Evergreens Suffer Worm Attack in Michigan Resorts
In the northwestern lower peninsula eight to ten counties report heavy damage to hemlocks and balsams from a native geometrid moth. Antrim Leelanau Grand Traverse and Emmet counties show the worst outbreaks as various conifers are defoliated. Experts blame parasites failing to check the pest and say spraying near cottages could be feasible while large forests remain challenging.
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East Lansing
Michigan
R. Wi. Pettit
Michigan State College
Pettit
Lower Peninsula
Antrim
Leelanan
Grand Traverse
Emmet
Professor Petit
Corn Entries Refused At Chicago Show By Michigan Ban
Michigan will not enter corn at the International Hay and Grain Show to be held during the International Livestock Exposition. A quarantine bans Michigan Ohio Ontario and other districts from corn borer fears spread to St Louis and other regions. George Hantler a longtime rye winner plans to attend, adding Michigan presence to the show.
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Lansing
Michigan
Theoay
Minois State Department of Agriculture
Ohio
Ontario
The
International
State Crop Improvement Association
Michigan A Agricultural College
Canada
George Huntier
South Manitou Island
Persuon
Hantler
United States
Mined Identity Interrogation and a Lovesick Youth
A fragmented report centers on a young man in custody, declaring his heart belongs to Mary Toots and misnaming a person as Agelia. The exchange reveals a lovesick motive amid unclear circumstances.
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Mary Toots
Peters Sells Building in Wakefield to Local Bank Cashier
W. S. Peters disposed of the Wakefield Pharmacy building to Victor Lepisto cashier of the First National Bank. The deal closed this week for more than $10,000 with no announced changes in the building’s policy. Wakefield News.
Kluck Reaches Destination Healthy From Florida Trip
A letter from John F. Kluck reports arrival without serious difficulty and that he is now feeling well. He and his family are staying at a hotel in Lake Worth Florida this week.
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John F. Kluck
Local theft blamed on residents in church and station break in
Police investigators say local persons are responsible for a Mose Giansante oil station break in and a theft of 48 dollars from the cash drawer plus a gallon of sacramental wine from St. Mary’s Church on Monday night. No arrest progress reported.
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Mose Giansante
St. Mary's Church
Wakefield News
Thomaston School Closed After Diphtheria Death
Following the death of Tony Graski two year old son of Mr and Mrs Mike Graski in Thomaston the township health officer Dr RL Prout ordered the Thomaston district school closed for one week All pupils were inoculated to prevent diphtheria contagion.
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Tony Graski
Mike Graski
Thomaston
RL. C. Prout
Wakefield News
Masons at Ashland Open Meeting with Noted Speakers
E B Williams and Dr Van Stratuin headline a Masonry gathering at Ashland. Local lodge members attend the event to hear talks on fraternal work and community service.
Ashland Masons Present Past Masters Jewels at Lodge Meet
Dr. C. C. Urquhart and other local men attended an Ashland Masonic lodge gathering Wednesday evening. Past master's jewels were presented to thirty former Ashland lodge masters, with many Masons from northern parts of the state present.
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C. C. Urquhart
Timball Clark
Marion F. Reid
Adolph Hansen
Clarence Sealy
A. F. Collins
Robert Summers
Ashland
Foreign deer hunters jam woods on peak weekend
Iron Mountain reports large influx of foreign deer hunters into the upper peninsula with favorable weather and easy auto travel from Wisconsin and lower Michigan. Hunters expect peak activity by Sunday as many plan to fill licenses though snow melt may slow tracking and reduce licenses filled. Read the advertisements, it pays.
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Iron Mountain
Upper Peninsula
Straits
Wisconsin
Lower Michigan
State Police Teach Safety First In Michigan Schools
Michigan State Police and Department of Public Safety lead a rural school safety campaign with 40 uniformed motorcycle officers visiting trunk line schools to teach children traffic safety. Officers patrol rural areas in 14 counties during winter and report findings for future lessons. Key rules include walking on the left, crossing with care, not playing on highways, and avoiding sleds or obstructions on roads.
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Lansing
Midh
Michigan
State Department of Public Safety
State Department of Public Instruction
Michigan State Teachers’ Association
Iives
Bing
Ulis
Tlse
Public Safety Department
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J Gedda
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Mary Lewis
Metropolitan
America
Great Shrine of Music
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ORDER
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Eugene Nelson
Tosi
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Dixie
Federal
DuPont
Lake Superior District Power Co
Tronwood
Ladysmith
Washburn
Bessemer
Medford
Mellen
Deimet Mercantile Co
Wakefield, Mich
City Elec. & Plumb, Co
Depp & Watson
Hansen Haw. Co
Scott Furniture Co
W. A. Sabinsky
Weyerhaeuser
Wis
A. A. Clonts
Bruce
Buick
Buick Motor Company
Flint, Michigan
General Motors Corporation
Betley Buick
Pecard Motor Company
Longyear Street
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