Spartan barley proves profitable as Michigan grower demand rises
Spartan barley developed by Michigan State College’s farm crops department performs well in malt production and sells readily in Michigan. The two row variety yields higher per bushel weight than six row types, averaging 48 pounds vs 44 to 45. Market prices run $1.00 to $1.08 per cwt, with No 1 grain at higher value. Alfalfa and other seedlings thrive when sown with barley as a nurse crop.
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Spartan
Farm Crops Department
Michigan State College
Michigan
College Farm Crops Department
Youth Tries Safe Opening at Clintonian Garage
Andrew York, 22, Romulus, was found on the floor before the Clintonian Garage office safe attempting to open it. Deputy Sheriff Lancaster, with Harvey, arrested him. York was jailed in Adrian. His car was moved. he sought winter work as court convenes. Only about $4 would have been in the vault.
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Geo. H. Lancaster
Clintonian
Andrew York
Romulus
Lancaster
Harvey
Hanna
Haughn
Adrian
York
McGlure
Clinton
Mukden
Manchurian
China
War Office
Tokyo
Minami
Manchuria
Corean
Kijuro Shidehara
Hoover
Convention of the American Legion
Detroit
LegionpDaires
Legionnaires
Legion
United States
Washington
Farm Barn at Tipton Destroyed by Fire
A barn on the Frank Feight farm east of Tipton was completely destroyed by fire early Friday. Mrs Weight awoke to flames at 3 30 a m and reported the blaze near the roof. The fire consumed straw 30 tons hay and 100 bushels oats while stock was saved. The blaze spread to a cow stable silo and tool shed. tools survived but buildings were badly damaged. Loss partly covered by insurance.
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Frank Feight
Tipton
Tecumseh Herald
Wayne Man Claims 15 Foot Tall Sunflower Honor
A Wayne resident says he owns a sunflower reaching 15 feet in height with leaves about 18 inches across, earning the claim of the tallest sunflower. The report notes the man touts its size as a local feat.
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Wayne
Britain Abandons Gold Standard Amid Financial Crisis
The British government suspended the gold standard for six months amid a banking crisis and heavy withdrawals. Chancellor Snowden defended the move citing scarce funds, weak trade, and overseas tensions as causes, while J P Morgan urged national budget balancing and a gradual recovery of trade.
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Bank of England
America
France
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Snowden
House of Commons
Germany
London
House ‘of Commons
Mr. Snowden
England
Australia
J. P. Morgan
United States Eyes International Holiday on Armaments
A U S minister in Switzerland informs a committee the nation favors an international building holiday for land air and naval armaments. Premier Laval invited to Washington. President Hoover to host a visit in October. Budget plans for 1933 forecast record expenditures. Missing WWI era rescue and diplomacy notes close with Dr David Starr Jordan obituary.
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Ican
Switzerland
United States
Wilson
Washington
Premier Laval
France
Hoover
Dairy Sires Save Michigan Owners Money Through Exchange Plan
Increased numbers of mature dairy sires with high producing daughters in Michigan herds support the dairy department at Michigan State College urging herd sire exchanges as an economical herd improvement method. Bulls with low producing daughters are not recommended. information on locations breeds and daughter records is available, with county agents aiding exchanges and safety pens suggested to prevent injuries.
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Michigan
Michigan State College
Blissfield sugar factory opens with strong beet intake
The Blissfield sugar factory began operations at 6 am with a full crew as beets arrive rapidly. By Tuesday over 800 tons were weighed and yesterday about double that amount entered, with 4 429 570 pounds loaded to date and today's receipts similar to yesterday. The early start is to capitalize on favorable weather and harvest readiness across a 10 000 acre crop, with beets arriving from nearby Oak Harbor and even across the state line in Ohio.
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Blissfield
Ohio
Oak Harbor
Car slips into ditch after washout near Croton
R M Stetson rides with a territory man when their car hits a road washout and drops eight feet into a ditch. The vehicle did not roll over and no injuries were reported, according to the Howard City Record.
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R. M. Stetson
Croton
Raymond
Hioward
Insect Pest Harms State Celery Crop
The Michigan State College entomology department reports the celery leaf tyer, a small moth, is damaging Michigan celery by larvae that feed on stalks and tops. Pyrethrum sprays before bleaching can control it, with washing in a Pyrethrum solution before harvest. The pest ranges from Benzie County south to the state line.
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Michigan
Michigan Sate College
Benzie County
Community Notes Illuminate Weekend Visitors in Macon
Local residents welcomed relatives and friends from Toledo Tecumseh Ypsilanti and London Ont They shared meals and hosted gatherings from Sunday to Monday The Macon Epworth League organized a devotional followed by a wiener roast in Ford's woods near the church across from the church grounds
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L. A. Coller
Ceresco
Elora Koebbe
Bert Bruder
Toledo
Carl Thomas
Ridgeway
Lavern Thomas
Wesley Schoolmaster
Ypsilanti
Ronald Pilbeam
Irene Kendrick
Blissfield
Roy Smith
Margaret Jones
London
Ont
Will Jones
Detroit
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Clara Guilford
Chauncy
Portland
M. R. Pennington
B. Pennington
Joyce
Jack
Lansing
Lamont Austin
Nell McClue
Paul
Clarence Hall
Jackson
Hoyt
Fay Dowling
Jerome
Raynor Kerr
Opal
Clarabel
Holloway
Macon Epworth League
Alban League
Ford’s Woods
Charles Mickel
Bert Weed
Fred Moffett
Joe Armstrong
Lewis Phelps
Hudson and
Mary
Battle Creek
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