25 Sep 1913
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Newspaper
Grand Traverse Herald
Location
Traverse City, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1913
Page
1
Entered as second class matter March 2 1908 at the post office in Traverse City Michigan under the act of Congress of March 2 1879. Office 123 Front St. Both phones 23.
A discussion argues crime waves arise from local police handling. Merit-based forces guard against political influence, while political control breeds corruption. Vigilance by city forces is essential to root out crime and prosecute criminals, as high class crimes require a capable force to uncover and convict them.
The last legislature enacted a law requiring dealers to sell only pure seeds to farmers to curb noxious weed spread. Adulteration has cost farmers thousands, especially with alfalfa and sandy ketch. Seed must be cleaned so no more than one noxious seed per two thousand genuine seeds. violators face arrest and fines. The law targets dishonest dealers and seeks a statewide agricultural shift toward purity.
The American Road Congress in Detroit from September 29 to October 4 promises a highly valuable gathering for road builders. Delegates will see and operate every kind of road making machinery, with concrete demonstrations in Wayne County illustrating durable, low-maintenance paving. The event aims to train road officials and accelerate adoption of permanent, high quality roads nationwide.
A Michigan study shows Greek letter fraternities harm study, with nonmembers ranking higher academically. It argues schools should focus on core subjects and discipline, limiting dances and social events during the week to improve learning and preparation for life.
The American Meat Packers association warns that beef supply is shrinking and prices will rise, predicting porterhouse steak could reach one dollar a pound within ten years. They blame low cattle numbers nationwide and urge increased cattle production to avert a collapse in common diets.
A rural column praises Harvell's Condition Powder for improving young fowl growth and egg yield while noting many farmers rely on stock for soil fertility. It cites the silo as enabling larger herds at lower cost and warns that selling calves early risks meat shortages and future famine, urging better herd management.
City officials move to enforce the state law against carrying concealed weapons, aiming to reduce killings and curb armed crime. The text argues enforcement is essential, urging similar actions statewide and warning criminals will be deterred by stricter penalties.
Howard Morgan returned last night from a short trip to Pontiac and Mt. Pleasant. Geo A Bandrow and wife, visiting in the city, left for Chicago. Mrs Arthur Lampkins departed for Ann Arbor and Detroit for a weeks visit. Edw Fenner and Wm Riely, in the city on business, left for Mackinaw City. Marlin of Summit City is here briefly on business. Rempson has returned to his
Stormy weather kept potatoes off the market though price stays 60 cents. Farmers boost entries for the fair while local dealers profit. other farm goods like hay straw beans and oats show varied prices from Traverse City, Hannah & Lay Co., and Grain markets. Local notices recount deaths, marriages, and visits as residents travel to Grand Rapids Detroit and Petoskey for events and business.
A busy Petoskey update notes Howard’s arrest for drunkenness by Patrolman Ross and a court fine. Visitors Samuel Bay of New Orleans and Don Cameron depart for Detroit and medical study respectively. Charities booth at the fair outlines cooperative work for the poor with two miniature houses. A First Congregational church piano recital by Miss Mary Morgan impressed guests with Chopin and Riley readings. Various residents visit or travel, including Miss Lavella Spangle ill at home and others on business or at the fair.
The advertisement extols the beauty and virtue of women over men while noting the ineffectiveness of beauty in illness. It promotes Allen's Cough Balsam as the relief for hacking coughs or colds, claiming over fifty years of sales and broad endorsement. Bottles priced at 25c, 50c, and $1.00.
The Grand Traverse district receives numerous ministerial appointments following the M E conference in Battle Creek. Names include Kendrick of Alanson, Carpenter of Alba, Parks of Alden, Clemens of Arcadia, Collins of Bear Lake, and many others across Michigan towns such as Bellaire, Charlevoix, East Jordan, Harbor Springs, Manistee, Lake City, and Frankfort. The list details each pastor and their assigned locale for the circuit.
Milwaukee dispatch reports consternation over Wisconsin's new eugenic marriage law. It requires a doctor's fitness certificate for grooms before license issuance after January 1 1914 and may invalidate marriages performed outside Wisconsin unless the health certificate is filed, raising potential disputes over inheritance and out of state unions.
A lengthy roster lists individuals associated with various missions including Kewadin Indian Mission Northport Indian Mission Petoskey Indian Mission and other locales such as Traverse City Old Mission and Williamsburg. Names include Wylie Mesick C S Burchfield L Steadman D A Rood B W Wood and many more across multiple missions.
A mortgage dated May 20 1911 to Martha Mathews now Martha Campbell by Willard Campbell Stella David R Campbell and Wallace G Campbell is in default. The total unpaid principal interest taxes and fees amount to 601 07 with attorney fees. The mortgage will be foreclosed by public sale at the Grand Traverse County court house on October 6 at 10 am. The property includes the north fractional half of the northwest fractional quarter of section seven and the northeast quarter of the northeast quarter of section twelve in town twenty six north range eleven west and range twelve west in Grand Traverse Michigan. Mortgagee Martha Campbell by Covell & Cross attorneys. July 10 1918 through Oct 2 1918.
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