Flax and Vegetable Trials Highlight Farmers Day Tour
Station 16 presents the Saginaw flax variety developed for upholstery needs but facing shifting demand as styles change. Station 24 tests cucumbers for home gardeners and canners, Station 26 trials tomatoes. The Michigan State College tour showcases crop, soil, dairy, livestock, and poultry plots with speeches and a post picnic program on campus.
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Station 16
Michigan State College
Michigan
Water Pup Caught In Round Lake Impresses Locals
Dr. J M Timms and his daughter found a water-puppy in Round Lake. The one foot long creature has four legs and round ears, moves on land, and is harmless. They note these “water dogs” grow to two feet and are common in Southern Michigan lakes, especially Round Lake.
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Round Lake
J. M. Timms
Grove Street
Timms
Michigan
Hudson Post-Gazette
Michener to Speak at Morenci Grange Meet
Congressman Michener will headline the first of four open air summer grange meetings in Morenci on July 28. The event occurs on the vacant lot opposite the grange hall with music by the Morenci high school band. The planning committee includes Miles Root William Ladd Frank Cooper Leo Ashley and H W Dowling.
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Michener
Congress
Michigan
Grange
Morenci
Grange Hall
Miles Root
Lime Creek
William Ladd
South Dover
Frank Cooper
Hudson Center
Leo Ashley
H. W. Dowling
Four Towns
Clinton
Worldwide crisis grips Germany in banking collapse
The article outlines Germany's financial meltdown with bank closures and capital flight after delays in the Hoover moratorium. It details international efforts, Deutsche Bank issues, and the political strains on President von Hindenburg and Chancellor Bruening, plus U.S. and French positions and a Paris conference.
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Second brood codling moth spray timing issued by MSU
Michigan State College entomologists announce exact spraying dates for the second brood of codling moths across counties. Observing stations provide timing to protect apples, with county agents supplying mixing directions and local alerts for orchard owners.
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Michigan State College
Michigan
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Corn Inspection Stations Opened Early This Year
State and federal quarantine for the European corn borer prompted earlier inspections of vehicles this year. Highway stations began operation on Monday July 20 to stop all traffic from quarantined areas and check for prohibited items. Corn on the cob may not be moved outside the infested area. The west quarantine covers most of Ohio all of Michigan and part of Indiana. Vehicle inspections will continue 60 to 90 days.
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Ohio
Michigan
Indiana
Blackford Named on Committee of Rabbit Breeders
Kenneth Blackford was named to a temporary committee to organize a non profit cooperative group to relieve the closure of Raisin Brook Packing Company. The panel met yesterday at the Dundee plant. Other members include Asa H. Randolph J L Mott M B Chase of Adrian and Gaylord Earl of Toledo.
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Kenneth. Blackford
Raisinbrook Packing Company
Dundee
Asa HE. Randolph
J. L. Mott
M. B. Chase
Adrian
Gaylord Earl
Toledo
Bissfield
How I Remove It From Tarred Cars
A Henry County Signal reader describes a tar removal tip for dirty tar on a car. The method suggests using lard on tar stains, garage the car overnight, then wipe clean with a rag the next morning. The note reflects seasonal driver frustration with tarred roads.
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Henry County
Spraying Apples To Fight Codling Moth Now
State entomologist advises second generation codling moth spray for winter varieties of apples by July 22 in the county. Arsenical sprays are too late for summer and fall varieties. For washless fruit use two pounds arsenate of lead per 100 gallons, with optional lime sulfur, as final spray. washed fruit may use three pounds per 100 gallons plus possible follow up sprays two weeks apart.
Choir contest at Michigan State College on Farmers Day
A choir contest at Michigan State College Farmers Day on July 31 awards a $100 prize from the R E Olds Community Fund. Choirs from villages under 2000 population may enter. two selections required with one optional Geveart piece A Joyous Christmas Song. Last year’s leading choirs included Farmington Walled Lake Milford and Howard City.
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Michigan State College
Farmers Day
Geveart
Te R. E. Olds Community Fund
Farmington
Walled Lake
Milford
Howard City
College Music Department
Prospecting for Oil and Gas in Riga Township
Riga township in Lenawee county may see a major oil and gas boom if a test well on the William Ferrow farm six miles east of Riga Village reaches payoff. The first test well has reached about 800 feet with gas flow observed though pressure is uncertain, and oil indications noted in the bailings.
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Riga Township
Lenawee County
William Ferrow
Riga Village
Western
Riga
Blissfield
Dundee
Farm Advice Urges Eight Hour Day For Workers
Dr Seale Harris a leading southern physician says farmers should adopt an eight hour work day on the farm as well as in other fields. He argues extended hours lead to fatigue and reduced effectiveness and urges rest and recreation after strenuous eight hour shifts.
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Seale Harris
South
The Best Yet Bride We Have Been Married Two Months
The bride asks what has been liked most about her cooking after two months of marriage. Wubby responds with canned peas and sardines, a remark noted in Fliegende Blatter in Munich.
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Wubby
Fliegende Blatter
Munich
What did you give baby for his first birthday
A cheeky remark from Die Moustique Charleroi notes a family joke about gifting a baby a small electric iron for his first birthday. The item sparked playful commentary on practical presents.
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Baby
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