August Crop Report Shows Mixed Michigan Yields
The August 1 crop report from Commissioner Doelle and State Agricultural Statistician Church notes rainfall shortages in southern counties worsened drought near month end. Central and northern areas fared better with generally thrifty crops, though hay damage occurred. Wheat rye and corn yields were disappointing in many counties, with barley and oats up and down across regions. fruit crops faced varied conditions but overall favorable outlook in several sectors.
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John A. Doelle
Commissioner of Agriculture
Verne
H. Church
Agricultural Statistican
S. Bureau of Agricultural Economia
St. Clair
Macomb
Wayne
Michigan
Joerthern
Stason
United States
Stoll on the Wolverine and Michigan's dubious names
Albert Stoll, secretary of the Michigan Conservation Commission, argues the wolverine is a threat to wilderness and property. He notes the animal’s gluttony, theft, and ferocity, calls it an enemy of man, and questions why Michigan is “the Wolverine State” given the species’ near extinction and unlikable traits.
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Albert. Stoll, Je
The
Conservation Commission of Michigan
Michigan
Wolverine
North America
Wolverine State
Increased Picric Acid Quota for Michigan Farmers
The quota for picric acid trail able for Michigan farmers rises from 1,250,000 to 1,648,000 pounds after talks with the war department. Allotment must be used by Jan 1 or it will be reassigned to other states. Land clearing specialist L F Livingston urges prompt orders to Michigan farmers planning land clearing.
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Michigan
L. F. Livingston
War Department
Washington
Blight Threat to Michigan Potatoes Reported
Early season cold wet weather brought late blight to potato crops in Michigan. Specimens from the botany department at Michigan Agricultural College confirmed infection. Dr. G. H. Coons warned spraying with Boreaux mixture as a preventive measure amid reports the blight threatens fields in the upper peninsula and beyond.
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Michigan
Botany Department
G. H. Coons
Upper Peninsula
Reed Ruggles in Flint Visit and Local Notices
Reed Ruggles visited Flint on Monday while several locals traveled for business or leisure. The column lists multiple residents visiting relatives, trips to Clare Bay City Kalamazoo and northern Michigan, plus a 80th birthday observance for W I Williams of Elwell and notes on local sales and ads.
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Reed Ruggles
Flint
Tfe Frank Parker
Howell
John Myers
Ithaca
Henry Myers
Cleveland
Effie Epler
Lloyd Epler
Lillian Thomas
Crystal Lake
DeLuxe Candy Co
L. Bennett
Kalamazoo
Earl Winters
Clare
G. Sluyter
State Savings Bank
Alma
F. T. van Amster
Bay City
Detroit
Charles Phelps
Alger H. Wood
F. W. Ruggles
Clarence Wheeler
Sommervile
Saginaw
Rudeck & Duncan
Elton Brock
Mexico
A. W. Brock
Frank Nagel
Helena
Ines McLean
Midland
Edward McLean
Rockingham Avenue
Florence Strong
Lansing
Naukeshee
Wis
Roy Cleelana
C. R. Robinson
Charlevoix
Robinson
Wallace Smith
Walter Hardgrove
Leslie
E. F. Jenks
Ida Jenks
Elverton ,Jenks
C. Olmstead F Or Caro
Williams
Peacoceibe
Michigan
Masonic Picnic At Crystal Lake This Thursday
The annual basket picnic of the Masons of Gratiot County will be held at Crystal Lake on Thursday, August 24. All Masons their wives and families are urged to attend with a full day planned. The organizing committee promises a lively program with music and athletic events to ensure a day with no dull moment.
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Gratiot County
Crystal Lake
Gratitude note from C. Be Richards for county clerk support
A letter from C. Be Richards to Gratiot County voters requests support for her candidacy for county clerk. She explains she cannot meet voters personally before the primaries and thanks readers in advance for any assistance.
Card of Thanks for E T Monk Family
We thank all who offered sympathy and help during the death and burial of our son and brother Mr and Mrs E T Monk and family.
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Mra
E. T. Monk
Attendance call for Best Arbor meeting at Frank Keefer's
A notice announces Best Arbor will hold its next regular meeting Saturday August 19 at Frank Keefer's. Members are urged to attend to vote on important questions. A Walston is the lecturer. Also included is a separate tax notice detailing due dates from July 1 to September 14, 1922 with no penalty, and after September 15 a four percent penalty through November 1 1922, signed by D W Adams City Treasurer.
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Best Arbor
Frank Keefer
A. Walston
D. W. Adams
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