First Weigh Station in State Opens to Beet Growers
A historical plea explains the new Alma Sugar Company beet weigh stations in Michigan. It argues the stations ensure honest weights, tare, and transparent weighing with large windows and registering beam scales, tested daily by the U. S. Standard, inviting farmers to inspect their beets and understand fair handling amid a history of costly, imperfect shipments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Alma Sugar Company
Michigan
Farmer
U. S
Alia Sugar
Beets, Payment Promises From Townsend Company
A Townsend company letter urges mutual honesty to maintain the weigh station and ensure satisfactory beet payments. The note expresses confidence in extended cooperation, promising ample beets and steady checks if both sides work to please each other.
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Co. O
Townsend
Teevan-Heyboer Nuptials in Grand Rapids Area
Miss Wynnifred Teevin and Leonard C. Heyboer wed in a St Pauls church ceremony before about 250 guests. The wedding featured marguerite daisies, Lohengrin march, and a reception at the bride’s home with gold and white decor. The couple will reside at 290 Carlton Avenue after October 1.
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Grand Rapids Evening News
Wynnifred Teevin
St. Paul's Church
Turner Street
T. W. Teevin
Leonard C. Heyhoer
Charles Donohue
Marguerite
Adra Miller
Corneliua Heyhoer
Bart Miller
Alma
Leo Kingsley
Harry Wiit
Pat
Heyhoer
Carlton’ Avenue
Postalties
Heyboor
Grand Rapids
Miss Teevin
Teevin
Raymond Everden Dead in St Louis at 15
Raymond Everden aged 15 the only child of Mrs Q N Everden died at his home in St Louis last Thursday at 10 am after a short illness. Funeral services were held Saturday at the Episcopal church with Rev Zeigler in charge and Rev Wolfe of the M E church offering comfort. Burial followed in St Louis cemetery beside his father who was laid to rest a year ago. Mrs Everden receives sympathy from Gratiot county friends.
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Raymond Everden
Q. N. Everden
St. Louis
Tim
Raymond
Episcopal Church
Zeigler
Wolfe
M. E. Church
Everden
Gratiot County
Alma College Opens September 12 At 845 A M
Alma College will open on Wednesday September 12 at 845 a m Rev A J Fennell pastor of the Presbyterian church will deliver the opening address with the subject Force of Force The public is cordially invited to attend
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Alma College
A. J. Fennell
Alma Roller Mills Power and Local Grain Market
Alma Roller Mills contributes to growth by providing a grain market for farmers across the district. The plant buys rye corn oats buck wheat and barley locally with remainder purchased in adjoining counties. It uses turbine wheels for 260 horsepower, plus a Corliss engine of 200 horsepower if needed, and can operate steam and water power concurrently. Dr. H Lancashire returns from an eastern trip including Boston and New York.
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Alma
Alma Roller Mills
Roller Mills Co
Corliss
Dr. H. Lancashire
East
Mr. Lancashire
Boston
New York
Miracle escape as buggy struck at Pere Marquette crossing
Mrs. Samson Stearns and her two young children narrowly survived a fatal Pere Marquette crossing accident at Riverdale. A noon freight struck the buggy, killing the horse and reducing the rig to kindling. the children were thrown about 20 feet but only bruised, while Mrs. Stearns was dragged but unharmed.
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Samson Stearns
Pere Marquette
Riverdale
New bank building at Rosebush completed by Cole Bros
The Rosebush bank building by Cole Bros is finished. The brick structure measures 28 by 50 feet with a 12 foot ceiling and features a fire and burglar proof vault inside measuring 6 by 8 feet.
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Rosebush
Cole Bros
Alma Mills Power High Grade Wheat and Flour Exports
Alma area leads in high grade wheat production with mills running 12 hours daily. They process about 1,400 bushels per day, yielding 200 barrels of flour and 100 of rye and buckwheat. Export trade ships most non local flour to New York and New England for Liverpool and Glasgow, in wood and paper sacks. Barrels may soon rise in cost as stave prices climb. The plant features modern machinery, a 60,000 bushel elevator and a 4,000 barrel warehouse, with sheet iron lining and strong steam and water power advantages.
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Alma
New York
New England
Liverpool
Glasgow
Alcva
Michigan
Alma Mille
Sugar Merger Advances Amid Stockholder Holdout
The Detroit Journal reports Michigan Sugar Co structure forms as Charles B. Warren and W F L Wallace organize in Detroit to create a corporation with $17,500 common and $25,000 preferred stock. Promoters delay meeting to win over large outside holders, with headquarters to be in the Pere Marquette building. Frank Matter returns from Ohio.
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Detroit Journal
Charles B. Warren
Detroi
Michigan Sugar Co
W FL Wallace
Bay Port
Nien
Combine
Cordingly
A. W. Wright
Almna
Wright
Pere Marquette
Washington
Tuscola Streets
Poultry Growers Urged to Contact Central Michigan Produce Co
Poultry season opens and Central Michigan Produce Co urges raisers to contact them before selling to outside buyers. They promote buying high bred stock later, exchanging poultry to improve quality, and note profitable returns from poultry investments. Branches listed in Ithaca Merrill Kilmore McBain with Alma or other agents for inquiries.
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Ithaca
Merrill
Kilmore
McBain
Alma
Noble & Skidmore
Vestaburg
Burch & Wynn
F. Fishley
G. W. Heald
W. Milbrook
C. Grannis
Howard City
Gunn
Ashley
Thos
Mitchell
Stanwood
J. M. Shumway
Farwell
Central Michigan Produce CO
Mich
Card of Thanks Expressing gratitude for floral tribute
Deepest sorrow prompts a heartfelt thanks to neighbors and friends especially the Lee Mercantile Co and its employees for their beautiful floral offering. Mrs Menrin Francisco and family extend sincere appreciation for support during their time of grief.
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Lee Mercantile Co
Menrin Francisco
School Year Opens With Eighteen Instructors In Corps
The district opens with eighteen instructors as 166 pupils enrolled last year and higher attendance expected. Superintendent FE Ellsworth enters his second year, joined by Grace Eaton and a full corps including Clair Upthegrove, Jessie E. Potter, Maude Hoover, Annie Hecker, and others. Renovations and new systems like Maynard & Merrill Medical Slant and electric lighting are noted along with a move away from vertical writing.
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Imade
FE Ellsworth
Grace Eaton
Clair Upthegrove
Jessie E. Potter
Maude Hoover
Annie Hecker
Cora Dunlap
Bertha McLaren
Francis M. Stitt
Winifred A. Trapp
Gertrude M. Dodge
Lena R. Wiley
Anette McLaren
First Ward
Addie M. Anderson
Mary Chase
Har R. Soule
Florence
Jessie Parker
Kins Ren
Hutldeig
Maynard & Merrill
Ellsworth
Michigan State Normal College of
Ypsilanti
Harbor Beach
New milking machine draws crowds in Middleport county
Henry Searing reports a Daily Herald notice about an electric milking machine installed on C. H. Francis's Mechanic street farm. The device, run by electricity, reportedly milks 52 cows in under 45 minutes with two cows processed at once and no trouble despite wild or kicking animals.
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Henry Searing
Middleport
N. Y
Daily Herald
C. H. Francis
Mechanic Street
Lyane Herald
Stanard and Son Earl Visit Grand Rapids For Holiday Goods
Stanard and son Earl traveled to Grand Rapids last week Tuesday and Wednesday to purchase holiday goods.
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Stanard
Earl
Grand Rapids
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