Stray: Bite of Wisdom and the East Wind
A fragment quoting James Russell Lowell on arguing with fate and the east wind. The line notes the only argument is to put on an overcoat, reflecting a wry, weathered view of coping with inevitability.
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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1923
Page
3
A fragment quoting James Russell Lowell on arguing with fate and the east wind. The line notes the only argument is to put on an overcoat, reflecting a wry, weathered view of coping with inevitability.
Robert Graves notes a key contrast between verse and poetry. Verse forms a flat pattern on the page while poetry rises in relief, giving shape to the lines.
Geo. A. Owen of Bridgeton New Jersey writes his wife could not sleep due to constant coughing until Foley's Honey and Tar gave the best night’s rest in years. He also used the remedy and found relief. Sold by Floyd Kirkpatrick Clare and Wm Burston Farwell. Bete.
A Briton traveling in the United States complains that Americans bear him in commerce, boasting England makes everything. A Yankee counters with one exception: speed. The exchange ends with the tease of haste as the key fault.
In trouble from Poison Oak Sumach or Ivy, seek Dr Dunlop's Poison Oak Sumach and Poison Ivy Salve. The ad claims it cools soothes and heals. Dr J W Dunlop Clare Mich Medical Hall Clare Mich offers the product as prompt relief.
In Clare County Michigan the Probate Court on July 16 1928 set August 13 1928 at ten A M for hearing Harriet Allen’s petition to admit a will and grant administration of the estate of Sarah C Daggett to Everette Allen or another suitable person. Public notice to be run three weeks in Clare Sentinel. Judge S Dorsey presiding.
Default on a 1921 mortgage by Burt J Hess and Lucy Eva Hess to The Citizens State Bank Clare Michigan triggers a public auction sale on September 24 1928 at 2 PM at the Court House in Harrison Michigan. Property includes described parcels in Township 17 North Range 3 West Section 12 and surrounding Northwest Quarter of Southeast Quarter and other fractions. Attorney Carlos A Reading represents the mortgage and will collect due interest costs and a $15 attorney fee.
Default on a 1917 mortgage by James and Nellie Robinette triggers a foreclosure sale of the northeast quarter of section 29 in Arthur Township. The sale, at 10 a.m. September 29, 1923, at the Harrison court house front door, covers the Hast hall half of the quarter with seven percent interest and costs, subject to a $2,000 prior lien by Clare County Savings Bank. Milo Robinette is the mortgage holder, with GW Perry listed as business address.
Sadness over the president's death prompts sympathy for Mrs Harding and family. The column notes a metropolitan shift in the schoolhouse, a returning preacher from Carson City camp meeting, and local berrying near Mickelson. It mentions Harrison state park tents and a picnic on the 17th plus a Masons event.
Mrg A Dale visited relatives at Vassar and Clarence Phillips returned home. Ralph Phillips helped M Hargrave in Lansing Monday. Migs Hthel Drake returned home at Shepherd Friday. Clarence Phillips came Friday to stay awhile. Little Helen Hitchcock was ill last week. The Church of God at Clare baptized at the river bridge Sunday afternoon.
The community learned on Friday morning that President Harding had died. The article notes he died of natural causes, making him the fourth U.S. president to die while in office, after Lincoln, Garfield, and McKinley. It also mentions local social happenings and various visits.
Vernon Hill Mrs. Percy Verrette and daughter June and son Clifford Leon of Lan sing visit Gilbert Howard's family. Many relatives travel among Lan sing Owosso Mt. Pleasant and Coleman for dinners birthdays and hospital news. Notables include Mrs. Warren Heiser birthday baskets and an electric washer gift.
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