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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1926
Page
3
To the voters of Clare county, Arthur Johnson announces his candidacy on the Republican ticket for County Surveyor at the September Primaries. He cites years of official record and social life in Clare county and asks for voters' support.
Former office holder Fred W. Schaaf seeks renomination on the Republican ticket for a state or local office. The brief notice indicates party endorsement and campaign emphasis without detailing district or term specifics.
Agricultural guidance advises farmers to sell eggs at least twice weekly to prevent fertility during summer heat. Remove males from flocks to reduce fertile eggs and use a homemade egg candler to spot underdeveloped or embryo-growing eggs. Gather nightly, avoid sun exposure, and keep storage below 65 degrees to preserve freshness.
A poultry bulletin warns of gapes in young chicks caused by a small reddish worm that attaches in the windpipe. It notes the worm pairs and can be loosened with a horsehair loop or kerosene dipped feather, but emphasizes prevention through culling infected stock, cleaning runs and houses, disinfecting, and liming the ground.
A brief on poultry business notes the importance of careful egg packing to minimize losses. It argues small per-case losses add up yearly and promises simple rules to ensure eggs arrive with minimal damage.
A trained eye is a valuable asset for poultry men enabling them to stall epidemics and boost profits. It helps detect poor chick growth and variations in fowl responses to changes in surroundings, offering constant guidance through experience or advice.
Ducks for market are raised in staged buildings from incubator near dwellings to a killing room. Ducklings move through houses with controlled heat and air needs until slaughtered, often tipping live birds onto green ducks.
The correspondence notes a well attended Weidman celebration last Saturday and a Sunday School picnic at Fordyce's store. Mr and Mrs Wm Cotter visited relatives in Gilmore Saturday evening and Sunday. Mr and Mrs Frank Stannard and baby of Saginaw visited Chas Hames. Stanley Glass welcomed a baby boy named Bernard Lee.
Next Sunday August 22 marks the Christian Churchs 25th anniversary with all day services in Fordyce grove. Special speakers and music planned. Attendees are urged to bring a dinner and spend the day.
West Freeman George Marble of Pontiac joined Lost lake club interests Friday. Bert Keyes and James Ecklin of Evart visited Mr. Finch Sunday and traveled to Lost lake. Paul Finch and his father were seen in a new Ford. Mr. and Mrs. Kelley France Bel hill visited D. J. Pavy’s Sunday with three bird dogs for training. Mr. and Mrs. Will Seil and family spent Sunday at Sears. George Seil returned home from the Currie ranch Sunday. George Haines sold his farm to the Lost lake club. Mr. and Mrs. D. J. Pavey and Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Finch and family were at Windover lake Sunday evening. Jas Hinbeck’s wife and children spent Sunday with her father Thomas Cook.
Mrs. Sarah Carr of Lansing returns from a week with her sister Mrs. Reed and others visiting in the area. Detroit guests include Mr and Mrs James Durling and two daughters, Clifford Patterson and Neil, and Minerva Tubbs with Miss Parker. Thelma Harsh of Coleman visits Edna Reed. Hazel Worden of Ypsilanti and Marguerite Reed travel, with various calls at the Leosh and Harsh households in St Louis and nearby towns.
Lake residents recount midweek visits. Mrs Jennie Tygon and Mr Peter Oman travel to Clare while Mrs Lansing visits her daughter. Several Freeman and Clare families, including the Mahans and Scotts, spend weekends and a week at fairs and in town. Mrs M Scott opens a shop and care work continues. James Mahan leaves town.
Savanah Mississippi host to a visitor settling in for about two weeks. Mr and Mrs John Lanner and Henry Tryon of Marysville Washington returned home after a month visit with relatives. L J Martin spent the weekend in Flint along with Walter Cornell. Audrey First served as brides maid and Fred Harris as best man. Mr and Mrs Hart Brooks and Roy Matteson camped at Blue Lake. A shower honored Mr and Mrs Otto House at Fred House's home with many presents.
A collection of social updates. Residents visit relatives in Mt Pleasant Flint Midland and Ludington. Attendees at fairs in Tonia include Emery First Lyle Hunter and guests from Pittsburg Texas Dr Heldt from Detroit called on Loren Coyne. Deborah Johnston and Otto House wed at Pleasant.
Dover residents report a fine Green banquet at the Doherty hotel with attendees including Richard Emerson Clayton Montney A L and R V Rule and F Weaver. The column notes rain, sick lists, visiting relatives and various local happenings around town during the past week.
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