Rise in sisal price draws federal antitrust inquiry
Michigan Congressman Patrick H. Kelly of Lansing questions if the Sherman act is being violated by a 2 cent per pound rise in sisal cost used for binder twine. He suspects Carranza government influence and monopoly takings affecting Michigan and national farmers with hardship from higher prices.
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Michigan
Department of Justice
Congrenanan
Patrick H. Kelly
Lansing
Kelley
Carranza
Jackson State
Kelly Haw
The Value of Appreciation in Daily Life
A meditation on the power of simple praise for workers and loved ones. The piece contrasts everyday encouragement with flowers after death and questions state tax debates tied to school staffing, mentioning Governor Ferris and Michigan institutions.
Fragments Criticize State Tax Administration and High Assessments
The text argues that taxes are too high and misdirected toward state affairs. It attacks Gover nor Ferris for stressing economy in state affairs while claiming the administration is the most expensive the state has seen, causing higher millage taxes than in years past.
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Ferris
Courage Under Fire at Bunker Hill and Longfellow’s War
Charles Callender captained an artillery unit at Bunker Hill but was cashiered for alleged cowardice. He stayed in the Continental Army as a private, then won command at Long Island after his captain and lieutenant fell. A British officer saved him from bayonet, he was captured, escaped, and Washington later reaffirmed his command. He ended the war mustered out with high honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Callender
Bunker Hill
Long Te Land
Washington
Iene
Dairy Notes on Improving Calves and Milk Yield
A discussion urges better breeding and management to raise dairy cow capacity. It argues farmers should invest in superior bloodlines and training to maximize milk production, stressing that feeding alone cannot achieve optimal results without proper handling and knowledge.
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Wny
Mammitis and Its Treatment Across Dairy Cattle
Trade text outlines forms of mammitis in cows, infectious and noninfectious, with proposed care. It covers udder cleaning, milker hygiene, bedding disposal, disinfectant use, bathing, and oil rubs. Also discusses milking practices, diet, and possible dairy-bred bulls to boost production.
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States
Department of
Feeding dried blood and frost therapy for calf scours
An old agricultural note explains feeding dried blood to calves to treat scours. A teaspoonful of soluble dried blood mixed with milk is given at each feeding, serving as a tonic and preventive aid. A frost applied at onset is recommended to curb outbreaks. The text also mentions dogs used for heavy loads with sealskin shoes for Labrador dogs.
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Namawe Agricultural
Christmas church notes and services listed
The Baptist Church at 502 Gratiot avenue led by Pastor W. Prient lists Sunday services at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. with sermons “The Eternal God is thy Refuge” and “Reaching forth to the things Before.” A Sunday school at 11:40, B Y P U at 6, and a Friday Christmas program at 7:30 follow. Also noted are revival meetings with Rev. Botcork, a Christian Scientist service at the Savings Bank block, and various holiday observances including a Christmas tree program and Watch Night service.
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America
Harold Clam
George Botcork
Bay City
First Church of Christ, Scientist
Savings Bank
Herbert Allen
Uwieeny Puree
J. W. Archer
Faith in Quick Remedy for Catarrh Promised by Alma Dealer
Alma businessman Chas Rhodes promotes Hyomel as a guaranteed treatment for acute and chronic catarrh with a refund if relief is not achieved. The inhaled oil medicine uses an inhaler and bottle provide immediate or early benefits, claiming the air enriches and purifies lungs, throat, and nasal passages by eradicating mucous germ life. The Hyomei outfit includes inhaler, dropper, and several weeks of supply, with money-back guarantee.
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Alma
Chas Rhodes
Chas
Rhodes
Credit Belonge to Labor in Rhetoric and Fact
A fragmented historical note argues that credit in production is shared between labor and inherent factors. It questions how to fairly divide responsibility, suggesting no portion is wholly attributable to labor alone and implying variables beyond effort influence outcomes.
Daily Th Ninetenths of the good that te don in the world
A compact reflection on virtue noting that real results come from the personal endeavor of individual men rather than laws or resolutions, crediting Sir Samed Chinholm as an example of practical effort.
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Samed Chinholm
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C. F. Brown
Pat
Big Rapids
Central Michigan Normal
Mt. Pleasant
Market Report
Alma Oa & Lumber Company
A. W. Macy
Joseph B. Be
Crete
Aoanita
Mamumiti
Tommy
Mia
Statter
Labrador
Methodist Notes
Church OF Christ
United Brethren Church
A. B. Bowman
Ings Street
ST. John's Church
D. Frank Jackson
Free Methodist Church
First State Bank of
Mich
Chas. Rhodes
Fiyoriei
G. V. Wright Undertaking
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