Towers Great Aid In Fighting Fires In Upper Michigan
The annual forest fire battle in the Upper Peninsula sees widespread activity across counties. Fire towers staffed day and night, railroads aiding with pump-equipped locomotives, and volunteer brigades rallying under township supervisors to stamp out blazes. Public notices urge tourists to avoid fire risks while a June drive aims to fund care for one hundred children of war heroes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Country
Upper Peninsula
State Department of Conservation
Ponsaamaaten
Sne
Blige
Gogebie County
Gogebic County
Brotherton Hill
City of
Wakefield
Lower Michigan
Wardetus
American Thon Children’s Billet in Michigan
The American Legion Department of Michigan and the Legion Auxiliary plan a Children’s Billet for children of defense and disabled service members of wars. A temporary farm home at Otter Lake opens for summer care before the full home is ready in September. A “daddy” wing of volunteers will tend to meals, rest, and daily swims as these youngsters, many lacking freedom and plenty, receive shelter and care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Department of Michigan
the Legion Auxiliary
Children of Defense
Otter Lake
Dough Boys
Michigan
The
Legion Auxiliary
New Insurance Rules Threaten Half of Michigan Bus Lines
Public Utilities Commission enforcement of new liability insurance may shutter about half of Michigans roughly 900 interurban bus lines. The policy requires up to 25 000 per claim with 1 000 for passenger property, but high rates and limited volume suggest many operators cannot survive. Bus firms consider mutual protection to cope with the stricter regulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Public Utilities Commission
Commission
Wedding Beliefs About Luck And Quill Signatures
A Boston Transcript item notes superstitions about weddings such as running away, postponements, signing with a quill for luck, and the belief that speaking the first words after marriage foretells truth. It claims marrying before sunset brings more luck and odd luck about unrelated names marrying.
Water to ease kidney and bladder irritation
Advice from a trusted authority urges drinking soft water and using Jad Salts to neutralize acids in the body. The remedy aims to relieve burning and irritation of the bladder, with a regimen of four ounces of rad salts in water before breakfast for two to three days. Physicians should examine kidneys biannually.
Laundry Leave at Peotean's Basket Shop
A note states leave weur laundry at Peotean's basket shop for the Bessemer Laundry. The terse guidance indicates the drop location and intended recipient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peotean
Bessemer Laundry
Mentho Sulphur Cream Says Skin Specialist Quickly Heals Eczema
A noted skin specialist recommends Mentho Sulphur for quick relief from itching eczema. The preparation is said to destroy germs, soothe irritation, and heal the skin, leaving it clear and smooth. Sufferers are advised to obtain Kowles Mentho Sulphur from a good druggist and apply like a cold cream.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Carace
R. Cloon, Prop
Wakefield, Michigan
T. S. Crosby
Kerkes Building
Ernest Schaefer
Bessemer, Michigan
Althbugh
Boston Transcript
Dr. Miles
Geroux
American Legion
Middle West
Geroux Post
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!