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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1929
Page
2
A set of pun riddles and groaners including lines about hard workers bees a flower lady's slippers stars game laws and a humorous comparison between a school teacher and a robber. The piece ends with a quip about butter growing stronger with age.
Four year old Betty meets a new neighbor and seeks the girl’s name. Her mother suggests formal options Jean Anne or Elizabeth but Betty remains unsure, declaring she does not know how to address her. Betty proudly asks what the front of the girl is called and receives a puzzled stare.
Fragmentary OCR notes claim General Sherman’s march scattered clover seed across Southern farms, causing unexpected seed growth and agricultural impact. References to lespedeza and Japanese clover hint at long term effects on crops in the region.
A 35 acre farm with 5 room house on pavement near a school, two barns, toolshed, corn crib, and well water offers trade options near Clare. Also a 240 acre parcel seven miles from Clare features 30 acres improved, pasture, timber, house, several outbuildings, and a 50 acre fishing lake. Listings promise more attractive properties and spring location help.
A long list of local notes covers visits, moves, and events in Clare. Household moves include Origier purchasing the Heoffle property, Mrs Cappeart relocating to Vernon City, and Mrs Brown with John Bower aiding Charles Frary’s care. Community activities feature a Baptist church supper and Zenobia Chapter hosting a social bridge evening. State matters mention Senator Achard’s committee appointments and a probate action to declare William Syer legally dead for war insurance.
A. Dewspipey reproduces a photograph showing four women and a daughter seated together. The image, derived from old newspapers, was pressed and finished with a varnish.
The article notes diverse farewell customs from many countries. It mentions the Turk offering a solemn breast-cross and bow, the Jap removing a slipper and smiling, and Philippine blessings by face rubbing. It also cites Hindu dust salutations, Fiji feather signs, and Burmese bows, highlighting cultural variety in parting gestures.
Fragmentary note indicates medical caution given to a patient or guardian. The text mentions avoidant instructions and references to a Boston setting and a motherly caregiver role, suggesting cautionary guidance from a doctor about treatment.
The aged veteran and former postmaster in Cleveland's second administration was laid to rest after funeral services at the Farwell residence. Survivors include daughter Mrs Minnie B Brown and sons Watson Clayton Warren, with many relatives. Out of town attendees came from Laingsburg Gaylord Lansing Pontiac Ludington and Flint.
Mr and Mrs Roy Hoover Jr and Son express heartfelt thanks for kindness and sympathy shown during illness and death of their beloved baby. They also thank for floral tokens and Rev Bates for his comforting message.
We thank all who assisted in the burial of our father Jeremiah Bennett. The Sunday School and Gleaners contributed beautiful flowers. The singers and Rev Ehleinhardt offered comforting words.
The family of Clarence expresses thanks for the kindness shown during his illness and death. They acknowledge Rev. Johnson Mes dames McAllister and McGuire and Mr. Doherty for their splendid services. Dr. and Mrs. F. C. Sanford and Fanily.
The family expresses deep gratitude to neighbors and friends for acts of kindness and support following the death of their son and brother Johnny. They thank Rev Chas Ehleinhardt pallbearers singers and Brown and Dover friends for floral offerings. Mrs John McNeill and Family.
We extend sincere thanks to neighbors and friends for kindness during the illness and death of our daughter Lenora Maude. Appreciation for floral offerings to Rev. H B Johnson and for autos provided. Signed Mr and Mrs Arthur Parrish and son Lionel.
For sale two 1 2 ton Ruggles with pneumatic tires in good condition on Cornwell ranch Clare price 700 cost 3500. For rent three room furnished apartment heats lights furnished 209 W 7th street Lats LR Atte weere. For sale Holstein cows H L Cleveland. Lost three year old black Holstein heifer from slaughter house November 25th reward notify Mrs Lillian Dawe Gladwin.
Montreal, Canada, originated as Villa Maria in 1642 on Hothelaga, built on a site with a trading post by Champlain in 1611. The city later drew visitors including Jacques Cartier in 1685, shaping its early European exploration.
The osier industry, one of England’s oldest handicrafts, faces decline as local basket and wicker workers dwindle. Machine production for osier goods not yet feasible, and shops increasingly depend on German and Spanish basket wares with novel looks but inferior quality.
A local notice directs readers to call Cotton Radio Hospital for radio repair issues. The contact shows the phone number 75 38tr, indicating a service line for emergencies or urgent repairs. The fragmentary item emphasizes device repair assistance.
The Clare Sentinel outlines daily paper clubbing options for subscribers. Rates include The Clare Sentinel 1 year at 1.50 and 1.60, with various daily papers such as Detroit Free Press and Lansing papers offered at 4.00 each, plus clubbing bundles with popular magazines.
The Department of Conservation seeks a District Warden and an Assistant District Warden for District No 16 covering Clare Gladwin Arenac Isabella Midland Bay and Saginaw counties. Written exams will be held January 28 1929 at the Bay City courthouse.
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