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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1926
Page
2
McEwan Street headquarters offers a holiday assortment including peanut brittle 15c per lb old fashioned rock candies 6c per lb chocolate bon bons 15c per lb mixed nuts 27c per lb Brazil nuts 28c per lb fresh roasted peanuts 2 lbs 25c Jello 25c a box Campbell tomato soup 15c per 3 cans Heinez tomato soup large Gold Dust wash powder 28c P&G soap 39c seedless raisins 47c 49c per 15 oz. package Open evenings.
In Clare County Michigan the Probate Court of Harrison on November 16 1926 ordered a December 13 1928 hearing to admit Mary A. Bogue’s petition for the last will of Henry H. Bogue and to grant administration to Don Canfield or another suitable person with notice by publication in The Clare Sentinel for three weeks.
After thirty centuries the ancient method of beating gold into leaf has largely yielded to a modern electro chemical process. The new method cuts time and labor dramatically, increasing efficiency across the trade.
A professor begins a definition with the line Woman is generally speaking but a heckler cuts him off saying the answer cannot be reached even after a thousand years. The exchange highlights the difficulty of defining gender in casual debate.
In a Western Union 1928 report, Gertrude and Mr. Long bring Christmas to Loneridge coal camp families. They distribute gifts, decorate a small tree, and sing carols as miners’ households join a joint celebration, ending with a quiet family reunion and a note on peace and goodwill.
A simple two piece wide black ribbon wristbag with rounded end is described. It is lined with colored silk, gathered into a filigree silver mounting, and features garters of black and pink satin ribbons shirred over elastic with bows and rhinestone ornaments.
Decorative work basket described as a charming gift for women. Made of paper rope in dark brown, with a wire frame, woven sides, gay cretonne lining, brown tassel, and brown silk drawstrings.
The article describes fashionable parchment torcheres as devices to soften electric light. They can be ready for painting with tinted yellows and reds or decorated with floral motifs. Even less skilled painters can create effects by applying crepe paper cutouts and amber sealing wax.
Dainty bisque dolls with dignified coiffures and pretty faces are shown in shops this year. They come in several sizes and are used as shades, posed over telephones, bonbon baskets, or pincushions. Wide taffeta ribbons dress the blond figures and tiny ribbon flowers adorn their bodices.
A Christmas Carol echoes a blessed day with angels song and lasting peace. The text expresses a personal Christmas wish attributed to Havergal and speaks of holy gladness and heart-felt carols.
Edward Bruce returns to work at the Elevator after illness. Auxiliary meets with Mrs. Chas Amble to plan a church bazaar and chicken pie dinner on the 15th. Several couples, including the Harpers and the Schafs, are noted attendees. Roy Darling returns from Flint after two weeks away. Dr. Jones back from hunting trip in the upper peninsula. Miss Evelyn Nelson visits from Chicago at the Shumway home. Lyceum course second number, The Climax, draws a large crowd aided by warmer walls. Basketball: Mt Pleasant high boys lose to H S by 9 22 score. City team shines with Darling and Hecker and Weber noted for strong play and coaching by Weber.
Sunday visits to Mrs. Frank Myers include Mr and Mrs John Hartman and Mrs Kiggins as her illness remains. Chester Myers suffers a sore throat while Miss Davis visits Hamilton township. Beatrice Myers and friend stay at home. Mrs Frank Myers thanks Arthur Center Ladies Union for flowers.
Northwest Greenwood residents Mr and Mrs H A Monroe and sons Dale Max and Junior return from a two week visit with Mrs Monroe's parents Mr and Mrs Wm Clark. William Shinner and family Detroit and Charles Heiser and son return from a week with Herbert and family. Earl Prelip and wife call at N W Kress home. Mr and Mrs N Kress Ford farm dine with Mr and Mrs Newsom Lake George. John and Clifford Chaffee shoot a fine fox last Saturday. Robert Van Buskirk wife and baby visit Abe and family Sunday. W Clark and grandson Cecil plan to take George on business Wednesday.
Mt Vernor reports visiting relatives in Lake Odessa Detroit Flint Reed City Clare and Clare residents. Dorothy Brewer applies for membership. Chas Haring and family recovering from illness. Socials at weekly meetings with aim to fill all chairs. For sale cheap coal stove and wood heater by Roy Feighner.
Church plans for Christmas include joint Center and Rosebush services with a pageant The Vision Beautiful featuring shepherds kings angels Joseph and Mary and a chorus. A tree and joyous season are promised. Local visits and community notices follow including hospitalities and gatherings.
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