Rural farmer prospects in postwar economy highlighted
The article discusses how farmers faced declining real income despite rising production from 1899 to 1914, the role of international markets in Michigan agriculture, and the idea of shifting focus to home markets to restore prosperity. It cites rising farm values and wages, urges reducing reliance on foreign demand, and notes looming industrial revival as a potential path for stability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saturday Evening Post
Friday
Michigan Agricultural College
State University
Europe
Michigan
Pioneer James Armstrong obituary in Vernon Township
James Armstrong born August 18 1844 in Caledon Ontario came to Vernon township 54 years ago to build a home. He died January 29 1923 at his city home from gangrene after three weeks illness. He married Louise J Hinds in 1876 and leaves two children Clarence and Mrs Qohas Lamphere, wife, one brother, three sisters, six grandchildren and many friends. Funeral held February 1 at the home with Rev O A Lohnen, then interment at Farwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cailaden
Ont
Louise J. Hinds
Stanton, Mich
Clarence
Stanton
Qohas
Lamphere
George W. Armstrong
Scottville
Jas. H. Seeley
Clare
Robt. Chesnut
Petalama
Cak
John Jouge
Rosebush
O. A. Lohnen
Methodist Church
Farwell
Representation To Clare Preacher Beloved Appeal
A note expresses deep appreciation for kindness and thorough reports from special meetings at the Methodist church. It praises spreading the gospel of repentance, living faith in the crucified savior, and the coming king to those unable to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Prega
Methodist Church
Sealed Bids Sought for Infirmary Keeper and Matron
Sealed proposals are invited by the Clare County Infirmary for Keeper and Matron positions for the year starting April 1, 1923. Inquiries to the secretary. Bids must arrive by noon March 7, 1923. The right to reject any and all bids is reserved. Date February 6, 1923. Charles Weidner, Secretary, Harrison, Mich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare County Infirmary
Clare County
Charles Weidner
Harrison, Mich
Baseball Election Set for Olare City Governors
The annual election of three base ball governors for Olare will be held at EK of P Club rooms Tuesday evening February 13 at 8 00. All Olare citizens aged eighteen and over are eligible to vote. Base Ball Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olare
EK. of P
Incubators Promise Better Hatches and Savings
An ad style note claims incubators provide faster hatch rates and cost savings. It asserts strict guarantees and improved chick quality from Clare Haw and Imp, Oo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Giarantas
Clare Haw
Imp
Revenue officers to visit each county nationwide
Revenue officers will visit every county to assist taxpayers with 1922 income tax returns. Details on arrival dates and local office locations can be obtained by writing the district internal revenue collector. Forms 1040 and 1040A will be mailed to 1921 filers. March 15, 1923 is the filing deadline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Collector of Internal Revenue
Internal Revenue
Good Literature Club Enjoys Musical Evening at Wilson Home
About 50 members and friends gathered Tuesday at Mr. and Mrs. John H. Wilson’s home for a varied program. Indian song and dance by first graders, Douglas Reading as a cowboy, and a strong Sanctus finale highlighted the evening, applauded for Mrs. Oarl Reading’s chairmanship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Good Literature Club
John H. Wilson
Marion Horton
Douglas Reading
Phillips
Oarl Reading
Lena Reading
Misses Witting
Kefauver
Lhe
Valentine Social by Lutheran Young People at Koma Ot
A Valentine social is hosted by the Lutheran young people at the koma of Mr and Mrs Obas Kurz of Clare on Wednesday evening February 14. Ladies bring boxes. All are invited. Conveyances will be at Hy Lange's. Purn kettle rendered lard priced per 10 25 and 60 lb lots at Jackson's Market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Koma
Obas
Kurz
Porth
Clare
Hy Lange's
Jackson's
Carl L. Myers Dies at Lansing at 19
Carl L Myers of Arthur township died January 29 1923 in Lansing at age nineteen after contracting pneumonia following a cold. Born 1904 he lived in Arthur township before moving to Lansing for work. Funeral services were held at the Arthur town hall with Rev Milberry officiating and burial in Arthur cemetery. He is survived by his father Frank Myers two sisters Gladys Mildred and Norman a brother and several step relatives and many friends. His mother died thirteen years earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Township
Earl Leroy Myers
Bynparelle
Lansing
Frank Myers
Norman
Gladys
Mildred
North Fairfield
Ohio
Carl
Arthur Town Hall
Milberry
Arthur Cemetery
The Great Trial at the Methodist Revival
A 1923 Methodist revival at the church features Evangelist Miller leading a jury of twelve to test the claim of Jesus Christ. Witnesses include prophecy angels and nature as the crowd reacts to Christ’s divinity and the question of salvation. The sermon frames a battle between Christ and the devil, urging belief to avoid death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Lohnes
Lobnes
Evangelist Miller
Heaven
Earth
Jesus Obriat of
Nazareth
Abraham
Miller
Odziturion
God
Jesus
Evangelist
Christ
Agleep
Tea cup fortunes in a melodrama at the Princess
The piece notes a fortunetelling tea cup scene in the William Fox melodrama Fast Mail. In the Clara Princess Theatre program for February 13 14 the Mammy character reads the heroine’s cup foretelling thrills on screen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oretells
William Fox
Phriller
Fast Mail
Dixie
Princess Theatre
Clare, Hext
Esteemed Clare Lady Laid to Rest
Enma Virgean Haight, born August 10, 1855 in Clarkson New York, died January 26 1923 after a stroke. She married Joseph KR Beadie April 28 1872 and had seven children including Alvin R Beadle John R Beadle and several daughters, funeral held at John Beadle's Detroit home with Captain Pallinger officiating. She moved to the city eleven years ago and was active in the Ladies Guild O E S and Clara Study Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enma Virgean Haight
John
Amelia Haight
Clarkson
Monroe County
New York
Weat 7Th Streem
Joseph KR. Beadie
Alvin R. Beadle
Buffalo
N. Y
John R. Beadle
W. A. Barker
F. M. DeLamarier
Mise
Bessie Beadle
Detroit
B. A. Madden
Louis
Q. H. Stanford
Clare
John Beasdle
Captain Pallinger
Episcopal Church
Woodlawn
Beadie
Ladies’ Guild
Clara Study Club
Card of Thanks for Kindness During Illness and Death
We thank friends and neighbors for acts of kindness during the illness and death of our husband and father. Gratitude for floral offerings and comfort from Dr. and Mrs W F Clute Chan A Thurston the singers Rev Lohnes and others including Mrs James Armstrong Mr and Mrs Chas Lamphere and Mr and Mrs Clarence Armstrong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Clute
Chan
A. Thurston
Lohnes
James Armattrong
Chas. Lamphere
Clarence Armstrong
Grange Dance Plans at Mt Vernon Grange Ball
Mt Vernon Grange schedules a Friday night dance with oyster supper at 25 cents per plate and a 75 cent admission dance featuring Spickerman music.
American Legion Post Receives Permanent Charter
Walter H. Larmon Post of Clare gains a permanent charter from Michigan officials and national leaders. The post invites ex service members to join, pay $2.60 dues, and help those in need of medical care while promoting a memorial fund and upcoming Homecoming. The charter is displayed at Tibbits Jewelry Store for viewing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter H. Larmon
Clare
Michigan
Dignatarda
R. B. Harkness
Alvin Owsley
Nat
Legion
Clare County
Sam
The
American Legion
Tibbit’s
Clare Mayor Proposes Engineer Plans For City Trunk Line
Mayor L. H. Thompson asks Clare residents to authorize hiring an engineer to draft plans and estimates for a twenty foot concrete trunk line through the city, with full width between Third and Sixth Streets, to be submitted for public approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highway Department
Third
6Th Street
Ex-Service Man Wanted by Veteran Bureau
The Veteran Bureau seeks Earl P. Pfeiffer former Regimental Sergeant Major of the 4th Engineers Holars Co Louisville Kentucky. Last heard leaving Patton California to Louisville with transit via Kansas City Missouri. dementia prascox noted not due to service. Notify Acting District Manager Fred E. Hamilton Chicago Illinois with any information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States’ Veteran Bureau
The
Sentinel
Earl P. Pfeiffer
Holars, Co
4Th Engineers
Louisville
Kentucky
Patton
Institute
California
Kazinas City
Missouri
Fred E. Hamilton
Chicago
Ill
Hermon Leichti's Store Closed Out Sale in Herrick
Merchandise for sale from Herman Leichti in Herrick. Entire stock of various goods including shoes rubbers crochet cotton meats heavy hose and other bargains to be closed out. All persons owing me please call and settle.
Community Life Convention at Clare Dates Set
Community Life hosts a convention in Clare covering February 26 27 and 28 inviting attendees to participate in the event across multiple days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
Parochial school amendment blocked by court ruling
The Michigan Supreme Court ruled that signatures for the Parochial School Amendment petition must be gathered during the governor’s term in which the measure is filed. The court tied the number of required signatures to the governor’s election, invalidating pre election signatures. The petition, led by James Hamilton of Detroit, failed to qualify for the 1924 ballot and cannot be revived until the next election cycle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Hamilton
Detroit
Supreme Court
Mandamus
Obs. DeLund
Hamilton
DeLand
Basia
Achodia
Mt Vernon Grange Meeting February 12th
Mt Vernon Grange calls all members to attend the next meeting Friday evening February 12th Deputy Kiefer of Marley Michigan will be present to give instructions in the secret work A lunch of sandwiches cake pickles and coffee will be served at the close of the meeting Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Vernon Grange
Kiefer
Marley, Mich
Beloved Wife and Mother Beadle Remembered by Family
The family expresses deep gratitude for acts of kindness shown after the passing of our beloved wife and mother J Beadle. They extend appreciation to friends and neighbors for support during this difficult time.
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Priday
Vernon Township
James
James Armatrong
Baybe
Daye
Sousa Selo
Carrie Jacobs Bond
Whistling Regiment
Mrs. Phillips
G. Griswold
Reading
Lefler
Vaughn
MacDowell
Minas Kefauver Donbie
Dudley Buck McKnight
Hiden
Keftatver
Valentine Social
Carl L. Myers
Fortune
Carter
J. R. Beadle
Hon
L. H. Thompson
Herman Léichti
Herrick
Grange
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