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Record #:
6B_22
Title: Members of Isaak Walton League plan to stock inland lakes with young fish seined from small streams.
Date: c. mid 1920s
Description: Members of Isaak Walton League plan to stock inland lakes with young fish seined from small streams. Big nets are used to catch the fish.
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Title: Members of Isaak Walton League plan to stock inland lakes with young fish seined from small streams.
Date: c. mid 1920s
Description: Members of Isaak Walton League plan to stock inland lakes with young fish seined from small streams. Big nets are used to catch the fish.
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Record #:
6B_23
Title: Black Bass. The sporting member of the fish family.
Date: c. mid 1920s
Description: Black Bass. The sporting member of the fish family.
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Title: Black Bass. The sporting member of the fish family.
Date: c. mid 1920s
Description: Black Bass. The sporting member of the fish family.
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Record #:
6B_24
Title: Freshman vs. Sophomores at U of M.
Date: c. mid 1920s
Description: Freshman vs. Sophomores at U of M. Freshman lose the competition. Challenges include the cane spree and pillow fighting.
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Title: Freshman vs. Sophomores at U of M.
Date: c. mid 1920s
Description: Freshman vs. Sophomores at U of M. Freshman lose the competition. Challenges include the cane spree and pillow fighting.
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Record #:
6B_25
Title: “Gas House Gang” at Detroit City College conduct beard growing contest. Henry “Hank” Williams won the contest.
Date: c. mid 1920s
Description: “Gas House Gang” at Detroit City College conduct beard growing contest. Henry “Hank” Williams won the contest.
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Title: “Gas House Gang” at Detroit City College conduct beard growing contest. Henry “Hank” Williams won the contest.
Date: c. mid 1920s
Description: “Gas House Gang” at Detroit City College conduct beard growing contest. Henry “Hank” Williams won the contest.
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Record #:
6B_26
Title: Mayor John C. Lodge becomes honorary member of troop 217 of Boy Scouts of America.
Date: c. mid 1920s
Description: Mayor John C. Lodge becomes honorary member of troop 217 of Boy Scouts of America.
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Title: Mayor John C. Lodge becomes honorary member of troop 217 of Boy Scouts of America.
Date: c. mid 1920s
Description: Mayor John C. Lodge becomes honorary member of troop 217 of Boy Scouts of America.
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Record #:
6B_27
Title: Old newsboys sell special newspaper edition to raise fund so that no child will be without a Christmas.
Date: c. mid 1920s
Description: Old newsboys sell special newspaper edition to raise fund so that no child will be without a Christmas. A 200 piece band led their parade. President of the fund, Ernest P. La Joie, sold many papers in the financial district.
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Title: Old newsboys sell special newspaper edition to raise fund so that no child will be without a Christmas.
Date: c. mid 1920s
Description: Old newsboys sell special newspaper edition to raise fund so that no child will be without a Christmas. A 200 piece band led their parade. President of the fund, Ernest P. La Joie, sold many papers in the financial district.
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Record #:
6B_28
Title: Evelyn Brady, seven years old reveals monument to the late James J. Brady, founder of Goodfellow movement at Belle Isle.
Date: c. mid 1920s
Description: Evelyn Brady, seven years old reveals monument to the late James J. Brady, founder of Goodfellow movement at Belle Isle. Mayor John C. Lodge accepted the statue for the city.
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Title: Evelyn Brady, seven years old reveals monument to the late James J. Brady, founder of Goodfellow movement at Belle Isle.
Date: c. mid 1920s
Description: Evelyn Brady, seven years old reveals monument to the late James J. Brady, founder of Goodfellow movement at Belle Isle. Mayor John C. Lodge accepted the statue for the city.
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Record #:
6B_29
Title: Hounds discover raccoon, which disappeared the second day of the season, so Tigers may be expected to have a winning streak.
Date: c. mid 1920s
Description: Hounds discover raccoon, which disappeared the second day of the season, so Tigers may be expected to have a winning streak. The mascot crosses the home plate.
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Title: Hounds discover raccoon, which disappeared the second day of the season, so Tigers may be expected to have a winning streak.
Date: c. mid 1920s
Description: Hounds discover raccoon, which disappeared the second day of the season, so Tigers may be expected to have a winning streak. The mascot crosses the home plate.
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Record #:
6B_30
Title: Bishop Gallagher consecrates Burtha M. Fisher Home for the Aged. Fisher family with Bishop.
Date: c. mid 1920s
Description: Bishop Gallagher consecrates Burtha M. Fisher Home for the Aged. Fisher family with Bishop.
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Title: Bishop Gallagher consecrates Burtha M. Fisher Home for the Aged. Fisher family with Bishop.
Date: c. mid 1920s
Description: Bishop Gallagher consecrates Burtha M. Fisher Home for the Aged. Fisher family with Bishop.
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Record #:
6B_31
Title: Winter invades city.
Date: c. mid 1920s
Description: Winter invades city. Cars snowed under.
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Title: Winter invades city.
Date: c. mid 1920s
Description: Winter invades city. Cars snowed under.
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Record #:
6B_32
Title: Sarah Montgomery Kanter, daughter of Charles A. Kanter, president of Detroit Tuberculosis Sanatorium sells Christmas seals to Mayor John C. Lodge.
Date: c. mid 1920s
Description: Sarah Montgomery Kanter, daughter of Charles A. Kanter, president of Detroit Tuberculosis Sanatorium sells Christmas seals to Mayor John C. Lodge.
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Title: Sarah Montgomery Kanter, daughter of Charles A. Kanter, president of Detroit Tuberculosis Sanatorium sells Christmas seals to Mayor John C. Lodge.
Date: c. mid 1920s
Description: Sarah Montgomery Kanter, daughter of Charles A. Kanter, president of Detroit Tuberculosis Sanatorium sells Christmas seals to Mayor John C. Lodge.
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Record #:
6B_33
Title: German flying sport gains popularity. Gliders Inc. Detroit glider manufacturers conduct flying tests at Wilwood Farms near Orion Michigan.
Date: c. mid 1920s
Description: German flying sport gains popularity. Gliders Inc. Detroit glider manufacturers conduct flying tests at Wilwood Farms near Orion Michigan. Frank Blunk is at the controls.
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Title: German flying sport gains popularity. Gliders Inc. Detroit glider manufacturers conduct flying tests at Wilwood Farms near Orion Michigan.
Date: c. mid 1920s
Description: German flying sport gains popularity. Gliders Inc. Detroit glider manufacturers conduct flying tests at Wilwood Farms near Orion Michigan. Frank Blunk is at the controls.
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Record #:
6B_34
Title: Postmaster Kellog urges people to mail Christmas items early.
Date: c. mid 1920s
Description: Postmaster Kellog urges people to mail Christmas items early.
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Title: Postmaster Kellog urges people to mail Christmas items early.
Date: c. mid 1920s
Description: Postmaster Kellog urges people to mail Christmas items early.
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Record #:
6B_35
Title: Prosecutor explains news robbery to jurors who will give verdict in Harry Watson case.
Date: c. mid 1920s
Description: Prosecutor explains news robbery to jurors who will give verdict in Harry Watson case. They visit the scene of gun battle between thugs and police.
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Title: Prosecutor explains news robbery to jurors who will give verdict in Harry Watson case.
Date: c. mid 1920s
Description: Prosecutor explains news robbery to jurors who will give verdict in Harry Watson case. They visit the scene of gun battle between thugs and police.
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Record #:
6B_36
Title: Santa Claus walking on a bridge.
Date: c. mid 1920s
Description: Santa Claus walking on a bridge.
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Title: Santa Claus walking on a bridge.
Date: c. mid 1920s
Description: Santa Claus walking on a bridge.
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