The Daily Stamp — Thursday, July 23, 2026

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Kingsford Charcoal Began With Scrap Wood From a U.P. Sawmill

Ford Motor Company turned scrap wood from its U.P. lumber operations into charcoal briquettes and sold them through auto dealerships. After Ford sold the local chemical…

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Community · 3 minEscanaba’s Swedish Pantry Will Come Pick You Up for Pancakes

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