Prices and wages drive postwar price trends says professor
Professor Friday of the university s economics department argues that prices will not fall until costs of production and wages drop. He cites high wage levels and reduced efficiency as key causes, noting that new price declines require lower production costs and improved labor efficiency to counter rising prices since the armistice.
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Arbor
Abertopic
David Friday
sBomica Department
Friday
Igen 4
Ic Igen
Ohese
Nenally
United
Eason
Governor Sleeper Proclaims May 7 Arbor and Bird Day
Governor Sleeper designates May 7 as Arbor and Bird Day and asks all schools to hold suitable exercises to stress tree planting and bird protection. He notes young trees available for planting through the Public Domain Commission at the Agricultural College.
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Sleeper
Yiour Eorg
Img Mod
Beaverton Records Stand In 1920 Abortion Report
A brief notice questions an abortion report as false and asserts a statement from 1920. It mentions Dr. Abas and Adam White with a Beaverton location and Gladwin CC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Abas
Adam White
Beaverton
Gladwin Cc
Vernon Red Meets Friday Evening Laee May 7
Vernon Red hosts a Friday evening session on May 7 inviting local players and spectators to a community gathering at the public venue. The event includes informal games and socializing with neighbors and residents.
Palmer cites multi million dollar fraud in war contracts
Attorney General Palmer announced that the justice department uncovered fraudulent war contracts with millions involved. Civil and criminal suits will pursue recovery, many cases traced to the Pacific coast, Seattle shipbuilding firms, and northern district firms through duplicated pay checks and dubious vouchers.
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Associated Press
Washington
Palmer
Department of Justice
Department
Pacific Coast
Seattle
Wash
Northern Pacific District
Flora Holcomb obituary notes life in Michigan and Ohio
Flora Wahl Holcomb born January 2 1299 in Payne Ohio died April 20 1920 at her parents home in Clare Michigan aged 21 She married Daniel Holcomb September 20 1919 in Flint Michigan The family later mourns her loss with funeral at Mr E Okhard Clare and burial at Cherry Grove leaving husband parents five brothers three sisters and many relatives
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flora (Wahl) Holcomb
Payne
Ohio
Mire
Frank Wael
Clare
Caume
Wises Twp
Seabeim Co
Mich
Fiora
Daniel Holcomb
Coleman
Flint
PTA Meeting Reviews The New School Vision
Inclement weather curtailed attendance at the Parent-Teacher Association gathering Monday night. Floyd Ferguson urged vocational guidance and learning by doing to prepare students for livelihoods, followed by open discussion and a note from Miss Black. Next meeting set for May 10 with refreshments and invites to all Clare parents.
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Mulder
Floyd Ferguson
Mr. Pleasant Junior High School
Miss Black
Association
Card of Thanks for support after death and burial
We thank friends and neighbors for assistance and kindness in our loved one’s death and burial. Special thanks for the beautiful flowers. Daniel Holcomb and Mr and Mrs Frank Wabs and family. Mer. Consumer, owner market by cooperation or own measure lord 86 lb can 260. a nickname for a market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Holcomb
Frank Wabs
Zenobia Chapter Installs Officers After Instruction Day
Last Thursday Zenobia Chapter No 1238 O E S held a school of instruction in the afternoon and an officers installation in the evening. Mrs Francis Bell Watson of Michigan presided as installing officer and a musical program followed. Charles Thurston presented Mrs Watson a gift. Mrs Bertha Wellman honored retiring Worthy Matron Nellie Thurston with a glass flower basket. Twelve officers were installed for the year including Worthy Matron Alice Doherty and Worthy Patron Chas A Thurston with Carrie Kemp Conductress and Harry Cudney as Sentinel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zenobia Chapter
Queatea
Francis Bell Watson
Michigan
O. E
Charles Thurston
Watson
Bertha Wellman
Nellie Thurston
Alice Doherty
Chas. A
Notice To Contractors for State Reward Road Contract
Township board of Lincoln two will meet May 15 at Lake Georges Town hall to let contract for a three fourths mile State Reward road. Road starts at section corners 7 and 8 and 17 and 18 and runs north 80 rods east 406 rods north 40 rods west 40 rods north 40 rods. Work under State Highway Department plan and supervision. Completion by September 15 1920. Bonds required. Board may reject any or all bids.
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Township Board of
Lincoln Two
Lake Georges
State Highway Department
Grand Rapids Adopts Uniform Speed Fines in City
Grand Rapids Police Judge Frank A Hess sets a standard speeding fine scale to curb unfair penalties. In residence districts 15 to 25 mph costs 3 dollars and contes, 25 to 30 mph 10 dollars, 30 to 35 mph 15 dollars, 35 to 40 mph 20 dollars, 40 to 45 mph 25 dollars. Business districts limit 10 mph and fines rise pro rata.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
Frank A. Hess
Teacher examination for all certificates at Harrison court-house
The examination will be held in the Harrison court-house on April 29 20 and May 1. Applicants should bring legal cap paper and writing materials. Work begins promptly at 8 60 o'clock. Geo E Bersetts Commissioner. 25 2
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Harrison
City Dental Offices Shut Initially From May 1
Beginning May 1 and continuing until further notice, the city’s dental offices will be closed on Beitare. Mutdic-Bi moe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beitare
Mutdic - Bi Moe
Liner rates and minimum charges discussed
The article critiques rising liner rates in local telecommunication practice. It notes the shift to a 15 cent minimum for any liner and discusses the inefficiency of billing by the word. It mentions exchanges setting minimums at 25 cents and the challenge of determining lines and postage versus value.
Everybody's Column invites reader questions and suggestions
This column invites readers to submit questions on any topic such as business farming sewing cooking or other concerns. Readers may write phone or visit to share ideas and have them developed through questions and answers.
Language quirks and home tips puzzle readers
A reader asks about pronunciation quirks and spelling notes from Webster. The column contrasts vowel sounds in economic ewe isolate and recipe. A reader seeks advice to make home cleaning more interesting to a man, inviting answers to Settle, the Peace Treaty.
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A. W
Fire Department Elects Officers for Ensuing Year
Fire boys met at the City Fall on Wednesday evening and elected officers for the coming year. Fred Smalley was named President and Chief Fire Warden M. D. Feighner. John Forbes as Assistant Chief. Fred Thompson as Secretary and Treasurer. Captains included Will Lange Roy Feighner Fred Smakey L. McNeill and Earl Foss with Lieutenants named for each unit. Qnas Thurston leaves the department due to health after long service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Smalley
M. D. Feighner
John Forbes
Treas
Fred Thompson
Hose
Will Lange
Roy Feighner
Fred Smakey
Wm. Forbes
L. McNeill
Earl Foss
Thurston
Nomination Announcement for Republican Candidate 1920
To the voters of Clare Gladwin and Roscommon counties a candidate named Massif seeks the Republican nomination for Representative in this district. The primary is to be held in August 1920. William E Bowler Olare R F D 6.
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Clare
Gladwin
Roscommon
Massif
William E. Bowler Olare
Growthed Out Again in Big Bicknell Ad Crowds Story
The issue features a large double page advertisement by Bicknell & Company that crowds out The Devil's Own story this week. The readable portion promises another mighty interesting reading further in the page.
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Bicknell & Company
Michigan Farmers Plan Crop Shifts Amid Labor Shortage
Professor J F Cox of Michigan Agricultural College warns that labor scarcity and high costs push farmers to cut cultivated acreage and boost yields with more small grains clover alfalfa timothy and pasture crops. Early seed bed prep high yielding varieties and proper fertilizer use help offset costs and labor demands.
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Michigan
J. F. Cox
Michigan Agricultural College
Professor Cox
Eighth Grade Examination Notice for May 13 14 1920
The regular Eighth Grade examination will be held Thursday and Friday May 13 14 1920 at the High School Clare Court House Herrison School Houses Lake Station. Pupils with Seventh Grade work may write on Physiology and Geography and those with 75 percent or more may have credit carried over. Examinations begin at sharp and require legal cap paper. Geo E Bersatte Commissioner.
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Clare Court House
Herrison
Lake Station
Geo. E. Bersatte
Gomm’r
Three Auctions Noted This Week With Details
Three sales announced this week by Groves and Davison auctioneers. Youmans sale on Sec 1 Vernon with fresh cows. begins 1 p.m. Friday May 7 at Garfield area. Marech sells Farwell home furniture Saturday afternoon May 8. Full particulars next week.
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Youmana Hess
Vernon
Groves Auctioneer
Mr. Mason
Garfield
Het
Safe
Geo. . Davison
Mareb
Farwell
May & Wille
Clean Up Days Proclaimed by Mayor Doherty
Mayor A J Doberty calls for May 3 and 4 as Clean Up Days to clear rubbish from streets and alleys accessible to wagons. City crews will remove all debris except ashes during May, urging residents especially women to participate in keeping the town sanitary and beautiful.
Turner Leeth wedding tied in at Methodist Parsonage
Miss Wava M. Turner and Giles Leeth united in marriage last Friday night April 23 at the Methodist Parsonage. The couple, residents of Arthur Township and Sheridan Township respectively, were joined in holy matrimony with the ring service. They will reside in Saginaw where Mr Leeth works for General Motors. The attendants were Miss Donna Mitchener and Algren Hutchinson.
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Arthur
Sheridan
Methodist Parsonage
Wava M. Turner
Giles&. Leeth
Donna Mitchener
Algernon Hutchinson
K. A. Turner
Arthur Twp
Ballots From 1918 Senatorial Election To Be Transferred
Ford Newberry County Clerk Andras was notified that ballots cast in the 1918 senatorial election will be transferred from the clerks office on Wednesday May 5. The move recalls reports that ballots were placed in canvas pouches and kept by township clerks for years, with questions about whether they will be recounted locally or sent to Washington.
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Andras
Washington
Forbes Tryon Nuptials in Detroit Grace K Reform Church
Rev. Albright of Grace K Reform Church united Archie Tryon and Mrs. Myra Forbes in marriage in Detroit on Thursday evening April 22. The groom recently worked in Detroit and formerly in this city while the bride has ties to Bicknell and Co. Both are well known here with many friends. their home will be in this city. The Sentinel offers congratulations and best wishes.
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Detroit
Rev
Albright
Grace K Reform Church
Archie Tryon
Myra Forbes
Bicknell and Co
The
Sentinel
Burial thanks and floral thanks from Beach family
The Leater Beach family expresses heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors for aid and sympathy in the burial of their husband and father. They acknowledge the floral offerings and extend appreciation to Rev Davis and Mr. Gould. Mr. Producer notes 200 lbs of Barresalt park sold for 45 dollars at Jackson's Market.
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Davis
Gould
Leater Beach
F. O. Beach
Barresalt Park
Jackson's Market
Optometrist J Leahy Returns for May Visit
Coming May 11 12 J Leahy the optometrist will be at the Osikine Home. Special offer on pure lard in 20 2 cas and 96 or 50 1b options at Jackson's Market with prices 38c and 3b.
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J. Leahy
Osikine
Jackson's
Resolutions Adopted at Republican Convention Names County Committee
At the Republican convention last week the resolutions committee led by John Quinn and Alfred Eble reported unanimously adopted resolutions pledging to support a radical political change and to nominate the best candidates for county state and national offices. A county committee list includes S. O. Kirkbride Clare chairman Dr. G. E. Lamb Farwell secretary and numerous members from Arthur Frost Franklin Freeman Garfield Grant Greenwood Hayes and Harrison wards among others.
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Committee of Resolutions
John Quinn
Harricon
Alfred Eble
Hamilton
Clare Oo
Aurest
S. O. Kirkbride
Clare
G. E. Lamb
Farwell
John Baisley
Arthur
Felix Beauchamp
Franklin Charles Koch
Frost Anton E. Achard
Freeman Thos. Maltby
Garfield William Bowler
Grant Ed. Bruce
Greenwood
J. Francis McKenna
Hamilton Boimes Kennedy
Hatton
Lewis D. Wright
Hayes Frans A. Luce
Lincoln Floyd E. Davis
Redding George Steble
Sheridan Chas. Bowling
Summerfield
Gerald BE. Lamb
Surrey
John Dykstra
Winterfield
Frank Forbes
Clare Let Ward
Geo. Vandewarker
S. C. Kirkbride
Geo. Cummins
Harrison
Arthur Rhoades
John Quint
Church News Church services and events in local parishes
Methodist Episcopal notes list morning and evening worship times and Sunday school for all ages with special events including stereoptican views. Christian Science invites attendance at 10:30, with Thursday meetings. Church of God outlines Sunday school 1:00, preaching 2:00, evening 7:00, midweek prayer 7:40. Luzerne Hugo Hoewecke pastor announces no services Sunday and a Ladies Aid meeting on May 6. Caterolio pastor J J McAllister lists services at 6:30 am and a market notice for lard products.
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E. W. Davis
Peoples
Brother Fenner
Clara
Joseph Watson
Evarg
Church OF God
Luzhera
Hugo H. Hoewecke
Ladies Aid
Fred Gietel
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Flora Holcomb
Jaokwon
Geo. E. Bersetts
Everybody's
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the Sentinel
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WM. H. Mason
John Maresh
Doherty
A.J. Doberty
Turner-Leeth
Ford
Newberry
Forbes-Tryon
Mr. Producer
Committa
Church News
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Herrick
Christian Science
McEwan St
Feree Methodist
Ellis Mollotte
Caterolio
J. J. McAllister
Jdekeon
Markes
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