Markets and transport key to Michigan farming success
The article argues that Michigan farmers need strong nearby markets and fast delivery to get top prices. It highlights Michigan’s central location, large urban populations, and thriving Great Lakes transport, noting extensive rail and water routes and the Soo locks. It cites tonnage through the locks, comparable to other major waterways, and emphasizes transportation as essential to farm prosperity.
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Michigan
Plemtr
Great Lakes
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Kansas City
Omaha
St Louis
West
Indiana
Ohio
Indianapolis
Cleveland
Toledo
Detroit
Canada
Buffalo
New York
New York City
Michigan infrastructure and farming prosperity in 1914 state report
The Michigan commission highlights rail lines totaling over 9,000 miles on single track with key trunk routes, plus 51 miles of telephone lines and 7,500 miles of telegraph lines. It notes rural free delivery serving 83 counties, 2,049 rural routes over 50,000 miles, and widespread automobile use boosting farm commerce and social ties. The piece stresses abundant churches, low race tensions, and a diverse foreign-born white population from Canada to Italy.
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Michigan
Office of the
Michigan Railroad Commission
Post Office Department
Washington, D. C
The
Grange
Gleaners
Farmers’ Clubs
United States
Canada
Germany
England
Russia
Holland
Finland
Austria
Sweden
Ireland
Italy
Stick to Your Appointed Task to the Finish
A Collier's essay argues that dedication to one job builds success. Caleb C. Dula, rising from tobacco stripper to a $65,000,000 president, illustrates perseverance over switching for higher pay. He warns against business divorces and urges workers to deepen skills where they are, as environment acts as a savings bank for future returns.
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Collier’s
Caleb C. Dula
Mr. Dula
Ice tumbler trend charms diners in fashionable venues
Ice tumblers made in molds use purified water and may be served in a holder to slow melting. Inventor claims hygienic benefit from single use only and plans to expand to private homes.
Radiator Water Saves a Life at Manhattan Beach
A motorist party in New York used hot radiator water to revive a half-drowned woman at Manhattan Beach. Doctors stated the hot water likely saved her from a severe chill and pneumonia, highlighting the radiator’s constant supply when the car runs.
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Manhattan Beach
New York
A Mere Trifle. Man recalls gift for wife sparks ride
In a humorous town scene Leadsworth recalls being sent to town to buy a gift for his wife. After a volley of guesses from friend Dubhwaite ribbons hairpins toilet water face powder and candy prove wrong. Finally Leadsworth remembers she wants a new electric runabout.
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Leadsworth
Dubhwaite
The Reason Quote About Married Life
A humorous exchange on marriage notes that the first year is the toughest as couples learn to navigate discord. The wife hints a year passes before arguments lose their grip, while the husband acknowledges this learning curve.
Midship Man Caught Using Sweetheart’s Photo on Exam
A cadet admits to concealing his sweetheart’s photograph during an examination. The instructor comments that the image is noticed and its purpose questioned. The student confirms it was to aid his study.
Not enough to form a full news headline
A brief exchange notes conceited behavior tied to a player piano. The dialogue references player-piano owners acting pretentious and the social snub implied by such devices.
Baby beef gains popularity in market with earlier finish
The Department of Agriculture notes baby beef has grown in consumer favor. Advances in breeding and heavier grain feeding allow cattle to reach 13 to 20 months, often 14 to 16, with prime finish yielding higher prices. Strategies cover when to start grain, weaning timing, rations, silage use, and target weights and markets across May through December.
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United States Department of Agriculture
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Augustus
Soo Locks
St. Mary's River
Lake Seperior
Lake Michigan
Lake Heron
Suez Canal
Kiel Ship Canal
Steam and Electric Railways
Frerrier
Soolers
Prapolti
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