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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1945
Page
11
Yorkwin wheat shows strong performance in Clare county with higher yields this harvest. Michigan State College reports average 44.3 bushels per acre from Yorkwin, about 17 bushels above state average. top yield reached 60 bushels. Superior yields linked to seed quality and good cultural practices.
The author argues proper bedding improves cow cleanliness and milk quality while preventing fertilizer losses from manure. Idaho data show losing liquid from manure wastes about ten dollars per acre per ten tons applied, with liquid nitrogen, phosphate, and potash values quantified, and recommends straw or alternatives, plus superphosphate use to boost manure value and reduce odors and flies.
Yorkwin, a white wheat variety developed by the college farm crops department, has been released in the last two years. It is hardy and resistant to loose smut with stiff straw and is suited to white wheat areas of the state. Growers using certified seed applied about 250 pounds of complete fertilizer per acre and used soil enriching legumes in crop rotations. Plg free planting dates were observed.
Local message argues reconversion offers no unemployment problem here as farms and forests produce essential goods. It claims residents can find good wages on neighboring farms or in pulpwood work with affordable living costs and no demand for city wage spikes.
County Agent's Corner suggests using green tomatoes after frost. Mrs Vivian P MacFawn MSU specialist recommends several preparations beyond mincemeat and pickles, including pan fried sliced tomatoes and stewed green tomatoes with vinegar sugar and spices, pairing well with fish.
Michigan State extension specialist Mrs. Vivian P. MacFawn updates corn canning method. Cut kernels from cob pack hot with salt and water, leave one inch headspace, process at ten pounds in a pressure cooker 75 minutes for quarts 65 for pints, pint jars preferred to avoid overcooked flavor.
C H Jefferson of Michigan State College urges painting barns rather than whitewashing interior walls. He says whitewash is not durable, hides dirt that should be cleaned, and can cause more harm than good when applied.
The article advises cleaning interior walls and ceilings before painting and choosing durable paints over whitewash. It notes whitewash traps moisture, hastening deterioration, while proper white paints offer better long term protection and can be aged with a spray.
Roberta Hershey of Michigan State College recommends pan cooking garden vegetables on the stove. Use shredded cabbage kale spinach summer squash or tender green beans sliced thin. For each quart, melt two tablespoons fat in a heavy pan, add vegetables, cover to steam and cook slowly until tender, season with salt and pepper.
Practical notes from Michigan State College specialists on saving green tomatoes before frost by ripening in paper bags at 55 to 90 degrees with light unnecessary. Also guidance on spring strawberry plantings using potted or well-rooted strong plants for home gardens. Also tractor power loss causes and checking air intake filters for improved performance.
Mrs. Marie Allen spent Sunday with Mrs Mayme Bunyan and Hugh Allen. Laureate Bates of Midland visited the Bates home Monday evening. Otto Kleiner and Phoebe Rosenberger were dinner guests at Ernest Kleiner’s home. Jennie Bates was a supper guest at Norman Hutchinson’s home for their fifth wedding anniversary. Howard Penrose visited relatives in Ohio last week. Alton David returned home after a few days with her husband in Springfield Ohio. J Howard and children of Flint were Sunday callers at Otto Kleiner’s. Robert Ryan of Clare was a supper guest Sunday evening. Lowell Fenrose and children and Miss Louise Clare were Sunday afternoon callers at the Spink home.
West Freeman residents visited near Farwell for an auction sale last Thursday. Families including Hickok Flinn and Lee hosted guests across Marion and Ewart areas with dinners, suppers and Sunday calls.
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