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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1921
Page
4
Fundamental Facet of Brotherhood in Hard Times
The passage argues that men are brothers in need and must aid each other. It notes hunger sickness and weakness speak for themselves, and that we recognize a brother in need through his mute appeal. It calls for better punctuation to clarify life’s sad story.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yond
Lfe
Chicago
Public utilities commission approves 15 percent rate hike for Citizens' Telephone
The Michigan state Public Utilities Commission issued an order August 19 raising Citizens' Telephone rates about 15 percent in all exchanges except Grand Rapids. The higher charges take effect October 1 after the company sought a 25 percent rise to match Michigan Telephone Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lansing
Citizens’ Telephone Company
Grand Rapids
State Public Utilities Commission
Michigan Telephone Company
Warren Heads to Japan as New Ambassador
Detroit native Charles B. Warren, recently appointed by President Harding as ambassador to Japan, leaves Detroit August 25 for San Francisco to sail August 31 for Tokio. He travels with Mrs Warren and their three sons plus an American tutor for the children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Charles B. Warren
Harding
Japan
San Francisco
Orient
Warren
Tokio
Rates under review in Detroit by public utilities board
The Michigan State Telephone Company must appear September 2 before the Public Utilities Commission to show cause why Detroit rates should not be reduced. The order opens the entire question of rates and service in Detroit for reconsideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lansing
Public Utilities Commission
Michigan State Telephone Company
Detroit
Peace Portal dedication across the Canada United States border
A large Peace Portal spanning the boundary between Canada and the United States will be dedicated on September 6. The event marks a century of peace and will be attended by representatives of Canadian, French and American governments and by hundreds of residents from British Columbia and the Pacific Northwest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blaine
Wtah
Canada
United States
British Columbia
Pacific Northwest
Labor Day plans unfold in Farwell community notes
Farwell exposes a Labor Day program featuring two vaudeville style seroplane performances on the street platform, a Farwell vs Harrison street ball game, boy's games on school grounds, and a large prize list for exhibits. locals urge weed removal and community spirit with a busier holiday agenda forecast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farwell
Harrisonu
Hose House
17-Year-Old Boy Arrested for Carrying 45 Caliber Gun
Kenneth Martin, 17, stepped from a Grand Rapids train with a .45 caliber revolver strapped to his belt, saying he carried it to protect a dollar and deter criminals in Detroit. Patrolman Luther Hamlin detained him at Scotten Station. Martin was sent to the Juvenile Detention Home while two companions were not held. He claimed he came to find work and would not take chances with bandits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Kenneth Martin
Grand Rapids
Luther Hamlin
Scotten Station
Martin
William Fitzpatrick
Canada Rum Imports Checked by U S Customs
U S customs and state troopers step up efforts against liquor smuggling from Canada. Agencies station agents along the river to intercept beer and liquor boats en route to U S points. The Windsor Ontario ruling sparked the action as courts review cross border shipments. Secretary Melon orders agents not to tamper while cases proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
United States
Canada
Gundy
Windsor
Ontario
New York
Andrew W.melon
Secretary of the Treasury
Grove meeting draws large daylong crowd and Brown church notes
The Grove held a lengthy meeting with a large all day crowd and evening sermons. Christina Ott returned home for her brother Ralph Ott's funeral, held at his home lawn with Rev. Bleinhardt officiating, as family and friends mourn his loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sas
Brown Church
Mies Frances Merrick
Flint
Mies Jane Cornwell
Woodland Cabin
Christina Ott
Rarpn
Misa Hilda Wright
Dundee
Delos Wright
Geo. Williama
Delos Wrigadt
Mr. Broberg
Balsiéy Brads
Allen Road
Bia
Barry Krause
Detroit
Wm. Erbarte
Houghton Lake
Krause
Rosebush
Ben Moore
Louise Keebler
Saginaw
Ralph Ott
Mies
Marjorie
Woolflie
Cornwell Farm
J.B. Melody
Capt. A. Roberts
Wm. E Longstrest
Battle Creek
Cornwell
Seeker
Sumner
Scott Horn
Bleinhardt
Ralph
Ctt
Railroads grant special one cent rate to Legion meet
Kansas City railroads announce a one cent a mile special rate for American Legion and Women’s Auxiliary members attending the national convention in Kansas City from October 31 to November 2. New lines joining the offer include Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Wabash Illinois Central and Chicago Great Western, with Frisco Kansas City Southern Missouri Pacific and Rock Island already offering the rate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
American Legion
Women’s Auxiliary
Legion
Chicago
Milwaukee & St. Paul
Wabash
Ilinois Central
Chicago & Great Western
Frisco
Kansas City Southern
Missuri Pacific
Rock Island
Ex juror seeks protection after bombings
Chicago resident Winkler, a former federal grand juror who indicted "Big Tim" Murphy, says his bungalow was damaged again by a bomb. He will ask Judge Landis for government protection, citing threats linked to his grand jury work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ferdinand Winkler
Lincoln Street
Tim’ Murphy
Winkler
Landis
Friday elected president of Michigan Agricultural College
Lansing professor David Friday of the University of Michigan was elected president of the Michigan Agricultural College by the state board of agriculture and will start January 1. His salary will be 12000 dollars per year and he has long been linked with the University of Michigan economics department. President Kedzie will retire September 1 and may join the faculty. Professor Shaw will stay on until the new president assumes office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lansing
David Friday
University of Michigan
Michigan Agricultural College
State Board of Agriculture
Friday
Kedzie
Shaw
Local notes from Clare Press dated May 38 1679
Clare notes multiple small town items including hotel business, upcoming fall county fair discussion, Kinney family with two children, a sheriff’s birth, band serenades Mrs Hay, a Town Hall fire company meeting, settlers moving from Ohio and Pennsylvania, Fleming bears trap capture, and women viewing the bear before it was dispatched.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Press
Clare
N. Bicknelwae
Peat Kinney
Greenwood
BR. ¥. Johnson
Sheridan
James Hay
Merrili’e
Town Hall
Ohio
Pennsyvania
North Woods
Jobs H. Fleming
Winterfield
For Gafety's Sake in a Cautionary Note
A Milwaukee Sentinel quote mocks the idea that unsafe mixtures could taste good revealing concerns that children might drink dangerous substances if they tasted like ice cream and would drink the entire bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee Sentinel
Lightning Marks Wells Cathedral Clergy and Congregation
A Wells cathedral storm scorched the building during service but caused no injuries. Bishop John Sui and his wife along with many congregants found cross shaped marks on their bodies, described as ash or soot from the strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sui
Wells
Wells Cathedral
Order For Publication In Probate Case Loomis Estate
The Clare Sentinel publishes notice in Harrison Michigan of the August court order for hearing on September 19 1921 at ten o'clock for the administration of Philo M Loomis estate. Brostlie Eberhart petitions to grant administration to Homer A Loomis or a suitable person. Public notice required for three consecutive weeks. Thomas S Dorsey judge of probate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Michigan
Clare
Ataspzesson
Harrison
Saiad
Thos
Dorsey
Philo M. Loomis
Brostlie Eberhart
Asid
Homer A. Loomis
Forepoon &T
Andia
Clare Sentinel
Aaid
Local Market Notes for Dairy Butter and Poultry
Fragmentary market item lists dairy butter cream eyes Fowls geese ducks turkeys and potatoes with damaged figures. Entries include peried and hand picked notes and a date placeholder 26 16 4 -03.04 sescee.
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