Lincoln's Ann Rutledge tale revived by stage play
A new stage work Prologue to Glory recreates Abraham Lincoln and Ann Rutledge romance. Grandniece from Ottumwa Iowa, playing the lead, joins descendants Mary Azin Rutledge John Rutledge Edward Rutledge Donald M Rutledge in a Decatur Illinois Lincoln Memorial Collection donation scene.
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Abraham Lincoln
Ann Rutledge
Lincoln
Ottumwa
Iowa
Ann Rutledge Lired
Mary Azin Rutledge
John Rutledge
Edward Rutledge
Donald M. Rutledge
Decatur, Il
Lincoln Memorial
Rutledge
Donald Rutledge
Coal and Oil Will Last for a Century Says Scientist
Dr. Frank C. Whitmore of Pennsylvania State College states that coal petroleum and natural gas supplies will endure at least another century even with current wasteful consumption. He cautions about waste and imperfect combustion in automobiles and notes new methods will be available as supplies run down.
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State College
United States
Frank C. Whitmore
Chemistry
Physics
Pennsylvania State College
Nature
Doctor Whitmore
Names of Some Phobias and Their Definitions
Acrophobia fear of height ailurophobia fear of cats claustrophobia fear of enclosed spaces thanatophobia fear of death pyrophobia fear of fire doraphobia fear of furry animals and objects autophobia fear of being alone pharmacophobia fear of drugs
Card of Thanks for William Russell
The Russell family thanks neighbors and friends for kindness during illness and death of William Russell. Gratitude for floral tributes singers and Rev A D Telcher. Signed by Mrs Wm Russell, Mary, Fred, George Russell and families, Warren Vanorden and daughter, Lewis and Roy Forbes and families, Mary Forbes.
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William Russell
A. D. Telcher
Wm. Russell
Mary
Fred
George Russell
Warren Vanorden
Lewis Forbes
Roy Forbes
Mary Forbes
Columbus names Gulf of Pearls on Trinidad coast in 1498
Columbus called the bay on Trinidad's western shore the Gulf of Pearls after gems found in oysters clinging to mangrove trunks. He believed dew drops entering oyster mouths would form pearls and hoped to gather enough for a necklace for Queen Isabella, but he left Trinidad without completing the quest.
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Gulf of Pearls
Columbus
Trinidad
Isabella
Expressions of the Face drawings with 700 portraits
A set of drawings illustrating emotional expressions of the face contains nearly 700 portrait sketches.
Tuberculosis X ray Clinic Held In Clare County
Open TB contact tracing led to 25 X rays at Clare nurses office on January 25. Michigan Tuberculosis Association along with Dr. B V Thiehoff and District Health Dept No 7 organized the clinic to promote early detection and treatment. The effort, funded by tuberculosis seals, aims to reduce costs and save lives by catching the bacillus early.
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Clare
Michigan Tuberculosis Association
Clare County
B. V. Thiehoff
District Health Department No. 7
Michigan
Michigan, Tuberculosis Association
Clare Poultrymen to Hold Four School Meetings
A four session poultry management program begins February 14 at Clare High School in the Agriculture room. Led by Mr 0 E H Shear and Dr ER M Weisner, the course covers feeding housing and raising chicks with mimeographed questions and follow up discussions. Sessions occur February 28 March 14 and March 28 at 730 pm with invites to farm women and time for personal problem discussions.
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Clare High School
E H. Shear
Extension Poultryman
Michigan State College
Shear
ER. M. Weisner
Hansen
Clare
Harrison
Tribute to the Ordinary Man in Historic Verse
A reflective poem honors the ordinary man as the nation’s quiet strength. It praises honesty over fame, noting he avoids crime or debt and lives simply. The verse underscores how editors overlook common decency, but the common man remains central to societal power.
Panama City Founded in 1516 as oldest mainland town
Panama City, founded in 1516, stands as the oldest town on the American mainland. The historic settlement marks early colonial expansion and remains a key reference in pan American history.
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Panama
America
Freeman Family Visits and Local Calls Across County
West Freeman Arthur Hansen and family visited his mother Mrs. M Hansen on M 66 and later called on Mr and Mrs Elgin Hickok. H Middleton was an Eivart caller last week. Guy Hickok visited Elgin and family. Albert Gaffney and a CCC camper spent the weekend with his parents. Alfred and George were home Sunday. Herbert Middleton joined Emil Middleton in Farwell, and Jud Price with Thos Cook were seen Friday afternoon. Otis Hicks and Mrs. Rens Heinbecker of Sears spent Saturday with their parents T Cook.
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Arthur Hansen
M. Hansen
Elgin Hickok
H. Middleton
Guy Hickok
Elgin
Albert Gaffney
C. C. C. Camp
Joby Gaffney
Alfred
George
Herbert Middleton
Emil Middleton
Farwell
Jud Price
Thos
Cook
Otis Hicks
Rens Heinbecker
Sears
T. Cook
Brush College Ladies Aid Meeting Report
The Brush College Ladies Aid met with Mrs. B Woods and noted Miss Frances Gordon confined to bed. Families and visitors from Ann Arbor, Pontiac, Clare, and Saginaw shared meals and a neighbor’s funeral at Clare Baptist Church.
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Brush College Ladies Aid
B. Woods
Frances Gordon
Judé Blystone
Ann Arbor
Norman Blystone
Wm. Duncan
House
Stevenson Lake
Verne Haines
Verne Mickle
Glen Gordon
Archie Tryon
Pontiac
K. A. Turner
Lawrence Robinett
West Grant
William Russell
the Baptist Church
Clare
Ted Newman
Glen Blystone
Norris
Jas. Gregg
Im Grove
Vane
Mickle
Nate
Mickles
Ernest Penrose
Effie Blystone
Ronald Chatterton
Kay Jean
Turner Home
Verne Mercer
Dorothy
Saginaw
Gordon Home
Hagle Extension Group
Life spans of living beings contrast sharply across species
The piece notes parrots may exceed a century in life, elephants reach two centuries, and whales live for centuries. It claims California Sequoias reach 50 centuries in age, per the American Wildlife Institute, while some bacteria cycle every 20 minutes, shorter than any animal lifespan.
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California
American Wildlife Institute
Word Variants Across Languages for Dialect Referenced
Fragmentary note discusses how the term tenderly includes English Dutch French and Scandinavian forms alongside German usage. The piece seems to compare language families and word forms within a linguistic context.
Notice from Hereford breeder on service charge and cattle policy
Owing to past circumstances I will charge $1.00 cash at time of service from my Hereford sire. Do not bring cows to my place if there is any suspicion of abortion. Address: 1713 Chas. Kleinhardt.
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Chas. Kleinhardt
Tax collector announces weekly city and dog tax at bank
Mrs. Jessie Gibbs, City Treasurer, states she will be at Citizens State Bank every Tuesday afternoon to collect city and dog taxes through March 1.
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Citizens State Bank
Jessie Gibbs
Vernon Township Tax Collection Notice
Vernon taxpayers are advised to pay taxes every Saturday afternoon until further notice. Fannie Schultz serves as Treasurer.
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Citizens State Bank
Vernon Township
Fannie Schultz
Electrician Offers Licensed Work and Free Estimates
A licensed contractor advertises electrical services at reasonable prices with free estimates. Contact Harry Sehug at Far well 47 F3 1613.
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Farwell
Isabella Pomona Grange Meeting February 15
Isabella Pomona Grange will meet Wednesday evening February 15 at Delwin Grange Hall. A large attendance is desired and a potluck lunch will be served. Nellie B. White, Secretary.
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Isabella Pomona
Delwin
Grange Hall
Poultrymen Buy Town Line Chicks at Nash Distributor
United States approved Town Line chicks advertised by O. W. Nash Distributor Host US-10 opposite D-X Gas Station in Clare. The Sentinel was misinformed last week about Miss Mary Gilnmore traveling to Florida.
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United States
O. W. Nash
D-X
Clare
the Sentinel
Mary Gilnmore
Florida
Appreciation Note to Clare General Hospital Staff
Lewis Sunday Jr thanks Dr and Mrs Wood Dr Sanford and the nurses for efficient care during his operation and stay at Clare General Hospital He also gratefully acknowledges friends for cards fruit flowers candy and other gifts.
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Mrs. Wood
Appreciation Note From Mrs. Margaret Harger Nods to VFW Post
Mrs. Margaret Harger thanks the John B. Sparke Post No 3753 Veterans of Foreign Wars and John Davy for the beautiful flowers they sent. She expresses gratitude to all.
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John B. Sparke
John Davy
Beautiful New Spinet Piano For Sale At A Savings
R F Pomeroy offers a beautiful new spinet piano for immediate sale. To save on re boxing and shipping to the factory the piano will be sold for 159 dollars less than factory price. Contact state manager at 900 Marsac Street Bay City Michigan.
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Marsac St
Bay City
Mich
Special Notice for 10 Days at Richmond's
A 10 day notice offers senior shoppers over 80 and with parental accompaniment a double guarantee on tires and tubes. Will meet mail order prices for tires and tubes of the same quality at Richmond.
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Richmond’s
Tra.c
Richmond
Clare County Republican Delegates Nominate School Commissioner
Helen D Hether thanks Clare County Republican delegates for nominating her for County School Commissioner.
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Clare County
Republican
Stop Look Listen Why Gas Costs Rise at Hi-Speed Vernon Hill
A fragmented notice notes a price spike with regular gas listed at 1%e, referencing Hi Speed Station Vernon Hill and a prompt to sell items and try a Sentinel liner next week.
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Vernon Hill
Try & Clave Sentinel
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Ed Mitchell
Petersburg
Thiehof
West Freeman
Joan
Tosue
OA “Peresiton
Lincoln’s Birthday
THE
the Peoples Bank
Tlare
Vernon
Harry Sehug
Isabella Pomona Grange
Nellie B. White
Sec’y
Margaret Harger
Helen D. Hether
Clare Common Council
Clare Chamber of Commerce
Order of the Astern Star
American Legion
Friendly Social Club
Windover Lake
Winifred Frook
J. B. Sparkel Post
Masonic Lodge
Clare Kiwanis Club
Doherty
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Rooms
Methodist Choir
Grant Township Local No. 148
Farmers Union
Townsend Club
Him Grove Grange
Adyix
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