Hold Nears End of U. P. Loans
The Home Owners Loan Corporation’s Upper Peninsula office in Marquette will wind down lending as most districts can rely on private capital. About 1,200 loans totaling over 2.2 million dollars have closed here since opening, with 100k spent on repairs and delinquent taxes paid averaging about 200 dollars per loan enriching counties. Foreclosures loom for those failing to meet payments while servicing continues for collections and property management.
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Home Owners Loan Corporation
L. B. Stevens
Upper Peninsula
HOLC
Marquette
Stevens
HOLS
Reciprocal trade pact with Canada stirs major debate
The big business story is the reciprocal trade deal with Canada. Critics accuse the President of secrecy and selling out, while supporters see tariff cuts and new markets. Canada wins concessions on duties for equipment, meats, automobiles, and more, with MFN treatment for U S exports. Pacific Northwest timber interests lead protests.
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Canada
Congress
U. S
U U. S
Pacific Northwest
Michigan deer tally form seeks hunter input
Lansing Deer hunters are asked by the department of conservation to cooperate in reporting deer hunting conditions. By filling the tally form the hunter aids the annual data compilation on the kill and can provide observations, comments, and suggestions. Supplemental information may accompany the form.
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Lansing
Michigan
Department of Conservation
Why liquid laxatives cure constipation
The piece promotes liquid laxatives, especially Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin, as the preferred treatment for constipation. It argues doctors use liquid forms for gradual dose reduction, claims no habit formation, and urges readers to consult doctors and druggists about the popular remedy.
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Caldwell
Tariff cut on Canadian lumber sparks cross border concerns
The agreement halves duties on Canadian lumber from four dollars to two per thousand board feet, prompting Pacific Northwest producers to warn of ruin while insisting cheaper prices will boost demand. Officials say broader consumer benefit and construction will rise, with possible legal challenges to test constitutionality.
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Pacific Northwest
British Columbia
Canada
Digest Poll Questions Roosevelt New Deal Approval
The Literary Digest poll seeks whether voters approve the Roosevelt New Deal to date. Early results from forty thousand ballots across five states show 53 percent opposed, while a 1934 poll indicated 61 percent favorable, indicating mixed reactions to New Deal policies.
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Literary Digest
Digest
Mr. Roosevelt
Odd New Queens Read in The American Weekly
An advertorial note in The American Weekly and Detroit Times teaser highlights unusual queens beyond royalty. It mentions a yarn queen a cactus queen a grape queen and a queen of spuds, suggests playful exploration of quirky titles and roles.
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American Weekly
Detroit Times
Adv
Picture in Paper Last Week Prompts Question on Reward
A reader recalls seeing a photograph in the newspaper the previous week and asks about the amount of the reward offered. The inquiry suggests there is a lingering case or announcement connected to the image.
Townsend Club Demands Clear Stand on Old Age Fund Plan
Townsend club in Crystal Falls confronts Representative Frank E. Hook, urging a decisive stance on the old age revolving fund plan. Secretary replies that Hook has enough information to decide, noting he claims an open mind and sympathy for alleviating distress among the elderly.
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Frank E. Hook
Ironwood
Crystal Falls Townsend Club
Hook
Calumet
Steel Men Reply to Wallace on Pig Iron Output
American Iron & Steel Institute counters Henry A. Wallace claiming pig iron reduction by big steel companies in 1933. It states there was no output reduction in 1933 and asserts a more than 50 percent rise from 1932, with the trend continuing.
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Wallace
Henry A. Wallace
Secretary of Agriculture
American Iron & Steel Institute
Washington Gov
Ex-Congressman Foulkes Sentenced in Post Office Case
Grand Rapids reports former congressman George Foulkes Sr of Hartford must serve 18 months at Chillicothe federal prison for conspiracy to sell post offices in Michigan's Fourth District during his failed 1933 34 reelection bid. Dan J. Gerow former Sturgis mayor received 12 months with suspension upon paying 2800 in fines in another case. Foulkes also faces a 1000 fine. Elmer Smith Paw Paw former postmaster, fined 500 or six months at Milan.
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Grand Rapids
George Foulkes Sr
Hartford
Chillicothe
Dan J. Gerow
Sturgis
Foulkes
Elmer Smith
Paw Paw
Milan
Big Copper Order For U S Navy
The Calumet and Hecla Consolidated Copper Company received a government order for half a million pounds of copper to be consigned to the Navy Department. This sizable procurement signals strong demand for naval material and reflects ongoing military supply needs.
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Calumet & Hecla Consolidated Copper Company
United States Government
Navy Department
What Do Animals Die Of Apoplexy Surprises Scientists
Science finds that most birds die of apoplexy and reveals other curious discoveries in The American Weekly. The magazine is distributed with next Sunday’s Chicago Herald and Examiner.
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American Weekly
Chicago Herald and Examiner
Michigan Waters Harbor One Hundred Forty Fish Species
A survey notes that Michigan waters host 140 distinct fish species. The finding highlights biodiversity across lakes and rivers, with top represented groups including trout perch walleye and bass. Researchers call for ongoing monitoring and habitat protection to sustain aquatic life.
90 000 In State On WPA Projects
The Works Progress Administration reports over 90 thousand Michigan residents, formerly on welfare, are now employed on more than 1,000 WPA projects statewide. Hugo Pierson announced 14 percent under the deployable total as of late August, with pay totaling roughly $1,000 weekly. Detroit and Wayne County hold the largest shares, while other districts show smaller assignments. Dr William Haber notes persistently improvable families remain on relief rolls, sustaining the welfare burden.
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Works Progress Administration
Michigan
Harry L. Pierson
WPA
William Haber
Michigan Emergency Relief Commission
Sie
Food for CCC Men Totals 1737 Carloads Monthly
Figures released by Robert Fechner show 1737 carloads of food per month to feed 50000 CCC enrollees with three meals daily. Army quartermaster stats detail daily meat dairy fruit and vegetable supply for camps across the nation, including beef bacon pork butter eggs potatoes sugar cereals onions and other staples in a 30 day menu.
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Civilian Conservation Corps
Robert Fechner
War Department
CCC
Rioe
Quartermaster Corps
U.S. Army
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Flint
Detroit
Lansineg
Iron Mountain
Grand Rapid
Kalamazon
Lee
Vayne County
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