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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1926
Page
4
In Clare discussions on town improvement, critics label talk as cheap yet praise concrete gains. A joint session of the Chamber of Commerce Booster Club and city leaders should form a general committee to study a city manager plan, with a thirty day deadline for a final report.
The excerpt advises keeping ledgers on shelves or in gas and maintaining them in good condition with occasional sprinkling of powdered camphor to deter pests and decay. It reflects archival care practices for fragile volumes.
H. W. Howe's Monthly quotes that troubles stem from shiftlessness and procrastination rather than oppression or liberty. The message suggests the reader is similarly to blame and denies the claim of martyrdom.
Local items include train times and time changes for Par Marquette service, upcoming rummage and attire events, meetings at the Vogue Shoppe and with Mrs. Peargon, theater and church notices, travels of residents, a new easter standard time adoption, and community gatherings at the Ackerman home with a surprise honoring Mrs. Dennis. The Clare mill pond fishing ruling is clarified by the state.
The Juniors trail the Seniors in recent mental tests with seniors averaging 120 and a high of 159 while juniors average 98 and peak at 146. Grace Lister named valedictorian and Robert Jackson as salutatorian as the graduating class prepares events and plays through May and June.
Clare Michigan issues Ordinance 119 requiring cars parked parallel to the gutter on streets east of alleys in the first block east of McHiwan. Enforcement carries fines up to five dollars. The ordinance will take effect in twenty days and is to be published in two Clare Sentinel issues.
Michigan growers say alfalfa resists weeds and erosion but needs a well prepared seed bed. Plant by late August for best winter hardiness, use oats or barley nurse crops in spring, and aim for 1/2 to 1 1/2 inch seed depth. A top quality seed bed drives success or failure in alfalfa culture.
Pol ad Cook announces candidacy for sheriff in Clare County on the Republican ticket for the September primary. He has seven years as Winterfield township supervisor and two years as chairman of the Clare County Board of Supervisors. He pledges faithful law enforcement if nominated and elected.
A letter to Republican voters announces Elmer J. Schofield as a candidate for Clare County sheriff. He asks for support in the September primaries and signs as political advice.
A political notice from John R. Goodman seeks Republican support for the Clare County treasurer office to be decided at the September primaries. The message requests voters’ belief in his capabilities and invites endorsement in his campaign material.
Edmond Woods announces candidacy for sheriff in Clare County. He asks voters for support ahead of September primaries under Republican banner.
Notice advertising long and short distance trucking at reasonable prices. Includes garden plowing and hauling services. Contact Sid Johnson at phone 125.
Crepe and chiffon fabrics appear in plain colors and varied new patterns from both Trench and American sources. The winter advances show refined designs in pastel hues with floral, Watteau gerosis, confetti figures and architectural motifs. Prints are graceful with delicate color, featuring wistaria roses orchids daffodils and fruit motifs.
The magnificent robes of black damask heavily embroidered with gold thread, worn by higher judicial officials in England on state occasions, now cost nearly $2,000 each. Also mentions a cola soda fountain advertisement at Dunlop's.
Notice from Clare Michigan dated April 19 1928 states the Common Council intends to pave Hast 4th and West 5th streets with plans and estimates available at the City Clerk office. It designates a special assessment district covering numerous lots in blocks 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 26 and 27 and states costs 25 percent city wide and balance from assessments. The meeting set for May 20 1928 at 7:30 p m at City Hall to hear objections.
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