State revenue rise from Department of State investigations
Michigan gains 159 486 29 dollars from Department of State investigators. Revenue from license plate violations totals 79 966 14. Additional funds 23 830 25 from out of state plate use. Malt tax violators yield 374 381 29. Auto titles, used car licenses, duplicate plates, and operator licenses contribute small amounts. Malt stamp sales reach 267 622 value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Department of State
Treasury
Pest Warfare Costs billions in lost crops worldwide
The piece notes that insect pest control costs the United States about two billion dollars annually and still 10 to 15 percent of food is destroyed by pests. It cites grasshoppers corn borers and beetles as damaging and warns continued warfare could save crops, with global impact discussed. It also mentions Michigan Reformatory prison stats and a local bus line update in adjacent notes.
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United States
Canada
South America
Thief Replaces Potato Plants in Ypsilanti Patch
Mark Powell reports a bold thief visited his half acre potato patch on the night of the theft. The culprit dug up all tubers and then replanted the plants to hide the crime, causing wilting after sun exposure. Local police could not identify the perpetrator.
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Mark Powell
Michigan Avenue
Ypsilanti
Powell
Ann Arbor Daily News
Man chester Enterprise editor Mat D Blosser makes record run
The Manchester Enterprise in Michigan marks volume 65 with editor Mat D Blosser serving since its start. At eighty five, he remains hale and alert, devoting long hours daily to the paper, a remarkable publisher’s life story. Dunn Brown contacts him by telephone to confirm plans.
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Manchester
Mich
Mat D. Blosser
Mat. D. Blosser
Saline Golf Contest Nears Semifinals After Tight Rounds
Saline City's golf tournament advanced to the semifinals with contestants in both championship and first flights. Bob Fucss beat Alwin Gross 2 and 1, L. B. Fairbanks defeated J. W. Canfield 3 and 2, and W. D. Cook had a bye in the championship. Dr. Fast Joe Park beat B. J. Boettger 6 and 5, and Henne defeated Floyds W. Carr 6 and 5. Semifinals begin soon as Cook faces Fucss, Fairbanks meets Park, and Henne has a bye in the first flight. In the ladies bracket, Sylvia Gross defeated Grace Young 4 and 3 to reach the final against Hazel Cook, with finals set before Tuesday evening.
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Dr. Fast
B. J. Boettger
HK. F. Henne
Floyds W. Carr
Joe Park
M. B. Sudgen
Bob Fross
Alwin Gross
Bob
L. H. Fairbanks
HE. F
Sylvia Gross
Grace Young
Miss Gross
Infantile paralysis alert for Michigan
The Michigan Public Health Committee warns of a likely surge in infantile paralysis beyond a seasonal rise, with early cases already seen in small communities. The epidemic peaks in late warm months, especially now through November first, affecting young children most in cities and older residents in rural areas. Parents are urged to seek immediate medical advice if a child shows fever, vomiting, weakness, headache, or digestive upset.
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Michigan Public Health Committee
Michigan
Manchester Enterprise
Wheat Prices and Crop Prospects Spark Optimism
Optimists foresee wheat at about 1.50 a bushel for the 1931 crop if reductions in the American southwest and Canada large, with curtailment expected in Argentina and Australia. Historic parallels show few 700 year price drops lasting over six years. England’s price trend is in its sixth year of decline. Michigan reports winter wheat yield in Washtenaw county at 3 bushels per acre and oats at 23, with corn 78 percent, oats 83, potatoes 71, and beans 60 percent conditioned.
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American Southwest
Canada
Argentina
Australia
England
Michigan Department of Agriculture
Washtenaw County
Prisons Plan More Expensive. Milan Project Grows
Detroit sources report Milan prison buildings may cost about 400 000 dollars up from 200 000. Architects Smith Hinchman and Gryllis said the land and farm complex expenses total about 220 000, with deeds abstracts and titles approved by Detroit DA. Washington approval is sought as government possession is expected soon.
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Detroit
Milan
Smith Hinchman and Gryllis
Michigan
Washington
A. G. Forsythe
Dundee Man Drowned In Lake Erie Incident
Ira Hill, 28, of Dundee, drowned when the fishing boat with his brother capsized after a heavy wave near Bolles Harbor Lake Erie. Coast guards and local men recovered the body at 7:12 p.m. Sunday after hours of searching with grappling hooks.
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Ira Hill
Dundee
Lake Erie
Bolles Harbor
Fladgett Duvall
Fiserman
Dundes
Classified Advertisements From The Observer Liners
Auto deals and household items including a Model T Ford pickup at 35 dollars a Harley Davidson motorcycle with license offered by Wiedman Auto Company Saline Also a Heatrola and baby carriage priced for early buyers listed by John M Williams Lock Box 4 Britton
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Wiedman Auto Company
Saline
Harley Davidson
Heatrola
John M. Williams
Britton
Chevrolet Dump Truck Seeks Quick Sale at Wiedman Auto
Used dump truck in good mechanical condition with an overhauled axle. Priced to move quickly for buyers at Wiedman Auto Company in Saline.
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Chevrolet
Wiedman Auto Company
Near New Model A Ford Truck Repossession Auction
A nearly new 157 inch wheelbase Model A Ford with a stake body is offered after repossession. The seller indicates willingness to sacrifice and invites interested buyers to inspect and bid.
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Wiedman Auto Company
Saline
Ford Truck With Stake Body For Sale In Saline
A Ford truck with stake body and closed cab is offered for 50 dollars by Wiedman Auto Company in Saline. The ad highlights a low price and immediate sale.
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FORD
Wiedman Auto Company
Saline
Chevrolet Sedan Ad from Geo W Cook & Son
2930 Chevrolet sedan finished in maroon Duco with mohair upholstery. Tires are good and mechanical condition guaranteed by us. G M A C terms. Only 150 dollars. Authorized Chevrolet dealers GEO W COOK & SON.
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GEO
W. Cook & Son
Chevrolet
Chevrolet Owners Introduce Low Flat Rate Labor Charges
Saline Michigan Chevrolet dealers announce reduced flat rate labor charges guaranteed for all work. The new pricing marks the lowest flat rates in 17 years of dealership service in Saline.
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Saline
Mich
Chevrolet
Geo
W. Cook & Son
1929 Chevrolet Six Car Ad from George W. Cook & Son
Dark finished 1929 Chevrolet Six with a rebuilt guaranteed motor. Upholstery and tires in good condition. Priced with a $110 down payment and the balance on GMA C terms offered by GEO. W. COOK & SON.
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Pinckney Dispatch
Clinton Local
Carl Seeger, Jr
Adrain
Blissfield
Ionia
Tecumseh
Clinton
Ann Arbor
Tecumseh Herald
Stence—Sharpleigh
Dunn Brown
Europe
Stenog
Mrs. Cook
Wiss Gross
Mt. Morris Times
Flint
the Times
Observer
Minguiom
Wiedman Auto Co
GEO. W. Cook & Son
Ning Movie Program
Miss Atlantic
Dolley
H. Gross & Sons
Saline, Mich
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