Rural church faces broad readjustment for new times
About 150 Michigan ministers attended a two week rural conference at Michigan Agricultural College from July 6 to 16. The cooperative, interdenominational meeting urged readjustment of rural ministry to meet rising living standards and social needs. Lead speakers from several churches and universities emphasized ministers guiding community improvement and modernizing church life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paral Church of Michigan
Wndargo
Pete AG
Pew
Michigan Agriculsi
Avery
Warren H. Leon
Church and Coustru ° Life Orker
New York City
C. H. Igehlman
Rochester University
B. A. Ross
University of Wisconsin
Z. W. Diehl
Albion Mich
Leonard Wood and the Chicago Convention's Unsung Echo
A historic column honors General Leonard Wood after the Chicago Convention defeat. It argues his record remains clear and his service vital, praising his role in shaping America during wartime and his steadfast patriotism, while noting the election outcome changes nothing in public esteem.
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Chicago
Wood End
Wilson
Wood
Robie
Platteburg
Cuba
America
America's
Harvey
Local Official’s Family and Child Die in Lightning Strike
Mrs. Grafton Gawne and her 11 year old son John Snyder were killed by lightning on July 23 during a thunderstorm while milking a cow in a Midland county stable. Four cattle were killed. Gawne is a Republican candidate for sheriff.
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Grafton Gawne
Midland Township
Midland County
John Snyder
Gawne
Subscribers in arrears face payment push and rate realities
The Sentinel explains why it drops in arrears, notes printing costs now five times prewar, and says subscriptions will be canceled at expiration to avoid mis understandings. It urges prompt payment, cites poor response to formal bills, and stresses financial strain of continuing free issues.
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Sentinel Costa
Fannt
The
Sentinel
Free Methodists Camp Meeting at Evart This August
The Free Methodists announce a camp meeting at Evart starting August 3 and running through the week. The following week the Annual Conference will also be held at the same location.
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Evart
Free Methodists
Regular Teachers' Examination Dates Announced
The regular teachers examination for all certificates will be held in the Harricon High School room on August 12 13 and 14 1920. Applicants should bring legal cap paper and writing materials. Examinations start at 8 o clock. Geo B Barsette Commissioner.
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Harricon High School
Sherp
BE. Barsette
Saturday Specials At Clare Hardware Overstocks Discounted Goods
The firm announces special sale prices on many stocked items including shears razors butter knives tea spoons and granite ware to reduce inventory. Rev Davie and family depart for Lenix County for a brief visit while Mr Davie's elderly father remains to assist.
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Clare Hdw
Imp. Oo
Davie
Taceday
Lenixt County
Davia
Secretary of State Vaughan Leads Revenue Growth and Licenses
The state office under Secretary Vaughan has grown from about 600000 in revenue to over six million this year. Automobile licenses totaled 197817.56 for six months ending July, licenses rose from 75000 to about 370000 in six months, chauffeur licenses climbed from 10000 to 58000 after the driver’s license law. Vaughan, earning 2600 salary, serves on multiple boards including the state board of auditors and wartime and public domain groups.
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Secretary of State
Coleman GO. Vaughan
Vaughan
State Board of Auditors
Public Domain Commission
State Office Building Board
War Preparedness Board
Reed City Camp Meeting Promises Broad Program
Camp meeting at Reed City to be held August 5 to 15 features a strong talent lineup and ample lodging with reasonable rates for board and accommodations.
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Reed City
Way & Board
Close Out Bargains At Demarests Cash Store
Demarests Cash Store offers close out prices on silk gloves 1.25, boys 2 to 6 years 0.69, 7c yard on races and insertions, girls 6 to 14 gingham dresses 0.09, men shirts drawers 0.49, shoes 31.98 2.98 3.89, ladies voile dresses 39.00 value 35.98.
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Ovalla
Women Vote Rights and the National Suffrage Movement
The article explains that women can vote for president in any state that allows voting for state legislators under the state constitution. It notes the federal amendment requires three fourths of states, currently 35 with one more needed, and clarifies that nationwide adoption depends on state ratification before the election. Gratiot Co. Herald.
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United States
China
Michigan
Gratiot Co. Herald
The Failure and The Call to Bold Effort
A poem extols choosing bold effort over safe complacency. It celebrates the value of striving despite failure, urging the reader to endure sneers and danger in pursuit of a loftier dream and service to mankind.
Gov Cox’s Ohio gubernatorial bids seen as GOP divisions
Analysis traces Cox’s wins to Republican split votes in Ohio across 1912 1914 1917 and 1918. It notes shifts with the Progressives and key figures Willis Harding Wilson and Garford, concluding 1920 conditions align party unity for the Republican candidate.
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Cox
Ohio
Willis
Harding
Wilcor
Wilson
Willisbeng
Hamilton County
Cincinnati
Willie
Garford
Peculiar Case Seeks DC Supreme Court Peace With Germany
A Chicago lawyer obtained from the District of Columbia Supreme Court an order directing Secretary Colby to show cause why he should not declare a state of peace with Germany as per a Senate resolution. The case hinges on a fine legal point and raises whether such a ruling would survive to the U. S. Supreme Court and affect Mr. Wiserson.
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Chicago
Supreme Court of the District of Columbia
Colby
Germany
Senate of the
United States
U. S. Supreme Court
Wis Eson
Cornwell Ranch Movies Arrival at Princess Theatre
Moving pictures from Cornwell Ranch filmed about a month ago will be shown at the Princess theatre on Saturday the 31st as an added attraction to the regular program. The screenings will be of special interest to residents of Clare and surrounding areas.
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Cornwell Ranch
Princess Theatre
Clare
John Lamb Appointed Grant Township Clerk
John Lamb, who won the Grant township clerk post last spring, resigned due to his threshing business. He has been appointed to the position, succeeding Armastrong Allen who had resigned last year. Mr Lamb had previously been appointed after Allen's resignation.
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Wm. J. Cleveland
Grant
John Lamb
Mr. Lamb
Armastrong Allen
Obituary of Harriet Chapen Smith Pioneer of Clare Michigan
Harriet Chapen Smith of Clare Michigan, born August 8 1848 in Oakland County near Holly, daughter of Elbridge G Unapin and Philomela Garfield, married Almeron N. Smith in 1887. She lived a devout life as mother and neighbor, widow since 1916, funeral by Rev. Davis at home with burial in Cherry Grove. survived by daughter Gladys Coata and grandchildren.
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Harriet Chapen Smith
Oakland Co
Michigan
Holly
Elbridge ‘G .Unapin
New England
Springfeld
Massachusetts
Genesee Co
New York
Philomela Garfieldprang
New Hampshire
Garfield
Alexander New York
Harriet
Almeron N. Smith
Baldwin Michigan
Clare
Gladys
Leo M. Coata
Benison
Sunday School Picnic at Alwood Grove Attended Despite Absences
The Sunday school picnic at Alwood Grove last Wednesday drew fair attendance though speakers Fair of Farwell and O A Reading were absent. Rev. Davis and A Bruce Gibbs filled in, and the event concluded with games. An anonymous planning effort is anticipated as people look ahead to the next gathering.
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Alwood Grove
Fair
Farwell
O. A. Reading
Davis
A. Bruce Gibbs
Ikaly
Death of Bethel Parr Noted by Southwest Gilmore Correspondent
Our Southwest Gilmore correspondent reports the death of Bethel Parr, a longtime resident. Mr. Parr formerly lived in Vernon City and Freeman township, and spent several years in Gilmore. He was described as an industrious, hard working man.
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Gilmore
Bethel Parr
Farr
Vernon City
Freeman Township
Young People Conferences at Crystal Lake Frankfort
The Older Boys Conference and Older Girls Conference of the Michigan Sunday School Association will meet at Crystal Lake near Frankfort on Friday. Addresses will be delivered by Cynthia Pearl Mane among others.
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Michigan Sunday School Association
Crystal Lake
Frankfort
Cynthia Pearl Mane
Harding Speech Extract Highlights Lincolnian Call to Duty
The issue reprints two liberal abstracts from Senator Hardings acceptance speech for the Republican presidential nomination. The text notes similarities to Lincoln and quotes the candidate pledging service to country, God, and party while acknowledging limited ability and seeking support from Americans.
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Sen. Harding
the Sentinel
Republican Party
United States
Peaches From Bloomingdale Boost Michigan Fall Market
In Kalamazoo on July 23 scouts report home-grown peaches from Bloomingdale sold at 350 dollars per crate. Wholesalers estimate fall prices from 2 to 2.50 dollars per basket, signaling a cheap outlook for southwestern Michigan peaches at peak season.
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Kalamazoo
Mich
Southwestern Michigan
Bloomingdale
Registration Notice for City Voters Under Act 126
City Clerk announces registration rights under Act 126 1917 for any eligible voter not yet registered who applies in person on non Sunday non holiday days. Public notice lists deadlines August 31 general registration and August 7 and August 4 review sessions 8 A M to 8 P M on McFwen Street August 20 1930 dated August 20 1930 by AL Bozers City Clerk.
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Eaid
Mcfwen Street
AL. Bozers
Civy
Coming Aug 12 J Leahy Optometrists Here
The readable fragment notes a date August 12 and a named optometrist J Leahy set to appear locally. Details are sparse due to damaged text.
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Leonard Wood
Y. OE ‘Prominent “ Citizen
Demarest’s
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Edgar A Guest
Veto
Cornwell Ranch Movies
Tara
James
Clare County
James S. Bicknell
Good Reads
Senate
Harriet Smith
At.t
Spelics
Young People’s Conferences
West State
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