Migration from Farms Becomes National Worry Says Michigan Report
Thinking men worry over nationwide migration from farms to cities reducing crop acreage. Michigan survey, co operated by the U S Bureau of Crop Estimates, shows serious farm labor shortages. Black Hawk county reports mirror Michigan with uncertain harvests and reduced need for harvest crews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan Department of Agriculture
George Hall
Black Hawk County
Michigan
United States Bureau of Crop Estimates
Kidney Pills Help Man and Wife in Irvington
A testimonial from a local reader at 1093 Springfield Ave Irvington New Jersey reports immediate relief from backache and kidney related pain after using Foley Kidney Pills. The letter claims the pills purify the blood and ease rheumatic pains and stiff joints. Sold everywhere.
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Farrand
Springfield Ave
Irvington
N. J
Michigan Farm Labor Crisis as Urban Life Draws Workers
In a state report the past three years’ population decline mirrors Civil War era losses. The Lansing and Flint male population would be required to replace those dead, while idle farms and vacant houses cover vast areas. About 18,232 farms idle this year, 11,831 last year, with 30,300 vacant farm houses. Of 276,000 men on farms three years ago, 46,000 left, 20,000 in the past year, signaling a shift to city and industry. A note on corn husking near Waterloo shows continued farm hardship.
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Michigan
Lansing
Flint
Grand Rapids
Jackson
Funeral services for Dr G W Pliaher in La Porte City
Funeral service held Thursday at 2:30 from the home with Rev John C Knox presiding. Burial in West View cemetery. Dr. Pliaher, born Oct 21 1852 in Three Rivers Michigan, studied at Albion College and Hahnemann Medical College, graduated 1877, practiced in Constantine Michigan before moving to La Porte City in 1879 then returning to Jules native state.
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la Porte City
G. W. Pliaher
John C. Knox
Presbyterian Church
West View Cemetery
Fisher
Three Rivers
Mich
Albion College
Albion
Hahneman Medianal College
Chicago
Homeopathic College
Constantine
Jules
Foley's Honey and Tar Relieves Coughs and Colds
A Freeport reader testifies that after years of coughing and trying many medicines Foley's Honey and Tar quickly eases coughs colds croup and whooping cough. The syrup contains no opiates and is favored for children and widespread use.
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Marle Heisler
Freeport
Ill
Foley
Obituary notes and social notices from La Porte City era
The column records Dr. Fisher of Mendon and La Porte City moving practice, his musical talents and lodge memberships, plus family connections in the area. It also covers Lotus club eightieth birthday tribute to Mrs. Perkins, Presbyterian church gatherings, and visitors traveling through Cedar Rapids and Tacoma, with plans to resume Iowa residence.
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Mendon
la Porte City
Fisher
Bia Tal Anu
Narciana Lodge
Yeoman Lodge
Milzabeth Sweeney
Elty
J. W. Fisher
Oklahoma
Okla
Alste
Julia Holidaysburg
W. A. Sweeney
Larchwood
John Oielley
Ma O'Rielley
Cadet Rapids
Lotus Club
St. A. Per‘King
Wenday
Pflaum
Cedar Rapids Wednes
Knox
Ee Stainbrook
Ellen
Marshall
H. G. Esher
J.G
McQuilkin
Mata
Witt
Roger Bremer
Emmi Myers
J. BR. Meatoy
Mias
Amy Bonnell
Atte
Ummel
A. D. Scofield
Janés Scofield
Masleaberears
Leona
Smith
Smith Terloo
Jesse
Rober
Jane
Visi
Scofields
Blue serge in summer pairs with white tropical goods
A concise note highlighting blue serge as a stylish summer fabric choice that complements white tropical goods, suggesting a crisp, breathable, and fashionable look for warm weather.
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Iowa
Chamberlain
Ufe
Waterloo
Prospect Hills
Phelps Glasses
Jefferson Street
Waterloo CI
W. 2Nd St
Oxford
Presbyterian Phing Urs
Maine
J. W
Portland
George South
Hood State
Milliken
W. W. Smith
Hart
Blue
Serge
AII
Frank Bros
Commercial St
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