A Woman's Privilege ends a hair dispute and wedding plans
In a domestic drama, Ilsa resists a permanent wave despite pressure from friend Melba. She faces fear of torture for beauty and a looming decision about marriage to Larry Philmore while Aunt Abigail and jelly-making chores frame her rural life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melba
Asa
Geome
Larry Philmore
Iisa
Disa
Larry
Mhittamere
Eljld
Mella
JeesIy
Arin
Mia
Osa
Larry Philinore
Eng
Jarey
Unnecessary Warnings About Ice Picks In Family Life
Frances Lester Warner notes in the Atlantic Monthly that witty warnings about ice handling echo through domestic life. A mother’s prudent reminders clash with youths who evade rules using clandestine methods, revealing tensions around guidance and independence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Lester Warner
The
Atlantic Monthly
Impatient man seeks fishing to find himself
A man declares fishing is his only chance to find himself at the end of a line that's not busy. The dialogue reveals a moment of introspection as he sets aside the telephone.
Local and Personal News Highlights From Farwell
Community briefs from Farwell and nearby areas note Algerian Glass’s sudden death after a long illness, visits from relatives, illnesses and accidents, a senior play at the school, and a forthcoming meeting of w.c.T. C. at Breight Tate. Readers learn of Ms Schaal’s marriage and other local happenings. The report lists names, places and events in a compact community diary.
Citizens Caucus endorses town officers in Farwell meeting
The Citizens Caucus met at the town hall on the first Thursday evening with unusually large attendance. Voters renominated J. L. Littlefield for president, and nominated Louis Gee for clerk and Minerva Richmond for clerk after Gee declined. Other nominees included T. A. Fuller for treasurer, John McAninch for assessor, and trustees John Henry Lon Rawson and Roy Shear for two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farwell
J. L. Littlefield
Louis Gee
Minerva Richmond
T. A. Fuller
John McAninch
John Henry
Lon Rawson
Roy Shear
Village affairs depend on balanced voters and leaders
Read as a call for thoughtful civic leadership urging residents to elect officials who can view issues from all angles and render fair judgments in village matters.
Algernon Glass Pioneer Farmer Dies at Farwell
Algernon Glass of Gilmore township died after a long illness. Born April 28 1853 in Doskerk New York he lived in Howell Livingston Clare and Gilmore before moving to Farwell two years ago. He married Marguerite Hopkins in 1879 and had five children two of whom predeceased him. Funeral held at his home with Rev Randall officiating. he leaves wife two daughters and two sons along with sisters and a brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gimpore Thaa
Adtlera
Iabor Algernon Glassies
Doskerk
Chautauqua Co
New York
Howell
Livngston Co
Algernon
Isabella Co
Martha Suylandt
Adna Perry
Reat Arej
Faretha Bander
Verron
Stapley
Fred
Gilmore
Clara Shekel
Farwell
Florence Dunwoodie
Clare
Herbert Glass
Pbsides
Mary Musson
Lioweil
Geo. Graham
Coteman
Remembering Johnnie Wiggins Aged Two at Gilmore
Oration for Johnnie Wiggins born March 17 1918 died February 7 1921 at Gilmore Two with services at Robert Wiggins residence. Interment at Gilmore Cemetery Rev Wymer officiated. Poignant verse notes a vacant place in the family and a blessing in Heaven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnnie Wiggins
Robert Wiggins
Gilmore Two
Giltgore
Wymer
Michigan relief effort progress in counties
Out of 83 Michigan counties only two have failed to participate and nine have not yet met quotas. Clare county was among the first to raise its share while several sister counties have conducted most work in the past month. A few have not yet paid subscriptions. donations may be left at Citizens State Bank at your earliest convenience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Clare County
Citizens State Bank
The Poetry Of The Farm Belongs To The Country
A nostalgic ode contrasts rural life with city poverty and decline. The author extols fields forests and weather as living poems, calling the country a place of home identity and personal connection to nature and seasons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eteaias Bos
Robert Gil Ingerect
Fares
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McClure Newspaper Syndicate
Pbs
Belba
Lisa
Ysa Gare
Abigail
Ilsa
Abigalimi
Dhiim
Trino
Tiss
Tisa
Davenport
Hsa
Molly Davis
Isa
Ann Arbor
Syay
D. m
Pere Marquette
Weet
Glass
Badger’s
L Lady
Thos. McGutire
Flint
Tate
John McAninchie
Collins
Mt. Pleasant
John Palmer
Edith Stinchcombe
Clase
Nickerson
Travered City
Kingaloy
Elmer Graham
Marthe Fuller
Albert Kidd
Aid Society
Ena Cline
Cassie Davison
Mariette
Richhmond Hall
E. J. Baner
W.c.t. C
Ford
Chas. Clark
Alme
Elmer Lehman
Saginaw
E. J. Eager
Eager
Bernice Schaal
Misa Schaal
Alma
Herrison
Citizens Caucus
Town Hall
Lake Side Stock Farms
Kopclock A. M
Jersey
Holstein
Guernsey
Durham
Aberdeen
Poland
China
Arthur Pitton
Lake, Clare County, Mich
York and Groves
Lakeside Stock Farm
Lake Station
Pere Marquette Railway
Floyd E. Oliver
George Scott
Bert Scott
Algernon S. Glass
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