Dairy farmers favor Jersey cows and crossbreeds for butter
November 1905 survey by Central Lines Co seeks dairy guidance from 500 farmers. Results show 2,153 cows milked by respondents, average seven cows per farmer, 60 percent expect larger herds next season. Most favor Jerseys, with crosses to Durhams or Ayrshires. Emphasis on careful testing for butterfat, proper housing, water, and nutrition to maximize profits. cows seen as efficient machines yielding prompt returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coees
Jersey
Halstein
Durham
Ayershire
Jerney
Michigan
Farmers Organize in Wheeler at Equity Meeting
A Wheeler Michigan farmers meeting at North Wheeler on February 26 organized a local union of the American Society of Equity. Charter members include Orville Hayes W A Barnes James W Murtaugh Andrew M Flowers Sanford Cates Johnny Wolfgang Rollie J Cates C H Wood sock W J Tippin and W Folkert. Officers elected were President James W Murtaugh Vice President John H Woltgang Secretary W A Barnes Treasurer Orville Haynes. The meeting adjourned on March 1 with more names added to charter membership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeler, Mich
North Wheeler
Fry N. J. Dixon
American Society of Equity
Society
Orville Hayes
W. A. Barnes
James W. Murtaugh
Andrew M. Flowers
Sanford Cates
Johnny Wolfgang
Rollie J. Cates
C. H. Wood
Sock W. J. Tippin
W. ©. Folkert
Tharter
John H. Woltgang
Orville Haynes
Probate notices and administrator appointments in several estates
On Saturday February 24 a petition was filed to appoint an administrator for Mary Ann Green. On Monday February 26 John W. Morton was appointed administrator of Wim Unser. A petition to appoint an administrator for John H. Coon was filed with a hearing set for March 26. On Tuesday February 27 the first day of hearings on claims began in the estate of J Daniel Vanderbeck. On Friday March 2 Archie Haxper was appointed administrator of the estate of Gearsayer Cass. The notice includes archival junk text about Axconn and a one year advance map offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Ann Green
John W. Morton
Wim, Unser
John 8. Coon
J. Daniel Vanderbeck
Archie Haxper
Cass
Lyons Tenement Collapse Kills Five Children in France
Reported Friday night the Lyons tenement disaster killed five children and left several adults severely injured. Across regions fears rise of renewed Arme olam-Tartar conflict after a Philadelphia banker George C. Thomas funded missionary efforts with 100000 dollars. Other items include a Moscow bishop's exile, wartime famine relief funds to Tokyo, Ohio rail rates move toward a two cent a mile plan, and a Erie casting accident injuring two workers. The era’s tensions across Russia Europe and Asia are noted along with local accidents and transport news.
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Lyons
France
Rusel
Turkestan
George C. Thomas
Philadelphia
Board of Missions
Protestant Episcopal Church
Manly Lawton
Lawton
Raisull
Ramna
Arseny
Yaroulaii
Russia
Siberia
State Department
Washington
Red Cross
Wilson
Tokyo
Chicago
Ohio Railroads
Ohio
Cleveland
J. T. Dewey
Albert Veltner
Edmund Bury
Bury
Erie
Henryk Stankiewicz
United States
Toko
London Daily Telegraph
China
Takachiho
Supreme Court
Jefferson City
Missouri
Ohio House of Representatives
Erie Railroad
East Exchange Street
Akron
United States Army
Logan
San Francisco
Philippines
Eighth Infantry
Third Cavalry
Kidnapped Banker’s Son Demands $20,000 Ransom
New York police face a banker's son kidnap case. Antonio Bozuffi, 14, is said to have sent two letters begging his father for $20,000. The abductors warn of harm if not paid and promise the lad’s death otherwise. The incident reportedly occurred March 6. In Brescia, Tavernola village was wrecked by a rockslide into Lake Isel, killing one fisherman as 200 feet of cliff and homes were swallowed by the lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Antonio Bozuffi
John Bozsuffi
Gird Street
First Avenue
Rome
Tavernola
Lake Isel
Brescia
Grand Rapids
Mich
William Paaune
James Wilson
Majestic Theatre
Paauwe
Wilson
Tragic Accident Claims Sister in Gettysburg
March 5. Mrs Isaac Welkert of near Gettysburg accidentally shot and killed her sister Miss Ellman Weaver aged 35 while handling a revolver believed empty. The weapon had been bought by her husband and discharged in an unknown manner striking Miss Weaver in the brain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gettysburg
Isaac Welkert
Here
Ellman Weaver
Hotbeds Season Begins With Construction Methods
The article outlines general methods of constructing hotbeds and notes the start date depends on available means. It emphasizes safe initiation practices and practical considerations for early season use.
Hotbeds and stable manure in irrigated farming notes
A historical guide describes hotbed construction from pits to above ground frames with manure layers for heat. It explains manure depth, insulation, and the need for drainage in irrigated lands, plus balancing stable manure with potash and phosphoric acid for better plant growth.
Garden Key Advice for Amateur Gardeners
Practical tips urge starting seeds early to beat spring rush. Grow amaten onions indoors to prevent smut, inspect garden tools and hotbed sash, and plant cabbage and cauliflower in the greenhouse before moving to cold frames. Plan work to avoid too many tasks at once.
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Amias
Tubbs district updates on Archie Curtis and locals
Archie Curtis remains in poor condition while Jake Kime shows slow improvement. Blanche Needham is very ill with pneumonia. Jennie Partee visited St Louis last Wednesday. Roy Partee drove to Shepherd for a short visit. Claude Bartrem was entertained by Frank Swope of Wheeler Sunday. Elmer Hayes travels from Ohio to Northern Michigan to visit relatives. Chas Hasthick and family visited Lakefield. Alice Pittenger stayed with Breckenridge friends. Roy Partee and Grant Kime attended a party at Mr Kent’s of South Wheeler last Thursday. Mr and Mrs B Swope and Mr and Mrs Floyd Allen dined with Dell Parrish’s family last Friday. Royal Neighbors dinner at S P Mitchells last Thursday was attended by several couples.
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Jake Kime
Blanche Needham
Jennie Partee
St. Louis
Hicks
Roy Partee
Shepherd
Elmer Hayes
Ohio
Jay Sexton
Michigan
Chas Hasthick
Lakefield
Alice Pittenger
Breckenridge
Grant Kime
Kent
South Wheeler
B. Swope
Wheeler
Floyd Allen
Dell Parrish
Family
Local Notes from Shepherd Community Scene
Mrs A A Bahtke shows slow health improvement. In Winn Rev L Blanchett and Rev Elmer Vougher filled the M E pulpit Sunday with illness in his family causing departure after morning service. Mrs J C Pulver sold stock and rented store to TD Fletcher of Clare who took possession March 1. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Briggs Saturday night. Rev Vinar of Coleman was recalled home by Mrs Winrar’s sickness. Mrs Robinson’s sister arrived from Detroit to help. Robinson ill for some time. Mr W E Warner, who worked at Mrs Daniel Child’s farm, moved to Ohio. Smalley of East Coe to farm next year. Embroidery Club met with Mrs HD Renty Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Bahtke
L. Blanchett
Elmer Vougher
Winn
M. E
J.C. Pulver
TD. Fletcher
Clare
Fletcher
Briggs
Ann Arbor Railroad Orders New Steel Car Ferry No. 4
The Ann Arbor railroad will build Ann Arbor No. 4 with triple expansion engine by American Shipbuilding to augment No. 3. Launch planned mid August, delivery by November 1. The ship operates Frankfort to Menominee and Frankfort to Manistique, with a daily boat possible if cross-lake traffic grows.
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Ann Arbor
American Shipbuilding Company
Frankfort
Menominee
Manistique
Ithaca Village Caucus Nominates Local Officers
Republicans in Ithaca meet in village caucus and nominate candidates for village offices for the coming year including President O J Chamber Clerk James Goodwin Treasurer D G Colewell Assessor O G Tuttle and Trustees C E Goodwin Ralph Pettit and A A Hutchinson. The citizens ticket lists President C G Gram Clerk Edgar Char eri Treasurer D Poet Assessor O G Tuttle and Trustees O E Goodwin C Rogers and Amos Erwin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ithaca
O. J. Chamber
James Goodwin
D. G. Colewell
O. G. Tuttle
C, EB. Goodwin
Ralph Pettitt
A. A. Hutchinson
Citizens
C. G. Gram
Edgar Charehi
Treasrer
Garden Snapshots for Early Spring Insects and Planting
Spring garden notes emphasize preparing poisons for early insects and sowing annuals while planting half hard plants. Guidance covers fertilizing formulas with high nitrogen, phosphate and potash, indoor transplants in May, and proper soil moisture to ensure seed vitality. Radishes are highlighted as an easy early spring crop, with tips for growing in frames or outdoors.
Ohio Minister Promotes Tar Group Remedy
From An Ohio Minister Rev. G. W. Hagana of Clyde Ohio endorses a tar group remedy for sore throat weak lungs and colds. It is offered for sale at Stanard's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
G. W. Hagana
Clyde
Stanard's
Rugs
How a Child's Life Was Saved
G A Baker of Carney Michigan recounts his daughter’s long cold and illness. Three doctors could not aid her before Warner's White Wine of Tar was tried. The remedy led to her recovery and the child began to stand again, ending the bout with persistent chest issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. Baker
Carney
Michigan
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Probate News
Boy É
Royal Baking Powder CO
New
Baily
Bryan Tyson
Tubbs District
Archie Curtis
Frank Swope
Iivest
Claude Bartrem
Hill
Mr. Smalley
East Coe
Daniel Child
The
Embroidery Club
Terry
Gost
Ptmaca
Longsfield
Foley
Langs
Geo
Sharrar
Geo. B. Sharrar
H.R. Micham
Loii G. Sipe
Nita E. Minnick
Stanard
Caetral Drug Store
Justin
Mercantile Company
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