Promising West Corn Crop and Apple Shortage
Correspondents report a fair corn crop possible in the west and northwest with heavy potato yields but an apple crop shortage. Michigan enacts a new tax law arranging May land sales, no fall tax sales, 1 percent monthly interest on paid taxes, and state description charges set at 1. Personal service required for resident land sales. Chicago pledges over 12 million toward the 1902 world fair, with 13 million more expected. Tobacco sales to minors under seventeen are illegal with a 50 dollar fine or 30 days imprisonment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Review
Michigan
Chicago
Garden
Heavy Draft Horses and Farmers Profit in Draft Breeding
The piece discusses heavy draft horses as profitable farm and city work animals. It notes past prejudice against draft horses for size and intelligence, but credits breeders and farmers with proving their value and ready sales nationwide. It emphasizes profitability in breeding and using these horses.
Corn Fodder and Feeding Method From a Farm Sample
A farmer describes annual production of 300 to 500 bushels of shelled corn and nearly equal fodder value. He details using a corn horse for shocking, piling shocks, curing, then stacking stalks for winter fodder. Cows are fed twice daily with cut feed and four quarts of cornmeal per day.
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Con
Longevity of Actors and Night Hours Debate
A Boston Herald editorial argues actors’ longevity rests on self care and reasonable hours. It cites John Gilbert and notes modern audiences demand earlier curtain times, reducing late-night routines. It compares actors’ work hours to other professions and asserts actors live longer in their vocation when avoiding excesses.
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John Gilbert
Boston Herald
Lake Champlain duck blinds rise as wildfowlers’ fortress
A detailed portrait of a Lake Champlain duck blind that doubles as a miniature home. The field structure includes bunks, a cooking corner, an armory, provisions, and live decoys, all camouflaged under evergreen boughs to resemble a green mound.
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Lake Champlain
Hmsat
It Pays to be Cautious
A fragment from a 19th century dialogue shows a guarded exchange about George Washington. The speaker refuses to commit to knowledge or purpose, while mispronounced names and humorous misunderstanding frame a social vignette from a Woodward avenue setting.
Probate Court Terms Involving Mary A Lovwis Estate
The Michigan Probate Court orders that a mortgage foreclosure proceed on the estate of Mary A Lovwis. The case cites unpaid principal and interest totaling over ten thousand dollars, with sale to occur at public auction at the county courthouse. Writings describe parcels of land in a Washington township area in Michigan as the subject of the sale to recover debt.
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State of
Telia
Hnou
Potts
Dunios Anstey
Jonnie Michigan
Pratines
Wilco
Wits
Wishington
Eto
Eto Ay Haken Miehiean
Daly
Jno
T. Masiews
Dawns
W. Pawn
Iai Mehler
Aly
Fragmentary World of Trade and Taste in a Vintage Market
The readable fragments depict a bustling market scene with mentions of wine brands and new styles. Names like Lolita and Anna appear alongside references to trades, vendors, and evolving consumer choices within a historic street setting. The piece blends observations of goods, names, and shifting tastes.
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Alma
Evan
Mustarloe
Vauasatie
Sportsmen's Paradise
George Washington
Woodward Avenue
Washington
Cory
Davies
T. A. Slouum
Seari At
New York
Anna Kasey
DS Ald Drug CO
Washington St
Roe
Oppan
Tooke & Tor
Anasto
Rene Hibs
Roma
B.S. Webb
L. Kehn
J. M Monti
3el & CO
Smiths
Schwartz
Bob
M. L
E. L. Caldwell
Oliver Chilled
Alma Sanitarium
A. WW. Wright
Pres
Mich
Alma Sanitariu
Michel
Mien
Tren At
NEDT
NY Ball
Kortpaid
DOOR
ONE Maan
Price, Bie
Proprius
Louth
Detroit, Lansing & Northern RR
Greenville
Howard City
Moe
Amadd Raplds
8Auana
Wilt i Ini A
Cary
SAW Line
Ithaca Branch
Detroit
Canady
Toledo
Great Western
Grand Trunk
Cleveland
Lakeshore
Lake Shore
Tnt
Pere Marquette
Dhuth
Lyon
Ann Arbor
North
Michya M.A
G. Bix
Howell Junction
Ron Arbor
Mirahridtee
Chong & G
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Trowhridwe
Chicaga & Grand Tru
He—silr
Day Opm
Lake Sheen
Senihearty Bey
Grind
Hiewen de Milwauken
Foley Surin & Muskopet
East Sayin
Sir
BMG
Marquette Iy
Port Hien
Northwest
Huron
West Mich
West
Kalamazoo
Irhie Street
Beasaptunaro
West Michigan
Grand Rapids
Indiana
Cadillac
Traverse
Mackinaw
St. Lenace
Polnta
Ken
En Manger
A.cournoery
Taki Murth
Southern Divisio
Eter
Rane
Tna Sa
Entieate Tolede
Wheelso & Lake
Mexis
Monroe Junction
Adrian Umnel
Meo
Ant
Hater Ativiclon
Pieetiedd
Yostlantt
Oe Widh
Hun Bie
M.A. Line Division
Hywel
D. le
T.P. Ngent
SMW
Parte
Bucklen
Arnica
Went Drug Store
Bluabilder
All Druggiste
Jirner Ising Marc
Arwt
Durand
Shepherd
Clare
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