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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1924
Page
9
A columnist laments modern secularism and defends the enduring Christmas spirit. The essay surveys pagan and Christian origins of Yule customs, carols, the Christmas tree, and English Yuletide lore, praising those who keep faith with childlike joy and family ties during the season.
A nostalgic verse recalls Dixie Christmas scenes with chickens, cornbread, and hot ham in a pine yard. The rustic dialect hints at regional celebration and holidays marked by simple, hearty fare.
Herbert Glass a Gilmore Township resident and early pioneer dies at his home December 1 at age 79. He served in the 10th Michigan Cavalry, endured Libby Prison hardship, helped settle the township, and was active in the G A R and Masons. He is survived by his wife Hannah Mowl, a daughter Frances Wood, two sons Edward B and Herbert H, three grandchildren and two sisters. Funeral was held at the home with local clergy officiating. He is laid to rest in Gilmore Cemetery with Masonic rites.
On Tuesday night December 2 at the W. C. Fuller home Mrs. Fuller and Miss Martha hosted a postponed Thanksgiving Art night. Helen Kidd’s Recent American Art and Carl Updegraff’s American Sculpture were presented, with music by Wilton Powell. Guests included Mesdames Diamond Winslow Shumway Clock and Gardiner.
Farwell Woman's Club met with Mrs. Walter Badger on December 9. Members answered to a roll call naming Michigan cities with Indian names and heard papers on traits of American Indians, riches of the Oklahoma Indians, and Gypsy life and customs. Mrs. Lamb reported forty one Red Cross memberships. the group boosted Christmas Seal Sales and supported Hot Lunch in rural schools. Refreshments, popcorn balls, and souvenir baskets followed adjournment.
The family expresses heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors for kindnesses during the long illness and death of their husband and father. They acknowledge floral tributes musical contributions, kind words, and attentive care.
Clarence R. Oviatt, Supervisor of the Census for the Third District of Michigan, appeals to farmers to answer the Agriculture Census honestly. He emphasizes confidentiality, the need to report indebtedness, crop failures, and farm status to reveal true conditions and benefit the industry.
Mrs Ellen Reighard of South Fork Pennsylvania reports suffering kidney ache until Foley Pills provided relief. The diuretic stimulant is described as thoroughly flushing and cleansing the kidneys with wonderful results.
Doan's Pills are advertised as a stimulant diuretic to help weak kidneys and prevent complications like hardened arteries or Bright's disease. The ad features Thomas Kidd, a retired farmer, claiming back pain and kidney symptoms improved after using Doan's Pills, priced 60 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co. manufactures.
The Probate Court of Clare County Michigan orders publication for a hearing on January 6, 1925 at 10:00 AM in Harrison. Clayton M. Jones seeks authority to convey real estate under a contract of Mabel Dixon Jones. Notice to be published in Clare Sentinel for three weeks.
A saying notes that aspiring to the highest is honorable even if one reaches second or third. It emphasizes value in progress and striving. The message highlights ambition and steady advancement over ultimate attainment.
An essay argues the Christmas tree endures despite forest depletion concerns. Foresters favor trees used for timber but hold that a ten year old tree can yield joy for many, making the holiday symbol priceless beyond its price.
A fragmented OCR price list shows several grains and dairy items with unclear spellings. It mentions red wheat white wheat corn oats barley rye buckwheat eggs dairy butter and cheese with prices per unit and vendor names, but many words are garbled.
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