Bean Industry Sees Hope in Detroit Inventor’s Bean Picker
The Detroit Free Press reports on R. V. Judson of Detroit perfecting a machine to automate bean sorting and picking, aimed at lowering Michigan’s Boston bean costs. It could revive the state’s bean crop profits by reducing reliance on low-wage labor amid competition from Japan and other nations. The invention promises to cut manual labor, stabilize prices, and help farmers pay mortgages as bean quality and market supply improve nationwide.
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Athens
Boston
Michigan
R. V. Dudson
Detroit
Japan
United States
China
Brazil
Chile
Argentina
James J. McBride
Judson
Michigan Been Growers’ Association
Saginaw
Four Aliens Admitted to Citizenship in Harrison Court
Four aliens gained citizenship at a regular hearing in circuit court at Harrison on Monday. Names include Jacob Fanslow and John Joseph Rhodes of Arthur Township, Benjamin Blum of Hamilton Township, and Louis Dornbor of Wioterfield Two. Three cases were continued due to petitioner or witness absence. Naturalization hearing dates were moved to the fourth Monday in May and the first Monday in December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison
Jacob Fanslow
Arthur
Death Notice for Freda Ott and Siblings in Detroit
Freda Johanna Ott born September 27 1896 in Hatton died after a Detroit healing event at Bosworth meetings Her death age 24 years 4 months 22 days She leaves two brothers two sisters a sister in law a nephew and many relatives The obituary portrays her as faithful to Jesus and notes a hopeful afterlife with family in heaven
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Freda Johanna Carolina Ott
Hatton
Detroit
Jesus
Bosworth
Satan
Pio
Freda
Ieaves
Fathers House
Father
Bean Picking Machine Cleans and Polishes Beans Efficiently
A historical note describes a bean picking machine with a metal hopper and rotating rollers that separate good beans from bad by centrifugal action. The device cleans and polishes beans while lifting and sorting, claiming capacity of 300 bushels per day when linked to a thrice machine for field to consumer processing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brosless
Judson
Farm records ease income tax for Michigan farmers
A Michigan Agricultural College official urges annual inventories and detailed records of sales and expenses to reduce income tax. tax blanks and farm account books are available at cost from the Farm Management Department in East Lansing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Eliot
Department of
Michigan Agricultural College
Eliot
United States Treasury Department
Farm Management Department
East Lansing
Michigan
Michigan Farm Bureau Eyes Unified Commodity Groups
Michigan State Farm Bureau officers and executive committee favor commodity control and plan talks with the Michigan Fruit Growers Exchange and Michigan Potato Growers Exchange. The fruit group seeks official state designation, while potato growers push to affiliate as official commodity groups. The Michigan Livestock Shippers Association urged affiliation as well. The Benton Harbor headquarters oversee the largest western fruit exchange, with 15 locals shipping about 150 cars weekly. the Potato Growers Exchange is a major Midwest marketing cooperative with over 125 locals and warehouses.
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Michigan State Farm Wureau
State Farm Bureau Committee
Michigan Fruit Growers’ Exchange
Michigan Potato Growers’ Exchange
State Farm Bureau
Plas
Potato Exchange
Farm Bureau
Michigan Livestock Shippers Association
Michigan Agricultural College
Michigan State Farm Bourean
Benton Harbor
Michigan
Middle West
Fletcher Appointed Under Secretary of State
Henry P. Fletcher, famed American diplomat and recent ambassador to Mexico, is named Under Secretary of State in the Harding administration. The move follows Hughes taking the State portfolio, signaling both leaders’ high regard for Fletcher’s qualifications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry P. Fletcher
Mexico
Harding
State Department
Charles Evans Hughes
Hughes
Fletcher
Card of Thanks for condolences and support
We sincerely thank friends and neighbors for kindness during the illness and death of our grandchild and for Rev Wymer's comforting words. Mr and Mrs Robert Wiggins and family.
Incendiary Fire Destroys Farm Barn and Stock
Early Thursday a fire ruined the barn at Mrs J A Hubernet’s farm in southeast Grant destroying the barn and contents including four horses and three cows. One cow escaped. the home is occupied by daughter and son in law Samuel Phillipa. Police suspect arson linked to intruders who used a fire to cover their escape.
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J. A. Hubernet
City Limite
Grant
New Michigan corn bulletin outlines varieties and practices
The Michigan Agricultural College publishes Regular Experiment Station Bulletin No. 289 detailing Michigan corn varieties, regional adaptation, seed selection and care, and cultural practices. Edits credit Prof J F Coz and J R Duncan. a full illustrated pamphlet aims to aid farmers statewide.
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Michigan
Michigan Agricultural College
J. F. Coz
J. R. Duncan
M. A. C. Farm Crops Department
Aayr
Cox
Good Literature Club Meets for February Study
The Good Literature Club met February 23 with Mrs. Wilson guiding. Music opened the session. Topics centered on Austen Carlyle and Arnold with talks on Life and Works of Jans Austin Carlyle’s Life and Service to This Age. Members discussed Regaritns French Revolution and Arnold's form.
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Good Literature Club
Wilson
Austen
Carlyle
Arnold
Miss Witting
Mise Butterfield
Jans Austin
Duncan
Misa Dewey
Matthew Arnold
Mrs. Jones
Mra.Anderson
Compsrieon
Mra. Mack
Mra. Jones
Homeward bound from Windermere to Laké in March
A letter from F. E. Bamedell and his wife says they will wind northward in early March and reach Laké about March 24. They report a pleasant winter in Windermere Florida with health improvements and say Clare county will look good upon their return.
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F. E. Bamedell
Windermere
Fla
Laké
Clare County
Bird Day Club Meeting Highlights Bird Pictures And Art Day Planned
The Bird Day Club met March 1 at Duncan's Hall with roll call and minutes read. Mrs. J H Wilson and assistants presented papers and bird pictures, plus a display from Mr. and Mrs. Hulbert. A whistling duet and a bird song were performed. March 15 Art Day will be an open meeting for Clare residents and schoolchildren.
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Jus. Duncan
J. H. Wilson
Clare
Duncan’s Hall
Mulder
Harris
Waller
Salvation Army Adopts Advisory Board Plans in Michigan
Letters from senators and representatives flood Brigadier Samuel Withers office endorsing the Advisory Board system for expanded community service. Senator Albert J. Engel praises ex service insight and urges broad support as Michigan organizes boards in each county to survey needs and mobilize Salvation Army efforts locally.
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Samuel Withere
Michigan
Advisory Board
Salvation Army
Albert J. Engel
27Th
France
Germany
Unte
Organization of Michigan
Brigadier Withers
Brigadier Withera
Farm Bureau Meeting Set for Clare and Northern Isabella Counties
Notice to Members announces a Farm Bureau gathering of Clare and northern Isabella counties at the K of P Hall on Tuesday March 8 at 1 o clock. Harneses will be distributed by lottery due to partial orders. A report on the State Convention in Lansing February 3-4 will be given plus other business.
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Farm Bureau
Clare
Isabella
Wrestling Match Dull Attendance At Doncan’s Ball
A wrestling bout at Doncan's ball Tuesday evening drew a poor crowd. The Greek tossed Young Gotch first in a short match described as part of the preliminaries.
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Doncan’s
Gotch
Frank Perverse Dies After Railroad Collision Injuries
Frank Perverse of Harricon died Tuesday forenoon from serious injuries sustained in a railroad collision last week. He had shown hope of recovery but suddenly worsened. The body was brought here yesterday morning and the funeral will be at the Methodist church at 10 a.m. today. Further notice next week.
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Frank Perverse
Harricon
Tseaday
Methodist Church
Lake School Report on February Activities and Attendance
The Lake School held a Valentine party with a short student program and hot cocoa sandwiches and cookies. Several students were neither absent nor tardy in February. some were tardy, and enrollment figures by grades are listed with teachers Edith Jordan and Lowell McDougal.
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Valentinia
Harry Lackie
Martha Andrews
Tardy
Robert Carson
Russell Oliver
Elien Carson
Bernice Gould
Mary Sheardy
Mavuel Scott Pote
Hazel Andrews
Gladys Gould
St i
Earl McCoy
Edith Jordan Lowell McDougal
Bates Marriage Unites Hilda McFarland and William Gilson
At the Bates home on Friday February 18 Rev Frack Bates officiated the wedding of Miss Hilda McFarland and William Gilson both of Colonville The bride wore a brown traveling suit and the couple planned a short visit with her brother in Cadillac before settling on the groom s farm in Colonville Congrat ulations.
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Eagle Correspondent
Bates
Frack Bates
Hilda McFarland
Wm. Gilson
Colonville
Cadillac
Fine cattle shipped to Chicago from Brand farm
A shipment of Hereford cattle from the Brand farm sent to Chicago drew attention for quality. The sale price is not disclosed, but market observers expect it to lead the day’s prices. Jackson Broad bought a fat heifer noted as exceptionally lean and well dressed.
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Chicago
Brand Farm
Keifer
Life of William Picard Ends in Self Inflicted Death
Mt Pleasent Michigan February 28 William Picard aged 77 took his own life by shooting himself Sunday due to age and failing health. He had lived there over 50 years and played a role in constructing part of the Ann Arbor railway forty years ago. Known across the state in horse racing circles.
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Mt. Pleasent
Mich
William Picard
Picard
Ann Arbor
Koresa
Painting and papering and wood finishing item
The fragment mentions painting and papering tinting and wood finishing by a person likely named wm. Ballis with a figure 16-6 and a location hint 4th OT. The text is garbled but indicates a trade listing or ad for finishing services.
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Ot” Wm. Ballis
No Sales Postponed By Bad Weather In Farwell Area
Local sale notices list J T Brown & Sons dairymen with a large cow lot on Monday near Clare, plus several farm auctions from March 8 to March 34 with stock tools hay grain and household goods. Auctioneers include Thes Groves Thomas Groves and Geo Davidson. clerks R B McGuire and A A Dawson.
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Clare
Thes. Groves
Mr. Sanderson
Farwell
Geo Davieon
Roe
Groves
Clare Study Club Presents Mixed Vocal and Instrumental Program
A moderate crowd attended the Clare Study Club event at the Congregational church featuring vocalist Andrea Kyros of Lansing and local pianist Lana Wilson. The performance earned several encores and about £30 proceeds were reported with Mrs. Anderson introducing the entertainers.
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Clare Study Club
Congregational Church
Baseilion Andrea Kyros
Lansing
Lana Wilson
Hyros
Misa Wilson
F. O. McGuire
Anderson
W C T U Meeting Led by Mrs Paine
The next W C T U gathering will be with Mrs Reading on There day March 10 with Mrs B W Paine as leader. Members are urged to attend and participate in the ceremony and discussion.
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Reading
B. W. Paine
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Detroit Free Press
Keana
Thumb
Freda Johanna Ott
College
Corn Bulletin
Agricultural College
Florida
Clare Study
Jas. Duncan
Frank Pervorse
Lake School Report
J.T. Brown & Sons
John Shilling
J. A. McKinstey
A. K. Sanderson
Alfeed Roe
Chas. Heiser
J. F. Branch
L. B. Church
Church Ranch
Clarence
Toola
Bayne
Fine Entertainment
W.C.T. U
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