Government Printing Abuses Prompt Probes in Congress
Congressional printing committees urge action against George Creel and Roger Babson over propaganda use of government publications. The joint report cites extensive abuses in army navy and war service journals and claims speeches were printed at high cost while favored by certain interests. It also notes suppression of eight army and navy publications and alleges a plan to flood the country with partisan newspapers and magazines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Geo. Creel
Committee On Public Information
Roger W. Baboon
Col. Roosevelt
Pres Wilson
Army
Wavy
League of Nations
Bps
War Service
Committees On Public
George Creel
United
Bates
Babech
tg@itt
Creel
Rochester
Priner
Ander Creei
Babson
T. Clayton
Department of Labor
Republican convention elects delegates at City Hall
The Republican Co. met at City Hall to elect delegates for state and district conventions. O. Kirkbride chaired, C. A. Reading served as secretary. Delegates to the state convention include D. E. Alward A. J. Doherty C. A. Reading A. E. Achard and John Quinn. District delegates: D. E. Alward J. F. Bowler Jno Huber J. F. McKenna and Jas. Bicknell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Co
O. Kirkbride
Cc. A. Reading
Kalamazoo
D. E
Alward
A. J. Doherty
C. A. Reading
A. E. Achard
John Quinn
Bay City
D. E. Alward
J. F. Bowler
Jno
Huber
J. F. McKenna
Jas
Bicknell
C. Kirkbride
G. E. Lamb
Notice To Contractors Lincoln Town Hall May 15 Bid State Reward Road
Notice to contractors for letting a contract to build three fourteenths mile of State Reward road near Lake George. Meeting at Lincoln township Town hall May 15 192 to discuss bids, bond requirements, and completion by Sept 15 1920. State Highway Department supervision and board reserve right to reject any bids.
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Township Board of Lincoln Two
Lake George
State Highway Department
Sheriff Appoints John McAninch to Road Board
The sheriff probate judge and county clerk fill vacancies by appointing John McAninch of Farwell to the County Board of Road Commissioners, succeeding Samuel Bruce whose resignation created the vacancy. The decision appears well regarded and likely to gain broad support.
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John McAninch
Farwell
Co. Board of Road Commissioners
Samuel Bruce
Alvin Harder obituary from Lake Michigan region
Alvin Harder born October 14 1856 in Somerset Hilladale Co Michigan died April 14 1920 at Lake Michigan after several weeks illness aged 63. He married Emma Jane Hoxsie September 6 1893 and had two children Florence and Salle. Survived by two daughters Florence Hutchins and Belle Crawford, a brother, two sisters and many grandchildren. Funeral was held in Lake Gleaner Bell and he rests in Lake cemetery.
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Lake
Alvin Harder
Somerset
Hilladale Co
Mich
Lake, Mich
Emma Jane Hoxsie
Addison, Lennawse Co
Florence
Salle
Florence Hutchins
Jackson Mich
Belle Crawford
Lake Gleaner Bell
Lake Cometary
Teacher's Examination Set for Harrison Courthouse Dates
Teacher's examination for all certificate grades will be held at the Harrison courthouse on April 29 30 and May 1. Applicants should bring legal cap paper and writing materials. Exams start promptly at 8 00 o'clock Geo E Bersette Commissioner.
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Harrison
Special Musical by Central State Normal on April 28
Talented members of Central State Normal perform a benefit musical Friday April 28 at M. E. Church. Sponsored by OC. J. & Giese Club, proceeds aid purchase of a new piano. Admission 35 cents.
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Central State Normal
M. E. O Church
OC. #J. &. Giese Club
Mayor Doherty Calls for City Inventory and Budget Review
In a Tuesday meeting of the Common Council the old board closed its books while the new council eyed assets and curbed expenses. Mayor Doherty urged a city inventory, higher water rates, streamlined bill collection, and new requisition rules amid committee appointments and bond figures.
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Alliance Committee
Doherty
Busineas
Johnson
Geo. Vandewarker
Jno
R. Goodman
Council
Dyer and
Mason
Johnson and
Reeder
Smalley and
Hampton
Reeder and Smaltley
Dyer
Dwyer
Ryan's Leap Year Ball at Duncan's Auditorium
Ryan's Jazz Orchestra of Midland hosts a Leap Year Ball at Duncan's Auditorium on Thursday April 23 1920 under Ed of P Lodge No 97. Ladies preside, with playful invite to ladies to partner with the dancing men. Admission 1.50 for gents with a lady, 1.50 otherwise.
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Duncan’s Auditorium
P. Lodge No
Ryan’s Jazz Orchestra of
Midland
The Devil's Own Ad Story Read by the Paper
An advertisement offers a tale titled The Devil's Own as the more engaging feature, suggesting readers will find it more interesting and profitable than the other item. The note implies the paper cannot run supplements except when necessary.
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Bicknell and
Vernon man Ed Youmans auction to sell stock and tools
Ed Youmans of Vernon sells farm stock and equipment on Friday afternoon April 3 at 1 p m. The sale features several fresh cows and a good assortment of tools and household goods. Thos Grovss Smollonest assists with the sale, with Mr Prodaver promoting the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed. Youmans
Vernon
Grovss
Reception for Mrs. Lionel Duncan at Tatman residence
Mrs Irma Black hosted a reception Friday evening at the J. F. Tatman home for newlyweds Mrs Lionel Duncan. About twenty of the bride’s former friends attended. Guests enjoyed music and socializing and a fine luncheon. Mrs Duncan received a boome grass and silver memento souvenirs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Tatman
Irma Black
Lionel Duncan
Everybody's Column Seeks Reader Questions and Suggestions
A community column invites questions on business farming sewing cooking and more. Readers may write phone or visit to submit topics or ideas and let the column ask questions to draft full posts.
Clare County Education Stats and Local Concerns
Key figures show 72 teaching positions in Clare County with 45 as largest single room enrollment and 7 as smallest. Average enrollment 18, 13 eighth graders, term length 7.5 months, 26 teachers without prior experience, 16 with one year. Oldest teacher 34 years, second oldest 28. Highest monthly wage 90 dollars, lowest 40, average 61.80. Michigan ranks first in autos and several crops. per-child and per-teacher costs given.
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Clare County
Michigan
Clare Co
Graded School of
Geo. E. Bersette Co
President To Be Present At Next Clare Study Club Meeting
The Clare Study Club met with Mrs. Reading on Tuesday with the President in the chair. Roll call answered with Western Writers. Members sang with Mrs. Reading at the piano as readings and papers were presented by several members. The next meeting will feature Mrs. Hamilton, president of the State Federation, at the church parish house.
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Clare Study Club
Reading
Gallagher
Hamilton Pres
State Federation
Club
Church Pariore
L. G
Deaths of Denno family head in Clare County
David W. Denno born May 31 1853 in St Jose county Indiana died April 16 1920 in Clare County at age 66 years 19 months 17 days. He married Laura Scenefield November 11 1877 and Anna Mann March 2 1882. He and Laura moved to Hillsdale then to Clare County where he cleared a farm now his home. Nine weeks before death he suffered influenza and declined. Burial services were held at the Brown Church with Rev. Charles Rieinhardt officiating. He leaves a wife six children nine grandchildren and many friends.
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David W. Denno
St. Jose County
Ind
Clare County
Laura Scenefield
Hillsdale
Anna Mann
United Brothers Church
Charles Rieinhardt
Manley Nixon
Bannister
Floyd
Robert Waikera
Addie
Ralph
Willie
Brown Church
Chas. Rieinhardt
Arthur Twp
Miss Buell to Speak on Co operation at Clare Hall
Miss Jennie Buell secretary of the Michigan State Grange will discuss Co operation at Duncan Hall Clare Monday evening April 26 farmers and townspeople of Clare invited to attend Miss Buell regarded as a top speaker on Co operation in Michigan special invitation to ladies stockholders urged to attend Co operation cited as solution to high cost of living National Co operative Association by T W Michael Mer
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Buell
Michigan State Grange
Duncan Hall
Clare
Mice Buell
Michigan
National Co-operative Association
T. W. Michael
Mer
Mrs Dante Holcomb Dies Suddenly at Home
Mrs Dante Holcomb died suddenly at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Frank Wah in the city on Monday. Funeral arrangements not yet informed as we go to press.
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Dante
Holcomb
Frank Wah
Aga
Card of Thanks and Community Notes
We thank neighbors and friends for their condolences and comfort during our bereavement. Bir. and Mrs. Walter Preeley Figners express appreciation for all occasions. Kirk Patrick, Plante asiwaye in stock. Classified ads promise great results. try one next week.
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Mr. Davis
Walter Preeley
Plante
Pricee
Kirkpatrick
Tragic Ranch Fire Claims Barnes Baby at Freeman Township
A fatal blaze at the McCail ranch in Freeman township killed the one year old Barnes infant while the foreman Howard Barnes and his wife faced a desperate effort to save the child. The origin of the fire remains a mystery as neighbors offered aid and preparations for a new home on the ranch.
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Clear Creek
McCail
Freeman Township
Howard Barnes
Barnes
Origen
Fieh
Ruina
Loomis and Converse Wed in Pleasant April Ceremony
At seven o’clock Monday evening April 18, 1920, at Malvin Loomie’s home on Fourth Street, Rev. Davin officiated for P. M. Loomie and Jennie Converse of Saginaw, a former Isabella County resident. Neighbors gathered in the yard for the humorous, heartwarming scene as old friends congratulated the couple. Many久 old friends welcome Mia Converse Loomis as a neighbor once more with good wishes for their years ahead.
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Malvin Loomie
Fourth St
Davin
P. M. Loomie
Jennie Converse
Saginaw
Isabella Co
Mia
Converse Loomis
George Dawson Buys West Fourth Street Harness Shop
George Dawson becomes owner of the brick building on West Fourth Street long occupied by Grant Terwilliger. Possession set for May 1. Terwilliger will continue in business at an uncertain future location. Dawson plans expanded space for his growing harness business.
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George Dawson
West Fourth St
Grant Terwilliger
Mr. Dawson
Mr. Terwilliger
Optical services return in Clare with N L Tibbets
Jeweler N L Tibbets announces reopening of the jewelry store in Clare Mich offering repair work and sales with a new optical room to open in about two weeks. He invites customers to share eye troubles and promises confidential business transactions and evening hours.
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Summon
Gate Optical
Ilinois Optical College
Carranza Troop Crossing Bill Threatens U.S. Border Policy
Senate debates over Carranza government seeking to march Mexican troops through U S soil to strike Obregon forces in Sonora. Arizona senators Smith and Ashurst condemn the move as a breach of protection and national interest, citing border insecurity and historical U S policy.
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Sonora
Mexico
Carranza
United States
Obregon
U. S
Grover Cleveland
Arizona
Senate
Smith and
Ashurst
Ashuret
Arizon
OVD
Smith
Carrara
Henry Lane Wilson
Wilson
Wson
Carradeza
Death notice for D W Denno and family thanks
Sincerely thank neighbors and friends for help and sympathy in illness and death of their husband and father Mrs D W Denno and family express gratitude to those who furnished conveyances flowers and singing and to Rev Xleinhard for comforting words.
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Xleinhard
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Creel Bureau
Ejeen
Geo. E. Bersette
Comm
Common Council
Ryan
Mr. Prodaver
Meas Market Vy
Ec-Epesation
Eet
Lionel , Duncan
Ann Arbor
Federation
Co-operative Meeting
Loomis
N. L. Tibbets
Clare Mich
Clare Eds
Imp. Oo
Mre
D. W. Denno End Family
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