Butter vs oleo propaganda from a 1930s farmer advocate
N. L. Tibbits rails against butter substitutes and rising oleo use, citing 1899 and 1932 oil blends, milk and fat taxes, AAA campaigns, and sugar beet policy. He argues dairy and animal fats support farmer incomes, cites Proctor and Gamble profits, and finishes with a homely tale of a father guiding his boys home.
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Proctor and Gamble
America
U. S
Congress
Michigan
Roy O. Woodruff
Brain Trust
N. L. Tibbits
Farwell Residents Plan House Move and Community Gathering
Mr and Mrs Stanley Glass bought a house in Farwell and will move soon. Sietz and Eames families from Saginaw visited with Alfred Sietz and Chas Eames. Oren Kates and family stay at their farm here. Tatuner and wife visited Jarman and Owen. Charles Barber led the Christian Endeavor meeting focused on Mothers Day with Bess Glass receiving a carnation.
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Stanley Glass
Farwell
Ed. Sietz
Saginaw
Alfred Sietz
Chas. Eames
Oren Kates
Wm. Tatuner
Ray Jarman
Owen
Charles Barber
Christian Endeavor
Bess Glass
Endeavor Society
Russia Holds Vast Territorial Lead in Global Area
Russia covers 8,144,228 square miles, far larger than the United States and its outlying possessions at 3,738,805 square miles. The comparison highlights Russia as the bigger landmass in a global territorial context.
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United States
Russia
A Wedding Lesson From the Olivet Prophecies
The May 20 lesson outlines two key eschatological events linking Jerusalem's fall and Christ's second coming. It centers on the parable of the ten virgins, contrasting foolish and wise believers, urging genuine faith and Holy Spirit renewal as the bridegroom's return nears.
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Oliver
Jerusalem
Christ
Jesus Christ
Michigan News Roundup Highlights County Finances and Local Events
Ionia County transfers 10000 from the general fund to cover a tax deficiency and 75000 in Covert bonds due May 1. Lansing reports a 4062652 relief grant for May and 4000000 for general relief plus smaller sums. Junior Farmers Week hosts 1200 students at Michigan State College with Youture Farmers of America. Monroe recounts a Chinese pilot who lands after running out of gas, then bruises from a fall. Bancroft recalls a 54 year old Sunday School class and Stella Potter’s statewide attention. Negaunee notes a massive iron ore blast near Palmer, with impressive results. Grand Rapids reports a guilty arson plea by Millis Deyo, and New Haven considers a salary advance for health officer Elmer Dingman. Political mobilization in Michigan includes Young Republicans form and a Villa Park bank robbery link. Stanton reports Governor Comstock freeing Metzger after jail term. Kalamazoo announces Paul Sangren’s successor and Traverse City Cherry Growers weigh cherry brandy venture with a $5,000 license fee.
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Ionia
General Fund
Ionia County
Lansing
Federal Relief Administration
Michigan
Hast Lansing
Michigan State College
Vocational Agricultural High School
Monroe
Leon Chee
Grass Lake
Bancroft
Stella Potter
Marquette Range
Palmer
Grand Rapids
Millis Deyo
Pistol Point
New Haven
Elmer Dingman
Council
Howard
Lawrence
Republican State Central Committee
Michigan Federation of Young Republicans
Federation of Young Republicans
Young Democratic Organization
Bible Reading Nurtures Spiritual Life and Knowledge
Reading the Bible is indispensable for nurturing the spiritual life and Bible knowledge furnishes the mind with food for thoughtful meditation.
Not Dead but Living in the City of Our Heart
The text proclaims that a holy city with Christ’s living presence proves the dead live on as blessed by their Redeemer, offering comfort that departed souls remain connected and honored.
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Christ
Human nature as moral core and social evils origin
The author argues that human nature alone is the true moral essence, while society corrupts it, leading to social evils. If humanity is inherently moral, where do the ills of society arise and how can they be resolved?
Department of State Reports Motor Vehicle Trends and Filing Dates
The Weekly News Bulletin notes April 1934 motor vehicle registrations rose to 661 933 full year plates as windshield stickers fell to 205 905. Heavier trucks and trailers resumed operation, causing truck registrations to drop 8571 but fees rise by 80187 and 43765 for trailers. The final date to file petitions for primary ballots is July 24. For Democratic ballots 7596 signatures are needed for U S senator and two state offices. Republicans require 7628 signatures.
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Michigan
U. S
Department of State
Licensing Dept Sees Record Demand for Auto Titles
The Department of State reports unprecedented demand for automobile titles licenses plates and permits. In April 444000 titles were audited at over 4000 per day. Early May shows even higher demand prompting plans for a night shift and continued two shifts in the accounting division.
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Department of State
Mails for Convenience and Choice in Delivery
The text argues that there is no law forcing people to mail messages or articles and that postage is merely a convenience. It states individuals may deliver by other means if they prefer, and that mail use is not compulsory.
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Oklahoma
Department of Agriculture
Internal Revenue Commissioner
Aetna
Japan
O'Connor Grocery
Wobantral Gilmore
Thayer Brothers
Clare, Michigan
Ye Fitz Water
D. D
Weary Bible Institute of Chicago
Western Newspaper Union
Jesus
Paw Paw
Villa Park Trust Company
DuPage County
William Higgins
Villa Park
Mlinois
Stanton
Royal A. Hawley
Thomas R. Metzger
Samuel Tilden Metzger
Montcalm
Metzger
Kalamazoo
Paul V. Langren
Western State Teachers College
Sangren
State Board of Education
Michigan State Normal College
University of Michigan
Traverse City
A. J. Rogers
Frank A. Picard
Liquor Control Commission
Johnson's
Houghton Lake
Sat-Sunites
Kip Frazier
Dow Chemical
E. A. Anderson
Pexake
Chevrolet
Chevrolet Motor Company
Studebaker
BUICK
E. Fifth
St. Clare
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