Coyotes, Rabbits, and the Balance of Michigan’s North
In Saline Michigan Professor P A Herbert head of forestry warns that eradicating predators like coyotes could turn northern Michigan into a hunter s paradise while wrecking reforestation as rabbits overrun orchards. A state bounty aids sheep farmers but conservationists fear ecological upset.
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Northern
Michigan
P. A. Herbert
Michigan State College Forestry Department
Terbert
Scout Camp Plans For 1936 Emphasize Training And Visitors
Washtenaw-Livingston Council outlines a 1936 Boy Scout camp with a ten day stay, three northern trips, and an Order of the Arrow chapter. Staff roles include trip leaders and a water front director with Scout Executive Walter MacPeek directing. Visitors days are set, stunt nights planned, and Gerry Cockran of Montreal scheduled as guest. Lone Scout and Home Patrol concepts promote year round Scouting through local mentors and rallies.
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Washtenaw-Livingston
Walter MacPeek
Order of the Arrow
Newkirk
Iking
Gerry Cockran
Montreal
Dexter
Washtenaw-Livingston Council
Cochran
Canada
First Baptist Church of
Ann Arbor
Boy Scouts of America
Tasty rhubarb needs good cook for best flavor
Nutrition expert Sylvia L. Medsker of Michigan State College urges minimal water and careful cooking to preserve rhubarb’s flavor and texture. She notes high moisture and acid content guide its behavior, recommends using 50 day old rhubarb for canning, and offers a pie recipe with rhubarb honey meringue baked until set.
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Sylvia L. Medsker
Home Economics
Michigan State College
Memorial Sunday Services At Federated Church
Next Sunday Memorial Sunday services at 10 a m and 7 30 p m with special music. The Methodist church will join for a united 7 30 p m service. Sunday school at 11 15 with S Y Cotton superintendent and assistants. Choirs and pianists named Merritt and Evelyn Martin among others.
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Methodist Church
S. Y. Cotton
John Burg
Charles Collins
Edna Aprill
Evelyn Ernst
Hileen Martin
Merritt Martin
Union Memorial
Pike's Peak Advertising Boosts Colorado Mountains
An ad from Chariton Iowa notes Pike's Peak garners fame with heavy publicity and urges local businesses to imitate the tactic to avoid losing customers. The piece playfully compares Pike's Peak to rival Colorado peaks and promotes advertising as business guidance.
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Chariton
Iowa
Herald-Patriot
Colorado
Pike’s Peak
Pike's Peak
Growing Old Gracefully Says 70 Looks Younger
A 70 year old woman says she feels and appears younger than at 50 by staying busy, exercising, watching her diet, and pursuing hobbies. She cites selfishness as the foe of contented old age and urges women to start at 50 to grow old gracefully. She adds be your age but keep your smile and laughter. The advice fits men too.
Mencken Urges Press Watchfulness Over Government
The Baltimore Sun figure H L Mencken urged newspapers to guard against government overreach, warning against complacency by elites who presume ownership of the nation. The Omaha Journal-Stockman echoed that true American liberty relies on an alert unfettered press.
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H. L. Mencken
Baltimore Sun
American Press
The
Omaha Journal-Stockman
Atwood backs used car sales tax exemption for Michigan
Secretary of State Orville Be Atwood urges the 1937 legislature to exempt used cars from the three percent sales tax. He argues the move would ease the burden on an already taxed automobile industry and speed turnover of used cars, benefiting dealers and boosting new car sales.
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Orville BE. Atwood
Michigan
Atwood’s
Loan sharks profiled in Northfield meeting attack on usury
Dr. William Trufane Foster spoke to Lions club members in Northfield about the harm of unregulated small loans. He warned that interest rates reach 100 percent and even higher, leaving 95 percent of consumers unable to secure bank credit. Minnesota lags behind other states in protective small loan laws, with regulators slow to act. He urged legislative action to curb predators and protect the public.
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Northfield
Minn
Lions Club
William Trufane Foster
Pollak Foundation
Minnesota
Dr. Foster
Russell Sage Foundation
Metropolitian
A Cat Tells His Own Story From the Farm to City Life
A cat writes of hunting birds and earning a life on farms and in towns. He notes killing nearly two million birds in Michigan yearly and argues for licensing to protect cats from disease and to preserve their place in homes. A separate note reports a ewe weighing 17 pounds after shearing in Chelsea.
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Michigan
United States
Alice
Board of Health
Poundmaster
Audubon and Tuberculosis Societies
Boards of Health
John Freysinger
Sylvan
John
Chelsea Standard
U S Marine Corps Seeks More Recruits Now
The United States Marine Corps invites young men to enlist and train at the San Diego base. It promises steady employment, promotion potential, free education, travel, and athletic opportunities. Recruits may serve in China, the Philippines, Guam, Panama, Hawaii, and on naval vessels. Write to the Chicago recruiting station.
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United States Marine Corps
Marine Corps
San Diego
Calif
Four Corners
Earth
China
Philippines
Guam
Panama
Hawaiian Islands
Asiatic Waters
America
West Indies
Marine Corps Recruiting Station
New Post Office
Chicago
Methodist Church Notes Bert Ede Minister
Morning worship at 10 o clock with What Means this Day theme. Sunday school at 11 15 led by H A Holmes. Epworth Leagues meet 6 15 pm. Union Memorial services at Federated church with special music. Prayer service Wednesday 7 30 pm and choir meeting Thursday. Dr Bailey Willis California scientist says earth grows hotter toward becoming a sun. Pay cemetery dues.
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H. A. Holmes
Epworth
Union
Federated Church
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Saline, Mich
Federated Church Notes Co
E. Kircher
D. D
Atwood
U. S. Marine Corps
Methodist
Bert Ede
Bailey Willis
California
Roy Bixby
Tanner
Garrick
Milan
Donald Cook
Jean Rouverol
Leavenworth
William Boyd
Jimmy Elliston
John Boles
Gladys Swarthout
David Delasco
Sylvia
Sidney-Henry Fonda
Fred McMurray
Trail of the Lonesome ,Pine
Crosley
Gross
Ceresan
Dr. Hess
Saline, Michigan
Detroit Edison
Detroit Edison Company
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