Mail Order Insurance Warning From Michigan Department
The Michigan Department of Insurance warns against mail order insurance solicitations from unlicensed entities. Commissioner Joseph A. Navarre notes most groups behind the campaigns lack department licenses and urges residents to deal only with licensed companies and their agents. He advises contacting the department or local licensed agents for status information.
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Michigan Department of Insurance
Joseph A. Navarre
Michigan Association of Insurance Agents
Insurance Department
Navarre
Michigan
W. O. Hildebrand
Agents’ Association
Modern Magic Old Nylons Become New Lamp Shade
TV actress Daphne Dore shows how to repurpose mismated nylon stockings into a boudoir lamp shade using fabric dyes and simple needlework. The Tintex Home Economics Bureau notes nylons can yield scarves, pot holders, flowers, sachets, and small garments for dolls, with Ruth M. Hall planning a 1954 book on the craft.
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Daphne Dore
Tintex Home Economics Bureau
Ruth M. Hall
Elmhurst
Ill
Tintex Bureau
Unlicensed insurers push Michigan auto insurance schemes
An official warns purchasers about contracts from unlicensed companies failing Michigan Financial Responsibility Law. State officials report an intensive mail campaign by unlicensed groups offering various insurance, which licensed carriers can provide through authorized channels.
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Michigan
Hildebrand
Swine Breeders Hold First Boar Exhibit
The Michigan Swine Breeders Association and Michigan State College will host the first all breeds Boar Exhibit and Show at the Livestock Pavilion on campus in East Lansing starting at 9:00 a.m. The event aims to showcase spring boars across nine breeds with all boars offered for sale to the public and each breed judged for champion and reserve champion.
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Michigan Swine Breeders’ Association
Michigan State College
Animal Husbandry Extension Department
Livestock Pavilion
Hast Lansing
Boar Auction Pricing Ranges Noted for Exhibit Pen
Prices for boars in the exhibit pen are posted and may be purchased at any time. Most boars are expected to fetch from 75 to 100 dollars, with about eight to ten animals in a higher price bracket.
National Honey Week Observed Across Nation
Honey week runs from October 25 to October 31 with growers nationwide promoting honey benefits. Olen Wanty, spokesman for local beekeepers, notes 4 553 Michigan beekeepers and 258 090 nationwide.
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Olen Wanty
Carpenter Read
Michigan
United States
Lime content ranges in marl and factory refuse
Michigan State College tests show marl yielding 500 to 1600 pounds of lime per cubic yard even at 85 percent neutralizing value on a dry weight basis. Factory refuse lime ranges from 1000 to 1200 pounds per cubic yard of calcium carbonate.
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Michigan State College
Safety Pays During Corn-Picking Season
Michigan State College safety specialists urge precautions during corn harvest season. Officials emphasize training, supervision, and equipment checks to prevent injuries among workers in rural field work.
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Sitness
Michigan State College
Frijoles con Queso Beans with Cheese
Fry bacon until crisp then crumble. Saute onion and green pepper in the bacon fat until clear. Add cheese and seasonings then melt. Stir in tomatoes and sauce, blend, add beans and simmer about five minutes until heated through. Serves 4 to 5.
Who Has a Wooden Shoe with Hops
An electronic eye for automobiles dims headlights automatically when meeting oncoming traffic. The maker says testing is complete and it will be available soon with a do it yourself installation booklet. A palm sized electric sander runs on standard house current and can use a polishing pad in place of the sanding pad.
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Brewers Association of America
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Igattox
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HEINZ
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Farmer Peet
Litchfield
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