Perry Holden for Iowa Governor Honored Michigan Leader
A Grand Traverse man Perry Holden is urged as a strong Republican candidate for Iowa governor. The piece outlines his pioneer upbringing in Benzie County, education at Lansing and Michigan Agricultural College, and his career as a teacher, agricultural organizer, and public benefactor. It argues his leadership, patriotism to Republican values, and ability to unite voters beyond faction. Michigan readers are asked to watch Iowa primaries on June 3 with interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Traverse
Iowa
Perry Tfolden
Almira
Benzie County
Perry
D. F. Tfolden
Tie
Traverse City
Agriculture College
Lansing
Oviatt
Mr. Holden
Perry G. Uolden
Ife
Holden
Republican Party
Michigan
Indians Increase in Number and Assimilate Across Nations
The piece argues the Indian population in the United States is growing, not shrinking, citing 1900 and 1910 census figures of 237,196 and 265,683, with 56.5 percent full bloods. It asserts tribes are disbanded, all Indians are citizens, and portrays a new era of amalgamation with white settlers, noting wealth and self-reliance among Indians. It reflects on historical attitudes and predicts ongoing assimilation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Mississippi
Congressman McLaughlin Champions Farm Aid Plan
The 9th District congressman pushes a federal expert in every district to aid farm management and extension work. An initial 240000 boll weevil bill was raised to 500000, half for original South use and half for Northern farmers. McLaughlin argues Northern farmers deserve equal recognition and notes southern support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.C. Mclaughlin
Michigan
McLaughlin
Congressiman MelLaughlin
Remarkable Time Saving in Corn and Wheat Production
The bulletin notes a dramatic drop in labor time per bushel of corn from four hours and 41 minutes in 1855 to about 1 minute today in the Central States, saving over four hours per bushel. Wheat labor time falls from three hours to 10 minutes, enabling farmers to repurpose time for other work, despite higher costs for many items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Central States
Aerial Mail Route Test Planned From New York
Paul Peck, a famed young aviator, sets tomorrow morning to begin carrying a sizable mail load from New York to Washington by aeroplane. Sanctioned by the post office, the venture aims to show feasibility of air mail service, with Peck sworn into the postal service and his craft bearing a U S Mail pennant at departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Paul Peck
Washington
Post Office Department
Peck
Postal Service
U. S. Mail
Sprained Ankle Hits Cypress Street Skater
Miss Josephine Morvis of Cypress street suffered a badly sprained ankle while roller skating on South Elmwood avenue Tuesday. Her foot slipped causing the toe of one skate to catch, throwing the foot to one side. She was taken to 207 South Elmwood, where medical help was given and she remains confined. This is Traverse City’s first skating accident since the craze began.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine Morvis
Cypress Street
Miss Morvis
South Elmwood Avenue
Miss Morris
J. W. Haggard
South Elmwood
Traverse City
Old Soldier John C Garland Dies at 71
John C Garland aged 71 dies at his Hannah avenue home Tuesday. Survived by a wife four sons and a daughter. Funeral services will be held at the residence Wednesday morning after which burial will occur in Elk Rapids. Mr Garland belonged to the G A R Post in Maine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Garland
Hannah Avenue
Elk Rapids
Garland
G. A. R. Post
Maine
East Front Street Paving Width Approved by Council
City officials continued debate on paving East Front Street and adopted a 36 foot wide plan between gutters using tarvia macadam. John Chilson’s request for a city water main on Lake Avenue was referred to the water committee. Council adjourned to reconvene to canvass the municipal lighting plant vote and handle other business.
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East Front Street
John Chilson
Lake Avenue
Noted experts head European delegations at session
Great Britain's delegation is led by Lieut. Col. H. A. Yorke, chief inspector of railroads. Belgium is represented by Michel Bogaert Charles Mertens Paul Rueff. Italy presents Sanjust di Teulada Carlo Valentini Ignazio Inglese. Sweden's Col. Frederick Wilhelm Hansen presides. Other delegates include M. V. E. de Timonoff Gen. de Schokalsky Zoltan de Kohanyi Ginla Rota and more.
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Great Britain
H. A. Yorke
Michel Bogaert
Charles Mertens
Brussels
Paul Rueff
Antwerp
Italy
Sanjust di Teulada
Carlo Valentini
Ignazio Inglese
Sweden
Col
Frederick Wilhelm Hansen
Stockholm
Royal Administration of Hydraulic Power
M. V. E. de Timonoff
Gen. de Schokalsky
Russia
M. Zoltan de Kohanyi
Hungary
Ginla Rota
Noted engineers and navigation experts attend congress sessions
There are many other noted engineers and navigation experts not officially connected with any delegation who will attend the sessions of the congress. Their presence highlights broad professional interest in the proceedings and potential technical input.
Traverse City a Model for Growing Municipalities
Traverse City is presented as a model for nearby cities, with the Manistee Daily News praising civic spirit and a Board of Trade led effort to cultivate it. If successful, Manistee could follow the progress seen in Muskegon Traverse Cadillac and other towns as they develop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Traverse City
Manistee
Muskegon
Traverse
Cadillac
Bennigs Pass Killing Magic Remedy Ad Sold
An advertisement promises Bennigs Pass Killing Magic to treat cholera dysentery cramps and general aches. It claims quick relief from diarrhoea cramps rheumatism and wounds and notes a 25 cent bottle sold by American Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Drug Store
Mortgage foreclosure sale notice for Morse in Traverse City
Mortgagee Richard Hurlbut threatens public auction on June 15 1913 at the north front door of the Traverse City court house to satisfy seventeen dollars fifty three cents plus costs and twenty five dollar attorney fee on the Morse mortgage recorded September 11 1900. Underwood and Umlor represent the mortgagee.
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Oscar A. Morse
Sarah J Morse
Traverse City
Michigan
Richard Hurlbut
Dade County
Florida
the Register of Deeds
County of
Grand Traverse
State of
A. D
Nv Liber
Oak Heights
Underwood & Umlor
Chancery Sale in Grand Traverse County Court
Under a May 7 1912 decree in Grand Traverse Circuit Court Ritter v Payton Rottermund Allen Allen a chancery sale is set for June 29 1912 at 10 am. The sale at Traverse City front court house door will convey lands in town 28 north range 10 west described by metes and bounds along Grand Traverse Bay and nearby highways to the meander post and highway center. George W Curtis circuit court commissioner and Covell cross solicitors represent the complainant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
County of
Grand Traverse
Francis G. Ritter
Ada F. Payton
Witky C. Rottermund
Frank Allen
Iillen Allen
Traverse City
To-Wi
Grand Traverse Bay
State of Michigan
George W. Curtis
Covell & Cross
Traverse’ City
Michigan
City Without Skyscrapers in Hamburg
Io Hamburg notes the soil nature limits highrise construction with few buildings reaching ten floors. The description highlights a city skyline constrained by geology and urban planning factors shaping its architectural profile.
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Hamburg
String Bean Acreage Bid For Twenty Acres
Trav arse City Canning Co seeks contracts for twenty acres of string beans. Seed beans are at the canning factory and planting is desired this month. Call to secure contracts at old prices. May 21, 1923.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Travarse City Canning Co
Auctioneers ad from Traverse City seeks price vetting
An old classified style notice invites clients to call Queen City Auction Co at 127 S Union St Traverse City Michigan. It lists a phone and contact names like Bell Loh and February dates, suggesting an auctioneer service.
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Queen City Auction CO
S. Union St
Traverse City
Mich
Citizens
Bell Loh
Dr W Kinyon Inlet Visit With Dr Hothe Worth
Dr W Kinyon of 206 208 Wilhelm inlet collaborates with Dr Hothe worth in Traverse City Michigan. The note cites professional affiliation and local practice details for the pair.
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Grand Traverse Herald and
Traverse Bay Eagle
Herald and Record CO
Thos. T. Bates
Geo.g. Bates
Claran, Bates
Fees
Front Street
Congressman McLaughlin
Post Office
John Ne Foote
Citz
Douglass & Kellogg Cash Shoe Store
Cass
Front
Perk Marquette
Petoskey
Attenon
Rickerd
State Bank
Capital
Northern
Jackson
Kodak
Eastman Kodak Co
Wait’s Drug Store
Cor
Front and Union
Lis
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