Public Utilities Tax Reduction Affects Michigan School Fund
Public utilities taxes in Michigan will total 4 628 594 46 dollars this year toward the primary school fund, a drop of about 500 000 dollars from last year, despite an overall valuation increase of 18 million dollars for railroads and others. The lower rate, from 20 41 to 17 05, reduces the tax burden while large railroads show valuation gains, and state forestry plans seek expanded forest conservation with a long term revenue strategy. Governor Sleeper appears at the house on Washington’s Birthday, with lawmakers debating contracting practices for fuel and paper amid high prices.
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Michigan
State Tax Commission
State Board of Assessors
Railragrs
State Board
Michigan Central
Pere Marquette
Grand Trunk System
Michigan State Telephone Co
Michigan Public Domain Commission
U. S
University of Michigan
Michigan Forestry Association
Albert J. Sleeper
Washington
George &. Bolen
Calhoun County
Rep. Newkirk
Ann Arbor
George Lusk
Wang
Bunker Hill
Senate
Thomas Read
Oceana County
Rep
Glaspie
Oakland
Bills Passed Signal Party Clash Over Prohibition Policy
The Caprato bill to submit all constitutional amendments on a single ballot passed the house and moved to the senate, while the Wells bill allowing township officers to raise unvoted funds also cleared the house. A fierce fight over prohibition erupted as the Reed amendment to the federal postal bill spurred bone dry versus moist forces in Michigan's 1917 session, with Rep Nelson delivering a sharp reprimand against liquor committees and a failed bid to table his resolution. The debate exposed party lines and foreshadowed rapid liquor legislation, as Reed’s national dry standard and local measures shaped the chamber’s path.
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Senate
Congress
Sigurd Nelson
Gogebic County
Dickinson
Bonedrys
House of Representatives
Lynn Lewis
House Liquor Committee
Nelson
Liquor Committee
Lewis
Wiley
Gov
Michigan
How to Recognize Good Table Poultry From USDA Bulletin 467
Home economists of the U S Department of Agriculture explain factors shaping tenderness and flavor in poultry including age sex exercise and care. Freshness and proper handling are crucial while cold storage thawing methods matter. The bulletin outlines how to judge freshness age and quality in broilers turkeys geese ducks and capons with practical tests.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Bulletin
Michigan Happenings Across Towns Report Broad Winter Skating News
Reports from Coopersville Muskegon and Grand Haven describe a harsh winter with lost first class fares on the interurban line, excellent skating on the Grand River, and workers from Grand Haven Spring Lake and nearby spots skating to and from work. The piece also covers local petitions for tax measures, discoveries like a petrified cat in Harbor Springs, unusual potato exhibits in Grand Rapids, and various civic notes from Flint Petoskey and Saginaw including elections, subsidies, and a large St. Vicwen orphan home banquet.
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Coopersville
Muskegon
Saskatchewan Farm Schemes and Barr’s Irrigation Returns
Mr Georgelf Barr reports Iowa style farm schemes in Saskatchewan yield meager returns. He cites 85 per cent crop loss before, now 3,286 bushels in one quarter with a 1.04 per cent share, netting about 2,563 dollars on a 2000 dollar investment after expenses. He notes high costs and low profit, discusses tenants like Geo Lerten, and criticizes investors planning rapid land transfer and cattle feeding moves as risky and unprofitable.
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Georgelf. Barr
Tov Seven
Hind
Sy Wan
Mr. Barr
Sloper
Laverent
Saskatetwan
Barr
Towa
Saskatchewan
Geo. Lerten
Iowa
Hanley
Deiant
Saskiton
Pasitires
Natore
Elvertisen Pien
Rich cream preference boosts dairy efficiency
A rich cream of 35 percent fat or more is deemed most satisfactory for both fanser and factors. The best separators skim efficiently from rich cream, leaving less skim milk on the farm when a rich product is sold.
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