Fruit Growing Boosts County Economy Across Muskegon Area
A drought of details reveals farmers shifting toward fruit to pay mortgages as sugar beets promise favorable yields. The Converse Mfg Co plant at Newaygo to resume under David L. Stevens with chair and cement factories planned. Alma reports chicken thefts trace to organized youths, Cromwell considers municipal lighting purchase, and Vassar wool mill to reopen with expanded capacity aiding farmers.
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Ewaygo County
Muskegon
Converse Manufacturing Co
Newaygo
David L. Stevens
Grand Rapids
Tax schedule for equity bill and legislative notes
A substitute for the Atkinson bill outlines a tax schedule with 2 percent on incomes between 81,500 and 100,000, 9 percent up to 500,000, 4 percent on 500,000 to 1,000,000, and 5 percent over 1,000,000. The session covers debates on the Bay City sugar beet factory, private corporations committee, and a veto threat over a school district tax plan. Also noted are appointments to state boards, divorce law amendments, and international war news including Cuban forces and Chinese relief appeals.
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Hoffmeister
Bay City
Sprusier & Vew
Senate
D. A. MacLachlan
Detroit
State Board of Health
George H. Wethertes
Detr
Michigan Soldiers Home
Chas. V. Coffin
Grand Rapids
Soldiers’ Hom
Collins 1
Dilneston Mo DL
Grand Hapiers
St Toad of Health
Amoriah
Manchester
Muiler
Michiana
Sis Weiss
Howard Lawson
Dee
Morley
Longyear
Permet
Hillam
Monaghan
War Department
Cortex Bros. Af
Wells
Rusk
State Gossip Items From Michigan News Roundup
A scattered Michigan items roundup notes Levis granted funds for an electric road at Fenton, Ann Arbor tests electricity to thaw pipes, and Big Rapids to receive free mail delivery starting May 1 with three carriers. Other items mention a Michigan G A E encampment at Petoskey, a Gilt Edge post office in Wayne County, and a Dutch inheritance affecting Grand Haven heirs.
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Levis
Fenton
Finas City
Organizel Ly
Lapeer
YMC. A
Big Rapids
AL PL Hraske
Ann Arbor
Kimball
Gilt Edge
Wayne County
Frank E Bradley
John B. Vertin
Duocese
Sant Ste Mars
Marquette
St. Andrew's Catholic
Grand Rapids
Usecoln Center
Livingston County
Howell
Michigan
Charles Huntley
Asa Pound
Vietor Township
St. Johns
State House of Correction
Ionia
Netherlands
Grand Haven
Grand Haven Ple, Mra Solomon Verhoeks
Mrs. Tootema
John Donker
Swamp Root Promises Kidney Cure Despite Age
Wide claim that kidneys are the most dangerous organ. lists symptoms such as back pain and frequent urination. Promotes Dr. Kilmer's Swamp Root as a universal remedy with a mailed free offer and stark warnings about Bright's Disease.
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Bright
Fragmented Michigan news roundup on floods fires and small towns
An array of short items from Michigan regions details accidents fires and unusual occurrences. Notable notes include a tramp setting a barn on fire killing horses, a fire-damaged high school to be rebuilt, new library grants, sugar and maple harvests, and local crimes and curiosities spanning Okemos Pinckney Menominee and Calhoun County with various local officials and institutions named.
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Gus Karkaw
Okemos
Menominee
Quincy
Caluiet & Heela
Corunna
Sand Each
Firallot
Anti Bie
Nell T
Ata
John McCollum
Mattie Creek
Chas. Willard
Tris
Calhoun
Pinckney
Michigan
Saginaw Bay
Schenaing
Houghton
Christ Heminkton
Grayling
Jeanneret
Wright, Kay & Co
Detroit
Pontine
Columbus
George O Wright
Kittie Shinglemeyer
Judge Evans
Pr. Wright Stall
Threefilind
Grosvenor
Alec
Husband praises Mothers Friend for wife’s relief
A husband credits Mothers Friend with easing his wife’s mobility and daily chores. He notes she started using it before and after two months she no longer struggles with housework, calling it a great help to her.
Misleading Patent Remedy Promises Easeful Childbirth
An advertisement touts an external liniment for expectant mothers claiming strength to manage housework, relief from morning sickness, and easier labor. It warns against internal medicines, stating they endanger mother and child. The clipping includes other local items about births, property, and a proposed electric railway along the St Clair river.
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The
Orash Tar Co
Atlanta, Ga
Benson
St. Clair River
Marine City
St Clair
Port Huron
Detroit
Port Hunton
Port
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Allen's Creek
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Pierce
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Lunday
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Wager Latte Lee Co
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Jacob SM Roger
Ali
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Facritiee
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Jackson County
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