Crop Outlooks Generally Good In State
Michigan reports improved corn condition with 69 percent on August 1, down from 62 percent the prior month. Winter wheat yields exceed expectations at 18.8 bushels per acre, total 16.47 million bushels. Oats and barley hold solid, potatoes show good stands, and sugar beets outlooks remain favorable amid dry spells.
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Wolie
Wapatley
United States
Waye
Saginaw Valley
Thumb
Upper Peninsula
Lower Peninsula
Duchess
Baldwins
Crop prospects improve as 1926 fruit yields forecast
Farmers anticipate record fruit production with Michigan leading peaches, pears and grapes showing strong prospects. National crop totals reach 218.92 million bushels, the largest since 1920, with peaches at 63.675 million and pears at 25.074 million bushels. grape output estimated at 60,342 tons.
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United States
Michigan
Grand Traverse
Oceana
Isabella County Pioneer Dies At His Farm Home
Thomas E. Fraser born February 28 1849 in Cambleford Ontario died August 15 at his Isabella County farm aged 4 months 28 days. Survived by widow and three sons George at home Dr Fraser and Wesley of Detroit. Brothers remain to share the grief. Fraser came to this county in 1874 and settled in 1876.
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Thomas E. Fraser
Andrew
Elizabeth Fraser
Cambleford
Ontario
George
Dr. Fraser
Wesley
Detroit
Father’s Son Follows Pershing Footsteps at Training Camp
A 17 year old youth, son of General John J. Pershing, begins life anew at the Citizens Military Training Camp in Fort Snelling Minnesota. The feature describes him cleaning up his life on the first day and taking up service under a famed father’s shadow.
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NEA
Chicago
Warren” Pershing
Hier
John J. Pershing
Citizens
Campeat
Ho Fort
Snelling
Minn
Union Farmers Club Meets at Moss Landing in September 1926
Members enjoyed a pleasant day at Moss Landing with a sumptuous dinner and a gracious welcome from President Moss. Mrs. John Maxwell responded, Victrola music followed Uncle Remus stories, and Edwardine Murphy recited. A travel talk on a west and south auto trip spurred discussion on larger bean crops for future trips. The group adjourned to meet September 9, 1926 with Mr. and Mrs. N. D. Gover.
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Union Farmers’*club
Moss Landing
Moss
John Maxwell
Uncle Remus
W. F. Ledford
Edwardine ‘Murphy
William Francis
Algo
Camie
N. D. Gover
Riverdale Pioneer Agnes Casmer Dead at 70
Agnes Casmer a Riverdale pioneer died at her daughter Mrs. Paul Bywater home aged 70 after a life in the community. She born Agnes Marigold in Canada in May 1857 and married William Brownridge in 1878 then L A Casmer in 1898. Survived by children Pearl Lacey Tella Parkin son George Brownridge Leta Bywater eight grandchildren and other relatives. Funeral held at Methodist Church.
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Riverdale
Agnes Casmer
Paul_Bywater
Casmer
Methodist Church
Agnes. Marigold
Canada
William Brownridge
Pearl Lacey
Tella Parkinson
Owosso
George Brownridge
L. A. Casmer
Leta. Bywater
St. Louis Woman Heads Beach Resort Boss in Buffalo Area
A fragment notes Miss Lillian C. Wagner described as boss of a popular beach resort near Buffalo. It mentions she heads a large amusement company, runs two ferry lines, and serves as general manager of a summer park. The text also alludes to an elopement price and other scattered lines about money and bets.
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St. Louis
Lillian C. Wagner
Buffalo
America
County Clerk Perry Thompson Announces Hunting Licenses Ready
Perry Thompson, county clerk, reports 1 200 hunting licenses received and ready for issue. His office also distributes pamphlets outlining key Michigan game laws and the open season for various species.
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Perry Thompson
Michigan
Frank Patee Hurt In Fall From Pole
Frank Patee aged 18 son of C K Patee former Mt. Pleasant telephone manager sustained a fractured skull while repairing a trolley wire in Owosso. He fell thirty feet to the pavement when his spur touched a high voltage line. Last reports said his condition was favorable and recovery hoped.
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Patee
C. K. Patee
Mt. Pleasant
Sheriff Helman Stabbed During Arrest in Gratiot County
Gratiot sheriff Jacob Helman and a deputy went to Bethany township to arrest a man when Helman was stabbed in the abdomen. The suspect attempted escape but was captured and both suspects were taken to Ithaca where Helman received hospital care. A tobacco pouch in Helman’s coat may have limited the wound’s effect.
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Jacob Helman
Gratiot
Wells
Mt Pleasant Market Prices for Wheat Beans and Poultry
The page lists varied prices for crops and beans including oats 72, white beans 7.00, dark red kidney beans 6.00, light red kidney beans 7.00, veal calves 56 to 11, poultry hens 200? spring chickens 12 to 26 cents, heavy roosters 20? and produce items with butter per case 120 and eggs 26 per dozen.
Printing press with high output and compact design
A high speed printing press from Battle Creek Michigan produces 3,500 eight page papers per hour. It uses a paper roll stock three miles long with automatic cutting for exact margins. Dimensions are 14 feet 4 inches by 9 feet 6 inches and 6 feet tall. It is driven by a 7.5 horsepower motor and can print 4 6 or 8 pages at a time weighing 20,000 pounds.
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Ior
Battle Creek
Mich
FADS OF THE FAMOUS CHARLES G DAWES
Vice president Charles G Dawes is described as a history reader with one hobby. He denies inventing the under slung pipe or composing music regularly and jokes about golf being only walking with a club.
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Charles G. Dawes
Charles ©. Dawes
United States
Field Marshal Ludendorff and Chess Alliances
The article portrays Field Marshal Ludendorff as allied with anti Semitic fascist circles playing chess and conducting studies into Nordic pedigrees. It notes Adolf Hitler often plays chess at Ludendorff's villa near Munich while Ludendorff pursues genealogical research.
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Ludendorft
Ahd-Is
Hitler
Luderdorff
Munich
Tirpitz’s Subversive Interests and One Flubbed Speech
A Reichstag deputy known as a lover of rare actus plants and savage flora despises politics. He told a friend the debates are a bore and his single speech, written by a party member, triggered quiet laughter in the assembly.
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Tirpitz
Pawel
Reichstag
Jong
Lord Balfour and His Tennis Hobby
A historical note describes Lord Balfour as a man of many parts with tennis as a lifelong passion. Though never Wimbledon player, he frequents the tournament to study champions and hosts guests for matches at his Scottish country seat private court. Long winters find him on the court.
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Lord’ Balfour
Lord Balfour
Scotland
Tennis chat mixes royals and critics on court
The text notes Lord Balfour excels at tennis, matching the King of Sweden in vigor. It compares him to Billy Johnston, praising a shuffling court stance, a strong forehand, and a calm approach without philosophical doubt intruding on play.
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Exeter
N. H
Rivierd
Sweden
Lord Balfour
Billy Johnston
Altho
Johnston
Lee's Corners Social Roundup from Regional Picnic and Visits
Local residents attended the Jersey Breeders' association picnic at Palmer School Aire house. H Mosse sold a real calf Tuesday. Levi Moulton’s family hosted a miscellaneous shower with many gifts. Attendees from the area joined Edmore celebration. David Watcutt and family visited Bert Fountain’s home. John Fountain joined guests at Guy Rolson’s Thursday evening. Fred and Ilo Peasley and families hosted company Sunday. Selma Messer of Grand Rapids visits at her home store.
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Guy” Rolson
Fred
Ilo Peasley
Selma Messer
Grand Rapids
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