Prices Fall as Potatoes Reach Markets Across Town
Potatoes have dropped from four dollars a bushel to about sixty cents in Fonda and nearby markets. Farmers anticipate prices could fall to nine dollars per bushel later as the drought relief and favorable weather push bumper crops to market. Street sales showed potatoes at sixty cents, with gardeners benefiting from mild frosts and damp weather keeping crops healthy. The season's harvest appears strong, giving city residents relief and farmers confidence in a bountiful yield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methor Barth Ie
Powers May Sue Calhoun County over Mandanine Case
Attorney W. Powers seeks to sue Calhoun County after county supervisors refused payment of 202.28 for services in the mandanine case involving Battle Creek Brewing Company. Powers prepared the record for appeal to the supreme court as the dispute moved through circuit court. The supervisors deny retention, claiming no contract existed while acknowledging defense work performed. The matter was referred to a committee and later became an open board agenda item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ciboon Veusty
Powers
Iattle Greek Brewing Company
Ve Tie Bostol
Attorasy -Fowers
Blore
Worth MM
Cili
Blackermaller Sent Up For Two Years
The judge ordered Blackermaller to serve two years at the reformatory after a failed attempt to frighten H B Oida in the city. Collingwood noted the sentence could have been heavier, though the offender’s actions risked greater harm to others. The Edward Doyle Stock Company also announced a daily engagement at the Empire Theatre starting Monday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Oida
Mie
Iquis Reformatory
Fudge
Collingwood
Witell
Peru
Edward Doyle
the Empire
World Growing Better Through Health Claims
A Pittsford resident Mrs. W. W. Gould praises Hidric Bitters for relief from longstanding glaucoma and kidney trouble. She claims after years of suffering, the remedy restored health and encourages others to try it, noting renewed strength and well being.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Gould
Pittsfor
Ross Stole From Farmer's Buggy in Fredonia Incident
Report notes Fred Ross was accused of stealing goods from a farmer’s buggy during a theater visit. Ira Bailey and Lulu Stierle traveled from Fredonia to attend an Empire Theatre performance. The stolen items, including a pinny cover, gingham, toweling, and a scarf, were later recovered. Ross claimed he waited at the interurban station for Albion-bound travel, but authorities found his explanation inadequate and he was jailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Ross
Sherrit
Everjing
Ira
Bailey
Misa Lulu Stierle
Fredonia
Aimerican Stock Company
Empire
Fiy Town
Batley
Altion
Rosa
Albion
Afotow
Bath
Fredda
Tmrton
Ross
Traverse City
Eaton County Men Rent Orchards and Laugh at Them
Local report describes Eaton County men who rented orchards and found poorly sprayed trees, noting wormy fruit and future improvements. The piece highlights growers, spraying practices, and plans for better harvests at Thompson and Remulte orchards with broader farmer interest in visits and lessons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eaton County
B. Brown
Hallenbeck
Narmanville
Thompson
Mrs J N DePuy of Chicago Reported Improving
Word comes to the paper that Mrs J N DePuy of Chicago, who had been seriously ill, is slightly improved.
Then Amusements Sunday Sabbath Observance Proposal
A historical voice argues for church led or supervised Sunday amusements to balance recreation with reverence. The speaker favors ticketed, church linked leisure, limiting secular venues and urging reciprocity between church authorities and public amusements to preserve rest on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avery
Lansing
W R C District Convention Opens In City
The W Tt Q district convention is held at Maccabee hall with about seventy delegates from Cass, Berrien, St Joseph, Branch, and Calhoun counties. Mrs Maude Irwin and Mrs Mosher spoke, devotionals and business sessions occurred, with a bar program and short talks planned for the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Tt. Q
St Maccabee Hall
Cass
Berrien
St. Joseph
Branch
Calhoun
Mora
O'Mara
Highet
Diatrick
Maude Irwin
Hexion
Corpa
Mia, Mosher
Uronsog
Mich
Rochester
Pacherda
Nivelon Seleitions
A. A, Getger
Moe
A.W. Brown
Odd Fellows Close Annual Session in Michigan
The Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows concluded its annual session with installation of officers led by retiring President Matte Jackson of Dewail. New officers include Grand Master Frank Harnburg from Detroit and Deputy Grand Master Harry McNeil of Paw Paw, with appointments across several towns and two permanent committees named for Finance and By laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aligeh
Seakien
Grand Lodge
Michigan
Cho Rebekatt
Matte Jackson
Dewail
Gannonan
Gagrchowas
Duakier
Jane Juge Fie
Iplows- Grand
Frank Harn
Burger
Detroit
Harey Ti McNeil
Paw Paw
Henry & Wilder
Fred Culies
Joixia
Grand Wasrdgs
Herbert A. Thompsen
Wikliamaton
Miles
Gray
Lansing
Louis C. Crampton
Lapeer
Gren
K. F. Newville
Borne City
Grand Onarglau
Thomas
Senlpheim
Port Huron
Grand Herald
K. LE. Tr
Fractured Thumb Tales Linked to Frisco Rail Inquiry
A group of Missouri men, including Bruce Cosanet and John W Burt, discuss a Frisco railroad accident tied to a brake man named Kimmel. They question Kimmel’s testimony, citing a severed thumb from a past struggle, as attorney Edward Bondlett probes their motives about a $26,000 insurance policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terae “White
Hy & Seakena
St. Louis
San Francisco
Bruce Cosanet
Okla
John W
Burt
Kimmel
Kim-+inal
Mya
Edward Bondlett
Aingle
Wool of
Wiles
Alster
Mra
Mondlett
Sues Driver for Holding Road in Michigan Case
A damaged Michigan court record describes Vistor Hindelang suing Charlies Ludtka under state statute after a collision near an farm. Hindelang alleges Ludtka refused to yield on a public road with a lumber wagon. Ludtka pleaded guilty and fined securities for not yielding the right of way while motorists pass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vistor D. Hindelang
Whison
Michipas
Charlies Ludtka
Albiom
Hindelang
Array Farm
Ludtke
Trains Dispatching Accident Amid Radio Outage
Cadillac Michigan October 1924 Stricken Bland White dispatching trains. White forwarding to an Anpatcher's Grand Rapids office. Norton Be E operator was stricken blind seizing a cab, alerting dispatchers. His level headedness averted possible trouble on the rails. An operator replaced him after the incident. A motor freight wagon installed at Battle Creek three months earlier aimed to cut costs and daily wages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cadillac
Mich
White
Here
Norton
Be & E
Yee
Grand Rapids
Battle Creek
Wykeep
Jay Deen
Coropariaon
Herrea
Constipation Symptoms and Gentle Relief Advice
An unclear medical note discusses constipation causes such as headaches dizziness and general illness. It mentions Tanewor and Iheart sicken along with Doane Megglete’s gentle approach and urges easing constipation. The text references a 36 year old patient but lacks clear context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tanewor
Iheart
Doane Megglete
Hunters Told to Exercise Care on Interurban Cars
The Michigan United Railways issues a bulletin warning conductors to require passengers boarding Interurban cars with firearms to break and render safe guns before boarding. The policy aims to prevent accidental discharges as hunting season brings crowded cars and potential lethal incidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan United Pallwaya
Ahota Company
Vatcth
Anch Datalens oWnera
Miehipin United Railways
Farmers Asked to Sort Their Corn
Farmers urged to sort corn thoroughly to ensure fair prices for contract grain. Widespread damage from winds affects 1 to 25 percent of crop with brown, infected ears risking price drops and contamination of sound grain. Union City dispatch notes investors planning a new electric line center at Battle Creek, with tracks and routes to northern Indiana. The Beltline plan and 1912 electric Hue developments cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vaniel
Union City
Chicago
Thie
Tater
Battle Creek
Battle Creek, Coldwater and Indiana ‘Traction Company
Indiana
Exquiutta Anguisi Conversation Sparks Sway
A man seeks to sway a discussion away from a foggy tale he was crafting toward Blip io regarding a remark that was made.
County proposes home detention quarters for juveniles
A county committee in Mare Sige reviewed options for juvenile confinement and approved establishing detention quarters within the county home. The plan places wards under Mrs. Fiorey’s charge, separate from the main building, to keep incorrigible children from the criminal class and address a long standing problem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auperviaota
Fiorey
Wil
Ipastineh Ds Juventies Cahnot
Maresige
Ag Tha
Clarsea
Ceresco Farmers Club Meeting Planned at Members’ Home
The Ceresco Farmers Club will meet at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Mark Ham and Mr. and Mrs. T. N. Taylor on Wednesday October 23. The program includes songs, prayers, piano solos, papers on early history of potatoes and corn, frostless husbands, making and probating wills, a review of the year, a chip basket contest, and a picture contest supervised by Mrs. Taylor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ceresco
Markham
T. N. Taylor
Binuke
Mable Landen
Ford
Mabia
Russel
Lindal Flavens
Nye
Abio
George
Rewse
Bro
Lewis
Mrs. Taylor
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement From Marshall Reader
Thousands suffering back ache and kidney complaints seek relief from remedies with limited success. A Marshall reader, retired Charles Finck, testifies Doan's Kidney Pills cured him permanently years ago, while another user recalls prompt, lasting relief after trying them through Starvedman drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Hert
Doan
Charles Finck
Lermer
Mick
Dean
Yones
Partelin
Steedman & Mo
Muy Trieada
All Degiera
Foster-Milburoo
Battulo
New York
United States
Dogo
Early aviation efforts amid Calhoun county efforts and figures
In Parma country and Calhoun area, Ray Wilcox aids his father in building a third aeroplane. The craft, nearly thirty feet across with a forty horsepower engine, is tested with a first flight drawing 290 spectators. An Anglicized Chinese government link is rumored, while Crochman and a second local brother assist. Wilcox plans resumed flights after a propeller mishap. A. J. Sager, Kalamazoo and Calhoun road advocate, spearheads road improvement campaigns and countywide speaking tours to boost better highways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Wilcox
Bez
China
T. Crochman
Crochman
Witter
Sng
Mn Crockman
Meno
Wilcox
Daye
Tessoue
Dervet
Ad Fi. Wilcox
Wieox
T. Tanner
Arkansas
Minate
Prospect
Mr. Evitias
Congregational Church Kredonia to be formally rated
The new Congregational Church at Kredonia will be formally rated on Sunday October 29 at 2 o clock. Rey C. Fellows of Lansing writes the adurena vena de queda in the article.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kredonia
Rey C. B. Fellows
Lansing
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Farmer
Eran
Lars E
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Sly Coleone
ODD Fellows Close
Bland White
Saad Rae
Ceresco Farmers’ Club
Maret
A. Me Bley
The
Merccabees
Silly
Sem
Shoee
Parma Country
Galboun
A. J. Bager
Mr. Sagar
Salamazoo
Kalamazoo
Cajioun
Sager
Ginheme
Ihe
Relpe
Attelsson
Bond
McCall’s Magazine
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