Continuous Bath Enables Firefighters to Fight Fire
A helmet delivers a shower bath salt that envelops firemen with water at cross quarters, creating a continuous bath to aid firefighting.
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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1926
Page
4
A helmet delivers a shower bath salt that envelops firemen with water at cross quarters, creating a continuous bath to aid firefighting.
Notice is given that four months from January 22, 1926, are allowed for creditors to present claims against Nancy Woolston deceased to the Probate Court in Harrison Michigan for examination and adjustment. Claims must be filed by May 17, 1926, and will be heard May 24, 1926 at 10 o clock in the forenoon. Dated January 15, 1926 Thos S Dorsey Judge of Probate.
The report notes another spell of mild weather hoped to persist. It lists residents in ill health including Mrs. Charlotte Pendoell and Harry Kaul, and mentions Mrs. John Butters on the sick list. It also covers family travel for Jerry Bennett Jr.’s visit and upcoming sale of personal property in Br ganeer with relatives arriving from Midland for a funeral.
The anonymous ad warns that serious diseases stem from coughs and colds and promotes Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as the best remedy. It cites a Meyersdale, Pennsylvania reader, Peter Landis, reporting relief for a severe croupy cough and urges keeping two bottles on hand for emergencies.
The article profiles an author lawyer and soldier from New Norts and Providence. It highlights his Northland tale The Whelps of the Wolf and The Valley of Voices, praising his Hudson Bay stories and fur trade frontier fiction. It notes Yale and Harvard education and service in Meuse Argonne.
Jewelry valued over 1 million dollars was stolen during a house party in Palm Beach. Items said to be taken include nineteen diamond brooches, a basket of cabochons, emeralds and rubies, a sapphire, a seven carat emerald ring, and a diamond and platinum ring. The Moeskers and their social circle are noted as part of Palm Beach society.
Fire destroyed the old wing of the Chateau Frontenac hotel in Quebec City. The blaze began in the tower facing Dufferin Terrace and St. Lawrence River, causing total collapse of the rotunda roof and extensive damage estimated at about 2 million dollars.
The senate confirmed Philip S. Teller of San Francisco as a member of the Shipping Board, succeeding the resigning Meyer Lissner.
The house judiciary committee ended its hearings on Federal Judge George W. English of the eastern Illinois district who is accused of improper conduct.
The guide states Holsteins can eat three pounds of silage and one pound of hay per hundred pounds of live weight, assuming good quality silage and legume hay. Do not overfeed silage due to bulk. With silage and clover, a cow can use one pound of grain per three and a half to four pounds of milk, depending on available feeds.
Washington report notes the senate finance committee reported no change in the funds proposed for prohibition enforcement and for the Treasury and Post Office departments as the house bills moved forward.
A treasury expert estimates the life of a dollar bill in circulation at about seven months, but most bills received do not last that long. The remark by an exchange source highlights rapid turnover and deterioration of currency in daily use.
Richmond Va The general assembly voted to reject the proposed child labor amendment to the federal Constitution one vote was cast for it in the Senate and none in the house.
Reader notice urges local subscribers to subscribe now with a yearly rate of one dollar fifty, offering a low price and immediate value for a periodical.
A fragmented entry shows references to Harwell in Ann Arbor South and East West directions with numbers and a price 287, lacking clear context due to OCR damage.
Mrs Henry House pastor leads Sunday School at 1 30 pm and afternoon services at 2 30 pm at 2380 Dem street with evening services at 7 30 pm Prayer meeting every Tuesday evening All services held at Mrs House home Everyone welcome
Rev. D. H. Reed of Albion will lead Sunday morning worship with Sunday School to follow. Rally day emphasized in Sunday School. Evening service at 7 00 p m and daily four services for children next week. Evening meetings at 700 watch for announcements.
Mrs L R Shear remains ill with flu while Mrs C L Brasington shows improvement. Meryl Palmer visited from Flint. Holmes is better. Luce from Lake George spent Sunday with family. George Palmer improves at home. Rev D E Reed evangelist speaks daily at the Methodist church next week. Several residents visit relatives, attend funerals, and attend Sunday School Rally Day. Mason Wood, nearly 94, attended Madson Wood's funeral with family.
The Farwell Woman's Club held its first 1926 meeting at Mrs. Madge Lamb's home. Seventeen members joined in a music night with guest speakers. Mrs. Lamb spoke on Howard McDowell and Mrs. McDowell's role in his plans, while members chose favorite piano selections.
Ora B Bingham, installing officer, introduces new WRC officers at the regular meeting. Etta Mowl as President, Anns Davison 1st VP, Mary Leonard 2nd VP, Minnie Frye Secretary, Blanch Gilman Treasurer, with Mary Miller Chaplain and other officers named. Decoration Day programs in the park, two trees dedicated, nine schools visited, nine flags presented to churches, relief and other funds totaling 31.96 dollars.
Olive Lucille Allen born Farwell September 6 1917 died January 8 1926 at University hospital Ann Arbor after an illness of three months. She lived mostly in Farwell with two years in Marion and was active in church school and Sunday School. Survived by father mother two sisters one brother grandfather relatives and friends. Funeral at L D S church performed by Elder Harvey DeGeer. burial in Cherry Grove cemetery Clare.
We thank all who assisted during our daughter's illness and death. Grateful for flowers, singers, comforting words, and listening ears. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Allen and family.
A dance will be held at Richmond hall in Farwell on Friday evening January 29th. Local organizers invite residents to attend for an evening of music and social dancing.
New York report says the anthracite joint settlement conference between operators and union officials ended without a settlement after two weeks. Arbitration was the sticking point, with miners rejecting several proposed plans and the session adjourned sine die leaving the strike status unchanged.
Classified notice listing field corn for sale from Geo Burcks with contact 289F18 and seed peas near Farwell described by Leoffler. Includes offering and contact details for buyers.
Charles M Schwab, chairman of Bethlehem Steel and former U S official, told the American Road Builders association at its 23rd annual convention that money spent on good roads is an investment yielding broad national returns. William H Connell, association president, traced the group’s history from 1902 as he noted the industry’s annual output of about six billion dollars and that roughly one third is spent on road construction.
An approximate earth age estimate from a German scientist ranges between 1.1 and 1.2 million years. The report notes ongoing uncertainty about long timelines and earth history.
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