Hermit Browkaw Perishes in Glidden Shack Fire
The burned and frozen body of Herman Browkaw, 65, was found near Glidden by Charles Kinnie, a Pecksville official. Tracks in the snow led from the smoldering shack to a nearby farm, suggesting Browkaw fled burned premises but died from burns and exposure. He lived as a hermit three years and leaves two married daughters in Glidden. funeral services will be held there.
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Herman Browkaw
Glidden
Charles Kinnie
Ashland County
Pecksville
Browkaw
Kinnie
Bronkaw
Land sale offers 7000 acres near Ewen Michigan
Seven thousand acres of fertile cut over lands in the Ontonagon Valley near Ewen Michigan are offered at a forced sale at prices at least half of typical costs. Soils vary from clay to clay loam with deep subsoil lime, and the region suits clovers, oats, barley, rye and grass crops. Apples from this region have won state prizes in 1923 and 1924. The program aims to wipe out scrub cattle for purebred dairy types, aided by a creamery at Ewen that produced 177000 pounds of butter last year with markets served via railway connections.
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Ontonagon Valley
Ewen
Michigan
Average marriage ages by country across Europe
The text lists average marriage ages by country: Germany men 28 women 25. Denmark men 29 women 25. France men 29 and 2 percent, respectively. England men 28 women 26. Italy men 28 women 24. It presents a comparative snapshot of early marriage ages in these nations.
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Germany
Denmark
France
England
Italy
Fewer Hogs Prices Rising, Breeders Expect Higher Returns
Experienced hog breeders and buyers report a future shift from abundant shipments and low prices to reduced production and higher prices. The 1924 hog crop is 15 to 20 percent smaller than last year, with 1923 to 1924 output down ten to eight per cent. Prices to producers rose $2.00 to $2.50 per 100 pounds, and Chicago prices stood at $7.65 when the 1923 crop was marketed. If pork demand and corn crops hold, hog feeding in 1925 should be more profitable.
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Blue Valley Creamery Institute
Chicago
Gogebic Farms Value Grows to 3.5 Million in 1925
County Agent C. E. Gunderson notes Gogebic County farms rose from 804 000 in 1900 to 3 500 000 by January 1925 with 528 farms in 1920 and 541 in 1925. Total farm property about 4 697 588 and annual income around 672 800. County spans 725 120 acres, 40 000 to 50 000 used for agriculture, but hay and grain production lag.
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Gogebic County
C. E. Gunderson
Gogebic
Agricultural College
Gogebiec County
The New Supply Postwar Bargain Joke
A brief exchange in a vintage town scenario humorously notes the lack of prewar goods and redirects to a tongue in cheek offer of postmortem wobbles. The dialog highlights scarcity and a mock consumer chase for odd items.
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Secord
Midnight serenade sparks cautious reply from lover
A playful exchange unfolds as he vows to serenade from beneath the window at midnight. She warns not to come too early, fearing she may not be home, reflecting a lighthearted, intimate moment between two people.
Democratic nominees for Michigan offices 1925
A 1925 letter from the Democratic State Central Committee outlines nominees for the April 6 election. Justices of the Supreme Court Evans Holbrook and Patrick J. O'Brien. University Regents William A. Comstock and Mary L. Hinsdale. Superintendent Marvin S. Pittman. State Board of Education member Fanny K. E. Ryan. State Board of Agriculture Benjamin H. Halstead and Minnie F. Kaltenbrun.
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Democratic Party
University
Agricultural College
Democratic State Central Committee
A. R. Canfield
Detroit
Michigan
Supreme Court
Evans Holbrook
Ann Arbor
Patrick J. O'Brien
William A. Comstock
Mary L. Hinsdale
Grand Rapids
Marvin S. Pittman
Ypsilant
State Board of Education
Fanny KE. G. Ryan
Mt. Pleasant
State Board of Agriculture
Benjamin H. Halstead
Petoskey
Minnie F. Kaltenbrun
Ist. Joseph
State highway commissioner Henry McCarty seeks Fremont post
State records show Henry McCarty of Fremont running for the State Highway Commissioner. In a separate vacancy bid, George L. Bolen of Battle Creek seeks the Ninth Senatorial District seat covering Branch and Calhoun counties.
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Henry McCarty
Fremont
Branch
Calhoun
George L. Bolen
Battle Creek
Adlerika Promises Quick Relief for Stomach Woes
Mrs. A. Howard testifies that Adlerika lets her eat without fear. One spoonful removes gas and old waste matter from intestines, stopping bloating and constipation while promoting a cheerful feeling. Bessemer Pharmacy advertises the remedy.
What Did She Mean A Birthday Gift Trade Quote
He insists value equals return and nothing is free while she reveals she bought a birthday present for him. The exchange suggests a test of reciprocity and mutual value in their relationship. The dialogue frames a moral about giving and receiving.
Canadian team horses set world record traction pull
A Canadian team of horses achieved the world record for greatest traction pull at 3100 pounds, marking a remarkable feat of strength in pull racing.
Asthma cure offer from Kansas chemist
Mr. D. J. Lane of St Marys Kansas claims a simple home remedy for asthma and offers a free postpaid $1.25 bottle to any sufferer who writes him. He promises payment only if it cures, otherwise the charge is cancelled. The ad also recalls Galileo and the pendulum clock.
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D. J. Lane
Lane Bldg
St. Marys
Kans
Lane
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Harrisons Cockerels
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North East Farmer
Baer Bros
H. Selin
Galileo
Irvin Norwood
Bessemer Pharmacy
John J. Frick
Marchello
Camilli
Bessemer
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State OF Michigan
First Ward
Ernest Felling’s
S. Sophie and
Seller Street
Second Ward
Bessemer Peoples Hall
First Avenue
South Moore Street
Third Ward
Charles Babicky
Sophie Street
Fourth Ward
Constanto Guglemetti
East Longyear Street
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Temperance Hall
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