Dramatic Detroit Auto Plant Boom Spurs Growth Mood
February 4110 editorial notes a surge of three new automobile plants announced for Detroit in days, pushing total investment near 6 million dollars and creating about 10,000 jobs. It highlights Detroit’s rising wealth, industrial prominence, and population growth as the city accelerates toward a massive manufacturing expansion.
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Detroit Journal of
Detroit
Dorrpar
Derrentt
Ald
French Erie
Candidate for Lieutenant Governor Aims at Dairy Roles
A Coopersville farmer named Colon seeks the lieutenant governor’s post while also backing dairy and farming duties. He holds positions such as president of the Dairy Men’s Association and deputy dairy and food commissioner, with a $1,800 salary, plus a seat at a constitutional convention. News notes also report an official change: rural mail collecting pennies from boxes ends, mail should be stamped or coins enclosed to speed carrier service.
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Pione
Letra Rae
Wille
Danfad
Coton Co Lille
Cony Ville
Iwitine Tong
Ned Bond Stein
Bie
Ower
Colons
Lenin Head
Jersey
Michigan
Coopersville
Colon
Hoxe
Michigan Railroads Offer Low Fare Round Trips for Homeseekers
The Michigan Passenger association will hold two sale dates each month from March to December offering low rate round trip tickets to development agricultural sections of Michigan. Rates apply at Michigan gateways including Chicago South Bend Toledo with connecting lines matching the range and extending the promo across the region.
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Michigan
Michigan Passenger Association
Chicago
South Bend
Toledo
Black fox hide fetches $900 in Coleman's close chase
Atlas & Co and Ed Atlas of the city arranged a deal after Peter Sehad trapped a genuine black fox north of Coleman in Midland County. The fox hid in a hole and was killed with a spade. A Detroit fur dealer arranged cash payment, with Oppene of Dowagine and local firms coordinating. The family faced hardship, and market talks cited $140 to $170 in Detroit, with spring sale hopes.
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Ed Atlas
ILS
Atlas & Co
Cacar
Peter Sehad
Coleman
Midland County
Hie Eateh
Detroit
Ed. Atlas
Sehad
Michigan
St. Yo
Eason
Strawberry Plant Catalog Free Offer from Pier & Co
Send for our descriptive catalog of strawberry, blackberry and red raspberry plants. We will ship ten fine new plants with every order of fifty cents. Write today. F. D. Pier & Co., Leslie, Michigan.
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F. D. Pier & Co
Leslie, Mich
New Arrival Little Baby Clark Visits Alma Michigan
A playful note from Alma Mich. baby Clark, born to Mr. and Mrs. H. Hayrd Clark, arrives in town last Friday. The infant boasts a strong voice, jokes about awakening the household, and mentions plans to join the Ladies Sewing Circle. The letter thanks subscribers and invites continued readership.
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Alma Record Office
H. Hayrd Clark
Dr. McClilton
Baby Clark
Alma
Mich
Home Cure For Eczema Promoted In Odd Ad
A vintage patent medicine style notice claims a simple wintergreen and solvent mix can stop itching. It touts quick relief for eczema and urges readers to buy a bottle from DD U. Laboratories, offered at $100, via personal recommendation from Charles Rhode, druggist.
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Thoms
Kenewe
DD U. Laboratories
Charles Rhode
Draguint
Why Not Come to Alma Board With Kellogg Plans
Dr J H Kellogg readies to leave Battle Creek as sanitorium proceedings oppose him. Those close to the situation acknowledge multiple branches will be set up in the east to provide locations where his methods can be used without starting a new business.
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J. H. Kellogg
Battle Creek
Parisian Sage Hair Invigorator Claims Guaranteed Results
To the public Parisian Sage is advertised as a fast acting hair grower and scalp conditioner. It promises to stop falling hair cure danirutl itchy scalp and restore vitality to faded hair with luxurious soft hair. Money back guarantee and price for a large boule mention.
Feature on Fay Kellogg, leading woman architect
The February Human Life highlights Fay Kellogg, famed American woman architect. The article praises her success, bold determination, and contributions, noting she is among the best known in the field, and that her work has inspired others.
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Ada
Plucky Woman Architect Breaks Barriers and Shapes Landmarks
A determined woman rises from office assistant to own boss in architecture. Her credits include the New York Hall of Records grand staircase, San Francisco and New York City offices, a Kroat office hive, a railroad station, and numerous other works. Her path inspires other ambitious women while she weighs marriage versus career, as discussed by the Human Life Publishing Co in Boston.
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Ealm
Hall of Records
New York City
San Francisco
Kroat
Ilesser
Evers
Human Life Publishing Co
Boston
Down's Kidney Pills Advertised By Alma Man
An advertisement from Alma Michigan promotes Down's Kidney Pills for kidney ailments. It claims to improve secretions, relieve back pain, and help with irregular passage, with a customer endorsement from Charles Rhodes drug store. The note asserts noticeable relief and overall health benefits.
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Haliday
Pine Ave
Alma
Mich
Down
Charles Rhodes
Hite
Liem
West Ferris News Roundup Reflects Local Ills and Visits
Mrs M Coryell returned home after a few days with daughter Mrs Elith Hatfield who has been very sick with mumps. A neighborhood aid gathered at Mrs Pew's. Fred Closson is very sick with measles. Mr and Mrs D DeYoung were Sunday visitors at the homes of Mr and Mrs Grant Beach. The Gleaners held a wood bee for F M loss Saturday. Wm Hillard dined with D DeYoung Monday. Mrs Jennie Kellar did business at McBride Friday. Mr and Mrs DeYoung visited Mrs Berrie Hatfield Friday evening. Mrs Sarah Morse was visiting friends in Butteruit.
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D. de Young
Jennie Kellar
McBride
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad From 19th Century Toledo
State of Ohio Toledo Lions Frank J Cheney sworn as senior partner of F J Cheney & Co. promise pay one hundred dollars for every case of catarrh not cured. Sealed by Notary A W Gleason on December 1 1881. Marketing copy claims hall's catarrh care acts on blood and mucous surfaces. Ads promote testimonial letters and Toledo address with 75 cent price for pills.
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Ohio
Toledo
Lions County
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
A.W. Gleason
Elm Hall News Highlights and Local Sports
Local events include Rev Robinson holding services at Bree Methodist Elm Hall. Albert Robinson visited relatives near Hubbardston. Riverdale and Elm Hall basketball clash Friday. Edmore teams beat Elm Hall girls 26 to 12. boys game tied before final comeback. Moving picture show at Hicks hall Wednesday. Elm Hall senior class social for funds. prizes awarded. Debates as school tenth graders discuss deportation of the Negro to Siberia.
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Rev. Robinson of Stanton
Bree Methodist Church
Albert Robinson
Hubbardston
Jess Watkins
Dr. Shaffer
Detroit
Riverdale
Elm Hall
Vestaburg
Hick's Hall
Edmore High School
Edmore
Idmore
Dr. Gardner
Hurryg Hall Storeman
Howe
Ventor Lovey Lyons
Maynard Swope
Hall Shavenport
Wield
Opal
Wroth Will Rings
Delbert Hicks
Choe Elliott
Westiurg
al. Intiot
Blair
Sumner
Geo. Holland
Bessie Everest
K.O. TM. M. Hall
Parisian Sage sold by Charles Rhodes in local notice
Charles Rhodes announces he has secured the agency for Parisian Sage a dandruff cure and hair dressing. It promises to cure dandruff in two weeks stop hair loss and itching and costs 50 cents a bottle. Amos Musselman pledges a campaign launch with broad town visits. Miss Rita Stuckey of Cadillac joins Little Giant Hay Press Co.
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Charles Rhodes
Rhodes
Charles
Amos Musselman
Michigan
Rita Stuckey
Cadillac
The
Little Giant Hay Press Co
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