20 May 1913
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Newspaper
Grand Traverse Herald
Location
Traverse City, Michigan, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1913
Page
1
Outlook notes early signs of a strong resort season in the Grand Traverse area as tourists begin to arrive. The piece urges expanding hotel capacity to keep visitors longer, arguing new investment would boost Traverse City and nearby areas and provide solid returns.
Governor Ferris designates Clean Up Day with Traverse City urged by Mayor Straub to remove refuse from yards and alleys. Citizens urged to maintain cleanliness throughout the season to improve appearance and health, with vigilance by property owners and tenants.
The article argues that continuous improvement is essential in all lines of business to avoid obsolescence and failure. It notes farming is becoming a scientific, knowledge driven field where success depends on skillful land and crop management supported by science and smart planning.
The passage stresses evolving soil and crop habits, the constant emergence of insect pests, and the need for new remedies to prevent crop destruction. It notes farmers bear growing responsibilities and that a scientific farmer is hopeful, optimistic, prosperous, and ready to adapt to emergencies to succeed.
The cement manufacturers commit one percent of output to fund a national ocean to ocean highway. Totals reach 10 000 dollars with prior subscriptions, enough to build the road as laid out. The plan aims to boost western Michigan by improving access to rural resorts and promoting automobile travel over trains.
Frosts caused minimal damage to fruit in this region with only a few cherry buds injured. Bay winds and water effects aid early spring protection, and adopting midge pots as in the west could guard against late frosts at modest cost, projecting strong returns for Grand Traverse growers.
Local growers push for a cooperative marketing plan to secure fair prices and reduce reliance on distant commission men. They argue united grading and packing, stable markets, and regional loyalty are essential to long term profit and avoiding past losses.
Western Michigan Development bureau in Grant Newaygo county plans a good roads lecture this Friday titled Terraer Roads for Western Michigan. A lantern slide of the Grand River Times dated April 15 1847 from Grand Rapids is part of the collection used to highlight rapid regional growth since settlement. Fifty directors meet in the city Wednesday to organize for the year with officers to be elected.
School report for Hillsdale Grove covering eight months ending May 16 shows 155 days taught, 29 scholars enrolled (16 boys, 15 girls). Average daily attendance 22. attendance rate 90.5 percent. Two pupils Charley Rokos and Blanche Kubesh were neither absent nor tardy. Wilbur Thies, teacher.
Marion Ohio druggist endorses Dr Kings New Discovery for colds and lung troubles. A local dealer reports it cured his wife of bronchial cough after other remedies failed. The home medicine is priced 40 cents and 1.00, guaranteed by Traverse City druggists.
Buffalo reports cattle receipts 3925 with steady prices from 8.10 to 8.25 while calves gain 25 and hogs total 15300 at steady 8.90. Potatoes in Chicago quoted 59 to 60 cents with Michigan at 55 cents. Grain markets show wheat 87 to 89? and corn 56 3 4 cents with oats 38 ¾. Farm produce lists prices for butter hay straw onions and miscellaneous buying and selling prices.
The public domain commission at Lansing withdraws 14635 acres in Grand Traverse Walkaska counties to form two forest reserves. Kalkaska holdings total 5406 acres with plans to reforest using quick growing species and later harvests for pulp and excelsior. Some tracts may be leased to homesteaders to attract settlers and generate returns.
Local market reports show the potato trade thriving with loads paid at 38 to 48 cents and several shipments moving through the Chicago market. Eggs, butter and farm goods flowals remain steady as growers note frost losses limited and crop plans broadening.
Grain items show daily price corrections for Wheat White beans Red kidney beans Buckwheat per 100 lbs and percentages for other grains. Hides Wool and Tallow prices updated as market varies with No 1 horse hides selling at 1.50 and up Tallow and wool figures noted.
The Grange credits its past work and urges a county agricultural school to train orchard engineers. Grand Traverse region’s fruit expansion requires managers for 200, 600 and 1 000 acre orchards. Young men must gain specialized training to become future orchard superintendents amid orchards in Northport Benzie Manistee and nearby counties.
A southbound St. Louis San Antonio passenger train on the International and Great Northern railroad wrecked five miles south of Austin Texas. Early telephoned reports said several passengers and the engineer and fireman were killed and many injured.
Bertha Southworth Brown, born May 10 1887, died May 11 1915 after tuberculosis begun as a cold. She married William A Brown in 1907 and lived in Traverse City with their son Dean Leslie. Funeral services were held at her parents home with burial at Maple Hill Charlotte.
The dance held Wednesday evening in Provement was well attended. Guests include Lottie Novocoski of Manistee visiting Mr and Mrs Gus Smarey. Residents B Oliver of Traverse City moved into F C Schaub’s home. Several locals attended a recent box social at the schoolhouse.
An advertisement from Traverse City promotes Dr Kings New Life Pills as a cure for constipation indigestion and liver complaints. A user testimonial from John Supsic of Sanbury Pennsylvania claims the pills are the best ever used and recommends their use. Price is 25 cents and they are advised by all local druggists.
George Payn died May 14 after a long illness. Born in Pictou Ontario in 1842 to American parents, he moved to Traverse City with his wife and daughter and became a cornerstone of local business. A trusted land and timber expert, he served the First Baptist church in many roles and aided the poor. Funeral set for Sunday afternoon at his Washington Street residence.
Bucklen Arnica Salve advertised as best remedy for all skin diseases burns bruises and inflammations. J T Sossaman of News Cornelius NC says a box helped his severe skin ailment after other remedies failed. Priced at 25 cents and recommended for all druggists of Traverse City.
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