Prize Money Ready for Sixth Annual Town and Country Choir Contest
Michigan State College announces 210 in prize money for the sixth annual town and country church choir singing contest on Farmers Day August 1. Eligible choirs from towns of 2000 population or less must sing The Radiant Morn Hath Passed Away Woodward and may add other selections. Entries go to the director of short courses. Past winners include Methodist Choir Woodland 1925 Congregational Choir Benzonia 1926 Methodist Episcopal Choir Blissfield 1927 Methodist Episcopal Choir Flushing 1928 and Farmington 1929.
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Michigan State College
Woodward
Camden Man Returns to Wreck Finds Whiskey
A Camden party traveling from Jackson last week stopped at Bundy Hill when the lead car left the road and crashed. The driver vanished and several sacks of Canadian whiskey were found in the wreckage. Nearby people helped themselves to the liquor, and the driver was not located.
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Camden
Jackson
Bundy Hill
Camden Advance
Night Thief Farmer Faces Court In Charlotte
A Livingston county farmer is jailed in Charlotte charged with nocturnal thefts from neighbors. He allegedly took cultivators dump rakes hay slings discarded cream separators and other items. Authorities seek explanation for two old horse collars and a log chain amid a puzzling hoard.
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Livingston County
Charlotte
Lonia News
Statesmen Worrying About Next War May Fuel It
The remark suggests that excessive concern over looming conflict could increase the risk. It argues a calmer approach might reduce the chance of war.
Self feeding sows in gestation not advised
The article argues against self feeding pregnant sows during gestation noting wasted feed from nosing and spitting out fibrous material. It claims sows on self feeders tend to get fat and that grinding hay adds cost with little labor savings compared to hand feeding twice daily.
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Wal. Robinson
Intestinal Coccidiosis in Lambs In Summer Pastures
Intestinal coccidiosis may occur in lambs during summer on wet pastures and through drinking water. Infected lambs become anemic with foul smelling diarrhea and possible death. recoveries may remain carriers. Diagnosis relies on microscopy. control uses sanitation, isolated housing, clean corrals, dry feed, and removal of contaminated soil.
Livestock Notes on Pigs Sheep and Pasture Practices
The piece discusses pig health and housing with emphasis on rugged breeds and pasture gains. It notes bluegrass as good pasture when clean, farrowing sows before and after gestation, and efficient marketing timing. It also warns of lower sheep profits in the near term due to population and market supplies, and suggests pasture and grain use for cows after pig weaning.
Skunk as Advertising Exhibit Praised by Neighbor
In a letter to the editor Jess Harrison argues the skunk proves advertising value. He claims baby skunks restrained by the tail are calmer than kittens and credits a long advertising campaign with building the chunk’s reputation.
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Jess Harrison
Jess
Charlotte
Repulican-Tribune
Why He Was to Blame Auto Tourist Debate
An auto collision dispute ends with the officer declaring the driver to be at fault due to local influence. The Laingsburg Press notes a second oil carload ready for shipment from a nearby well, expected to yield about 30 barrels daily and potential new wells soon. Mrs. John H Bennett of Plymouth celebrated 85 years, having a first airplane ride over Plymouth and Middle Belt Roads with Pilot Baker. The Wayne Review calls for readers with legal printing needs for estate settlements to submit notices to the paper via the Probate Judge.
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Laingsburg
John H. Bennett
Plymouth
Middle Belt Roads
Baker
Wayne Review
Ann Arbor Man Praises Konjola For Kidney and Stomach Relief
William Hallen of 612 North Main Ann Arbor Michigan reports prolonged stomach digestion issues and kidney pains eased by Konjola. He claims three weeks brought normal appetite sleep and regained vitality after taking Konjola for six to eight weeks. Konjola is sold in Saline Michigan at O C Wheeler's Pharmacy and by major druggists in the region.
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William Hallen
North Main Street
Ann Arbor
Michigan
Konjola
Saline
O. C. Wheeler
Poison bait halts grasshopper damage in Michigan
Michigan State College entomology officials urge northern farmers to prepare poison bran bait to stop grasshopper feeding. Mix includes bran molasses water white arsenic banana oil and salt. Fire destroys John Smith farm home in Tecumseh during tar heating. loss estimated at 5000. Tecumseh Herald reports. There are nineteen governor candidates in Texas amid unemployment concerns.
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Michigan
Michigan State College
Entomology Department
John Smith
Tecumseh
Smith Farm
Adrian Fire Department
Tecumseh Herald
Texas
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L. E. Fast
McKay Steets
W. E. Dietzker
A. J. Warren
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Leagal Counsel
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Bridgewater
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Washtenaw
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Leo Gruner
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