Governor urges Michigan state fair visit amid centennial celebration
Governor Frank D. Fitzgerald asks Michigan residents to attend the 87th State Fair to honor the 100th anniversary of statehood. He cites growth from a 1790s population under 90,000 along Detroit and borders to a modern state with 18.5 million acres farmed, vast livestock, and strong industrial output.
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State Fair Board
Frank D. Fitzgerald
Michigan
Detroit River
State
Hog Calling Contest Conditions at the Michigan State Fair
The hog calling contest in the grove on September 2:30 PM offers 15 dollars to top three with 7.50 for first, 5 for second, 2.50 for third. No entrance fee, judging based on volume, variety, charm, originality, clearness, and appearance. Husbands’ calls use similar criteria.
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Grove
Septembeth
Election year and business outlook in 1936 recovery debate
The piece argues that politics will influence business but should not derail the recovery, noting that investor confidence depends on policy. It calls for bipartisan responsibility to encourage lawful industry, avoid favoritism, and ensure money pours into job-creating ventures.
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Nonce
Auto tax reduction debate questions revenue shifts
An editorial argues for careful tax reductions matching any spending cuts or revenue replacements. It criticizes loud calls for tax cuts from those demanding more government services and notes the risk of shifting taxes or tariffs to other areas when cuts are proposed.
Calendar notes and personal reflections in Tribune column
A Tribune page fragment reflects on a local figure named Ford and his social standing as observers compare wealth, car ownership, and public perception. The piece hints at family history, personal reputation, and rivalries among contemporaries without detailing concrete events.
Turmoil Strikes Tehran Region Amid Civilian Distress
The piece describes widespread desperation as families face shortages and hazards in the Tehran area. It notes displaced households, rising tensions, and concerns over safety as communities cope with upheaval and uncertainty.
Gogebic County Farmers Hope for Rain Delights Fair
After a long dry spell Gogebic county farmers planned a rainless Fair week to avoid weather disruptions. The weather outlook hints at rain after a dry summer, prompting fashion jokes about raincoats returning to style.
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Gogebic
Bessemer Football Scheduling Recalled in 1930s Letters
A letter recalls Bessemer’s football woes with Stambaugh in 1930 31 and 1931 32 as the Hilltoppers repeatedly trimmed the Bessemer team before seasons. The writer notes past scheduling conflicts and the shift in competition during the era of Menominee range grid championships.
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Bessemer
Stambaugh
Hilltoppers
U. P
Men
Prompt on Speed and Caution Paradox
A brief aphoristic line suggests speeding increases risk and calls for heightened caution as speed rises. The statement implies a rule of thumb about safe driving or behavior under faster conditions. It frames risk awareness as proportional to velocity without detailing context or actions.
Freshening Breezes by CBK
A witty political column notes campaign managers overreaching and the budget struggle. It humorously contrasts weather shifts with national debate and cites domestic economics and spending as a recurring theme.
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CBK
Spain’s Bulls Revel Amid Revolution’s Short Truce
Reports from Spain say bulls enjoy a rare calm as a revolution grants them respite. Citizens and officials observe the animals thriving under the peaceful lull, with crowds gathering to witness the unusual scene.
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Spain
Inventory of furnishings in commandant offices after evacuation
An Army post detail records an inventory of the commanding officer's offices as evacuations proceed. The improvised list includes desks, chairs, decanters, telephones, and assorted colors with several items noted as whiskey filled, plus a stray garbled entry showing a large, unclear final item.
Pancake Breakfast Dramas In Mears Town
In Mears Newz residents share culinary antics and social gossip. Harry Watkins quits his girl, Pauline Grate, to date Miss Bob by Wokx. At Slenny Christian’s house Art Walker rises Sunday to eat 12 pancakes with six pork sausages. Ursula Hefner and Mrs. Pat Callahan bake pancakes for 1 12 hours. Henry Christian puts teeth in a bowl to speed eating. Jack Hefner sleeps in late after a Saturday night out. Mrs. Art Walker eats five sausage links. Rose Marie feeds Pat Callahan crackerjack and peanuts, drawing Florence Drinkert’s laughter.
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Pauline Grate
Bobby Wokx
Slenny Christian
Art Walker
Ursula Hefner
Pat Callahan
Henry Christian
Jack Hefner
Rose Marie
Florence Drinkert
Mears Newz
Delayed Cold Weather Arrives After Unusual News
A Hartford Day Spring note quotes Cochrane reporting that heat delayed the approach of cooler weather. The piece treats the oddity as remarkable and highlights newspaper input on changing patterns this season.
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Cochrane
Hartford
Advertisements Offer More Savings in Closing Notes
In closing, readers are urged to scan the shopping ads for deeper savings. The paper highlights that more purchases and bargains appear in the advertisements, reinforcing the value of reading the entire issue.
Michigan State Fair hinges on good weather this year
Secretary George A. Prescott said the Centennial fair runs September 4 to 13 and depends on a favorable forecast. He praised preparations as nearly complete with automotive and other industries renting space and planning exhibits beyond prior efforts. Agricultural and livestock displays are expected to exceed previous years.
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George A. Prescott
Michigan
Prescott
Michigan's First Fair Held in Kalamazoo in 1846
Kalamazoo hosted Michigan's inaugural fair in 1846 highlighting early agricultural showcase and community gathering. The event reflects mid‑19th century regional progress with local farmers and merchants participating in exhibits and demonstrations.
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Michigan
Kalamazoo
Boy enters pony in Michigan State Fair with grazing privileges
Seven year old Little Walter Rix of Detroit enters his pony Ginger in the Michigan State Fair pet show at the Fair Grounds. He requested grazing rights for Ginger, which are granted. Ginger approaches sugar offered by Miss Virginia Lyon as the fair runs September 4 through 13.
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Little Walter Rix
West
Six Mile Rd
Detroit
Ginger
Virginia Lyon
Grant era Detroit house moved to fair grounds
The Detroit residence where President U S Grant stayed as a young lieutenant was moved from Fort Street to the Detroit Fair Grounds for the Michigan State Fair September 4 to 13. Workers restore the building to its Grant era condition and the house will showcase Giant relics.
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U. S. Grant
Detroit
Fort Street
Detroit Fair Grounds
Grant
Tfuron County Plans New Facility Amid Budget Strain
A fragmentary report notes Tfuron County pursuing a new facility project. Details on costs and timeline are unclear due to the garbled text but indicate ongoing planning and budget pressures for public infrastructure.
Honor Governor's Day at Michigan State Fair
Governor's Day will be celebrated at the Michigan State Fair on Wednesday September 9. Gc Frank D. Fitzgerald will auction the Grand Champion Steer in the Coliseum at 2.50 P.M.
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Frank D. Fitzgerald
T Coliseum
Michigan Library System Expands to Six Counties
A Michigan program adds six county libraries to a growing public system. Officials say the expanded network will improve access to books and services across multiple communities and strengthen regional collaboration.
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Michigan
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