Unusual Things and Canal History Highlight Great Lakes Trade
Historical notes describe the Saint Mary's River canal system from 1858 to 1914, its locks, capacity, and vast Great Lakes traffic. It cites 1922 canal office data with 69 vessels daily, carrying passengers and freight valued near a billion dollars, plus extensive east and west bound commodities. Firemen tournament planned at Gladstone with 250 firefighters, music, games, and new race events for hose handling and ladder work. The piece also mentions health data on children from New York State inspections in 1921.
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Saint Mary's
Lake Superior
Lake Huron
United States
Great Lakes
United States Canal Office
Sault Ste. Marie
Special Taxes Due This Month In Michigan Fourth District
Special taxes on certain business and occupations are due by July 31 in Michigan’s fourth district. The statement from Charles Holden warns of heavy penalties for willful failure to file or pay. Taxes vary by occupation and include brokers, stock exchange members, and other trades with specific amounts.
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Charles Holden
Internal Revenue
Fourth
Michigan
Hoblen
Collector of
Stock Exchange
Produce Exchange
Board of Trade
Lost gold watch chain recovered by Dr Crosby
A lost gold watch chain have been recovered with the reward returned to Dr. T. S. Crosby. The note confirms the owner received the reward after the chain was found in February.
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T. S. Crosby
Voter Registration Notice for City Elections 1924
City electors must apply in person or by affidavit to register. Registration days exclude Sundays holidays election days and the period from the third Saturday before the September 9 1924 general primary to election day. Those not re registered since June 1 1924 must re register by August 23 1924 to vote in the annual city election and general primary. City Clerk William Jacobson signs the notice.
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T. T. Maxey
Gladstone
Upper Peninsula
Escanaba Mrunicipal Beach
Wusic
Gladston
Jnemies
Neesle
Merle
Reise Bedder
Man Rees
Hman
Mern
Ore
New York State
Apt
fCas
Willys-Knight
Willyss
Home & Tourist Service Garage
Wakefield, Michigan
Na Ae Ee Company
Cee
Dad
Billy
Dan Rafss
City of
Wakefield
City Hall
William Jacobson
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