Wildcat Securities Warned In Detroit Bank Bulletin
A reminiscence of pioneer days in Alma Michigan contrasts wildcat lore with modern scam risk. A Detroit bank bulletin warns that wildcat securities drained 750 million dollars in the Great Lakes region last year through slick salesmen and vague investments. The Better Business Bureau and local banks urge consultation with bankers before investing and promote awareness exhibits at the Board of Commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wildcat Securitie Probal
First National Bank of Detroit
Great Lakes
Wildcat
United States
Harvay
Detroit
Board of Commerce
Government regulation blamed for farmer troubles after war
Secretary Wallace argues that farmers suffered from wartime and postwar government rules. He cites deflation, inflation skews, cost plus wages, and rail costs that raised freight as farm burdens. The critique sees federal aid as correcting government missteps, not favoritism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace
Wilson
McAdoo
Reform calls and Taft efficiency plan recalled
A critical column argues American leaders failed to act on Taft’s efficiency commission, noting Congress ignored proposed consolidations and budget savings. It cites potential gains from merging services, reducing offices, and streamlining administration, urging public demand to curb high government costs. The piece ends with a cynical quip about a headline, showing broader media and public interest in governance reform.
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Taft
Pe Harding
Congress
Huechus
Mr. Taft
Interior Department
Eielig
Treasury
Sitka Madonna in Silver Halo at old Greek Church
In Sitka Alaska a venerable Greek church dating to Baranof’s era preserves a Sitka Madonna painting famed for beaten silver halos and accessories. The work, part of a collection of Russian Orthodox art, draws Pacific Coast visitors who admire its silver craftsmanship and jewel encrusted saints.
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Sitka
Alaska
Pacific Coast
Baranof
Western
America
Alisha
Stern
Tietan dam construction method at Yakima project
The Yakima project Tietan dam in Washington will be among the nation’s largest earth dams with a 200 foot high structure and 900 foot crest. A heavy concrete corewall runs full length from crest into bedrock, built by sinking shaftes and driving drifts in the bedrock with concrete fills between shifts as work reaches the surface.
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Yakima
Wington
United States Reclamation Service
United States
Gifts Doubly Useful in Hard Times at Pawnbrokers
The pawnbrokers report a rise in holiday gifts being pledged as cash tightens. Watches head the list as people pawn wristwatches and trinkets to tide over weekends. New customers arrive quietly, often whispering their needs and avoiding display of their items.
Costs Money to Run Hotel in Chicago's Leading Firm
The annual statement of a prominent Chicago hotel shows expenses by item totaling 2,424,034.91 against gross income of 2,400,421.20. Major items include beverages 30,016.70, laundry 10,013.16, and telephone 87,4152.90. Net result shows a superficial loss of 24,213.71.
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Ponte Preeting
Chicago
Remarkable Carving Honoring a Japanese Wood Sculptor
San Franciscans honor Masakichi Hananuma, famed Japanese wood sculptor, whose life sized self portrait was carved over three years with his own hair and beard used as inlays. The work, praised for patient, masterful craftsmanship, reflects nature patience and meticulous attention to detail as described by Popular Mechanics Magazine.
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Popular Mechanics Magazine
Hananuma Masakichi
Sondroit
Masakichi
Record Directory FOR READY REFERENCE
Directory lists presidential cabinet salaries senate and house members with figures and offices. Includes clerks attornies auditors governorships and various state and federal posts with salary lines and committee notes, plus an advertising note for record office envelopes.
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Elinow G. Baticock
Arsiciate Baltor
Alma
Michigan
Wildcats
Sam
Edward G. Lowry
Washington
Hawke
Financial Systems
Mr. Jenkins
Mrs. Jenkins
Madonna
Atom
Everson
Warren J. Hardin
Balers
Senate
Vera Preedairtek
Gillett
Mow
Washinetam
Dem
Truman
Newterry
Joush W
Saecy
Charles Hudsen
Tneanry
Amicen
Wardyke
Macs
Atiye Gen
Uaery
HL Hays
Init
Ningy
Edwin Dente
Mormary
Albert T Wall
Nencultuire
Wotinen Town
Beaver
Gants Tater
Auinen
Tae
Es Sanyo
Deine
Amid
Annmeintn
Dette
Nat
Doe
Onlif
Weim
W Bans
Hennes
Janre
Clarke
Chks
Mein
Mechigan
Fermi Ales
J. Mercalary
Newt
Hori
Niamh
Auditer Gen
Wits
Sakory
Bennie
Supreme Court
Cowl
Jude
Seins
BINON
Chinouit
Cormere
Taney
Chay
Cale
Hayd A
Allure
Ady
Feith de Adam
Alwys
Maromermid Bend Ladies
Record Office
Goitre
Neolaas
Analnun
Ayan
Huber
J. D. Miller
Sycacuse
N. Y
Alf
Ralph D. Wheaton & Co
Superior St
Grace
Ries
Feetin
Company
MICH
Kirk’s
Gerhardt-Smith’s Grocery Dept
Kirk
Ns Fane
Bartley
PEC ‘I
Dopnse Brothers Motor Car
J. E. Hall
Alma, Mich
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