Michigan Farmers Sweep Rye and Wheat Prizes at International Show
Michigan growers dominated the International Hay and Grain Show in Chicago winning 25 of 30 rye prizes and taking the first eight places. Irving Beck of South Manitou Island won top rye with South Manitou Rosen, while Arthur Jewett of Mason won multiple soft red winter wheat honors including first place. The Michigan Crops Improvement Association organized the entries with A L Bibbins coordinating the display from Michigan Agricultural College.
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Chicago
Michigan
Rosen
United States
Canada
Irving Beck
South Manitou Island
South Manitou
Arthur Jewett
Mason
Ingham County
C. D. Finkbeiner
Saline
Jewett
International
Michigan Agricultural College
Ccrons
Michigan Crops “Ttmmrovement Association
A. L. Bibbins
the College
Marriage Licenses Listed For Area Residents
Etton A. Osborne 23 of Saline and Blanshe Hendershott 23 of Macon township enter marriage license counts. Charvies H. Seckinger 41 of Manchester and Elizabeth M. Faber 29 of Dowagiac listed. John P. Gunn 20 of Ithaca and Gertrude Waiffronu 22 of the same place listed.
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Etton A. Osborne
Saline
Blanshe Hendershott
Macon Township
Charvies H. Seckinger
Manchester
Elizabeth M. Faber
Dowagiac
John P. Gunn
Ithaca
Gertrude Waiffronu
Same
Rat Snap Beats Best Trap Says Mrs Shaw
Mrs Emily Shaw reports RAT SNAP outperforms rivals buying a 65c box that caught 3 rats but killed 12 in a week. She notes the product comes in three sizes 35c 65c and 1.25 and is sold and guaranteed by BE J Muir and C C Wheeler.
Notice of Drain Line Hearing in Saline
On November 1 1924 an application was filed with Washtenaw County Drain Commissioner for locating a tiled drain beginning at Block 4 Original Town Saline and extending to the Wallace block. A village meeting will be held December 16 1921 at the Saline Village Council Rooms to determine necessity and public health benefits. landowners liable to assessments may appear for or against the drain proceedings.
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Clayton E. Deake
Washtenaw
Saline
Meridian
Michigan
Harris
Henry
Wallace
Ann Arbor Street
Roy
The
Clayton E. Deake County Drafn
Lewis Street
Russell Street
Township of
Town
Renge
Michigan Avenue
Valley Forge National Shrine Emerges From History
In a valley north west of Philadelphia a 500 acre tract is being restored by state and federal authorities turning the Continental army camp into a National Shrine. The Daughters of the American Revolution raised a shaft for the Unknown, the Valley Forge Museum preserves relics, and Washington Memorial Chapel offers a solemn, sacred space.
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Schuylkill River
Philadelphia
George Washington
the Brandywine
The
Argonne
France
Pennsylvania
Continental Army
Daughters of the American Revolution
Valley Forge Museum of American History
General Washington
Washington Memorial Chapel
Westminster of America
Saline Village to consider proposed tile drain
On November 29 1921 an application was filed to establish a tile drain through Saline Village Washtenaw County The December 9 1921 village council meeting will determine necessity and public welfare with landowners liable to assessment invited to attend and oppose or support the project.
Michigan Women Back Christmas Seal Sale Effort
Mrs. Wm. R. Alvord, president of the State Federation of Women's Clubs, says organized women statewide back the Christmas seal sale to stamp out tuberculosis in Michigan. She notes city clubs lead the sale and pledge full support to make 1921 the most successful in state history, with the federation backing the Michigan Tuberculosis Association.
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Wm. R. Alvord
State Federation of Women’s Clubs
Michigan
Michigan Tuberculosis Association
Who's Who in the Michigan TB Association
President William DeKleine of Flint leads the Michigan TB Association. Officers include First Vice President J H Kellogg of Battle Creek, Second Vice President C G Parnall of Ann Arbor, Treasurer H J Hartz of Detroit, Executive Secretary Elizabeth L Parker of Lansing, Field K Representative Mrs Helen Moore of Lansing, Publicity Director Arnold Mulder of Aaland, and Seal Sale Director 1921 Theodore J Werte.
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Wm. DeKleine
M. D
Flint
J. H. Kellogg
Battle Creek
C. G. Parnall
M.D
Ann Arbor
H. J. Hartz
Detroit
Elizabeth L. Parker
R. N
Lansing
Helen Moore
Arnold Mulder
Aaland
Seal Sale
Theodore J. Werte
Tuberculosis Fight Relies On Newspapers and Women's Clubs
The tuberculosis campaign credits volunteers from all walks of life, but especially newspapers in Michigan and women’s clubs. Their efforts helped keep Michigan’s TB death rate among the nation’s lowest, with wide public support and Christmas Seal campaigns.
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Michigan
United States
Why I Buy Christmas Seals And Why You Should Buy Them
A first person appeal urging purchase of Christmas Seals to fight tuberculosis. The author reflects on personal TB experience, describes seals as symbols of sanatoria, nurses, clinics, and public health efforts, and encourages readers to buy seals for every letter and package this Christmas. The piece emphasizes collective action to safeguard loved ones and a safer world.
If There Had Been No Christmas Seals Michigan Fights TB
A 1910 contrast shows Michigan residents bought Christmas seals to fund tuberculosis fight, reducing the death rate from 97.6 in 1910 to 79.8 today. The analysis estimates 2310 TB deaths avoided and 4920 funerals prevented, credited to public support and pennies.
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Michigan
Senm
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Michigan Grains
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Victor Torre
Wallace Block
Geo. J. Klager
Ann. Arbor, Mich
E. D. No
Ann. Arbor
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Wonders OF America
Western Newspaper Union
Valley. Forge
Mrs. Alvord
W. 8. Alvord
Michigan State Federation of Women’s Clubs
Who's Who IN the Mich. T B . Association
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Alex J. Groesbeck
Alex J. Grorsbeck
Capitol
Will Ross
Bureau of Vital Statistics
State Dept. of Health
Rami
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Huebler’s Garage
Studebaker, Hupp and Franklin Service
Prest-O-Lite
Boettner Building
R. B. Lansing, Prop
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Huron & Pearl Sts
Ypsilanti
Eibler
J. B. Eibler
Main St
Theas
MR. Farmer
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