County Postwar Highway Program Making Progress
Clare county trunkline plan progresses with proposed routes from Isabella county line to US-10 and US-27 corridors. Federal matching funds expected for rapid construction as legislature funds rural road upkeep. Sentinel notes show maintenance disparities with Wayne county and urge equitable distribution to enable rural towns access to future Federal aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Windover Lake
Lake George
Harrison
Isabella County
Frost Township
Long Lake
Hayes and
Frost Town
Arnold Lake
Gladwin
Clare County
Federal
Good Roads Commission
Washington
County Road Commission
Wayne County
Michigan
End Commission
Sentinel
Clare
Annual County Fair Marks Successful Week in Clare County
The Fair featured softball and baseball wins by Farwell and Harrison teams, a beard contest with judges from Clare, beards of Harrison residents drawing attention, and praise for exhibitors and attendees. Officials credited the Fair Board and volunteers for the event’s success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Mielke
Gladwin
Farwell State Savings Bank
Lester Fox
W. C. Cornwell Ranch Co
Clare
Elton Berkompas
Marion
State Savings Bank
Harrison
Harl Robinette
Johnston Elevator Co
John Keysor
Farwell
Clare County
G. C. Born
Ed. Johnston
Ben Burdo
Dick Larive
Dan Holcomb
Fancis McKenna
Sly
Chas Snell
Levi Mitchell
Kenneth Hilton
James Yoder
Wm. Cummins, Jr
Fair Board
Ray Richardson
Ifred Clark
Ray Harrold
Dan .Holcomb
Edd Meter
Louis Gee
L. H. Thompson
Ray Seelinger
Clair Stanley
Invasion of Insects By Air Threatens Crops Globally
The article warns that air transport speeds insect and disease spread, risking pests like Hessian fly and cotton boll weevil reaching new lands. It stresses the Agriculture Department’s role in preventing entry and calls for inspection of all mail and express from foreign countries before reaching farms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
Jura Stallions Prove Good Farm Workers
The Swiss Jura horse, long recognized as the national breed of Switzerland, gains attention in America for farm work. Stallions display temperament, strength, disease resistance, and light but strong draft capability. They are tame and docile, suitable for various agricultural tasks.
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Jura
America
Sexing of Baby Chicks Proves Difficult Task
Sexing chicks is hard to learn and requires expert instruction and extensive practice with thousands of birds. Authorities say a student must sex at least 25 000 cockerels before male genital eminence can be accurately recognized. The expert relies on natural aptitude and continuous practice and error analysis.
Fertilizer Won’t Solve Entire Farm Problem
Farmers rely on fertilizer but must combine it with soil management to improve soil organic matter, structure, and crop yields. Fertilizer alone cannot carry the whole load.
New Insecticides Safer for Bees Say Researchers
Scientists report that recent insecticide dusts and sprays like DDT and related compounds are less poisonous to bees. Arsenic remains permanently toxic, but newer formulations break down gradually reducing risk to pollinators.
New Arrivals of Interest to Clare Folks
Birth notices from Coleman Clare and surrounding areas report twins Marylyn and Michael Wilkie born September 12 at Judland Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. George Wilkie. Jane Etta, seven pounds seven ounces, born September 23 at Clare Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Grant Chapman. Franklin Ira, six pounds twelve ounces, born September 19 at Reed City hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Orley Rogers Jr. Terry Lee Ireland born September 19 at Mt. Pleasant Community Hospital weighing six and a half pounds. Mother and child recovering at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Wilkie
Coleman
3Udland Hospital
Marylyn
Michael
Mrs
Grant Chapman
Clare Hospital
Jane Etta
Orley Rogers, Jr
Reed City Hospital
Franklin Ira
Wilbur Ireland, Jr
Mt. Pleasant
Terry Lee
Market Prices and Meats Report from Farmers Independent
Wheat oats rye and barley prices given in cwt with blank values. Meat quotations show hogs at 40.00 dressed, beef 18.00 to 35.00, prime veal 45.00, spring lambs 45.00, heavy springers 38, and heavy hens at 10. Note appears garbled but lists commodity and livestock quotes from the market page.
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L. W. Jackson
Egg market prices at Rosebush Elevator Company
Prices paid for federal graded eggs as of September 1 1948 shown for White and Brown hogs same price U S Grade A extra large A large A medium and B grades. Values indicate small payments per dozen across grades.
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Rosebush Elevator Company
U. ‘Ss
U. S
Clare Livestock Auction Market Prices Report
Livestock auction at Clare on Monday September 20 1948 featured good butcher steers and heifers 23.00 to 26.00 cattle cows 16.00 to 21.00 bulls 18.00 to 23.75 calves 30.00 to 35.00 hogs 25.00 to 30.00 slaughter lambs 22.00 to 23.50 lambs 20.00 to 21.50 sheep 9.50 to 12.00 stags 19.00 to 21.00 with various weights and grades listed across categories.
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Clare
Home Dry Cleaning Hazards for Rugs and Garments
The article warns that gasoline benzine and naphtha vapors are highly explosive and can ignite from stove sparks or static. It advises cleaning outdoors only with proper ventilation or, safer, sending garments or rugs to a professional dry cleaner to avoid home risks.
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Rothmoor
Forstmann
Milateen
Joel
Venice
Argus Products
Maurice Sternaman
Clare, Michigan
Peter Beale
Chicago
Convention
Ruth Belle Beauty Salon
Mexico
Houghton’s
KOTEX
Bromo Seltzer
Dorothy Gray
Gi Teed
Stei J
Ea Ae
Art Johnston
Thayers
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