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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1926
Page
8
Fragmentary railroad notes show westbound movements at 6:27 and 12:30 train slots, with references to Barner and Lagyon. A second line mentions Ann Arlor and Tig Dm with times 11:00 am and a going south schedule.
A street scene in the usual buoyant style features a curious exchange about a violent mishap. The narrator hints at a nearby incident involving a car, curb impact, and a display window crash at Tatman’s, with a quirky warning that readers will remember the event for some time.
The fragment notes a mismatch in a slogan or sign complaining that side one is wrong while the other side is right in relation to a hardware store. It preserves the discourse on signage without inventing extraneous detail.
A Notre Dame juggler notes the main expense is upkeep rather than initial price as he opens another container of hydrogel mid performance. The remark highlights ongoing costs in balloonist acts and tech-driven props.
Dance February 27 at Duncan Hall under new management with Foot Warmers providing music. Admission 75 cents for men, ladies free, spectators 25 cents. A good time is promised and all are invited.
Fragmentary OCR style note describes the phrase This expression Glad as related to holiday attire and colorful clothing. It hints at the old usage of the term rag or rags and the visual impact of bright colors in clothing.
Fragmentary notes describe the veil as a wedding garment with roots in ancient superstition. It was worn to conceal the bride and protect her from evil spirits believed to cause harm. The piece cites Greek and Roman customs where the bridal veil was a common element.
The paper reports on the second week of a Michigan special legislative session. It covers bills to codify criminal laws, railroad issues, Mt. Pleasant Normal reconstruction funding, and highway department finances. Also notes commissions, state reforms, local notices, community events, and upcoming declamatory contests in Clare.
The report lists tardiness illness and absences for students including Clifford Rodahaugh Bernadine Wutchinson Dorothy Hales and Phyllis Schaaf. It notes a Junior Literature Club meeting a Washington program a sleigh ride party and a language study of Old Tales by Oliver Wendell Holmes with students recounting specimens of Florida vegetation. It mentions a hay party birthday celebrations and a contest to reduce tardies alongside first grade updates and reading groups the Fairies and the Brownies.
Mrs. Henry Russell expresses gratitude for the bath robe and lunches sent by the Herrick Ladies Aid and for the kindness shown by friends during illness.
Michigan State College expert H. C. Moore says planting certified seed potatoes protects yields and reduces costs. Tests show about 50 extra bushels per acre vs non certified seed, enabling some growers to reduce acreage while sustaining output. A nationwide shortage of certified seed this year urges growers to obtain seed promptly.
John Greer thanks friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy during his wife’s long illness and death, and for the choir’s beautiful singing.
In grateful acknowledgment for the flowers singers and rides offered after the death of our beloved son and brother Wesley Winégarden Argo we thank Rev Johnson for comforting words from Mrs H G Stevens and Mr and Mrs Neil Griffin and family
Grant Township taxpayers are advised that Herbert Gilmore, treasurer, will be at Clare County Savings Bank Saturday February 27 and at home until Wednesday March 3 to receive taxes.
The Mt Vernon Grange will host an old time dance at their hall this Friday evening. Good music and admission is 50 cents.
We express thanks for loyalty and help during our loved one's illness and death. Gratitude for floral tributes singers and comforting words from Rev H B Johnson John Hodkinson and daughter Rose Mrs Afldie Lappan.
Beloved mother and sister Ida C. Vrooman passed away. Family thanks friends for kindness and floral offerings. Appreciation also given to Rev. Bates for comforting words from Mrs. Win Jeffs, Samuel Vrooman, Nellie M. Yeager, Hy Bellinger, John Ouderkiris, and Chas Suderkinke.
Seed stocks are being certified in Michigan with varieties such as Russet Rural White Rural Green Mountain and Irish Cobbler among the listed types.
A modern remark reflects on how children hear of wickedness from a young age. The author notes that youngsters face harsh realities, often within their own homes, shaping their early understanding of life.
A young girl on a porch refuses a man selling colored postcards saying her mother would not want them because her father makes them.
To clean guitars violins and other strings mix equal quantities of linseed oil turpentine and water. Shake to form an emulsion. Rub the instrument with a cloth dampened in the cream wipe dry and polish with woolen cloth chamois or velveteen.
Public notice seeking gradings and concrete unit bids per cubic yard. For plans and specifications see Arthur D. Johnson, Engineer.
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