State Fair plans big building program for 1921 exhibition
The State Fair outlines an $80,000 horse structure and a new 50,000 dollar coliseum slated for completion by autumn next year. The expansion includes a permanent wall and improved exhibition facilities, with work starting immediately on the grounds and aiming to showcase a higher grade of displays at the 1922 fair.
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America
W. Dickinwin
Devon
eeTiarana
Wighelass
Severn
Exierine
Prominent Michigan Official Leads State Fair Sheep Exhibits
Prnk Coward of Bronson, Greige State Treasurer, a well known figure in Michigan Ischiure and Apestook Ureediéra circles, will guide the sheep department at the 1621 state fair in Detroit. Kellogi of Reading will judge medium and long wool, with George A. Brown and M.A. Bust/Lansing overseeing fine wool judging.
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Michigan
Ureediéra
Prnk Coward
Bronson
Faly Bose
Detroit
Pronumerica of
Coward
C.J. Kellogi
Reading
George A. Brown
M.A. C. Bust Lansing
One Way Freight Rate for Michigan Fair Exhibits
Secretary G W Dickinson of the Michigan State Fair announces a cooperative freight rate with all Midian railroads for exhibits at the 141st fair in Detroit. The arrangement eases shipping pressures as farmers and others move displays to the state fair and back home after the event.
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Midian
G. W. Dickinson
Michigan
Detroit
Hugh
Improved Roads IMMENSE SUM FOR HIGHWAYS
During the centendar year 1019, 40 states spent over 100 million on rural roads and bridges. The Bureau of Public Roads cites total actual cash expenditures at 390,455,081 plus about 132,000,000 in estimated convict and statute labor value. Road and bridge outlays show large percentage increases from prior years and a shift toward state highway department supervision, with state funds rising to 200,202,004 against 189,108,287 by local authorities.
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Bureau of Public Roads
United States Department of Agriculture
Tom
Locn Row
Dy Central
Liway
Town term of Whitcrafts Week with Relatives and Friends
John Whitcraft of Lansing spent last week with relatives and friends. O'Bryant of Shepherd was a business caller in town. Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Simms and family hosted visitors from Mr. Monsant and Grand Ledger. Mrs. Clyde Jobreon and thirteen guests visited Mitt Joha son and family. Leslie Moyt and family visited with sister Mrs. Wd. O'HeL ank at Forest Hill. Shoemaker spent Saturday night in Crystal. Margaret Barry visited her parents. John Thrry returned to work in Saginaw. Mrs. Matt Johnson entertained company Sunday. Mrs. Ediwards of Durand visited with several families. Pred Bolyard and Mestuba Sherman of Mildlot visited Sunday. Geo. Lott entertained his parents. Mastatte and Mraz Davie of Mele were guests. Bexly Rogers and family of St. Louis visited, as did Mr. Chet Brutlish on Sunday. Josephine dakinsan visited with Virginia Leonard. Belle Lake of Alia spent Sunday with her sitter. Archie Johnson and wife of Alia were calls. Mrs. Ky, injured by a fall last week, was attended by John Whitcraft and Mie Fille Hoyt Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Simmmons and family spent the week with relatives at Mt. Pleasant.
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John Whitcraft
Lansing
Eb, O'Bryant
Shepherd
Nelson Simms
Heulehion
Monsant
Grand Lecter
Clyde Jobreon
Mees
Mitt Johason
Leslie Moyt
Wd. O'Helank
Forest Hill
Geb
Shoemaker
Crystal
Margaret Barry
John Thrry
Haw
Saginaw
Matt Johnson
Ediwards
Durand
Herman
Janion Biwanke
Vor Shepherd
Otte
Nila
Zelma Ota
Pred Bolyard
Mestuba Sherman
Mildlot
Sindee
Geo. Lott
Ard
Mastatte
Mraz Davie
Mele
Bexly Rogers
Louie
Chet Brutlish
Josephine Dakinsan
Sandy
Virginia Leonard
Belle Lake
Alia
Epent
Mee
Moth
Tiwid
Archie Johnson
Mohn Whitcraft
Hoyt
Winter preserves and home planting tips from Alma notes
A fragmentary column lists winter emphasis on vegetables and canning methods, noting corn packing, sterilization, and sealing guidance. It also mentions amateur plant propagation by slips, with tips on rooting in sand and water for species like oleander and ivy.
Local News Briefs From Aut Seca Southeast Coe
Mrs Clare Lennard and Mr Albert Gumnkeltt took a business trip to Breckehehey Saturday. Mr and Mrs Prank Thaniiih of Alias attended. Thelma Schalthelese returned evening after visiting relatives. Louis visited at the home of his aunt in Alma. Pred Gry visited with friends in Alma on Wednesday and Thursday. Roy Gould and family spent Friday at Vestabur. Albert Geickein and family and Fred Gay and wife spent Sunday afternoon at Forest fil.
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Clare Lennard
Albert Gumnkeltt
Breckehehey
Prank Thaniiiiph
Chabel Bor Sandiy Thelma Schalthelese
Louis
Mpa
Pred Gry
Alma
Mars
Roy Gould
Vestabur
Albert Geickein
Fardy
Fred Gay
Forest Fil
Snow removal on highways becomes crucial for winter travel
Snow removal from highways grows in importance as travel by sitebricks and automobiles increases. Some states fund renewals on main routes, others lack appropriations. Large quantities of commodities must be hauled next winter. state money should fund keeping truck routes open due to insufficient railcars.
Eggs and hen position affect chick vigor in trials
Experiments show higher hatch success and stronger, vigorous chicks when setting hens are near the nest and well tended. Conversely, when hens are far or poorly cared for, hatch rates fall and resulting birds are weaker and less healthy.
Improved roads could aid regional market price balance
Five nations analyze how better roads might resolve price gaps caused by local production mismatches with consumption. In rural counties with poor roads, inbound shipments of goods exceed outbound by up to four to one, hindering self sufficiency and limiting regional trade.
Trees Do Not Injure Roads and Shade the Highway
Readers urge thinning the roadside tree line rather than removing all maples along graded highways to preserve shade and usability. Contributions by LeRoy Cady and other horticulturists advocate shade trees for hot travelers and rural aesthetic value. The letter cites profits governed by production versus transport costs and selling prices, noting production should cease if transportation costs erase profits.
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LeRoy Cady
Assocute Horticulturist
Ualveratty Fara
St. Paul
Raincoat of Paper from Mitsumata Shrub
A Japanese Mitsumata shrub’s leaves and stems yield a practical raincoat material. The waterproof fabric comes from a small mountain plant used for durable, lightweight rain protection.
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Mitsumata
Japan
Best of All Mentles and the Mysterious Silt Basprents
A fragmented prose item urges charity and goodwill toward all people and hints at a change or renewal. It references rest, a wolf, and a new guy, with cryptic phrasing and period-era voice.
Fireworks Show For Gratiot County Fair
A monster night display featuring nearly every type of fireworks will be produced for Gratiot County Fair this year. The Theatre-Duffield Fireworks Co of Chicago will present about two hours of aerial and ground effects with miniature living statues and Niagara Falls reproductions. A special corps of experts will be brought in to stage the show, touted as unmatched by any fair in the state and a major draw for attendees.
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Gratiot
Theatle-Dumleid Fireworks Co
Chicago
Fur Board
Tng
Atl Aorta
Landierka
Theatre Duffield Co
Gritty merchant’s note repaid as part payment
A Swindon customer used a handwritten note claiming divine favor to settle an account, returning the message with surprise as the payment was made. The incident reflects a quirky, faith driven debt settlement that drew local attention.
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Soir
Swindon
Rat-Snad Not Safe For Pets Says Local Store
unclear text references a pet product named Rat-Snad with warning about dangers to cats or dogs. Mentions price 1.25 and that it is sold by C. Murphy and Winslow Bree. Notes drug sine?
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Mike
C. 2
Murphy
Winslow Bree
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