Monopoly Fears Echo in Gratiot County Debate
The text argues against mail order monopolies and land consolidation, urging small 40 to 160 acre farms and many local merchants over a few giant owners. It cites Montgomery Ward and other firms, warns of national centralization, and warns readers about supporting monopolies through mail order purchases. It also mentions a scam about a lost diamond pin and a pile cure advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gratiot
Montgomery Ward
Roshuck & Got
Cmes
Ann Arbor KR excursion to Lake Michigan coast
The Ann Arbor railroad offers a five dollar round trip excursion in August from Toledo to Menominee Manistique Kewaunee and Manitowoc with return valid until Sept 7. Tickets are sold at all stations between Toledo and Thompsonville for children five to twelve at reduced rates. The trip features a 200 mile boat ride on Lake Michigan aboard one of the lakes largest steamers. For train times contact the nearest Ann Arbor agent or J J Kiney general passenger agent Toledo Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Arbor
KR. R
Menominee
Manistique
Mich
Kewaunee
Manitowoc
Wis
Toledo
Thompsonville
Lake Mid
J.J. Kiney
Ohio
Not a Charity but An Investment In Your Local Paper
United States Senator David Davis of Illinois extols local newspapers as a community investment. He argues editors work hard for modest pay and produce tangible benefits beyond religious or educational roles, urging readers to support their home paper as a prudent financial equity for town growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
David Davis
Illinois
Odin
Inten
Lves
Contested Trial Sees Husted Found Guilty and Fined
The article describes a heated trial where Mrs Husted and neighbors clashed amid accusatory remarks and threats. The jury convicts Hastod of wrongdoing, ordering restitution after a five day grace period, leaving a family without shelter under starry skies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Husted
Huenid
Hastod
Henry
Notice on coal sale and varied publishing content
Notice declares coal and wood will be sold for cast only from Sept 1 1905 with no exceptions. Also inventory notes a few teacher contracts, and advertisements for The Woman's Home Companion August issue with feature articles, fashions, and photographs published by Crowell Publishing Company Springfield Ohio at one dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. D. Sraoine & Sox
J.C. Toorstox & Sox
Evry, Co
WOMN
Home Companion
Grace Margaret Gould
Janet
Crowell Publishing Company
Springfield
Ohio
Meeting Called for New Hearing Plant at Ithaca Court House
A joint meeting of the board of supervisors and committee members is scheduled for Wednesday afternoon at Janns G. Krete’s office in Ithaca to review plans for a proposed hearing plant at the Court House. A petition from one third of the board was presented to the County Clerk as part of the process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Ithaca
Ludd An Imi
Janns G. Krete
Bield
Enine
Qne
Mening Tian
Street Parade Imitators Clash With Conmutew Band Originator
A fragmented notice promotes a parade led by Mr C Lewis at Alma Opera House at noon on Wednesday in August. It mocks imitators, urges attendance, and advertises early rising pills by Chas Rhexdes with claims of constipation relief and energy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strait Parade
C. Laewis
Plutford
Bend
Lewis
Tie
Alma Opera
Goo
Sharrar
Chas
Rhexdes
Dean's Ointment heals itchy skin, Mrs Tinney testifies
Mrs C Tinney of a Sugar Factory boarding house reports severe skin itch that tormented her last winter and summer. After trying many remedies she used Dean's Ointment from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo and slept soundly the first night and was fully cured. The advertisement touts Dean’s as the best for skin diseases with price five cents and dealer contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
United States
Kennedy Laxative Honey and Tar Cures Coughs
An old newspaper blurb touts Kennedy Laxative Honey and Tar as a cure for coughs and colds by gently moving the bowels, claiming quick relief and cleansing effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennedy
Eskimo Summer Dwelling and Outfit Described
A fragment discusses Eskimo summer housing a snow or stone shelter in warm weather and notes travel tents. It highlights clothing built from furs and bird skins, simple living, cheerfulness, and general kindness to strangers, with little sense of warfare. The piece mixes local notices with a short descriptive passage on Eskimo life.
Planting Strawberries and Strawberry Plants Handling
Instructions on ordering and planting strawberry plants from the nursery, detailing delivery in lots of twenty five, keeping roots moist and leaves intact, and transporting with wet coverings. Advises separating staminate and pistillate varieties, with staminate used in eastern rows for pollination, and recommends using staminate varieties only for limited beds. Emphasizes careful labeling, staking, and preservation of beds for future horticultural planning.
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Paris Medicine Co
St. Louis
Michigan
Meter
Hie
Ile
Biter
Bam
Horp
Sally
Atos
Hivus
Dad
Liu Te Berg
Upper Peninsula
Wisco
Newspal
Mise Josephine Whipply
North Water Street
Swigart & Ransil
Lo ‘Hation
Rome
Cn. Aime
J Lancantire
Fonmell St the Myntie
Alma
Arcada
Fesitetlee
Paljanky
South Carolina
Aniaire
Ward
Mre J Oh. Lanes
Said Campbell
Husted Totiermett sHierts
Chiatelon
Ealgeriaaesl
Perk Marquette
Mate Tas
F. Moeller
Boakin
Eimener
Tr. Fowler
Howells
Zada Pishn
S Steel
Gow Sharm
Saginaw
Biasie
West Tueslay
John Junis
Miditet
Ure
John Martlagh
Dreckeurhlge
Naiitress Tesla Tod
Fvtan
Sap
Aginst
If Liewa
Speepit ‘Teavethan Witty Crassusay Towts
Palita
Bruma Ant Ray
Niagars Malle
Thurelay Gee
Bildson Aml
Niygara Falls
Mra
Hotta
Hane
Riverdale
Tesla
Weet Lipton
Merhert Nelcot
Port Huron
Leidey
Sophie Dantes Ie Entertaining Fries
Evn Rapley
Mie
Annette Melaren Tate
Crystal Lake
A. J. Sutton
Riventale
TH. Rowley
F. Moore
Dauughter
S. Stanard
Ruth Kelly
Eala Watson
Breckenridge
Jas, Parr
McBain
J. M. Montiger
Jas
Belbeck
J. EK. Foote
Maple Rapids
F. J. Convis
Lillian Popp
Crystal
A. Stealy
A. B. Scattergood
Rathbone
Clare
Lindsey
Thelma
Clarence
Motlay
H. J. Vernietlen
Detroit
Mr. Verteulen
Chas. DePlanta
Niagara Falls
Massilton
Canada
GE. Duncan
Benjamin Zeigler
Inshand
Pompeii
A. J. Klock Teft
Merrill
Chauncy Klock
Christian Endeavor Society
Hell
Sharp
New York
Saratoga
Berks
Mr. Sharp
Lulu Granger
Wheeler
Washbam
John Jeffrey
Maho
A. B. State
Harriet Sweet
Lansing
Lawrence Langth
Ariel
Ded
Bert Eukett
Howe Satyrrbas Ulghs
St. Job
Ypethaul
Arai
Ant
Jehie
M. Taylor
Mantheter
Erienils
Anl
of Byes
Gladwit
Julia Johner
Hertha Melaren
Newark
Ariadne
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