New Silage Method Showcased At Michigan State College
Farmers visiting Michigan State College on Farmers Day will inspect two silos on Mt Hope Road containing alfalfa with and without molasses. The event showcases a promising silage method to save alfalfa with excellent feeding quality during wet weather or late fall.
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Michigan
Michigan State College
Mt. Hope Road
H. C. Rather
W. K. Kellogg Farm
Upper Peninsula
Counterfeit Coins Found During House Renovation
Workmen remodeling a house on Allen Street unearthed several counterfeit coins dated 1888 hidden in a tobacco sack behind plaster. The coins, dating to the late 1890s, recall a former federal counterfeit gang in the area. The house belongs to Mrs. Carmen Thearer of Ann Arbor. John Dyer is remodeling it.
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Allen Street
Carmen Thearer
Ann Arbor
Charles McMullen
John Dyer
Milan
The Baby Chick Racket Reported In County
Addison Courier warns buyers about a scam where men sell chicks bought from hatcheries as female layers but deliver male chicks. The county agriculture agent seeks details on how widespread the practice has been this season and urges vigilance for future purchases.
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Addison Courier
Howdy A Light in the Window Inspiring Neighbor Column
A friendly column shares observations on misfortune and fortune, urges discretion about personal faults, and presents light reflections. It records reader favorites for hot day meals including veal loaf, fresh peas, iced coffee and ice cream, plus vegetable salad and berry desserts.
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A. E. O’neill
Jean Carleen Burkhart
Davenport & Son drive town fire engine project progress
The Observer reports rapid progress on a new engine house built by Davenport & Son for the town. Citizens’ subscriptions for hose and equipment lag, but Davenport & Son fulfill their pledge, with a bell system powered by a 200 pound weight to alert residents during fires. E M Wallace plans four small stores on the burned area as Nichols Brothers’ store is described as a potential standout.
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Messrs. Davenport & Son
William Davenport and Son
Davenport & Son
Brotherhood Quotations For Your Scrapbook
A collection of quotes on brotherhood from Browning Eddy Carlyle and others. It emphasizes love beyond worldly ties, shared spirit between rich and poor, and unity among all people under one Father. Also notes a biblical call to love one another as a proof of love for God.
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Mary Baker Eddy
Community Chorus Invites Singers to Federated Church
Local invitation for a community chorus meeting each Tuesday at 7 30 p m at Federated Church led by Mrs Miriam re county recreational director seeking basses and tenors and inviting all who can sing to join with no charge.
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Federated Church
Miriam Re
Water quality warning as crews work in heat on septic tanks
The Department of Health warns of polluted water and urges families to refrain from bathing or swimming until it is cleaned. Workers toil in extreme heat to construct septic tanks while authorities promise public notification when safe. J B Wallace Health Officer.
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Department of Health
J. B. Wallace
Hunters May Train Dogs In Michigan Starting Next Month
Upper Peninsula hunters may train dogs on rabbits ruffed grouse and prairie chickens from Aug 2, lower peninsula hunters from Aug 15. Training runs sunrise to sunset through March 15. Fire destroyed a barn near Milan, endangering nearby farm buildings. fire crews worked over three hours. stock saved. Meteorite impacts: 10 to 20 million meteorites strike Earth's surface daily.
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Michigan
Upper Peninsula
Lower Peninsula
Milan
Ernest Denton
Redman St
Ann Arbor Fast Tribune
Farm Women Invited to Five Day Michigan State Week
Farm women from across Michigan are invited to five days of rest study and recreation at Michigan State College East Lansing from Sunday July 26 through Thursday July 30. The program led by R W Tenny offers home and community problem study and opportunities to meet friends, enjoy the campus, and gain inspiration.
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Michigan State College
East Lansing
R. W. Tenny
Sarah VanHoosen Jones
Rochester
Grace Frysinger
Central States Extension Service
United States Department of Agriculture
Repairing a Pitted Silo With Cement Paint
Michigan State College expert C H Jefferson outlines a summer repair for silos showing wall pitting. Clean interior, apply white Portland cement paint or mix with water, cover irregularities, keep surface damp for 48 hours after curing, or use cement plaster for heavy pitting.
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C. H. Jefferson
Agricultural Engineering Department
Michigan State College
Jefferson
Lehr Sworn In As Federal District Attorney
John C. Lehr of Monroe was sworn in as federal district attorney for the eastern district of Michigan by Federal Judge Lederle in Detroit. Lehr, appointed by President Roosevelt, assumed duties immediately and planned to organize his own staff while keeping current assistants.
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John C. Lehr
Monroe
Eastern District of
Michigan
Lederie
Detroit Post Office
Lehr
Roosevelt
Lederle
Bird Frightening Device Tested For Michigan Orchards
H A Cardinell of Michigan State College leads tests on a calcium carbide gun and swinging clattering apparatus to scare robins and starlings without harm. Allegan county hosts the first trials with broader state-wide testing to follow and cost usage details to aid orchard owners.
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Michigan
H. A. Cardinell
Michigan State College
Allegan County
Sales tax funds support Michigan programs say Ontonagon official
Leon C Benedict explains to locals that last property tax was absorbed by the Michigan sales tax and highlights allocations. He notes 22 million for public schools, 9 million for welfare, 2 million for old age pensions, 1.5 million for crippled children, and 60 percent of general fund support from sales tax receipts. Benedict claims 98.35 percent goes to the general fund with 1.65 percent cost.
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Leon C. Benedict
The
Tax Administration
Ontonagon
Michigan
State of
Washington
Ontonagon Herald
Free Poultry Clinic At Saline Mercantile Warehouse
The Saline Mercantile Company announces a free poultry clinic to be held all day Friday July 17 at their warehouse. Marvin Fluhrer poultry expert from Arcady Farms Milling Company will diagnose ailments and prescribe treatment for sick birds. Bring birds for discussion and education.
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Saline Mercantile Company
Marvin Fluhrer
Arcady Farms Milling Company
Fluhrer
The
Rape Sown In Corn For Pasture Use And Chelsea Milling Expansion
Professor George A. Brown of Michigan State College advises sowing rape in corn fields at layby to provide fall pasture for sheep or hogs. If sheep harvest corn, rape or turnips may be sown at the last cultivation. Chelsea Milling Co plans a two story addition above its existing 24 by 85 foot warehouse, steel frame and cement block walls, starting July 15 for completion by October 1 Chelsea Standard. Discovery that crew is edible noted with 1932 nostalgia and AAA payment remarks.
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George A. Brown
Animal Husbandry Department
Michigan State College
Chelsea Milling Co
Chelsea. Standard
Miss Katherine Sears Passes Away After Short Illness
Katherine Sears longtime rural school teacher near Saline and staff member at a local school for 33 years died Tuesday morning at Community General hospital after a brief illness. She taught in Oxford and Rochester schools and had many cousins in Canada and Michigan. Funeral services at 9 this morning at St. Thomas Catholic Church in Ann Arbor with Father Walher Lynch officiating. Interment in Ypsilanti.
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Katherine Sears
Community General Hospital
Saline
David
Mary Sears
Saaline
Oxford
Rochester
Canada
Michigan
St. Thomas Catholic Church
Anne Arbor
Walher Lynch
Ypsilanti
Water Dues Payable This Month at Two Banks
T will collect water dues Saturday afternoon and evening July 11 at Citizens Bank and Wednesday afternoon July 15 at Savings Bank. Frank Camburn, treasurer.
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Citizens Bank
The
Savings Bank
Frank Camburn
Classified notices and sales in Chelsea Observer
A mix of farm sales and wants including four Holstein cows and Guernsey bull calves for Saline Valley Farms, a house on East Michigan Avenue, grain binder and tractor listings, a free poultry clinic, a pocketbook loss at Saline Valley Farms, and various services from Wiedman Auto Company and E. J. Muir. Listings urge property ads and probate printing notices through The Observer.
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East Michigan Avenue
Observer Office
Piano buyers urged to visit Kimball warerooms
Big House of Kimball touts 79 years of integrity and one million users backing each purchase. Used uprights in exchange on Kimballs start at 19.50, players 27.50, grands 175 and up. Visit Detroit warerooms at 15 BE Grand River. Cady & Bourke, Kimball Piano Distributors.
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Big House of
Kimball
Detroit
Grand River
Cady & Bourke
Kimball Piano Distributors
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