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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1913
Page
2
The Courier Herald notes Michigan Sugar Company paid farmers more than seven million dollars for beets last season. The article argues the figures reflect the scale of the industry and hints at the volume of beets processed and sugar produced, underscoring the economic impact on local growers.
The beet sugar industry in Michigan is presented as a state booster, linking massive potential outputs to railroad freight, currency value, and regional growth. It argues that the season’s returns amount to millions, driving mortgage relief, bank deposits, tax revenue, and broader agricultural and infrastructure gains across Detroit, Bay City, Grand Rapids, and Mackinaw.
Michigan legislators debate taxation plans with Sen Murtha's land and improvement tax split proposal, while Rep Catlin's congressional reapportionment bill gains House support. A bill to reorganize Wayne County districts and Prof Vaughan inspired health district reform advance, pushing a busy session with many measures and costly appropriations.
The article notes guinea hens are very difficult to breed due to their tender young and wild nature. It advises keeping hatchlings indoors briefly, feeding with bread crumbs, coarse corn meal, and ground hard boiled eggs, then letting them forage when warm. In winter, provide shelter and feed like other poultry, keeping them indoors when snow covers the ground. It also discusses winter feeds such as cabbage and growing crops like rye for exercise and forage.
The spring lines feature colored dresses for children in plaid checked and striped fabrics with novelty materials. Plain colored dresses in chambray linen and pique rise quickly, while simple styles dominate. Ruselan middy and Norfolk styles remain favorites with loops buttons belts and sashes as trim.
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