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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1926
Page
8
Wind Power Not Yet Practical for Commercial Use
Electrical energy has been obtained from wind driven turbines in wind mills but producing power this way is not done commercially. The main difficulties are variable wind output and direction and the low concentration of supply.
Not My Troubles Tied to Carelessness Not Oppression
The author argues troubles stem from shiftlessness and procrastination, not oppression or lack of liberty. They dismiss the claim that the addressed person is a martyr, labeling them as similarly careless and defiant of daily duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Howe
Origin of the watered moire silk finish described
The term moire comes from French meantog wave and describes a watered or clouded effect on silk. Watered and moire refer to the bright and dull variegated patches resembling spilled water, often seen on jaffeta or usually of the four ribbed type and poplin.
Design and Care of Farm Buildings Reflect Owner’s Character
William A. Radford explains farm building design as a reflection of owner thrift and care. The article describes a well planned barn with upright siding, concrete foundation, ventilated roof, two tile silos, a covered manure pit, and a connected feed room with grain bins and carrier tracks, plus multiple stock pens, litter alleys, gutters, and ample sunlight for healthy herd management.
Paroled Convicts Under State Police Supervision
State Police oversee about 560 paroled men in Wayne County under Lieut. Boettcher. Parolees must report on release, secure work, avoid pools and bad company, and stay employed or risk return to prison. Employment aids include factory work with room and board paid until first paycheck, kept secret to help stability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne County
Wm. Boettcher
Detroit
Upper Peninsula
Clean Gutters Yearly and Paint the Inside
Advice on home maintenance urges yearly gutter cleaning after leaves fall. It notes neglect harms roofs, suggests a long ladder for removing summer dirt, and recommends painting the gutter interiors with one or two coats of red paint during exterior painting.
Arkansas soft pine described for interior trim
The article notes white pine as a definite character in adornment, while Arkansas soft pine gains great beauty under stain or enamel, forming a satin-like interior trim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas
Wire cloth for screens and household use
Wire cloth for screens and other household uses is obtainable. It is made of copper or bronze or galvanized zinc.
Starch Coats Walls for Easy Cleaning and Sanitation
Starch size applied after wall paint dries creates an invisible finish that can be removed with warm water. It resists dust and dirt, preserves the finish, and keeps wall areas sanitary. The method is cheap and easy, with decorative options like tiffany finishes and blended colors.
Tight coal bin design saves dust but costs rise
The article argues a coal bin should be tightly built to exclude dust though exacting precision isn’t required. It warns that inexperienced workers slow progress and suggests average labor cost around ten dollars for a carpenter to build a standard bin.
New Barracks for Troopers in Upper Peninsula
Ground is broken for a two story stucco barracks at Marquette near the prison to replace the old Negaunee site. Capt Arch N Downing will headquarters there as troopers gain closer access during prison trouble. Newberry citizens donated materials for a small post building while troopers did much of the work. A new fort has also been established near tion Mountain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upper Peninsula
Michigan State Police
Marquette
Negaunee
Arch. N Downing
Newberry
Tion Mountain
Cleghorn Receives Public Safety Commissioner Badge
Lieut. John C. Cleghorn, commander of the St. Clair detachment of the Michigan State Police, was presented a grid and platinum badge by Hamtramck city council recognizing his public service as acting police chief from March 9 to April 26. He was commissioned by the governor to restore order after internal shootings and moral disruption within the department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamtramck
John C. Cleghorn
St. Clair
Michigan State Police
Commissioner of Public Safety
Cleghorn
Iin
Obedience First We Need Only Obey Guidance
A reflective note emphasizes following guidance for each person to hear the right word through humble listening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imerson
Nurse praises grateful patient at Touro Infirmary
A nurse at Touro Infirmary says the politest and most grateful man she has met was a patient in her ward. He expressed deep thanks after she administered a large dose of castor oil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Touro Infirmary
Understanding Relative Humidity in Simple Terms
Relative humidity measures how much invisible water vapor is in the air compared to what the air could hold at that temperature. It excludes visible droplets of rain or fog and focuses only on the water vapor present.
New York Photographer Demands High Fee For Private Work
An acclaimed New York artistic photographer with work in many art magazines received a private booking request from the wife of a newly wealthy man. She asked for the price and in response he stated a thousand dollars, prompting her to gasp. He clarified the fee by asking, how large a picture do you tie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
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Herbert Randall
ARS eRee Sana
Roy Feighner
Orin Smith, Farwell
Rid
Lake George
A. MagLeod
Pine St
Clare
Albert Hein
Edgewood Kennels
Ray Harrold
Gladwin
Mich
Maple Street
M&s. Elen Lockwood
Citizens Bank
J. C. Newman
Chas
Keith
6Th Street
Miller Bros
Etta Sharer
Ithaca, Mich
Russell Wilson
Columbia
Vassar, Mich
D. F. Wooltoon
West 1St Street
Fred Tjreitch
Clara Aire Ranch
Saginaw
Michigan
William A. Radford
Willian A. Radford
Prairie Avenue
Chicago
Chance
Parcord
Davy
Ichigan
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