Somers children mourned as diphtheria cases loom
The town mourns the death of Dorothy Oral Junior and Bernadette Somers while others remain ill under care from Dr. Lamb and Dr. Clute. the school remains closed until March 5 due to diphtheria concerns. Albert Kidd house is a total loss after a Thursday morning fire, with John Moore's residents losing upstairs goods and rugs though insured. Mr and Mrs Wm Dickerson attend to ill mother in Winn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Somers
Dorothy
Oral
Junior
Bernadette
Somers
Lamb
Clute
Bay City
Albert Kidd
John Moore
Wm. Dickerson
Winn
Laura Horn
John Henry
McBain
Eton Foell
Rapids
Lillian Nedinnes
Saginaw
Nova Davis
Ameish Schofield
Richard Graves
Alowly
Mt. Pleasant
WP Bail
Texas
Henry House
Davison and Chifidgen
Jesllo
Orval Milly
Louis Nelson
Grand Ledge
Wis Lahn
Nelson
S. Nelson Sheni
Stuart Bicknell
O. EH. S
Masonic Hall
Meryl Davison
Big Rapids
Wallace Graham
Wm. Fisher
Grand Rapids
Wm. Fisher, Jr
Lathrope
Messrs
Rubus
Detroit
Adams
Flint
Carrie Bingham
Hurd
Cassie Davison
Farwell
B. W. Brown
Sue Broody
Benchley
Harley Bently
Mint
Bruce Pelch
Punt
Belle Barton
Jénnne Bingham
Mississippi
Welch
the Mason
L. Ed. S. Church Community Activities Announced
Elder Harvey De Geer and Pastor R. B. McGuire announce church services and programs. Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Social service at 11:00 a.m. Religious service at 7:00 p.m. Women's Department meets every other Thursday at 2:00 p.m. All are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey de Geer
R. B. McGuire
Social Service
Women's Dept
Welcome from Pastor and Mrs Henry House Service Times
The notice invites readers to Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. and morning worship at 11:00 a.m. A Young People's meeting at 6:30 p.m. and evening services at 7:30 p.m. announce a new committee guiding the youth gathering and a varied program. It quotes Revelation 22:17 inviting all to come and take the water of life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry House
Regular Methodist Service Promised Next Sunday
Rev. W. W. Hurd reports that the regular church service is expected to occur next Sunday unless further illness arises. Topics include March 4 Are there Ten Commandments or Eleven and March 11 Can we know which Church is Right.
Local notices and visits sprinkle Farwell week notes
A Patterson area column lists numerous residents visiting relatives and traveling to Mt. Pleasant and Grand Rapids. illnesses including tonsillitis and diphtheria are noted, with several homecomings and social events at the Masonic hall and various gatherings.
Big Handicap On Golf Course The Woman’s Remark
A New York Sun quip recalls a woman golfer who laments a high score yet enjoys the day. Her companion says a woman at the club has an 80 handicap, prompting the amused caddy to remark she must be famous in the sands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Sun
Magistrate Uses Bible to Ease Jewish Dispute
A London magistrate ordered the interpreter to read Psalm 133 in Yiddish to two Jewish women in dispute. He told them to leave the court and read together in unity. The interpreter reported the approach was successful with the first sentence praising brethren dwelling in unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Kelp and Seaweed Use in Japanese New Year Decor
Dr Donald K Tressler notes seaweed products including kelp eel grass and fish moss are used for decorations and various consumer items. The piece mentions kelp and seaweed processing and the broader idea of humble materials inspiring wisdom and industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald K. Tressler
Abundant American Birds in Northeastern States
The article lists robins as the most abundant bird in the United States, with the English sparrow close behind. It ranks common species for northeastern states including the robin, English sparrow, song sparrow, chipping sparrow, meadowlark, and catbird in that order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Chaose Life and Peace in American Magazine Thought
A fragmentary line suggests reflections on life power and joy and the rare ability of the mighty to enjoy peace and learning in what appears to be a literary or magazine context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Life
Ee Mighty
Learn
Lyke Free Bottle Offer At Ander sons
An advertisement offers a 6 oz Lyke bottle free with each purchase of a $1.10 bottle at Ander sons. The promo highlights a complimentary capacity boost tied to a single purchase.
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Anderson’s
Notice of Hearing Claims in Jane Holmes Estate
State of Michigan Probate Court Clare County notices four months from March 2 1928 for creditors to present claims against Jane Holmes deceased. Claims must be filed at Barrigon probate office by July 2 1928. Hearing set July 9 1928 at 10 a.m. before Judge Thomas S. Dorsey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Michigan
Clare
Jane Holmes
Barrigon
Thos. S. Dorsey
Testing Cows for Production Every Other Month
A circular from the United States Department of Agriculture compares testing every other month to monthly testing. Using a 70 cow Minnesota herd, six test days yield an average 3.8 percent error versus 2.91 percent for monthly tests, with higher error in some cases. Small herds may benefit from the alternate schedule, though it won’t replace standard herd testing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Je. Cc. McDowell
Minnesota Agricultural Experiment Station
Mounting Corn Shellers on Automobile Trucks
Custom corn sheller owners mount shellers on motor trucks using a power take-off from the transmission. This setup extends service radius by ten to fifteen miles and enables travel between jobs at eight to ten miles per hour. It reduces idle time when farmers request shelling simultaneously and enables shelling before and after harvest and after silo filling.
Creosote As Practical Wood Preservative
Creosote is presented as a practical preservative for wood. The text notes farmers without sheds can protect wooden parts like tongue and neck yoke by removing and storing them or painting, though paint only shields against moisture and insects. It states coal-tar creosote penetrates wood pores effectively and that ordinary paint cannot be applied over creosote.
Agricultural Squibs on Farm Cement Use and Maintenance
The article advises placing Sek Concrete in farms promptly after mixing and using a septic tank for modern home plumbing. It suggests building small smokehouses from concrete staves for silo construction, using Portland cement plaster on metal lath to resist fire, and creating small hog feeding floors with expansion potential. It also recommends storing and oiling machinery to prevent rust and counting cement sacks to track value on hand.
Clare and Flint Residents Attend Weekend Visits
Clare area residents including Mr and Mrs V I Finch and Mr and Mrs Will Siel hosted and visited relatives across town. Several calls and visits occurred with families from Denburgh Sylvan Flint and Farwell.
Reed’s Corners Notes From A Rural Ledger
Mrs P B Worden and Donnie Worden are on the sick list. Ira Eugene born Feb 21 to Mr and Mrs Charles Shafer, staying with Reed family. Jack Ritchie has a cold. Phil Worden visited Tuesday. Mrs J Drake and Mrs Nixon called at the A Reed home. Two Eberhardt boys hauling hay from Mrs Walton’s farm. H Russell and family visited Loomis board meeting Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. B. Worden
Donnie Worden
Ira Eugene
Charies Shafer
A. Reed
Babe
Jack Ritchie
Phil Worden
J. Drake
K.’ Nixon
Eberhardt
Northwest Grant Sale Attendance Noted At Branigan’s
A small group from this area attended the sale at T Branigan's on Thursday. Mrs. Geo Abpott and Mary and Russell Mater visited Mrs. Chas Van and others during the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Branigan
Geo. Abpott
Mary and
Russell
Mater
Chas. van
Rosebush Methodist Church Sunday Schedule
Rosebush Methodist Church announces Sunday School at 9 30 in the morning at Center. Mrs Ida Johnson leads the closing evangelistic meetings with Rev Mayhew preaching at 10 30. The Rosebush Sunday School meets at 104 40 a m. There is a 6 00 p m Young People meeting and a 7 00 p m evening service with the pastor delivering the sermon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Center
Ida Johnson
Mayhew
Rosebush
Christian Endeavor notes and local visits update
Miss Maurine Nolen led a Young People's Christian Endeavor meeting last Sunday on The Bible. Harvey Lowery read, with others contributing. Saturday evening the E B of the C E will meet at Lila Stickle's. Sunday at 100 Methodist church Harvey Lawaty s leads. all invited. Local moves include Frank Johnston and Oliver House buying farms, and families visiting relatives. The Evangelistic services continue at Center church with Rev Mayhew delivering sermons.
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Maurine Nolen
Young People’s Christian Endeavor
Harvey Lowery
Lila’ Stickle
The
Christian Endeavor
Methodist
Harvey Lawatys
Grace Derhetey
John Ouderkirk
Harry Maybee
M. EH. Ladies Aid
Hunter's
Fred House
Frank Johnston
George’ Stickle
Oliver House
Leo West
Jon Thompson
Flint
Lidrie Coyne
Homer Campbell
St. Lowis
Mayhew
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Pere Marquette
S. Church
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Methodist Episcopal Church
Big
Chaose
Apt
Gia Abenar Ek
Spring
Portis
New
Star Brand
Arrow
New Spring
Oxfords
Converse
Mary the
Mse
Ste
Ege
West Freeman
V. I. Finch
Will Siel
Floyd
Dave Siel
Elmo Staith
Marjorie Proper
Irwin Collenkamp
V. F. Finch
Lartigs
A.a
Sylvan
Thomas Cook
Geo. Siel
Windover
Wit Siel
M. W. Finch and Son
Wm. Mahan
Geo. Syer
Denburgh
Reed’'S
Northwest Grant
Rosebush Methodist Church
Leroy M. Whitney
Pastor
Michigan
Alma
Walter ‘Caple Homie
Tellsworth
Vassar
Migs
Andrew Willey
Nellie ‘Willey
Bari Willey
Wilbert
Joh Retoin
Glenn Wirsty
Jonta
Hig
Emery
Harry Welsh
W.W. Brophy
Harry Mayhes
Karl Mayfiee
Shepherd
Allie Bowerman
Mt Pleasant
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