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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1926
Page
8
The first military band was heard in England in 1785. The duke of York imported twelve Germans and, with three Negroes, established them as the band of the Moldstream guards.
During Helen's visit to her Aunt Mary the weather turned foul yet the trip remained cheerful. On returning home she declares there were 50 smiles at Aunt Mary so she did not notice the rain.
Under the treaty between the United States and Mexico the old bed of the Rio Grande remains the boundary. About 13 000 acres of American territory lie south of the Rio Grande below El Paso, with the river running about 20 miles in the United States. Three bridges cross the island area: Lee Moor, Fabens and Tornillo bridges.
The text recounts whispered social gossip about a local party, with confidential tips that multiple sources declined to reveal publicly. It notes growing circulation yet expresses disbelief and disapproval of rumors aimed at others' character.
A fragment recalls Samuel saying red heads are better drivers while noting fat women are good drivers and tall women are hot or good. He also opines that bad school teachers are terrible. The piece reads as a humorous, prejudiced aside with unclear context.
Local notes report train times to Harrison and West routes, social events at Clare churches and clubs, visits from residents and guests, rummage and guild activities, a basketball game against Reed City, and upcoming Knights Pythians gatherings. Includes health clinic details and church social plans.
The 1925 statewide auto census shows Clare County with 1343 pleasure cars 113 commercial autos 33 licensed trailers and 4 dealers. It contributed 15443 to auto license and weight tax funds with 6951 returned as state award money. Michigan’s total 1925 revenues reached 29169098 with large auto related gains despite a 12k skate rink note.
A two day school on farm cooperation will open during Farmers Week at Michigan State College on February 15. The program aims to cover cooperation scope from conception to sales, with Walton Peteet among outside speakers. The economics department plans the event for Michigan cooperative organizations and lists more than 30 affiliated groups.
The B and A Masonic lodge announces a regular meeting at Look Lodge No 404 on Tuesday evening February 8. Members are urged to attend and conduct routine lodge business in keeping with the lodge’s calendar.
A crowded school diary covers topics from vegetables and meals for children to winter life in Tkwa. It notes Marion White’s return, long walks to Hindergar ten, and busy study in music, spelling contests, and penmanship.
Sincere appreciation is extended for the fine radio donated through Chas Krell August Walter and friends. The gesture reflects the kindness and sympathy of neighbors and friends in the community.
Motivational short note urging immediate action to seize opportunities in self-improvement travel home and business. Encourages saving and thinking ahead to acquire money and comforts starting now.
The Ford Motor Company Highland Park Plant drew 158 927 visitors in 1925 an increase of about 35 000 from 1924. The River Rouge plant attracted 24 797 visitors as the world’s largest industrial center draws public interest in large scale manufacturing.
A Dover event invites residents to a Friday evening dance on January 22 with good music and a planning committee coordinating the affair.
Dance at Loomis every Wednesday night begins December 16 with music by Gladwin County Foot Warmers.
Merchants announce new creamery operation at the old creamery building by Anderson and Sass. Marvin Wilson, manager, invites farmers to deliver cream and poultry and notes cream, eyes, and poultry accepted.
A reflective line from Greville emphasizes that following rules alone does not guarantee virtue. It argues the need to know when to deviate and where the exception lies in conduct.
The 1926 forest fire report by Charles A. Peterson notes 1000 fires burned a total of 14997 acres in Clare county with estimated damage of 5838 dollars. Average burn per fire 150 acres and 0.43 dollars per acre. Causes include campers railroads and incendiary actions.
The Kansas City Star notes the Herald Angels Sing program announced by the printer. The report mentions the week’s schedule and emphasizes italics used in the printed programs.
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