Jan. 8, 1931
The Cadillac public library has been showing a steady gain in popularity with the year 1930 exceeding all previous years by a wide margin. During that year there were 11,796 more book exchanges recorded than in 1929 with the daily circulation highest in November, which showed an average of 202 books a day, according to the records of Mrs. Mary Ramsay, librarian. There are 3,032 cards now in use. A year ago in September a re-registration was begun as there were many cards taken out in the first days of the library and no longer used. The holders had moved away or perhaps died. So the card record now is up-to-date, the 3,032 having taken them out within the last 15 months. The increase in circulation is attributed to three causes by the librarian. More leisure due to unemployment conditions, less money for other amusements and last, but not least important, the increase in the number of late books being added to the shelves. There have been more new books put on the shelv
Jan. 7, 1931
Wexford County farmers may receive some drought aid asked of Congress, if is appropriated. The proposition was brought up at a conference on federal seed and fertilizer law, Ralph Biebesheimer, county agricultural agent, told the Board of Supervisors this morning. A $15 million food loan was added by the senate to the $45 million drought appropriation measure passed by the house. Questioned as to whether there would be any of this money needed in Wexford County, Mr. Biebesheimer said he believed there were several farmers in this county who would like to avail themselves of it. A farmer can borrow money at about 5% interest. His loan has to be passed upon by a local committee which includes one banker and four farmers, the latter from the various sections of the county. Loans will be available to those worthy and in need of them, he said.