Future of the Grange Advocated by Prof Atkeson
Prof T C Atkeson of West Virginia argues the Grange must stay close to real farmers, avoid publicity schemes, and return to farm leadership. He warns against self serving outsiders, urges unity, and envisions the Grange as a pillar guiding American agriculture toward prosperity. Michigan Grange designates first Sunday in October as Grange Memorial Day.
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the Grange
National Grange
T. C. Atkeson
West Virginia
Professor Atkenon
West Virginia State Agricultural College
Atkenon
Grange
America
Michigan State Grange
Binder Twine by Contract in Grange Effort
In the northwest large grain states State Granges contract with major twine manufacturers to secure low prices for binder twine. Farmers thus benefit from the favorable costs, as binder twine is a major item of farm consumption.
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Northwest
Lessons for Boys From Somerville Journal
A list of early values for boys emphasizing virtue and conduct. It urges learning skills like running swimming carving neatness and reading aloud while stressing respect for mothers sisters and teachers, good manners, cleanliness, self discipline, and avoiding smoking or drinking. The guidance aims to shape character for later life.
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Somerville
Novel 4-in-1 Savings Bank With Clock Invented
A Chicago inventor patents a combined clock and savings bank. The coin deposit must occur before winding the clock, tying usage to saving. The slot size and daily winding control the required deposits, ensuring funds accumulate before each winding and locking the mechanism without a coin.
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Chicago
Savings Bank
Warm Dishes for Cold Nights in a Soup Filled Menu
A vintage kitchen note lists hot soups and savory rice dishes for damp evenings. It details cream tomato and potato soups, Spanish and Southern rice bakes, Chicken Stowx with garlic onion tomato sauce, and poached eggs. It notes fat choices and cooking tips for flavor and texture.
Paper bag cooking for tasty meals and decorations
The piece extols using prepared tough fiber paper for serving fish in paper bags and as a decor theme for a paper wedding anniversary. It describes cooking halibut in a bag with tomato and lemon juice, apple dumplings in bags with butter and sugar sauce, Salisbury steak formed in bag portions, green bananas baked in bags, and the use of a griddle cake turner for handling foods in hot bags.
Must Have Faith in Business to Overcome Impossible
A compact note argues belief fuels success for ventures facing tough odds. It emphasizes perseverance, faith in strategy, and steady effort as keys to turning an imagined outcome into reality.
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Wade
Trees as Civic Ornaments and Municipal Control
The piece argues for municipal planting standards to avoid chaotic street tree growth. It cites narrow streets and cement parkings as causing overcrowded, leaning trunks and blocked windows. It urges careful selection of healthy stock, proper root development, and deep planting holes for long term vigor.
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Tras
Planning Parks and Urban Beauty in Valley Village
The article argues for a general park plan to balance natural and formal elements, warning that haphazard design creates incongruities. It condemns town rows as destructive to a community, urges systematic plantings, and notes support for road oiling to curb dust across streets in the village.
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Palmyra
Local Church Services and Schedules Across Denominations
A roundup of Sunday worship times and weeknight services for First Church of Christ Scientist Knights of Pythias venue St Johns Presbyterian Frey Methodist Church Church of Christ and Advent Church. Includes Sunday readings, Sunday schools, evening services, and midweek meetings led by named pastors and church locations.
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First Church OY Christ, Scientist
Knights of Pythias
Presbyterian Church
Frey Methodist Church
W. Center
Cedar Street
G. W. Riffer
Church OF Christ
CE Society
Automobile Repairing Services Advertised By Albers Knapp
Tram now prepares to do automobile overhauling and cleaning satisfactorily and at reasonable prices. Bell telephone No. 67. 1761ta Albers Knapp.
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Tram
Bell Telephone No
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George Sandell Elwell
Michigan
John D. Spinney
Pollasky Block
J. E. Suydam, M. B
Swigart
Sullivan Real Estate
Opera
John Wi. Everden
Scott Block
Ithaga
Mich
Kress & Dunham
Circuit
State
U.S
Wright House Livery
Parr & Erwin
R. F. Erwin
Lily Witte
Alma Flour and Feed Co
Kinc
J. EF. Cox
Joliet
The
Future OF National Grange
Order
Novel Savings Bank
Bryant
Orm
Hoch
Marion
Candell & Scott
Undertakers
Alma, Mich
Gratiot County
M. L. Perrigo
Forest Hill, Mich
Eicher Argada
Seth
St. John’s Church
J. Frank Jackson
M. E
Ptinniow
W.E. Dory
State Street
Advent Church
Chures
D. Wood
O. W. Swisher
Alma
F. R. McNabb
Ontario Veterinary College
Toronto University
Wibber's Feed and Livery Barn
Arcada
Alma State Savings Bank
Dee
Khaca National Bank
Earl Kuhlman
Arcada Township
Charles Rhodes
Wheaton & Sons
Grover's
Rexall
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