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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1940
Page
16
The writer recalls 1917 zealotry and mob actions against dissenters who opposed war. A Detroit industrialist’s firm profited from costly wartime contracts later repaid over 1.5 million after a government audit. He notes Congress members branded traitors for cautious debates and laments past injustices.
The piece denounces ongoing political intolerance in the administration and argues against dictatorship. It cites attacks on Colonel Lindbergh and other critics, warns against suppressing opposition, and urges Americans to defend free speech and remain vigilant to avoid being drawn into war.
In the Grange Hall Sunday School begins at 10 30 a m with Supt P A Oman Classes for all ages Preaching at 7 30 p m by Rev I W Wyrick Cottage Prayer meeting held Tuesdays Royal Gilman suffered a serious car accident with a broken arm and broken ribs but is recovering Mrs Steve Watkins and sons visited with local families Ed Schofield and children from Ypsilanti spent time with sister Mrs CG Howell Darius Scott visited family in Jackson and Mason Anna Hindman Haterbrook of Detroit and Donna Hindman of Fort Wayne were in town for a week plus other local updates
An article by Dr. R Lanting reports that tonsil removal reduces throat trouble mainly in early years but does not prevent colds or infections in susceptible children. Allergic children show higher risks including deafness and pneumonia, with about 25 percent needing tonsil removal for normal health and 75 percent benefiting by retaining them.
Tri County Health Unit notes debate over routine tonsillectomies. Doctors may oversell the operation as a health gospel. Benefits cited include fewer winter ear infections and better growth, but only about one in five children may need removal.
Readable text notes Andrew Jackson was the posthumous son of Andrew Jackson who emigrated from northern Ireland and came to America.
The War Department announces openings for Toolmaker and Machinist in the Ordnance Service at Rock Island Arsenal Illinois with day pay from 7.04 to 8.72 dollars. Age limits require applicants be 18 to under 62, with military preference extending to 65. Full details from the Board of U S Civil Service Examiners.
A herd of twenty Michigan Holsteins will be shipped from Ionia on August 17 to compete in the Illinois, Ohio, and Michigan state fairs. Wm. J. Brakel of Traverse City leads the herd, which will originate from thirty head shown at Ionia as a preview. This marks Michigan’s third year on the out of state fair circuit.
WPA historical survey records that in 1647 Michael Smyth was fined for putting three beans in a ballot box instead of one while voting for a Boston magistrate. The incident highlights early ballot box stuffing as an old habit in colonial voting.
Michigan leads in celery acreage with 6 000 harvest acres and 11 producing counties. In 1938 the crop was valued at over 1 700 000 dollars, with crates shipped daily and production far surpassing last year’s. Agricultural Commissioner Beamer notes improved crop quality and higher value anticipated. Rents Payable in 1135 Rents were first made payable in money in England in 1135.
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