Origin of the name America traced to explorations
A historical note explains the term America named after Vespucci’s central Brazil voyage area and its later wide usage. It states Mercator first used the name for the western world in 1541.
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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1926
Page
4
A historical note explains the term America named after Vespucci’s central Brazil voyage area and its later wide usage. It states Mercator first used the name for the western world in 1541.
A trained nurse at Touro infirmary is thanked by a patient in her ward for a large castor oil dose. The patient expresses eloquent gratitude for the care received during his stay.
A quote from R. W. Howe’s Monthly questions religiosity and fear of church and preacher, framing irreligion as a personal stance. The line notes anxiety about God and religious life as a defining trait.
Loss from tuberculosis is one of the heaviest taxes on the livestock industry today. An annual burden of about 40 million dollars is estimated.
The Outlook reflects on dignity and resilience, urging stronger backing for those who rely on their personal steadiness. It stresses social support structures and community responsibility to uphold individuals facing hardship.
Train times, travel notes, visits, illnesses and community events fill a Clare county page. The bulletin lists arrivals, departures, illness reports, church events, and social calls from Clare and nearby areas with many names and places cited.
The 1926 Clare County eighth grade exercises featured Sup t Walter W Gumser of Glaze, praised for sane education ideas and strong delivery. Sarah Bauer of Dover School led with 93 percent on the state eighth grade exam and became valedictorian. The event included music by the Farwell High School Orchestra, a community dinner, and remarks honoring teachers, students, and local officials.
Farmers prices received for stock shipped last week include cows 5 50 to 6 75 heifers 7 00 to 8 25 cow and calf 55 00 bulls 6 25 calves 13 75 and 11 50 lambs 18 00 yearling 10 00 hives 7 50 one out at 3 00 bucks 5 60 hogs 16 00 15 60 15 25 914 25 roughs 12 50 Next shipping dates from Beaverton Friday June 25 Gladwin Saturday June 26
Farmers' Shipping Assn Inc announces services in Gladwin led by manager Fred B. Swinehart. Contact via local phone 172 for shipping and freight arrangements.
The complete dispersal of the G. D. Fairgrove herd of 46 and 19 Red Rose Farms dairy animals showcases high production and breeding. Milking cows include many with strong AR records and top junior and mature outputs, led by notable bulls and pedigrees. Circulation and contact details list James R. Garver in Madison Wisconsin for publicity and information.
All persons having unsettled accounts with the late M B Brewer are asked to call and settle. Mrs Lena H Brewer administrator 3443 Williams Ice Cream at Andersons adv.
Did you receive your opportunity certificate If not contact Citizens State Bank for assistance.
Milwaukee Leader quotes say many overlook hard work, arguing opportunity means earning worth, not a free handout. The article discusses differing views on social mobility and merit in the early 20th century.
Alexander Cruden, renowned for his famous concordance, believed God commissioned him to reform England’s morals and popularized the epithet Alexander the Corrector as he promoted moral discipline.
A fragment suggests a man who proclaims superiority as a persona ploy, implying a secret flaw behind repeated boasts. The text hints at self deception or hidden motives in the display of confidence.
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