Value of Michigan Crops in 1929
Michigan crop values fell about five percent from 1928 though cash income from sale rose for some due to higher prices. Potatoes declined in volume but rose in value. beans dropped in value on lower prices. wheat and hay prices offset production drops. Drought reduced yields across late crops. quality remained above average. A closing quip notes people who are rich from being hard to do.
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Michigan
Michigan Co-operative Crop Reporting Service
Shawl-Scarf Sets Trend in Knitwear
Fashion notes highlight knitted two tone shawl scarves matching sweaters. The en en personne look pairs scarf shapes with shawls, reflecting duo color schemes as a dominant trend in scarf styling abroad.
Plaid Velvet Frocks Highlight Autumn Wardrobe Trends
A fashion note praises plaid velvet frocks as an autumn staple with multiple fabric options and rich to light color tones. The item hints at a timely first autumn frock and credits Dr. GC O Woodbridge for the idea behind the electrically lit Christmas tree at Upnaus Schroen's storefront, with Ben handling the setup.
Signs and notices plus probate public notice
A page shows inexpensive signs offered by The Observer and a formal Michigan probate notice. The For Sale and rest room signs list various messages. a public sale or private warnings appear, followed by a Washtenaw County probate case for the estate of John George Schweitzer with an exam date set for January 8 1930 and notice in Saline Observer.
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State OF Michigan
Washtenaw
Ann Arbor
Jay G. Pray
John
George Schweitzer
G. C. Townsend
Saline Observer
Said
Nora.o. Borgert
Register of Probate
New Year and Romance Hidden in Hotel Windows
In a 1929 Western Union tale, Niles Young pursues a bold stage career sparked by the initials N Y. He confides in Nell Yardley as their letters turn from friendship to engagement. A New Year’s upheaval, a staged romance, and a South American voyage test love and honesty between them. A parallel New Year misadventure follows Jim Hollett who fancies a woman in a hotel and misreads a dining scene before learning the truth about room 520 in a humorous twist.
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Nell
Nell Yardley
Niles
Helen
Victor
Thalia
New York
Metropolitan
Western Newspaper Union
South America
Jim
Murcheson
Jim Hollett
Jim Hollet
Partal
Belleville bandit arrested after New Boston robbery
Floyd Drennan former Belleville chain store manager was captured in Baltimore after a three year pursuit for robbing the Peoples State Bank at New Boston taking 18600 dollars. Detective Huston Michigan State Police relayed Drennan waived extradition and would be returned to Michigan. He had 35 cents at arrest. The New Boston heist was billed as Michigan s largest lone bandit robbery. Also notes a Michigan Rhoades scholar Seager from Adrian and U of M ties.
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Floyd Drennan
Belleville
Sough
William O ‘Merman
Peoples State Bank
New Baste
Baltimore
Fréa Armstrong
P. L. Huston
Michigan
Huston
Armstrong
Drennan
Drenton
New Boston
Wayne Dispatch
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mickie
Weill
E. E. Fast
Ypsilanti
A. J. Warren
Justice. of the Peace
Leagal Counsel
W. E. Dietzker
A. V. Cook & Son
Yeo
Agetle
Cherryman
Niles Young
Helen Yardley
Ny. G
Jim. Hollet
Martha
Banning Thomas
Helen . Gais
Gee! Schmid, Jr
Corter
Ann Arida
Barney
DELGO
EXIDE
RED Crown
E. Barkett
Saline
Saline On
Adrianishes
Rhoades
J. B. Allen Seager
U. of M
Adrian
Rhoags
Frank Aydeldte
Swarthmore College
Rheas
Swarthmore, Pa
Seager
U. of M.ing
Oxford ‘University
Manchester Enterprise
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