St Michael parish notes and community updates in Mt Pleasant
Local notices from Mt Pleasant include church services at West Church and Church of God with schedules for Sunday School preaching and social events. Rural residents share travel, visits, illnesses, and family news. a memorial service at Michigan State Teachers College honors World War II fallen, including Arthur L. Stinchcombe.
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White
Melvin Doniston
George Holmes
Nicw
Jessie Weed
Detroit
Res
Madge Lamb
Thos
Burns
Myre
Blanche P Burstott
Saginaw
Ira Badger
Walter Badger
Badger Cottage
Bertha Lake
Lawrence Horn
Loomis
Jas. Stinehcamba
A. Dewey and Baby
Boyne City
I. Updegraph
Wink
C. Updegraph
Hattie Masten
Jan Dincan
Imma Tweedy
Daugister
Grace Davison
Darla
Artin Waller
Bay View
Bert Badger
Lansing
Downing
Weels
Mienor Burnside
Roy Cook
Lake
Robert Crotty
Chand Raphis
Getehell
Pam Onts
Joseph Sanderaon
Mud. Seholeld
Pailanet Eunte Ap Oopielday
Mervale Perry
Jay Perry
Pnday
Marate Glass
Littlefield Lake
Cloek
Reno
Nevada
O. McGath
Aileran
Mabel Miller
Grand Rapids
Giatt
Youngs
Hiedaw
Gillie Cloek
Jack Atter
QO. G. Aneerogon
George Ditoiis
Punt
Bight Poiit Lake
Warren Barton
Brandson
Ralph Barton
Mint
J. Barton
R. Barton
Sunnday
Mos
W. Barton
Ray Thompson
George Lewis
Jackson
Mra
Kenneth Todd
Rockford
Frank Koeplinger
Bailey
Wwoihan
Gio
J. On
Averett
Daughter
Miller's
Marcelling
Angus McLeod
Lamb
Michigan State Teachers’ College
Avrthar L. Stinchcombe
Chas. Stinchcombe
Deaf and Dumb Children in City Grounds Inspire Reflection
Douglas and Dorothy watch a crowd of deaf and dumb children at a large playground. A passerby explains the band and playing fields belong to the children, and the encounter leads to gratitude for their own senses and everyday opportunities.
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Douglas
Dorothy
Grett
Tallo
Sald
Douglass
Doughis
When Land Was Cheap in New Jersey Sale Notice 1651
A historical note recalls that on April 16 1651 New Jersey was offered for sale in England for 25000 dollars. The account suggests a good farm could be bought for a pair of boats in that period.
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New Jersey
America
England
Superstition Tales From England and Sussex Sayings
A fragmented note contrasts beliefs about hand washing in England and Sussex. It references shared water or towels suggesting combined begging or quarrels, with a dialectal hint about northern England cautions. The piece reflects folk sayings on manners and conflict.
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Sussex
England
Lendad WeBits
Eighth graders celebrate with district field day
A Clare county rural school event closed with a field meet and prize giving. Ronald Chatterton, a twelve year old salutatorian, impressed all with his speech while Maxine Ildechti earned praise for high marks. The Farwell orchestra and Clare band provided music as eighth graders and parents celebrated the day.
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A. F. Light
Harrison
Ronald Chatterton
Ronald
Congress
Moses
Maxine Ildechti
Colonville School
Com’r Aldrich
Boys' State Fair School
Charles Borst
Demorest Wilson
Sylvia Bates
Freda Welch
Fay MccNeill
Chancey Jones
Bruce Williams
Farwell High School
Boyd
Clare High School
Farwell
Clare County Galaxy
H. B. Johnson
Clare
Wilson State Park
Schools Debate Amateur Rules For High School Athletics
The article discusses State Association rules on amateur status for high school athletes, noting that playing with former professionals or in prize events can affect eligibility. It urges coaches to share the handbook and cites Harrison Clare County as context. It closes with praise for local teachers, patrons, and the need for youth loyalty to parents.
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Michigan
Detroit Tigers
Harrison
Clare County
Com’r Aldrich
Rey. Johnson
Archery and sports feats spark to headlines across regions
An archer in Florida recants and shoots 1175 feet while Velodromes rise in St Sebastian and Madrid. Dick Cavill, a 1910 pro, swam 40 yards in 18 seconds in Portland Oregon. Zeb chickens duel in Belgium. Ohio fair races offer 19600 in purses starting August 27 in Columbus. England weighs ban on Greyhound racing after attacks by notables. Chess rules disappoint with no penalty for snoring. Oklahoma A and M unveils a 9000 dollar cinder track at Stillwater praised in the Missouri Valley.
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Dick Cavill
Portland
Ore
Prolific Poet Lopes de Vega, a Spanish Master
The famed poet Pedro Lopes de Vega, a Spanish writer from the late 16th to early 17th century, is noted for an extraordinary claim of composing 22 million verses, reflecting legendary literary output in early modern Spain. The figure highlights enduring curiosity about his prolific reputation.
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Lopes. de Vega
Engineer jailed after collision with elephant on Bengal line
An engineer on the Eastern Bengal railway was arrested for a negligent act after his train struck an elephant. The animal had a keeper, who was killed in the incident, highlighting hazards faced by elephant engineers in India.
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India
Bengal
Pathfinder Magazine
Practical Lesson Sparks Student Humor in Indiana High School
In an Indianapolis high school a physics teacher asked a student to imagine making a motor more compact for an electric device. The student replied with a dry answer that summed up the practical result: dirt.
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Indianapulis
Saving in Tires Justifies Paving
An Iowa Highway Commission bulletin cites that replacing gravel with high type pavement saves at least 1918 dollars yearly per mile of road in tire wear. For 2500 vehicles daily, savings rise to about 9590 dollars per mile, with concrete paving costing ~30000 dollars per mile paid in three years by wear savings.
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E. E. Duffy
Iowa Highway Commission
Washington State College
State College
Crankpin Wear Affects Bearing Adjustments
Uneven crankpin wear neutralizes apparent bearing tightening. The article notes that adjustments should occur only after checking crank pin condition, as journals can be worn out of round. If grinding is needed, modern repair shops can handle it easily.
See That Your Bumpers Are Set 18 Inches High
Motorists are urged by the United States Bureau of Standards to set bumpers to conform with Society of Automotive Engineers standards. The S A B standard fixes bumper face center lines at 18 inches for front bumpers and 19 inches for rear bumpers or fender guards to prevent interlocking on the street.
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United States Bureau of Standards
Society of Automotive Engineers
Paris Sets 25 MPH Limit in Downtown Curb
City officials declare a provisional speed limit of 25 miles per hour in downtown Paris to guide traffic control at cross street intersections while acknowledging no legal cap on other streets. Police will enforce only in crossroad areas. avenues remain governed by conditions and safety.
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Paris
Wiping Windshield Keeps Clear View in Rain
A car owner explains daily windshield cleaning as essential for visibility. Clean glass resists dust and road film, making rain wiping 100 percent efficient from the start.
Block and Cord Useful for Parking on Hills
J E Hoag of Los Angeles explains a black and cord device to secure a car on steep hills. The method blocks wheels with a corded block, preventing backward movement, then the block is moved with the car in low gear, using carpet scraps to avoid scratching the vehicle.
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J. E. Hoag
Los Angeles
Calif
Popular Mechanics Magazine
Handbook for 1928 Issued by National Automobile Chamber
The 1928 Handbook of Automobiles, an illustrated catalogue by the National Automobile Chamber of Commerce, lists 154 vehicle models from N. A. C. C. members. It details 85 passenger cars, 2 taxicabs, 9 motor busses, and 58 commercial vehicles with their principal specifications.
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National Automobile Chamber of Commerce
Automobiles and Safety Notes Highlight Lighter Cars
The piece discusses lighter car construction under one third weight of prior models and cautions about cyclists sharing roads. It references a growing fear for rider safety and notes stock car testing during the off season with the 500 mile auto.
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Elnsele
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