Weed and brush control in resort areas government circular
Michigan State College scientists promote spraying weeds and brush in fall using new chemicals described in circular R.201 Weed Control in Resort Areas. The guide covers chemicals equipment and precautions and notes 2 4 5 T as a latent in chemicals. Copies available from county agents or Michigan State College Bulletin Office East Lansing.
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Michigan
State College
B. H. Grigsby
MSC
Bulletin
Department of Public Relations
Michigan State College
East Lansing
Ram Truck to stop at Julius Schafer farm October 4
Agricultural notes announce Graydon Blank will lead a Ram Truck visit at the Julius Schafer farm north of Clare on Tuesday October 4 at 3:00 PM. The load features about 25 purebred rams from major breeds and aims to teach selecting quality rams and show breed differences. Local farmers may place orders.
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Julius Schafer
Clare
Graydon Blank
Isabella County
Energetic Elves 4-H Earns Prizes at Fair
The Energetic Elves 4-H Club dominated the fair with multiple firsts and high placements. Joey Crawford won 4-H and placed second open in a Holstein bull, Kenneth Thomas swept 4-H and open for beef calf, and Janette Becker earned two firsts in Holstein heifers with notable open class thirds. June Dawson showed White Rock chickens with a blue ribbon, and several members earned top marks in Food Preparation Gardening and Potatoes. The club display “4-H Wheels of Progress” and a club float featured in the exhibit, earning ten dollars with leadership help from Mrs. Becker and senior members.
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Joey Crawford
Kenneth Thomas
Janette
Becker
June Dawson
Lucille Becker
Shirley Ostrowsky
Janette Becker
Rose Ostrowsky
Laurence Haring
John Roe
Don Crawford
Pat Crawford
Apple Week Highlights Michigan Apples Featured
Agricultural specialist Mary Bodwell from Michigan State College outlines tips for cooking apples to keep color and tartness. She urges using skins for nutrition and notes pectin benefits for jelly. Two Apple Weeks are planned with McIntosh and Michigan Wealthy in supply from Sept 22 to Oct 1, and National Apple Week ends in late October.
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Mary Bodwell
Michigan State College
Michigan
McIntosh
Enemies Threaten Bees in Various Hazards
Bees confront many predators including toads birds dragonflies ants spiders and yellow jackets. Injury varies by location and remedies depend on trouble type. Relocation of colonies may be advised to favor stability and health.
Old Fashioned Supper At Congregational Church
Budget minded car owners are urged to try our plan for motor and transmission work with no down payment offered by Dan McDonald, Your Friendly Ford Dealer. Evening supper notice lists October 4 at Congregational Church with prices 85 cents for adults and 40 cents for children.
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Dan McDonald
Ford
Congregational Church
Farm Outlook Bright For Coming 5 Years
US Department of Agriculture economists at a Washington outlook conference report a five year positive tilt for farmers despite recent price dips. They assume a stable peace and no serious downturn as the basis for their optimistic projection.
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Washington,d. C
Five Year Outlook for U S Economy Points to Gains
The discussion notes population growth between one and two million annually to 1952, with rising industrial output per worker and higher yields per acre and livestock unit. High incomes for industrial workers should sustain demand for food and clothing, while higher yields may stabilize prices for goods and agriculture. The overall view favors a period of high production at fair prices benefiting producers and consumers.
Joint U S Mexico drive aims to stamp out aftosa
A binational commission plans to vaccinate eight to 100 million cattle in the affected area by end of 1949 to eradicate foot and mouth disease in Mexico. The program, costing about 50 million dollars, includes inspection disinfection quarantine and vaccination. Vaccination is quick with a needle shot and provides six months of protection.
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Mexico
U. S.mexico
Expert urges dairy cows taught good habits for profit
A leading dairy specialist recommends training cows in good habits to increase milk output and reduce losses. He advises keeping cows undisturbed, stimulating milk letdown and starting the milking machine exactly as per manufacturer directions.
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MT. Pleasant
Agricultural News
B. C. Mellencamp
Isabella County Agr
Clare Live Stock Auction
The
Wolverine Stock Yards Co
St. Johns-Clare-Gladwin-Gaylord-Marion-Lapeer
Prince & Co
Imgle
Graham Plow
Mee
C. H. Prather
Robert C. Kleiner
John W. Foell
East Fourth Street
Oita
VLA OU Drug
Pe Ceney
le Ae Ornare Cian Ta
America
Farwell Lumber Co
Don Luce
Farwell, Mich
Cherry Grove Cemetery
Dover Road
Wyandotte
McCormick Deering
Jeff N. Willey
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