Public Ownership and the Path to Better Utilities
The Nashville News argues for widespread public ownership of utilities, citing Consumers Power and Bell as models with Michigan stockholders and employee ownership boosting service. It warns against Bolshevism, praises cooperative ownership, and highlights rising wages for railroad workers as proof of shared prosperity.
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The
Consumers Power Company
Thornapple Gas and Electric Company
Michigan
Limes
Cmpany
W, E. Creel
Pacific Gas and Electric Company
Bell Telephones
United States
Bell Company
Legion Expands Aid to Widows and Children of Foreign Born Soldiers
The American Legion Children's Billet extends relief to widows and orphans of service members including foreign born veterans who fought for the allies. The program now includes needy children born on American soil whose mothers face language barriers. The billet aims to house in a shared effort honoring those who served the cause of humanity.
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American Legion
Chilren
Cau É
America
Srvire Wien
American Army
Ney
Marine Corps
Billet
American Legion Children’s
Railroads Mismanaged Under Government Control, Call for Rates Review
The piece argues government takeover damaged railroads by mismanagement and calls for rate increases to private carriers to restore balance. It cites freight car shortages in April 1920, slow Interstate Commerce actions, and Harding's stance against further railroad legislation, noting political gains rode on railroads.
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United States
Car Service Division
Interstate Commerce Commission
Harding
St. Louis
Rates and notices in a local newspaper page
Advertising rates and policies followed by the Observer include pay per word for notices and poetry, with obituary and marriage notices free. A lighthearted editorial note references editor's liberalism and community engagement, inviting articles and reader contributions to enrich the paper.
Observer Seeks Subscriber Replies to Preserve Paper
A note explains hundreds of subscription renewals mailed with mixed results. Readers are urged to inform the paper if they no longer wish to receive it as revenue from subscriptions supports the publication.
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Observer
Community Building Proposed for Chautauqua Site
A local voice urges a community building on the chautauqua site to host gatherings and a school gymnasium. Estimated cost ten to fifteen thousand dollars, with annual ownership costs under a thousand dollars at six percent. Rev Brown already offers one hundred dollars, and The Observer pledges one hundred dollars. the push seeks one hundred or more citizens to join the venture.
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Ypsilanti
Ann Arbor
Saline
Brown
Dallas
A Community Call for Wise Chautauqua Purchases
Readers urge careful vetting of chautauqua or lecture courses with multiple talent offers and clear contracts. The writer praises guarantors, warns against pressure from soliciting superintendents, and advocates comparing terms before signing. The goal is best value for the community and money.
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Ehanutauqua
Chautauqua
Higgin
Miss Congdon Visits Lottie Barn and Local Notes
Miss Congdon of Ypsilanti visits Miss Lottie Barn. Flora and Alta Briggs depart for Chicago and Saline Colorado for the year. Lake Shore lines report idle men and suspensions. engineers reassigned to fireman. Freight traffic nearly at a standstill. Mrs. D F Slayton visits her old home. President Cleveland advocates gold and silver separation. Mr and Mrs Batty welcome a son born last Thursday. Station agent Bennett sells tickets for the Maccabee excursion to Hillsdale.
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D. F. Slayton
Folsom
Montana
Cleveland
Congress
Thomas Batty
Bennett Gold
Hillsdale
Neighborhood News and Local Happenings Recap
Storm causes barn shingles to fly at Emmai Nissly farm while a bolt hits a lawn swing near F Gould’s house but spares the tree. Trinity Lutheran youths visit Detroit and Belle Isle. Leonard Layher acts as station agent. Miss Ema Burrow finishes dressmaking training in Ann Arbor. William Westphal nets an 8 pound 33 inch pike at Pleasant Lake. Miss Libbie Niethammer and Frederick Alber wed this afternoon. Hermat Hutzel buys Brainard dwelling on North Ann Arbor. Olga Layher and Emily Barreth in Ypsilanti. Mrs Fred Henne hosts sister Mrs R Spokes and Raymond of Ann Arbor. Mrs John Guenther hosts sister Miss Martha Berner. J F Weissinger in Grand Rounds for undertakers convention. Mrs Adam Schroen and Leah Eckhardt visit Lansing with daughters.
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Emmai Nissly
F. Gould
Trinity Lutheran
Detroit
Belle
Ise
Leonard Layher
Frank Rose
Ema Burrow
Ann Arbor
Willian Westphal
Pleasant Lake
Libbie ‘Niethammer
Frederick Alber
Olga Layher
Emily Barreith
Ypsilanti
Fred Henne
R. Spokes
Raymond
John Guenther
Martha Berner
J. F. Weissinger
Adam Schroen
Leah
Eckhardt
Lansing
High Liver Health Warning Prompts Caution
A warning notes that a high liver risk is linked to potential liver damage. Medical guidance emphasizes screening and lifestyle changes to reduce strain on the liver.
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OF Public Utilities
Railway Age
Raiway
Nashville
Hastings
Charlotte
Perle
Brad
Nashville News
Sim. R. Wilson
Mich
Michigan Press Association
National Editorial Assn
Aniyone
Mr. Bryan
Hermat Hutzel
Brainard
Ann Arbor Street
Ford Motor Company
Wiedman Auto Co
Gulbransen
Schaeberle & Son
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