State College Seeks Michigan Sheep Flocks in Contest
Michigan State College announces the Wolverine Lamb Production Contest for owners of flocks of 20 ewes using a Purebred sire. First prize is 75 dollars based on average lamb weight at 135 days. Entries due by May 1 to county agents or club agents. flock inspections follow lambing. Awards by a committee including Michigan Purebred Sheep Breeders Association and MSU specialists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Animal Husbandry Department
Michigan State College
Michigan Purebred Sheep Breeders Association
State College
World Fellowship of Prayer calls for intercession and revival
A 1930 World Fellowship of Prayer schedule urges Christians to seek intercession on March 7 with daily prayer themes from prayer for church unity to youth dedication, followed by a local accident report where Dana Chase was injured when a wagon collided with a truck on Wa bash street. The Milan Leader notes the century entering its thirties and hopes for progress.
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Church of Christ
Dana Chase
Atkerson
Chase
Wabash Street
Milan
Outwit Fatigue and Blood Pressure Dizziness Warning
A readable fragment touts preventing disease with vegetable pills and antiseptic claims. It mentions high blood pressure dizziness and avoiding paralysis in advanced years. Sold by druggists and linked to San Yak or similar branding.
Parma Fur Farm swindle alleged in Parma investors swindled
The Parma area reports a major swindle by Fairview Fur Farm Inc run by R L Egger. Rabbits sold at about 20 dollars with a buy back contract at 30 cents per pound, live weight, leaving 500 to 2,000 rabbits unstated and unpaid. Similar schemes surfaced in La Porte Indiana as growers face unpaid bills and missing checks. Local buyers claim the affair was a plain swindle and the company has placed its affairs with a Jackson attorney.
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Fairview Fur Farm
Parma
R.L. Egger
Fairview Fur Farm, Inc
Egger
la Porte
Indiana
Jackson
Com
Supreme Court upholds five percent motor freight tax
The U.S. Supreme Court rules a five percent tax on gross receipts of motor freight carriers valid. Justification lies in highway damage, safety, and public costs, with autos competing against railroads. The decision signals potential state use to fund road maintenance.
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United States Supreme Court
Supreme Court
Change of name at Milan’s longtime business
Milan Leader reports a name and ownership change at One of Milan’s oldest firms. The Minto Company, 15 years under William R. Moore, becomes Moore & Minto with Moore assuming continued management and supervision. The notice cites the transition in local business leadership.
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Milan
Minto Company
William R. Moore
Moore & Minto
Mortgage sale notice on Ypsilanti property 1939
Default on a November 1928 mortgage by John Seevers and Ant Margia Seevers to William Braun prompts foreclosure. Property includes Lots 381 and 382 in Parkridge subdivision Ypsilanti Washtenaw County Michigan. Sale set for April 17 1930 at 10 am at the courthouse in Ann Arbor.
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John
Seevers
Margia Seevers
William Brann
Register of Deeds
Washtenaw County
Michigan
Ann Arbor
Ypsilanti
Washtenaw
State of Michigan
Parkridge Subdivision
William. Braun
BREN_ BROWN
Atorney
Local notes and visits among Washtenaw residents
Alfred Jedele recovers at home with Martha and Gertrude Rintdel. George Klein of Detroit visits O C Woelper. Mrs Boyd and Mildred Whitman visit Ypsilanti. Beal Barkham of Detroit visits Sam Boyd and Dorothy Warner. Katherine Prosser spends the eel end in Boyne City. Julius Schnirring and daughter return from Florida. Auction prices weak for stock and tools. Washtenaw Pomona Grange meets March 11 at 11 a.m. at Stony Creek hall Potluck dinner at noon. Old-timers beat youngsters 21 to 7 in indoor baseball at the opera house. County implement dealers meet at The Tavern. Fairbanks Serenaders provide music. Henry Bredernitz moves back to the farm. Albert Bredernitz moves to town. Mrs Burkhard and daughter move to South Ann Arbor street. Legion euchre date corrected to March 6. Final series game set for March 13 between town and county. Mrs Joseph Denton of Grenija farms Northville receives a letter from King George replying to a message congratulating the King on radio speech.
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Alfred Jedele
Martha
Gertrude Rint del
Florida
George Klein
Detroit
O. C. Woelper
Sam Boyd
Mildred Whitman
Ypsilanti
Beal Barkham
Dorothy Warner
Mish
Katherine Prosser
Eel’ End
Boyne City
Julius Schnirring
Washtenaw County
Pomona, Grange
Stony Creek Grange Hall
Fairbank
Henry
Bredernitz
Albert Bredérnitz
Mary Burkhard
Ann Arbor
Public Auction of Estate Fin al Account in Wash County
Court orders public publication for three weeks in Saline Observer. Probate Judge Jay G Pray schedules examination and allowance of final administration account for Jacob Hartmann estate. Administrator George J Feldkamp to present accounts at Arbor city probate office on eve of March 1930. Nora O Borgert, Register of Probate.
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Washtenan
Arbor
Jay G. Pray
Jacob Hartmann
George J. Feldkamp
Saline
One Day Battery Charging Service Advertises Fast Cure
Ad promotes a one day battery charging service claiming to restore batteries to perfect condition in 8 to 12 hours while other methods take 2 to 3 days. It emphasizes saving on rental expenses and positions the service as the best charging option.
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University City
WASHTENAW + COUNTY
Boy Scout
Qoeancaeana Sure
Main
Scott
Model Shoe Store
Ward
Pilbeam & Marz Co
S. 4Th Avenue
Hangrite
H. G. Ehnis
Liberty Street
Harold A. Zulz
W. Liberty St
Arnard Estate
Wuerth Arcade
William H. Murray
Painter’s Resturant
A. A
FLUEF
North Fourth Ave
E. M. Wurster
the Quality Shop
Liberty St
Ziefle & Nissle
THE
Shoemen
Apfel’ & CO
Lad and
C. H. Schroen
World Fellowship of Prayer
Jesus
Duco
South Ashley St
Grant L. Alexander
Ann Arbor Floral Co
Dearborn
East Liberty St
Rabb
Joseph L. Arnet
Huron Street
Ann Arbor, Mich
Main St
Crippen Drug Store
Fred C. Dresselhouse
Pride OF
Wolverine Cafe
South Main St
Cahow
Cahow Drug CO
Kresge
Schlanderer & Seyfried
Jewelers Jewelry Diamonds
South Main Street
Holmes
Pontiac
Kalamazoo
Patterson
Chelsea Standard
Los Angeles
Schlenker
West Liberty St
Arctic
Creamery
Corner First
S. Ashley Sr
Wilkinson
Trunes
Mission
Springport ‘Signal
Portland
George W. Lutz
West Washington ST
Sword Fish Lake
Eastern Fish Market
Washington St
Argentine Township
Genesee County
Brighton
Argus
EAGLE
Encil CO
Legion
Joseph Denton
Grenija 7
Northville
George of
England
Denton
Wiedman Auto Go
Lee
Christ
Mark B
Sugden
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