Michigan State Fair Sets Records in 81st Event
Detroit June 16 nearly $112,000 in state premiums and prizes for the 81st Michigan State Fair run August 31 to September 6. The program features Stampede rodeo acts with Cheyenne Pendleton Calgary and Fort Worth stars, Al Sweet's cowboy band, Creature's Concert band, and a larger Midway by Johnny J Jones Exposition. The premium list totals $111,748. 4-H prizes total $11,000. Special plans include State Fair Boys' School, New York state police demonstrations, Ft Wayne infantry, an Indian village, nightly fireworks, and a Canadian exhibit. Governor Fred W. Green to present Governor's Cup on September 3. Free Children’s Day on Tuesday and Farmers and Detroit Days later in the week.
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Michigan
al Sweet
Creature
New York State Police
Infantry
Ft. Wayne
Fred W. Green
Coliseum
Canada
Dominion
Springfield
Brockton
Mass
Milford man to be arraigned for first degree murder
Arthur D. Towle of Milford will be arraigned on a first degree murder charge after he is released from Pontiac City Hospital where he is recovering from a self inflicted wound following the shooting of his wife Edna Metcalf Towle on Milford streets Saturday evening. Jealousy is cited as the motive and Towle remains under guard with no statement given. The report is from Brighton Argus.
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Pontiac City Hospital
Towle
Edna Metcalf Towle
Milford
Fragmentary Local News Quote Reflects Rural Life
A fragment from Ionia News describes a man mistaking a lantern glow for an old homestead light as he drives into a cattle shed, illustrating rural life and misperception in a brief, vivid snippet.
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Tice
Ionia
Bold Robbery Hits Fred Ernsts Billiard Parlor
A bold early Friday break in at Fred Ernst’s billiard parlor saw cigars and cigarettes valued around 90 dollars stolen along with a small sum of money. A package from H W Schall druggist was opened and cigars and cigarettes worth about 12 dollars taken. Entry gained through an open cellar window and the door pried at the cellar head.
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Fred Ernst
H. W. Schall
Dexter
Mickie Says Print Shop Puts News First
A quirky note from a print shop boasts wide range from calling cards to full sheet posters. Workers joke about taking on odd tasks while emphasizing newspaper output remains central.
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Chelsea Standard
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Shiawassee County
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Clinton
Shire City
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Clinton County
Temple of Justice
Dexter Business Place
Mickie
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