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Digitizing Michigan's past, one historic newspaper at a time at: DigMichNews.cmich.edu

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Why is Kuato from Total Recall living in a basket of baby shoes? Find out in the pages of the Ann Arbor Argus-Democrat! The answer might surprise you! tinyurl.com/bdf2yhtc
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Remote dating in 1948 was so much simpler. You'd just pen a letter to the mayor of a foreign city, place an order for your preferred mate, and humble-brag about your hound and chicken dowry. Find true love with The Petoskey Evening News! tinyurl.com/37kwpdr6
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Remember 'Big Boy'? Remember when 'Big Boy' went by 'Elias Brothers'? Remember when soup was a popular enough entrée to feature prominently in print advertisements? The Pioneer-Tribune remembers! tinyurl.com/mryvp9ac
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Direct messaging wasn't as difficult as you might imagine in 1922, so long as you had a Remington Portable. Just knock out some lines and pass it off to the intended recipient, postman, or runner. The Menominee County Journal knows the score! tinyurl.com/28wb5v27
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You know that train ride is going to be lit as soon as Nona gets aboard. They're going to party like its 1899! Discover the joys of travel by rail in the Gladwin County Record! tinyurl.com/2j2ahjx2
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That 6'x6' perch would go for $500/month now. Utilities are included, but its just a bucket. Those panoramic views don't come cheap. Discover new and exciting forms of affordable housing in The Mining Journal of Marquette. tinyurl.com/yzc4azjs
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You know your newspaper is doing alright when you have a small company of French/North African-inspired light infantry. Plus, they've got drums, bugles, and ukuleles! The Belding Banner-News keeps a close watch on these little rivals. tinyurl.com/4v7648b7
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Excelsior was a British motorcycle company that become renowed for their racing prowess in the late 1920's. The company folded in 1965. Look to the Escanaba Daily Mirror for all your oddly-shaped motorcycle needs! tinyurl.com/eeye7wvr
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The dawn of foosball in Michigan, circa 1976. Read about the new craze, the massive prize purses, and the prowling hustlers. The Novi News remembers! tinyurl.com/adfu3vct
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Behind the starting line at the 1963 Soapbox Derby in St. Johns. Catch more highlights of the big race and accompanying parade in the Clinton County Republican-News! tinyurl.com/3jtyhxcr
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A 1978 shot of the Alanson Swing Bridge, billed as the shortest swing bridge in the world! Check it out in the Graphic Resorter of Petoskey! tinyurl.com/34y79a77
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Long before Dear Abby, readers' queries were sent to the crystal ball of Ramon the Mentalist! No question is too vague for Ramon. Whether you're in it for the crying or the scrying, take a peek behind the Veil with the Tribune Independent of Michigan! tinyurl.com/2nwycr9r
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Members of Brazil's Expeditionary Force on their way to the frontlines of WWII, where they saw extensive action in Italy. Find more Allied forces you didn't know about in The Daily Monitor Leader! tinyurl.com/9x2cm5h5
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Happy Juneteenth! Upon taking command of Union forces in Texas, from his headquarters in Galveston, General Granger would issue the order that enforced emancipation in the state. Check it out in the Hillsdale Standard! tinyurl.com/ycsyy2jf
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All dad wants is some slacks (but not the heavy ones!) and an Italian hat. Without them, he won't be mad; he'll just be disappointed. The Montague Observer has got your back for Father's Day! tinyurl.com/2zxjccs3
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DIY Shelter Time!!! Here's three low-cost options for your summer projects. Just don't forget to put in the air-holes. Stay safe with Auttaja!!! tinyurl.com/3kfy89cu
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Some people build little boats in bottles for a hobby, some build 45-ton replicas of British sloops. Prep the rigging and read all about it in the Charlevoix Courier. tinyurl.com/4eev9yuh
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Its getting warmer out, which means it’s a good time to check in on your summer long johns. Could you play baseball in them? If not, its high time for a sub! This friendly reminder brought to you by The Calumet News! tinyurl.com/nhctumbk
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Fishing techniques have come a long way since 1896. So too have the prices for split bamboo fly rods. Good or bad, reel in the next big one with the Mount Clemens Monitor! tinyurl.com/23nxhuuh
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Now you know, and knowing is half the battle. The other half is syrup and/or butter. Possibly jelly. Find more tips for leisure living in the pages of the Pinckney Dispatch! tinyurl.com/46rfm7hh
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