Drought Shrinks Fall Crops Across United States
The government crop report shows June to mid July drought and heat caused huge losses, with total yield down by 370 million bushels from last year. Spring wheat and oats declines are noted, while southern states largely avoided drought, and rains may boost corn and potato prospects.
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Washington
Cork
New
York
Sylvania
Rocky Ave
Virginia
North Carolina
Acre
Siaaler
Taetmouth
Department of Agricultura
Engineers and Mechanics Reunion In City For 60th Regiment Anniversary
Officers of the First Michigan Engineers and Mechanics Veterans association visit to arrange a regimental reunion set for October 42nd. Dr W M O Donoughue Albion president, Welling Jackson new president, Wyckoff Lansing secretary attend. Regiment formed 1862, 600 veterans alive, about 150 expected. local G A R post to handle arrangements for a fitting celebration.
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Michigan Miechanics and Veterans Association
W.M. O.donoughue
Albion
P. Welling
Jackson
BP. Wyckoff
Lansing
Feir Grounds
Louisville
Tauck
En- Sinters and ‘Mechanics Regiment
Iocal G. A. R. Post
Aeroplanes Threaten City Safety Amid Horse Panic
Washington authorities debate municipal air navigation rules after a firing machine scare frightened horses, causing a carriage crash injuring its occupants. Similar actions abroad restrict planes over densely populated areas to prevent incidents in cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Washington
Fordten Soro
Firemen Stall Plan To Change Rail Division Points
Michigan Central officials face a labor dispute over proposed division point changes from Jackson to Detroit for passenger runs. Firemen and engineers resist, seeking a compromise on constructive mileage. Talks expected to continue, with potential 100 miles pay for a 56 mile Detroit Jackson run, or an alternative 76 mile pay. Removal of firemen from Jackson unlikely amid strike risk across the New York Central System.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan Central
Jackson
Kelamares
Hoth
Detroit
Bschme
Mogtat
Wiltha
Sramen
New York Central
Thea
Stolen horse and wagon recovered in Battle Creek
A horse wagon and harness belonging to Earnest Riley were reported stolen from South Mulberry street last night. The rig was found by the creek before noon and the horse was grazing on Bruce road. Officials are investigating, with suspicions the thief aimed to steal junk to move to Battle Creek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earnest Riley
Change in stance on reciprocity with Canada noted by farmers clubs
Former head of farmers clubs, Bre Chandler, of Owosso, says the group supported a fair reciprocity treaty with Canada. He notes the resolution was rarely publicized but appears in the federation records as an almost unanimous act. The Owosgo note references attending members and visitors Blanchard and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Clubs
Bre. Chandler
Woman forced to work on rock pile after conviction
In Tola Kas on Aug 10 Judge Smeltzer sentenced Mrs Reese to fulfill her fine by labor on the city rock pile. City street foreman led her from jail as bystanders cheered, with the judge declaring future offenders who cannot pay fines must don bloomers and join the chain gang.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tola
Kas
Reese
Don
G. C. Gigan
Betera
B.D. Smeltzer
Mnnicipal
Twins Born in Two Cities Delights Mother and Doctor
A mother gave birth to girl twins in two cities, with the first baby born in one city and the second in another. Both babies appear healthy and the mother is listed as satisfactory by attending physician Dr. Gollins. Officials consider filing birth certificates for both Agawani and Shrinefield to resolve the legal tangle.
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Ringfeld
Sean Tetany
B.C
Gollins
Moreayfleate
Agawani
Lighter Harness Used in Yard Dispute and Worker Justice
A broken text records a dispute in Mr. Riley's yard with two men seen near the home as a girl heard noises. Miss Sharley Brooks leaves for Chi Cage. Mrs. Reese faced jail after public resistance to wearing overalls while street workers claim. Commissioner Glynn asserts the law will uphold the ban.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democrat
Mr. Riley
Riley
New York May Establish Tramp Colony
A New York measure proposes a state owned tramp colony to deter and reform vagrants by agriculture and other trades. It cites costs of prisons almshouses and crime and compares Swiss models at Witzwill Canton Bern where families run farms and craft goods. The plan aims to reduce trespassing thefts and rail hazards while saving public funds.
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York
O Joriy
Biss
Albany
United States
TH. Ristosies
Switzerland
Witzwill
Canton
Berne
New York
Datas
Man Injured in Interurban Accident Near Warren
A man employed at the Warren farm near Ca Tesco was badly hurt when he jumped from a moving interurban car at the Warren switch. He struck a barb wire fence, breaking his leg and receiving head injuries. He was taken to Nichols hospital and reported improving. Family members plan to move to Lansing tomorrow.
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War
Blind
Warren Farm
Ca Tesco
Battle Creek
Warren Switch
Nichols Hospital
Sunday Visitors and Local Calls in North Marengo
North Marengo reports show Mr and Mrs Chas Ceghman visiting Chas Messenger. Greenman Scott and son, Claude Van Arman, and Cora Marston dropped by. Mrs Cora RicCabe of Detroit visits relatives. Goldie King called on Lettie Felter. Wilfred Apsell visited Levi Page. Harmon King, employed by Wm Camp, stayed home Sunday. Edge Bates threshing in the eighth or hand. Aix and Mrs Eerl Cushman spent Sunday at Foe Sturgis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Ceghman
Chas. Messenger’s
Greenman Scott
Wm. Camp
Wm. Long
Scott Dakly
Ed Bates
Eerl Cushman
Foe Sturgis
Nichols Suffered Paralysis Then Passed Away
South Brick district notices report that Nichols sho suffered a stroke of paralysis Sunday night and died Tuesday morning. Community sympathy extends to the bereaved family. Mrs. Geo Vogt visited with families of Wim Long and Tom Chemh last week. Marguerite AnriOn and guests at Lochteast were mentioned in local notices.
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South Brick Dist
Nichols Sho
Beresved
Geo. Vogt
Wim. Long
Ang Tom
Nichols O
Lochteast
Marguerite Anrion
Taft Vetoes Statehood Bill Amid Arizona Debate
Word arrived that President Taft will veto the statehood bill. Objection centers on the judiciary recall provision in the Arizona constitution. Senator Smith of Michigan voted aye while Townsend opposed. The final House passage followed with both Michigan senators voting yes.
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Washington
Fis
Arizona
Smith
Michigan
Townsend
House
Tattunques
Notable Visits and Family Moments Across North Clarence
North Clarence notes report Margaret Courtright of Albion visiting Emmogens Butles and Mrs Oliva Bake for several weeks. Olive Starke visits family near Charlotte. L A Bingham and Harriet of Brookfield spend Thursday at Butler's. A large gathering at Stark's features an elegant dinner. Relatives from Iowa visit Halph Starks, with ties to Altion. Mrs Eva Butler stays with her mother. G X Barnes from Kansas visits Alma Butler's family.
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Margaret Courtright
Albion
Emmogens Butles
Oliva Bake
Cation
Ralph Stark
Bell
Starks
Mildred
Charlotte
Olive Starke
L. A. Bingham
Harriet
Brookfield
Rep. Butler's
L. A
Stark
Mise Hazel Butler
Allan Chappel
Jackson
Grove Grible
Halph Starks
Iowa
Wheat
Altion
Bir
Ars
Hitle Son
Fert
Childr
Slefert
G. X. Barnes
Hansas
Birs
Alma Butler
Eva Butler
Birthday Postals Gather for Mrs. Jenks in North Convis
The M C B A and friends sent a shower of postals Monday to honor Mrs. R. Jenks on her birthday. Locals note threshing underway and Grata turning out well. Several residents, including Mr. and Mrs. Shere, traveled to Battle Creek on business, while Avis Waterbury stayed with a Bellevue relative.
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M.c.b. A
Rienza-Callendar
Fawia Randell
Robert Miller
Picnie
Charlotte
Anna Denniston
Detroit
Jerry van Ocker
Lansing
Ceresco social notes at Mrs Eves and Gorman home
Mt and Mrs Eves of Battle Creek visited Mr and Mrs John Gorman over Sunday. Mrs L OL Nibbex left a message due to her mother Mrs Jane Dykema's illness, and plans to visit the home of Sohn Lots.
Mother and three children escape death by poison
New York story about Mrs Ella Bey and her three children who nearly died from breakfast poisoning. Ruth, 3, was seriously ill but survived after the mother detected a metallic taste and summoned Dr Victor from New York Hospital. The father was away at the time.
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New York
Ella Bey
West Lhirty-sixth Street
Ruth
Seiz Fe
New York Hospital
John Ben
Pil Poster
Rome
Dr. Victor
Newton Dis No 12 Community Notes and Visits
Maurice Corey and friends visit Muskegon while W Porter and family attend at Les lake with Himest Ho Jenbeck's group. Ice cream social at the grange raises 11.79. East Leroy calls and North Newton visits. Lester reunion at Seadle Lake and many local gatherings are noted along with a wagon accident at Chautauqua events in Battle Creek.
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Maurice Corey Teft
Muskegon
Porter Ang
Les Lake Ag
Himest Ho Jenbeck
Pa'’s Grove
Grange Heh
Dirs
W.landers
Leona
East Leroy
Laslie Talmpdge
Eugene Talmadge
North Newton
Orsl- Savers
Johhn Philips
Ranat's
Em Spooner
Ayiga
Balk Conrad Staith
Vite
Lester
Seadle Lake
Blatch Flanders
Mildred Talmadge
Ralph Barrett
Burr
Henry Randt
Battle Creek
Francisco
Bow
Philips Chautauqua
H. Ww. Flanders
Blanch Planéere
Marshall
Corey
End Ars
Jesse Heard
Lyon Lake
Joseph Barrett
Leo
Leona Flanders
Evenin
Albert Schrayhan
TuRaway
Chas
Wm. Mead
Airs
Spooner
Howard
Joseph Hollenbec
R. Yw. Porter
H.W. Flanders
Irene Richards
Clarendon
D. Bendicitis
Uab
Far Burch
D. Spooner
Doris
Donald Rendt
Albert Smith
Leona Flandera
Augie Hurd
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Engineers and Mechanics
Mrs.Blanchard
Olivat
Fred
Fox
Xisake
Sharley Brooks
Chi Cage
Quita
Mr. Growther
Ge. C. Miller
BG. Brewer
Mator
North Marengo
Taft. Wise
North Clarenge
North Convis
Ceresco
Chlldren
Newton
Mary Mitchell
Cileage
Braner Phelps
Dara
Manistique
Fes
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