Riverdale News Briefs and Local Socials Report
Riverdale residents share visits with Edmore, Elwell, Vestaburg and Alma through the week. Guests include Rev. A. E. North in Edmore, Mr. and Mrs. Stambaugh in Elm Hall, Miss Alma Mathews at home in Ithaca, and many relatives from Ferris Center, Vestaburg, and Sumner. Local movements note moves to Lansing, attendance at a revival, and a stray note on prohibition policy and a Tennessee editor’s sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Leonard
Vestaburg
Tom Morton
Stambaugh
Elm Hall
Walter Swope
Breckenridge
Alma Mathews
Ithaca
J.W. Mathews
Fred Brown
van Cleve
Mary Holland
Grimes
Saginaw
David Dutt
Claude Parkinson
Dale
Mt. Pleasant
Charlie Green
George LaPaugh
Riverdale
Charlie Going
Harry
St. Louis
Walter French
A. E. North
Edmore
John Young
Fred Reynolds
Orie Johnson
Frank Hyde
Elwell
Inez Owen
Miss Johnson
Ella Leonard
Cedar Lake
Arthur Hilsinger
Claude Manley
Alma
Jasper Norton
Wilcox
Hewes
Rhea Tallon
Axie Langon
la May
George Allen
Wheeler
Julia Reynolds
Hildrith
Jess Birdsell
Ruby Foster
Maggie Reynolds
W. A. Harrison
Abert Miner
Perry
F. Sheen
Near Crystal
Edward Miner
Frank Bollinger
Glen Courter
Cedar Corners
J. Rundie
Charlie Nunn
Robert
William Harry
Qwosso
James McDonald
Elizabeth Hawk
Sarah Lacey
Rhea Seamen
Esther Horton
Junita Sutton
Ruth van Alstine
Allen Highfield
Ethel VanAlatine
Clair Mallory
A. E. Burgess
Galva
Frank Schnepp
Wm. Wilcox
Richard Seitz
Alema
Tom Croton
Frank Evans
Clyde Ayers
W C T U Meets Saturday At Mrs Over Meier Home
The W C T U meets Saturday afternoon at 729 Woodworth avenue with Mrs E B Soule leading a Francis Willard memorial program. A statewide temperance plan prompts talk of limiting liquor sales to beer and light wines, sparking debate between drys and liquor interests. Representative Straight plans a statewide prohibition bill as reports from Denver note active saloon purchases of farms by real estate firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Overmeier
Woodworth Avenue
E. B. Soule
Francis Willards
Straight
Alma Downs Hillsdale and Albion in road wins
Alma College basketball swept Hillsdale 18 to 11 and Albion 41 to 21 on the road. Wood Steggal and Gallagher led scoring as Alma strengthens its bid for the Intercollegiate title with Kalmazoo leading the standings and more tough MAC games ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillsdale
Albion
Alma
Presbyterians
Maroons
Methodists
Wood
Steggal
Gallaher
Kalmazoo
Olivet
Hillsdale and
Gallagher
Cook
Nesbit
Cold Relief Ad Promotes Pine Tar Honey Cure
An old time advertising snippet urges breaking up a cold and fighting germs at once. It touts Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey as effective for colds and coughs, loosening mucus, stopping coughs, and soothing lungs. The remedy is advertised as guaranteed and sells for 25 cents at druggists.
Instinct and Reason in Adaptive Action Theory
The text contrasts instinct as action without knowledge of means and ends with reason as action guided by understanding of how means connect to goals. It notes the challenge of pinpointing the exact distinction between the two faculties and hints at philosophical debate about their roles.
Poultry and Pigeon Rearing for Market Profit
The Farm Journal states successful pigeon breeding requires careful, daily oversight of lofts and vermin control. A 200-pair loft needs about two hours daily plus a weekly cleaning, with young squabs maturing slowly and breeders best hatched in April or May. Earthenware nappies stabilize nests, reduce squab falls, and encourage calm, clean nesting by old and young birds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faem Journal
Breeding Advice For Pigeons From Dark Leg Myths To Dry Quarters
The article cautions against very early mating and dark leg birds, noting darker plumage does not guarantee darker squabs. It emphasizes dry airy winter quarters, avoiding drafts, and feeding inside to prevent spoilage, recommending trays and feeding only what will be eaten to minimize waste and hunger.
Breeds of Poultry Varieties Favored by American Growers
The article outlines four poultry classes American, Asiatic, Mediterranean and English, noting specifics like Brenan Cochins and Langshons in Asiatic. Leghorns Minorcas and others in Mediterranean. Plymouth Rocks Wyandottes Rhode Island Reds in American. Orpingtons in English. It advises beginners to let old hens hatch, provide free range, steady feed, and watch for pullets at the edges of flocks. It also mentions Pigeons for breeding, noting ages and productivity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth
Caring for Cows at Freshening Time
A historical farming guide explains freshening, calf care, and dairy cow management. It covers keeping the cow calm, leaving the calf with the mother, milking routines, and avoiding medicines. It advises early grain for calves and proper handling of the placenta and fever.
Dairy Feeding and Equipment Essentials for Profitable Cows
The article stresses timely feeds and proper quality for dairy profit. It notes irregular feeding disrupts the cow's system and milk flow, and emphasizes stable housing, cleanable utensils, and the genetic basis of milk fat content.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Gerharddt’s
J. A. Gerhardt
Home Lumber @ Fuel Co
Michigan
Hubbard’s Drug Store
Stevie
Claude McFarren
Shepherd
Martha Owen
Francis Looker
West Virginia
Columbia
American Press Association
T. U
Denver
New York
Commissioner of Excise
Tex
William Farley
Alma Downs Hillsdale and Albion
Pigeons For Profit
Leon
Shaw
Atal Tekal
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