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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1931
Page
2
The article extols alfalfa as a businesslike symbol for livestock farmers, signaling better soil and productive cattle. It urges community farmers to assess their alfalfa supply, noting deep roots mirror the crop tapping new profit sources for Michigan farmers.
The Free and Accepted Masons of Clare county plan an annual picnic at Wilson State Park on Sunday August 16. The fifth annual Clare county picnic will be at Dodge State Park near Pontiac on Sunday August 6. Everyone welcome.
The seventeenth annual Robinett reunion will be held in the Atwood Grove Arthur township on Sunday August 16. A big time is planned as usual.
Michigan's Conservation Department prepares for trout season by inspecting streams for flow, temperature, and food supply. If favorable, streams receive fingerling stockings in September. if not, applications are rejected. The Fish Division aims to classify every waterway to improve future plantings and manage hatchery overcrowding.
Two Keweenaw county men were fined a total of 89.35 for dynamiting a beaver dam after a conservation officer warned them. Fred Lammerand 59 of Hagle Harbor paid 30 in fines and 32.75 in costs while Herman Jurnu 38 of Hagle Harbor paid 26.60 in fines and costs. They reportedly repeated the offense after the warning.
Michigan plans study of using state mined copper for 1933 automobile license plates amid cost comparisons with 24 gauge steel. Plates for 1932 feature dark blue background and white numerals. The article also notes a rise in new corporate franchise applications in July and revenue gains over 1930.
The state plans new automobile titles to improve security for buyers and mortgage holders. Titles will be dark buff instead of green and include a perforated slip detailing mortgage facts to prevent multiple liens. The back will record paid mortgages and aid tracking of a car’s financial history.
The Clare Shipping Association lists upcoming shipping dates on a Tuesday in August. The notice names H. A. Dawson as the shipper and Phorie as the location reference, with dates rendered ambiguously as 220F21 in the OCR.
A brief plea mentions offering goods for sale and invites inquiries about items to trade or purchase. The note hints at a vigilant,警 sentinel figure seeking assets or wares.
Monroe- A rare night blooming primrose opens at sunset and remains in bloom until about 8 a m in a Monroe garden. The item reads like a local society note highlighting a unique flower sighting in a resident’s yard.
Saginaw guest visits, residents renting homes, and relatives visiting in Clare area. Notable items include Ralph Byatt and Bernice McKinnon gathering, D B H Mater apartment rental, Protectu Bank money orders at Citizens State Bank, several visits from Detroit and Alpena residents, upcoming Baptist church fellowship, and marriages such as Carl Bradley and Deetha Storey. Also noted are state appointments in motor vehicle and malt tax, a rotary park outing at Wilson State Park, and degrees awarded by Central State Teachers College to Clare residents.
The family expresses gratitude for kindness shown during illness and death of their husband and father. They thank Farmers Mutual Insurance Co. pallbearers, Chas. Thurston & Son, Rev. H. B. Johnson, Mrs. McAllister, Norris Elden, Mrs. A. E. Wylie for messages, and acknowledge the Brooks and Ackerman families, plus Mrs. Mary Belle Marshall.
The sender thanks for the many cards letters and flowers received at the hospital in Bay City. The kindness brought joy and cheer to her and to Mr Carpenter.
Brivina Campbell Moore expresses gratitude to the Gold Leaf Rebekah Lodge Gilmore Church K of P Lodge No 208 and neighbors for kindness shown during her illness.
A note of thanks to friends and neighbors who assisted during illness. Special appreciation to neighbors who helped with hay and grain. Signed by Mr and Mrs Jay Clute.
An ice cream social is planned for Friday evening at the Colonville church basement. All are welcome to attend and enjoy dessert and social time.
A Michigan State College experiment shows heavy milking cows drink about 16 gallons daily, with some cows at 25 gallons. Indoor drinking cups boost water intake, milk by 6 percent, and butterfat by 12 percent versus outside troughs. A basic system costs about 7 dollars per cow.
The Standard church hosts a week long Holiness camp meeting at John Y Johnstone grove one mile north and west of Rosebush from August 14 to 23. Bishop L Monahan of Brockville Ontario leads with district ministers and workers assisting. Free straw bedding is provided for campers, and the committee invites tents and provisions for a full stay.
We thank neighbors and friends for kindness and sympathy during our mother's illness and passing. The memory of Rev. Chas Stroup's message, Mrs. McAllister's songs, and the floral tokens will be cherished. Signed by Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Becker and Mr. and Mrs. A Upthegrove and grandchildren.
The Him Grove Ladies Aid will serve homemade ice cream and cake on the church lawn one mile east of Elm Grove store Wednesday evening August 12. Everyone welcome.
Auction notice for livestock and produce with two shipping dates August 18 and September 1. Contact P. F. Geechk and telephone number 139 for details.
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