Michigan farmers warn on defrauded Shorthorn bulls
Field men from Michigan Agricultural College report cattle breeders selling plainbred Shorthorns as stock company bulls at up to nine times their value. Palmer Brothers of Belding are named among dealers. investigation by M A C extension staff and county agent Alexander MacVittie shows buyers pay $900 per bull with little regard to pedigree. The cooperative plan, started by the college in 1906, is misused for private gain, while genuine bulls can be bought for $350 to $400.
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Michigan
Michigan Agricultural College
Stock Company
Association
Palmer Brothers
Belding
Alexander MacVittie
Tascola County
MacVittie
Canada
MacvVittie
Tuscola County
J. A. Waldron
Cooperative Bull Association
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Republican State Convention Set for Lansing on September 23
The Republican state convention will meet in Lansing on Thursday September 23 at 11 am to nominate state officers and conduct business. Washtenaw County will send 27 delegates, chosen at a September 7 county convention, with August 31 primaries determining individual ballots. Delegates from each ward township and precinct are allocated by vote totals from 1918. The county convention on September 7 will elect state convention delegates, while district caucuses in Saginaw select party officers and committee members.
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Lansing
State Central Committee
Washtenaw County
First
Ann Arbor
Segend
Ypsilanti
Fifth
Washtenaw
Augusta
Bridgewater
Dexter
Freedom
Lima
Lodi
Lyndon
Manchester
Northfield
Pittsfield
Salem
Saline
Scio
Sharon
Superior
Sylvan
Webster
York
Government Insurance for Former Soldiers Expanded
The Washtenaw County Community Board cooperates with the Bureau of War Risk Insurance and the American Legion to inform veterans that they may reinstate lapsed government insurance. Reinstatement requires filing and paying two months' premiums, with one month covering the grace period and another current month. Term insurance may be converted to ordinary life or twenty year endowment, with cash value after the first year’s premium. Applications available through American Legion officers, the Washtenaw County Community Board in Ann Arbor, or the Bureau of War Risk Insurance in Washington DC. A Kalama zoo paper-maker grows roses around his factory as a sign of wealth, and a motto notes that those who live the most do not live the fastest.
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Washtenaw County Community Board
Bureau of War Risk Insurance
American Legion
Sam
The
Washtenawa County Community Board
1St National Bank
Ann Arbor
Bureau of War Risk’ Insurance
Washington, D. C
Farmers Day Set for August at Michigan Agric College
The Michigan Agricultural College plans a big Farmers Day early in August with national experts on soils and crops. Brother Leo of Notre Dame will speak on farm management and soil improvement. The event includes test plots over 160 acres, 80 oil tests, fertilizer guidance by soils men, and entertainment arrangements for hundreds of visitors.
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Michigan Agricultural College
Lllge
Brother Leo
Notre Dame University
U College
Solls
Safety First for Michigan Babies County Death Rates Revealed
State health department releases 1919 baby death rates by county and city. Baraga had the best safety record, Montmorency the worst, Washtenaw around 90 deaths per 1000 births in 1906, while Detroit ranked 12th. Mothers may request baby care information from Lansing.
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Beorn
State Health Department
Baraga
Montmorancy
Lower Peninsula
Alcona
Montmorency
Upper Peninsula
Best
Luce
Isabella
Midland
Cass
Ingham
Washtenaw
Manistee
Traverse City
Battle Creek
Port Huron
Lansing
Detroit
Alpena
Kent
Olin
Michigan
Grand Rapids
Fertilizer Ordered by County Farm Bureau
Washtenaw county has placed several hundred tons of fertilizer through the state organization purchasing department. Expert traffic men track shipments to prevent delays as the goods roll toward the state for farm bureau members.
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Farm Bureau
Washtenaw County
Timothy seed ordered for Washtenaw county farmers
A large order of timothy seed has been placed for Farm Bureau members. The seed is described as high quality and suitable for a superior crop. Immediate shipment has been made to Washtenaw county and conditional orders can be handled through the county office or local association. Farmers are urged not to delay ordering for fall needs.
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Farm Bureau
Washtenaw County
County Farm Bureau
Classified notices and ads from Observer Liners page
A dense set of classified lines lists ads for services and items for sale including top buggy, asphalt shingles, roofing nails, and vulcanizing work. Items sought include two complete copies of The Observer for specific dates and lost Corona typewriter and a black traveling bag with rewards offered. Names and addresses include Mrs Hettie Hood 1208 S University Ave Ann Arbor and Charles Wolf 1963 Grand Boulevard East Detroit.
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Saline Village
Hettie
Corona Typewriter
Charles Wolf
Grand Boulevard East
Detroit
Ann Arbor
Saline
Winder
J. T. Symons
East University
W. Reward
Lost Goodyear tire 33x4 on State Street
Finder of a non skid Goodyear tire 33x4 between Ann Arbor and Sa line on State Street is asked to leave it at C ok's garage to receive a reward.
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Ann Arbor
Saline
State Street
Goodyear
C@ok
Timber Wanted Elm and Oak Sought by Bracey & Son
Bracey and Son seek all kinds of timber after leasing Fahrner mill for another year. Elm and oak preferred. They will pay a good price, standing or felled at the mill. Contact by writing or calling phone number 70 for a visit.
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Charles Fahrner
Jackson City Hospitals streetcar schedule 1920
The Detroit United Lines Eastern Standard Time schedule lists Saline departures at 6:55 a.m. 8:40 a.m. and every two hours to 8:40 p.m. 10:45 p.m. 1:15 a.m. From Ypsilanti first cars at 6:30 a.m. 7:40 a.m. and every two hours to 7:40 p.m. 10:15 p.m. 12:45 a.m. Last car waits for the theatre car from Ann Arbor. Connections at Wayne Plymouth and Northville Ypsilanti Detroit and Jackson. In effect May 18, 1920.
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Ypsilanti
Ann Arbor
Wayne
Plymouth
Nothville
Detroit
Jackson
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Federal Reserve Bank
Burkhart Bros
Martin Fuols
Schnebelt’s Bakery
A. Paper Manufacturer
Kalamazoo
Howand City Record
Sturday
Michigan Agricultural «Lege
Ae College
Timothy Seed
Observer
F. GC. Wells
George Uphaus
Wiedman's
Earl Fosdick
Luick Bros. & Co
Mich
G. F. Bracey & Son
Jackson City
Detroit United
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