Michigan Farm Labor Shortage Deepens in 1923
The 1923 farm labor supply in Michigan stood at 71 percent of demand on April 1, the sharpest gap since 1920. Nationwide, the supply-demand gap remains large despite rising wages, with Michigan pressured by migration to cities and debt payments. Wheat and rye prospects vary by region, but overall grain conditions are near last year’s levels, while hog numbers and breeding sows rise across farms.
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Mich- Jean
Mit
Michigan
United Stattes
United States
Detroit
School Notes Showcase And Student Happenings
The school notes recount a mix of classroom moments and student activities. There are classroom mispronunciations, humor about words like barque, and a joke about keeping cool while awaiting help. It mentions baseball opener versus Manchester, a cake and caney walk fundraiser, glee club appearances, and end of year programs by lower grades and seventh eighth grades.
Saline Observer Subscription and notice rates
Subscription price one year is 1.50 eight months four months two months 1.00 50c 25c Pay as you wish and as often as you please. Single copies five cents. Cards of thanks resolutions of condolence one dollar. Obituary and marriage notices published free. Poetry paid per line and entertainments announced at per word rates. Personal or business interest material at regular advertising rates.
Government should run coal supply to aid consumers
A letter to a local coal dealer laments unfilled orders from last year and forecasts high prices amid possible April strikes. It urges government action to compel coal supply at fair prices or take over the industry to protect consumers, per Fowlerville Review.
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Fowlerville
Baseball Schedule for Manchester and Neighbors
The schedule lists games with locations and dates including Dexter appearances on April 27 and May 4, Belleville games on May 11 and May 21, Milan matches on May 15 and June 1, and Manchester visits on April 20 and May 25.
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Manusthester
Dexter
Belleville
Milan
Manchester
Christian Science Notes Saline service and meeting schedule
The Christian Science society of Saline holds Sunday service at 10 30 a m in the hall over Citizens Rank. A testimonial meeting is set for Wednesday evening at 730. All are invited and Sunday school follows the morning service for pupils under 20 years.
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The
Christian Science Society of
Saline
Bizarre scene aboard Grand Tronkx train helps travelers
Autourban Travelers eastbound on the Grand Tronkx train last Monday afternoon encountered a striking incident at a depot rocking chair. A young woman sat calmly smoking, drawing comment from Mrs. Neister who urged someone to intervene, while the narrator notes regional origins and local color.
Oil boom story stirs Tuscola buyers via Sanilac deal
A Croswell Jeffersonian note urges Tuscola County investors to back a second-hand article now offered as a first-class oil boom in Sanilac. The item promises a lucrative, yearned for way to spend cash with local flair.
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Tuscola County
Sanilac
Croswell Jeffersonian
Victory Bond Holders Face Interest Loss After Redemption
Bondholders who redeemed Victory Bonds on December 15 lose more than 1 million in interest, averaging about 10 000 per day. Over 80 million dollars remain outstanding with interest already ceased on those securities.
Local notes and events from Ypsilanti
Thirty years ago G A Cullen moved into the J A Klein house on North Lewis Street. Local teachers’ exam success included E A Smith Hattie Tucker Anna and Clara McCormick Alie Perry Alen Wood Mattie Kleversaat Henry Williams Grace Gordon Nellie Isbell. G C G Townsend spent part of the week in Washington. Crowds visited the Ypsilanti cyclone ruins. Miss Katie McKinnon and Rev J A Bartlett wed in Ann Arbor. Will Martin drove Rev Bartlett’s horse and carriage to Pemberville Ohio. The Milan Leader notes the storm near Ypsilanti at 9 00 pm with a twisting cloud over Saline to the east and damage to Ypsilanti. sleighs cross Portage Lake on the ice.
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G. A. Cullen
J. A. Klein
North Lewis Street
Ann Arbor
E. A. Smith
Hattie Tucker
Anna
Clara McCormick
Alie Perry
Alen Wood
Mattie Kleversaat
Henry Williams
Grace Gordon
Nellie Isbell
G. CG. Townsend
Washington
Ypsilanti
Katie McKinnon
J. A. Bartlett
Will Martin
Saline
Portage Lake
Fifteen Years Ago and Local News Highlights
Walter Nissly and his wife return from Texas for the summer. The fourth son arrives for Julius Marion. Cc B Isbell and wife return from Florida. Miss Bessie Carven and Lloyd Fairbank join the Normal Choral Society concert at Ypsilanti. Henry Fish suffers paralysis with doubtful recovery. Lydia and Bertha Rentschler of Detroit visit their parents, Mr and Mrs Matthew Rentschler.
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Walter Nissly
Texas
Julius Marion
Cc. B. Isbell
Florida
Bessie Carven
Lloyd Fairbank
Choral Society
Ypsilanti
Henry Fish
Lydia
Bertha Rentschler
Detroit
Matthew Rentsehler
There Is Little Merit to Thrift Without a Chance to Spend
The quote notes that thrift loses value when opportunity to spend is absent, implying financial restraint lacks purpose without access to goods or experiences. It reflects a practical view on budgeting and consumer opportunity.
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