Compulsory Voting in Argentina Sees High Turnout
The Argentine republic adopted compulsory voting under a new president. Voters register, receive a photo book and thumb print, then stamp their ballots in envelopes at the booth. Each party assigns inspectors to ensure fairness. First election saw about 90 percent turnout. fines apply for absence. The piece argues for U.S. consideration of similar reforms to boost civic engagement and turnout.
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Argentine Republic
United States
Michigan
New Haven Railroad Dividends Spark Public Outcry
The New Haven railroad paid a quarterly dividend for the first time, risking ruin for thousands of widows and orphans who rely on interest. Critics blame gambling by financiers who manipulated unprofitable properties, leaving little stockholders to bear the losses and threatening savings across New England.
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New Haven
New England
Wanted addresses of Jay Th. Fisher and John Salisbury near Grawn
Sam M. Brewster a Poplar Bluff Missouri lawyer requests any information on the 1980s residents Jay Th. Fisher and John Salisbury who lived near Grawn. Respond with any details to assist the inquiry.
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Jay Th. Fisher
John Salisbury
Grawn
Sam M. Brewster
Poplar Bluff
Stock manipulation harms small investors in large corporations
The article notes that those who profited by manipulation also faced ruin, illustrating how small stockholders are coerced into proxies to favor profiteers. It warns that investments in oversized corporations are risky and that home banks or local industries offer safer options than controversial high finance practices.
Civic training by school children builds future citizens
Children in public schools can aid health and police efforts to keep streets gutters and playgrounds clean and safe. The movement organizes classes with city reports guiding recommendations to departments, developing civic insight and responsible citizens for Traverse City and Michigan towns.
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Health Department
Traverse City
Michigan
Clean City First Step In Health Fight
Secretary Dixon urges municipal governments to treat typhoid fever tuberculosis feeble mindedness and physical incapacity with the same seriousness as a fire or flood. He calls for a clean city at any cost and strict enforcement of state health laws though costly, as an investment in life. He stresses that human life is the most valuable asset and public will demand health and efficient epidemic control.
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Dixon
State Board of Health
Constipation Warning and Dr King’s New Life Pills
If you are constipated your system is poisoned by waste matter kept in the body. Serious results often follow. Use Dr. King's New Life Pills and you will soon get rid of constipation, headache and other troubles recommended by all druggists of Traverse City.
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Dr. King
Traverse City
Sanitary city ideal drives future urban prosperity
The text argues that elimination is unlikely but can be curried down to reduce menace to the community. It envisions a sanitary city as the basis for future prosperity and urges intelligent action now, claiming cities that complete the work first will gain the most benefits.
Diplomas Awarded in Corn and Potato Contests for National Youth
Secretary Trouston honors winners with diplomas of merit for corn and potato contests. The piece argues intensive farming and early agricultural education build future citizens, urging youths to stay on the farm to ensure livelihoods and counter urban pull, stressing the value of farming over city life.
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Trouston
Villa’s alleged levy sparks Mexico foreign tensions
Reports claim General Villa extorted church funds and forced 500 Spaniards to flee Chihuahua. He allegedly demanded 1.5 million dollars from merchants, offering equal constitutional notes with no value. US envoy reportedly barred from informing Washington. Carranza urged to intervene to avoid international entanglements.
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Mexico
Villa
Chihuahua
United States
Carranza
Dairy Man Uses Harvell Condition Powder for Better Milk
A dairy farmer reports increased milk and cream quality since using Harvell's Condition Powder. Marketed as a strictly medicinal conditioning powder for cows and other livestock, it is sold by druggists for 25 cents.
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Harvell
Pain Killing Magic Oil Promises Quick Relief
Advertises RENNE'S PAIN-KILLING MAGIC OIL as a fast remedy for internal and external pain. Claims a reward for those with cramps, rheumatism, or tied up bowels, but advertises a bottle for 25 cents from any druggist.
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Renne
Michigan State Grange Proposal Aims to End Lawyers in Petty Grievances
Representative Mc Bride of Shiawassee county seeks legislation to remove lawyers from petty grievance cases in courts. Farmers' stance on this revolutionary measure is unknown. Lawyers' likely opposition is predictable without a formal poll.
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Michigan State Grange
McBride
Shiawassee County
Embargo Farmers Sign Petitions Over Potato Embargo
Retain Embargo Farmers across the potato belt are urged to sign petitions to the secretary of agriculture against raising the embargo on foreign potatoes affected with scab. The action is considered if prices rise too high in parts of the country. The disease should not enter the United States while it can be kept out.
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Secretary of Agriculture
United States
Stop Practice Deer Whiskey Ban Proposed for Open Season
State Game Warden Oates appeals for legislation to bar hunters from carrying whiskey into the north woods during open season. Supporters say many hunter deaths stem from intoxicated shooters. The belief is that a hunter under the influence risks shooting others or himself before sobriety returns.
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Oates
North Woods
Bed Destroyed at Whits House Ends Prohibition Symbol
The famous mint bed at the Whits house has been plowed under ending its role in national capital ceremonies. Planted when Andrew Jackson was president, the leaves adorned presidential tulips through current administration as abstinence of the president and cabinet reduced need. The action moves the country one step closer to prohibition.
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Whits House
Andrew Jackson
Snake Story in Bananas Stirs Battle Creek Townsfolk
A three foot boa constrictor was found coiled around a banana stem in Battle Creek. The remark hints that larger and more vividly colored reptiles have been discovered in bottles in many Michigan towns, suggesting a wider unusual distribution of escaped or confined snakes.
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Battle Creek
Michigan
Ancient fruit aroma used in fraternity initiation test
In a state agricultural college cold storage eggs are reportedly in demand for fraternity initiations. The ritual involves breaking an egg on a candidate’s head if he fails to guess the age of an ancient fruit, with aromas guiding him to the correct figures.
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State Agricultural College
Safety first idea for lake traffic gains pace
The safety first movement discussed for railroads could apply to lake traffic as well. Wrecks reported after fall storms indicate a large field of work and safety improvements are needed.
Local Notes From Ogdensburg Community
Ogdensburg residents travel to Otsego for winter rest. Visitors include Burt Eckstine Spar ta and Mrs Myrtle Omler East Jordan. Rosa Schofield Traverse City visits B O Ladd family. Ladies Aid to meet January 7 with Mrs Geo Jamieson. Lady Maccabees elect officers led by Nora Biman and Minnie Rushmore. Frank Smith and son Ralph return from Grand Rapids with a new team.
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Burt Eckstine
Sparta
Myrtle Omler
East Jordan
Rosa Schofield
Traverse City
B. O. Ladd
Ladies’ Aid Society
Geo. Jamieson
Lady Maccabees
Nora Biman
Minnie Rushmore
Goldie Wilcox
Mary Stevens
Mary L. Swaney
Eva Crampton
Alta l Lardie
Mildred Franklin
Jelsie Crampton
Pickett
Ella Bleay
Mary Swaney
Frank Smith
Ralph
Grand Rapids
Croup and Cough Remedy Promoted in Local Notice
Dr King s New Discovery praised for croup coughs and colds with testimonial from Lewis Chamberlain of Manchester Ohio. Product advertised at 50c and 1.00 with availability in Traverse City druggists. Also notes Henry Cohn Sr traveling to Detroit, Mrs Miles Gilmore sick, Mapleton Catholic Sewing circle event, and Ted Bagley s return home.
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Dr. King
Lewis Chamberlain
Manchester
Ohio
Traverse City
Henry Cohn, Sr
Detroit
Morgan
Miles Gilmore
Solon visitors and local updates in Cedar Cedar area
Cedar Cedar reports social visits and local news as Will Chase and Vinck hosted friends, a traveling group involved in a Maple City auto crash, Christina Stefaniak recovering from scarlet fever, teachers planning a Leland institute, and Royal Neighbors officers elected. Other notes include car repairs in Traverse City, neighbors moving in for winter, and residents returning from trips.
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Cedar
Will Chase
Solon
Vinck
Maple City
Robert Shalda
James Rousseau
J. C. Vlack
Traverse City
Christina Stefaniak
G. A. Mason
Teachers’ Institute
Leland
Royal Neighbors Lodge
Oracle
Ethel Shalda
May Belle Dago
Ellen Cunningham
Bessie Crowe
Marshall
Johanna Qodol
Inner Sentinel
Harry Ialton
Outer Sentinel
Minnie Ensign
Meachem
Faith
Frankfather
Ethel Cobb
Welsch
Manda Vlack
Endurance
Ellen Chase
Champagne
Peter Shetack
Frank Kirt
Charles Neadow
Clayse Culver
Teachers Institute Closes in Leland with Notable Attendance
The Leland Teachers Institute concluded Friday afternoon, drawing a large crowd. Prof Paddow and Prof Cobb spoke on Friendship Village and Birds. Several residents traveled or changed plans, including Miss Lydia Egel er leaving for Chicago, and Rev Haessler moving into a new home.
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Hhis Hotel
Lydia
Carrie Egeler
Chicago
Zelda Brazington
Traverse City
Roy Pease
D. BE. Wynkoop
Wyncoop
Crescent
North
Manitou Island
Hol. Prause
Julius Prause
A. Phillips
Cheboygan
Gertrude Kuemin
Suttons Bay
M. E. McKercher
Haessler
Mrs Isaac Grey Visits Son In Traverse City Family Scene
Mrs Isaac Grey of Traverse City spent Sunday with her son Will and family here. Probate Judge Martin Brown is at Solon today on a business trip.
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Isaac Grey
Traverse City
Will
Martin Brown
Solon
Long Lake Community News and Tragedy Notes
Long Lake reports visits from Traverse City residents and a Christmas program. A local youth, Roy Newstead, nearly suffered a fatal hunting accident near Williamsburg when a discharged gun tore through his clothing and injured his left arm. Harry Case, previously killed at Solon, will be buried today at the Friends church.
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Long Lake
Whatlie Tuttle
Traverse City
Will Newstead
Bernard Richardson
Miss Champney
Pomona Grange
Clayton Cole
Nellie Cox
Zora Holdeman
Harry Case
Solon
Friends Church
Roy Newstead
Williamsburg
Surprise party honors Doman daughter leaving for Detroit
North Paradise reports a Tuesday night party at Mr. Doman's for their daughter Mrs. Silas Milks and her children who depart Saturday for Detroit to establish a new home. Nearby, Mrs. John Perhall visited sister-in-law Mrs. Wm. Riley, Bruce and Walter Sayers work for Ralph Glass, and Richard Sparling and wife moved into Edwin Clark's house. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Riley and children also, along with Mrs. W. Pierce and children, were Traverse City visitors Saturday and Sunday. Ernest Voice and family visited Frank Freeman Sunday, while Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Voice drove to Traverse City Saturday.
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North Paradise
Mr. Doman
Silas Milks
Detroit
John Perhall
Wm. Riley
Bruce
Walter Sayers
Ralph Glass
Richard Sparling
Edwin Clark
W. Pierce
Traverse City
Ernest Voice
Frank Freeman
A. A. Voice
Local notes from Traverse City to Chicago visits
Allyn and B H Allyn attended the State Horticultural Society meeting in Traverse City. W T Shutt visits a Chicago stock exhibit while Will Slagan negotiates land north of his father's Buckley and Douglas Lumber Co. The Lake Superior Iron and Chemical Co. plans to ship about 20 cars of wood to Chicago under new management. Ed Heath visits his brother Frank Heath. Young Mr Pettingil visits cousin Mrs S V Read.
Champion Food Destroyer of the World Sets Odd Records
Lawrence Ohio December 12 United Press reports Charles W Glidden calls himself the Champion Food Destroyer of the World He claims three world records including Forty seven pounds of watermelon in a single meal The story notes his boastful appetite and warns readers about excessive eating feats.
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Lawrence
Ohio
Charles W. Glidden
Pancake Feat or Food Feat Cited By Glidden
Glidden claims he can outpace a Brooklyn man who reportedly ate fifteen dozen eggs in a single sitting. The boast references a long list of extravagant items consumed in an hour or meal and notes he would not let the rival share a 4 partner.
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Glidden
Brooklyn
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