13 Feb 1913
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Newspaper
Grand Traverse Herald
Location
Traverse City, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1913
Page
1
The Bourdman Avenue school building fire disrupts plans for an addition to Central building. Officials urge voters to approve a tax to fund immediate repairs and future expansion as a long term solution to crowded classrooms and inadequate facilities.
A dramatic tribute to Captain Robert F. Scott, English explorer, detailing his steadfast resolve and sacrifice in the perilous Antarctic expedition toward the South Pole. The piece extols the spirit and duty of scientists and explorers who pursue noble aims despite grim odds, urging steadfast purpose and action over idle dreaming.
A call for fearless volunteers to fight corruption and moral decay, citing Captain Scott as a model and urging twelve strong individuals to unearth evidence, endure temptations, and place principle above popularity to achieve humane victory. Local notes report Elk Rapids aide Tacye Newcomb, John Groesser hauling logs, and Keswick storming week, with Leelanau Grange installing officers and Mrs. Rogers burned by steam.
Michigan readers are urged to weigh irrigation risks as experts question the long term success of large western water projects. A Washington correspondent notes soils and climate differ, urging focus on eastern lands and Michigan prospects while acknowledging irrigation can revitalize abandoned areas.
Keswick notes progress since organization. Otlo Sebulta and Cassie Kenman work in the wools at Mast Le onid as Mrs. J. P. Groesser and sons purchase a fine pedigreed Guern. The leader has returned to a farm near Traverse City.
A newspaper market page lists daily corrected prices for farm produce and livestock. Butter creamery 50c. eggs. hay per ton. grains including wheat corn oats rye buckwheat at varied rates. Hides wool tallow prices shown. furs such as mink and fox listed with per item or weight pricing. notes that prices apply only to stock listed and vary by market.
A Milton township meeting in Antrim county adopted resolutions to designate the area around Torch Lake as Fruit Land approved for its elevation soil and water access. A cooperative fruit marketing plan was authorized with committee members John Western Marty Warner John Campbell EM Kennedy N M Tlewitt Lewislickin and Nelson Velaquette tasked to organize.
Markets report cattle no receipts with higher demand and asks around 84 dollars. Calves show active firm prices near 9 dollars. Sheep receipts about 2800 with gains to 15 cents, prices around 9 dollars. Hogs receipts light to moderate with 14 to 20 cent gains. prices near 49 to 50 dollars. Potatoes and Chicago grain markets noted. grain market closed today.
A joint session of Congress concluded with the formal election of Wilson and Mar. The proceeding affirmed the executive leadership, marking a decisive political milestone.
Washington January 12 The joint session of the Senate and House completes the formal canvass showing Wilson 435 votes Roosevelt 88 Taft 8 for the next four years. The ceremony follows strict constitutional procedure with crowds outside awaiting entry and the president pro tempore presiding to announce the purpose of the session.
Market notes from Record-Eagle for Monday and Tuesday show Chicago potatoes leading at 45 to 47 cents, eggs at 20 to 22 cents, butter steady, and cold Grand Rapids demand firmer. Potatoes move slowly in the cold, with limited shipments and steady or rising prices as supply remains mixed and eggs and butter vary slightly in price.
The article details the January 13 joint session where the electoral votes were tallied. It notes Speaker Clark, the presiding officers, and clerks opening envelopes alphabetically for 48 states. Alabama cast 12 votes for Wilson and 12 for Marshall, with party factions reacting as votes were announced. It explains the legal result and archival handling, plus a brief on a conservatory living room from Country Life in America.
Menthol provides quick soothing relief for back ache rheumatism sciatica and other painful afflictions. Yard rolls cost 1.00 regular size 2c. All druggists or by mail from Davis and Lawrence Co New York. Samples mailed on request for 6c stamps.
Persistent effort by Warold Brown forced firemen to admit Ida into the building as a fire raged through most of the Boardman Avenue school. Principal Mishter praised the brave actions of the young man while a separate blaze consumed parts of the structure. Also noted: Dewitt Clinton Consistory set an February 5 meeting in Grand Rapids with Traverse City Masons and Saladin Temple plans for a large postmeeting event. Information on membership and contact details available from Noble and G. Henman. A misc sale notice offers general merchandise and a store building with potential farm trade.
A fragmented notice promotes MARVELS CONDITION POWDER for chicken health and disease prevention. It claims cures for ailments like camariers disease and dairy issues, touting improved appearance and lower loss. Sold by druggists at 20 cents per package.
John Boory of Traverse City Michigan filed notice to make four year proof to establish a land claim described by survey details in Township 19 South Range 10 West Grand Rapids Michigan. The hearing to confirm the claim will be before the Circuit Court in Grand Traverse County Traverse City on November 14. Witnesses named include George Vanderlip Mayfield Alcook Norton and Theodore Rogers all of Michigan.
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