Republican Governor in New Jersey Debate over Michigan education plans
The Statesman reports New Jersey enjoys a Republican governor for the first time, while discussing national figures and the McKinley tariff shift. In Michigan, the Adrianaively farmers institute witnesses Luce defend his administration as Keeler denounces it amid tax and school funding debates. Massachusetts and Connecticut push centralized schooling with transportation costs covered, prompting Michigan educational authorities to consider similar consolidation. Grand Rapids Democrat notes Fisher as a potential Michigan governor and credits him with early reciprocity ideas tied to tariff reforms.
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Massachusents
Penney Vania
Department of Public Instruction
Massachusetts
Ceme
Connecticut
Michiigan
Grand Rapids
Democrat
Fisher
Michigan
Binjoe
Congress
Fleet
Wen
Fisher and Pla ter in Congress Spark Free Lumber Debate
A legislative history traces import lumber policy, noting amendments and reciprocity clauses tied to Canadian export duties. The piece praises Fisher’s persistence, criticizing Plater’s absence and touting Fisher as a sagacious statesman who could still influence national policy.
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Plater
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Fisher Atil
Washington
Farmers Institute Held in Battle Creek Aided by State Officials
The Calhoun County Farmers Institute, organized under the Calhoun County Grange, met in Battle Creek's large Auditorium for three days last week despite sleet and icy roads. Prof Kedzie spoke on kitchen chemistry, dairying and butter making were demonstrated, and a strong program featured readings, farm home guidance, and talks on wheat, potatoes, and school improvement. Officers were elected and the new Calhoun County Farmers Institute Society organized with 100 plus members and a broad slate of vice presidents. The event highlighted practical farming, dairy work, and rural education with state librarians and educators participating.
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Apsakera
W.S. Simons
Herbert Myon
Flyno
Bie
Limore Lusbuods
Piyou
Jersey
C. P. Chidister
Elate
Kedzle
J. H. Brown
Michigan Farmer
Cawa
H. KE. van Norman
A. B. Noble
Farumer
Holdsworth
Couy
D. A. Kedzie
Michigan
Stallon
Pudapéath
Austria
Grand Rapids
Kent County
Corinth
McDermid
New Institute Law
Naw
Calhoun County Farmers’ Institute Society
Werd Ag Forlune
Jacob Wartinap
Albion
W. A. Powell
Merahally
J. J. Shoup
T. €. Anthony
Athens
H. L. Carpenter
Battle Creek
Wm. Foster
Bedford
Charles Bradley
Burlington
L. . Harsh
Clareanoy
J. A. Courtright
Clarendon
B. F. Weatherley
Convis
Mrg. Fl. Flynn
Kekford
Suymmer Drouth
L. I. Taft
Abwetaeeta
Charta
Calhoun County
Institute
Mary A. Mayo
M. EB. Church
Waa
M. W. Kellogg
Olivet College
Jon. F. W. Redfern
Mapie Rapids
Farner
Fannie Sprague
America
C. C. McDermid
Low
Mary C. Spencer
Wald
New York
H. S. Bartop
Alfred Qearetary
Washington Gardner
Mualo Lo
N. J. Kelsey
Mra
Ada Mead
Institute adjourns with resolutions at Albion meeting
Wide awake men and women contributed to a varied and pleasing session of the institute. Resolutions honored outgoing officers for their service as the group adjourned to meet in Albion in 1807.
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Albion
A Fresh Start at the Ladies Library Annual Report
The twenty seventh annual meeting notes a new catalog for the three thousand volume library, with many repairs and relabeling. Subscriptions rose to ninety two, boosted by gifts from W. J. and Mrs. Dibbie, and forty memberships were funded for deserving readers. Four entertainments yielded funds for catalog and book purchases, including a Jan 28 euchre party and a Dec 30 holiday dance. Directors resignations bring four new officers, and the secretary urges continued public support for the library’s prosperity.
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Jost
Ibrary
Tia
W. J. Dibbie
Oarney
Arbieterball
Fanchon
Opera House
Harriet Fletcher
F.B. Snyder
Mother Faget
Marshall
J F. Smiley
Mother Barbeaud
Father Harbeaud
W. By
Arthur
Hig
Taster Statesman
Mra
M. B. Brewer
W. J. Gragg
T. N. Wright
Migs Mazie Wheeler
Victoria Mann
Treeaurer
Taxpayers urged to pay overdue tax promptly
To taxpayers. There is extensive demand for timely payment now being collected. They state that sums must be paid soon or they return James George 8. SyirH, Trees.
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George
Syirh
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