius Schaeffers Farm on October 4.
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Michigan Purebred Sheep Breeder's Association
County Agricultural Agents
Animal Husbandry Extension Department
Michigan State College
Michigan
Oxford
Shropshire
Hampshire
Suffolk
Clare County
Julius Schaeffers Farm
Clare
Dan McDonald Ford Budget Plan Ad
Car owners are urged to try a budget plan on motor and transmission jobs with no down payment offered by Dan McDonald, your friendly Ford dealer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan McDonald
Ford
County Agent Warns Against Milk Stirring During Cooling
Clare County agricultural agent Don Murray of Michigan State College extension dairyman cautions that stirring rods used to cool milk can introduce unwanted bacteria. He notes poor sterilization and sediment exposure when lids are off the can. He recommends placing cans in a cooling tank with covers tight and occasionally rocking them instead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Murray
Michigan State College Extension
Murray
Michigan to Benefit From Record Feed Supplies in 1949-50
Michigan and national economists predict a record feed supply per animal for 1949-50. A bumper corn crop and above average grain output contrast with a below last year hay harvest. The state may see more meat animals as pig and lamb production trends fluctuate, with lambs at a historic low.
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Michigan
Michigan State College
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Pullets should enter laying houses after 10 percent production
Michigan State College poultry specialists advise placing pullets in laying quarters once production passes 10 percent, with age of starting lay varying by breed. They stress thorough cleaning of housing, using lye and hot water, and proper nest placement, recommending community nests to reduce egg breakage and quarreling.
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Michigan State College State
O. K
Seeil Conservation Directors Attend Regional Meeting
Four of five Clare County Soil Conservation District directors attended a regional quarterly conference in Scottville on August 23. Attendees included Chairman Baumann from Hamilton Norris Carrow of Sheridan Charles Heber of Hatton and Frank Littlefield of Surrey. with Farm Planner Ben Bosink and County Agricultural Agent Paul Gibson also present. The two hour morning session reviewed activities from recent months and ideas shared. an afternoon tour showcased local soil conservation projects such as a farm fish pond a community drainage ditch cherry orchard irrigation and contour strip cropping demonstrations plus notable alfalfa and clover stands north of Scottville.
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Clare County Soil Conservation Distrit
Soil Conservation
Scottville
Baumann
Hamilton
Norris Carrow
Sheridan
Charles Heber
Hatton
Frank Littlefield
Surrey
Ben Bosink
Paul Gibson
Harrison
Gilmore Grange social notes crowded with visits and weekends
The John Robison family hosted a Sunday gathering at Russell Robison's in Saginaw for an anniversary with many Robison relatives attending. Weekend visitors included Bill Petrick and family, and several calls and visits are listed among local friends and neighbors. An ankle injury during a Clare softball game ended Rosebush season.
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John Robison
Russell
Wm. Petrick
Bill
James Pedgrift
Milan Robison
Bernard Robison
Layle Smith
Mt. Pleasant
Clare
Rosebush
Frank Freeman
Flint
Alvin
Calvin
Bernard Harvey
Donald Rawson
Straits
Bob Phipps
Hannah Dunnigan
Laura
Margaret Freeman
Marion
Terrance O'Rourke
O. M. Somers
Wm. Hileman Sr
Bud
Mann Siding
Peggy Hileman
Harrison
Jim Thomas
Highland Park
Wysong
Helen Robison
Berniece Rawson
Susie
Terrance O’rourke
Alien Rawson
Joy
Arden Somers
Arden
Dale Sehug
Daughter
Jackson
Hazel Bauer
Baby
Dale Oderkirk
Joan Bailey
Wayne Pitts
Norma Robison
Marilyn Dillon
Bill Hariig
Bill Miller
Q. M. Somers
Betty Somers
House Flies Show DDT Resistance Emerging
There is definite evidence that house flies are developing resistance to DDT. This finding signals growing concern for pest control efficacy and calls for revised strategies.
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Sheep Breeder's Association
Walley Chemical CO
Robert C. Kleiner
John W. Foell
East Fourth Street
Clare, Michigan
The
Guat
Paul D. Gibson
Clare County ‘ Agricultural
Dover News
Tloyd Alien
Mary McGoogan
Alice Brightwell
Elien Davis
Detroit
Pete Winters
Jane’Ann
Plant City
Florida
Frank Clink
Lake
Pete Hanes
C. K. Hamilton
Piqua
Ohio
Tom White
Norlene White
Mt. Morris
Elizabeth McGuire
George Ramey
Pontiac
Wm. Pardee
Cheryl
Ann Arbor
Jim Thompson
Hina
Everette Allen
Wm. Henderson
Janet Mott
Robert Walters
Joan Allen
Holme
Lyle Bond
Los Angeles
Calif
Calif, and With Her Sister, Mrs. Vane Mickle
Topeka
Kansas
Ben Pardee
Courtney Bauer
Delmar Allen
Ena
Allen
Gladwin
Wavel
Everette
Floyd Allen
Paul Timlin
Lansing
Floyd Walters
Allen Robinette
William Corrie
Farweil
Seeil Conservation
Gilmore Grange
Clare Live Stock Auction
Wolverine Stock Yards Co
St. Johns-Clare-Gladwin-Gaylord-Marion-Lapeer
Prince & Co
Than Pigg
Happy Dekalb Family
Gerrit Hamstra
Mich
George Nurnberger
Coleman
Paul Lange
John Tilmann
Real City
Don Luce
Farwell, Mich
Dr. Salsbury
Ator Dre Tat
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