15 Feb 1913
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Newspaper
Bessemer Herald
Location
Bessemer, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1913
Page
1
The piece surveys agricultural policy and labor conditions, noting calls for cheaper costs and farm improvement. It references the Bureau of Agriculture leadership, cotton production figures, and public discussions on farming, wages, and rural development alongside social reforms and animal welfare efforts.
State Capitol report notes Sen Verdier announces passage of a bill to investigate Pere Marquette operations. Senate counterpart faces strong opposition and rail payroll and housing reform debates are also discussed during the session.
Michigan items report Sof Winsett of the Third Ward facing civil court action, Buck Buell and Eminie steer are noted in a legal context, and multiple towns cover minor cases. Kalamazoo offers a $1000 reward for Phillip Garvick tied to a $3500 fake mortgage, with officials labeling him a top local swindler. Other notes include school funding votes, a liquor-law plea change in Owosso, and a Jackson arrest for larceny from a dwelling.
A long advertisement recounts a patient’s relief from nervous trouble after switching from coffee to Postum. It touts Postum as a safe, tastier substitute, praises the health improvements, and promotes Instant Postum powder with simple preparation and price details.
Senator Martha introduces a bill to curb child labor in street trades in cities over 100000. It bars children under ten and girls under seventeen from selling papers on streets and prohibits boys under fourteen from bootblacking or other street trades, allowing only paper sales.
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