Opportunities For Farming In The Upper Peninsula
A local reprint argues to repurpose idle Upper Peninsula land for farming and livestock, citing low land costs, easy clearing with dynamite, and a ready market for farm products. It urges farmers and business groups to attract settlers, form real estate efforts, and replace non resident landowners with actual farmers, while contrasting favorable climate and fewer weather extremes with Central states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marquette Mining Journal
Central States
Upper Peninsula
Green Bay
Milwaukee
Chicago
Prairie States
Northwest
Reanjts
John Howat
Siduaw
Still the Third Regiment Band Remains Active
Local military band remains in service despite Col Iates orders to muster at the Soo. No official communication reached the Inued boys besides a discharge notice last Saturday. The unit claims Col Iates lacks authority to discharge the band and will continue their service.
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Geneva
M.N. G
Frank Jf. Alexander
Robert C. Sweatt
S90
Michigan National Guard
State of
Michigan
Iates
The
Soo
New Election Law Changes City Ballot Handling
The 1901 legislature amended the general election law. Cities will test the new system next month with ballots numbered in the upper left corner and perforated diagonally. Voters receive a number, and inspectors check the match on return to approve or reject the vote.
Discrepancies Hit County Treasurer Accounts
Discrepancies appear in county treasurer Kalliander’s accounts after his death with a formal board meeting yielding no decisions. An accountant from Detroit, J A Dresser, will conduct a thoroughBooks check arriving next week. Deputy Carlson runs the office and Gunt Ziebur is named assistant. A successor is unlikely until the inquiry concludes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalliander
J. A. Dresser
Detroit
Carlson
Gunt Ziebur
Bessemer
Kallander
Why Not Base Ball Organizing a City Club This Summer
A letter urges forming a local baseball club with players Rogers Bush Sullivan and others, notes need for a suitable ground. The Twin City Electric Co offered land in the eastern city end if funds can be raised to prepare it. Plans may also involve ground at the fairground track center for a tented exhibition, with revenue to cover costs. The writer calls for immediate action and requests readers to respond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timits
Rogers and Bush
Ashland
Robi. Sullivan
Foley
Twin City
Hectric Company
Funce
Tronwood Improvement Association
Fune
Bazaar by First M. I. elinreh at Armory in March
The ladies of the First M. I. elinreh announce a bazaar at the Armory on Thursday and Friday March 27 and 28. A large assortment of useful and fancy articles will be offered at competitive prices. Tenants are invited to attend and support the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. I. Elinreh
Ved’ Aconta
Mierda m A
Contracts Taxation Ruling Hits Michigan Case
Judge Stone of Marquette rules contracts including labor and land agreements are taxable. The Marquette suit against Michigan Iron & Land Co sought taxes on contracts and won, awarding $1,650. The decision sets a statewide impact on contract taxability and collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civentt
Stone
Marquette
King
Michigan Irand & Iron Company
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Wwe
Ironwood Cash Grocery
James Devoy
Prop
Chas. Nagelstock’s
St. James Annex
Gibson
Chas. Nagelstock
St. James Hitel Annex
F. J. Hager Lumber CO
Alwys
U.P. Agriculture
Davis & Fehr
Val Blatz
F. F. Thalner
Agt
Pittsburg
D. Hougch
C. B. Wingfield
Fair Play
Chamberlain
McCabe & Co
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