Townsend's Election to U S Senate Assured
Michigan Republicans delivered decisive wins on Tuesday lifting Charles E Townsend to the U S Senate seat while the full ticket claimed solid margins. The legislature favors Republicans with 21 to 5 in the Senate and 0 to 10 in the House, signaling a united party front and a smooth confirmation path.
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Charles E. Townsend
Julius C. Burrows
Passing Glimpse of Western Canada Northwest Tour
The writer travels Chicago to Winnipeg by rail observing prairie terrain and Canadian towns including Aberdeen Saskatchewan. He notes deep dark soil, droughts, and farming with wheat oats flax while visiting farms and meeting a Prairie Land Co official. The piece comments on Canadian hospitality, local hotels, water wells, and economic notes amid broad regional observations.
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Towa
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Capitol
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Manitoba
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Alberta
Hritith Columbia
Canadian Northwest
Aberdeen
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Canada
Dominion
Board of Trade
Farming talk and local figures near Maidstone Saskatchewan
The passage notes residents tied to a Maidstone area in western Saskatchewan, mentioning Mr. Comp ton of Prairie Land Co and several farmers including Mr. Stead and Mr. Easterday. It describes farming by proxy, a distinct Kelley presence, and a threshing operation taking grain in the shock during a two day stay. Continued on page 8.
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Maidstone
Saskatchen
Compton
Prairie Land Co
Stead
Easterday
Michigan Sugar Co Directors Report Record Profits Shares Rise
Michigan Sugar Co directors announce strong earnings with farmers sharing profits. Common stock raised from 5 554 000 to 7 700 000, 7 percent dividend declared, surplus boosted by nearly 2 million. Beets plentiful in Michigan with sugar content near 17 percent as Canadian farmers increase planting.
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H. A. Douglay
Michigan
Alma Defeats Olivet 14 to 3 Secures Michigan Intercollegiate Lead
Alma College football overwhelmed Olivet at Davis Field last Saturday by 14 to 3, a result that virtually crowns the Michigan intercollegiate title for Alma. Cook kicked a field goal, Rider tied it, then Marks and Harwood pushed Alma ahead with a pair of touchdowns and a final conversion, while Albion remains the only other denominational college showing championship form.
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Gratiot County Republicans Elect Entire Ticket Except Sheriff
Gratiot County Republicans carried most offices but Sheriff seat fell to John Rowell of Ithaca by 145 votes. Prohibitionist Spooner’s tally helped defeat Parrish, despite strong support in Alma and Wheeler. Albion loss to Kalamazoo Normals noted. Alma’s team praised for sportsmanship as Oliver and Alma cheers continue. Continued on page 4.
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John Rowell
John Parrish
Goggin
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Ithaca
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Alma
Wheeler
Quarry Trap Plan Urged for Michigan Roads
State Highway Commissioner Ely urges using Marquette prison convicts to quarry trap rock for road building. He cites cost savings, logistics, and transport advantages, noting 80,000 tons yearly need if macadam roads are surfaced with trap rock. The plan faces prison labor policy changes but aims to boost supply and reduce costs statewide.
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