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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1925
Page
6
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The first U S railroad land grant went to Mobile and Ohio in 1849, covering about 1,000,000 acres along the route from Mobile to the mouth of the Ohio River.
In the patent office at Washington a woman's department lists patents in chronological order. The first entry shows a 1809 patent by Mrs. Mary Kieser for a process of weaving straw with silk.
In a Charleston News and Courant excerpt a boy named Tewamle pleads with his mother to buy him a money item while his father Fhe Solution Wawatle grows anxious. The scene unfolds during a walk as a colored boy whistles by.
An old newspaper ad promotes Dr. King's New Discovery for Coughs. It claims rapid relief from persistent coughs and chest colds with a simple teaspoonful held in the throat before swallowing. The remedy is said to loosen phlegm and is recommended for children’s coughs and spasmodic croup.
Authorities state about half the population always needs eye service, meaning five in ten are visually deficient enough to justify an optometrist visit. Many are aging and lose focus for close work, and many remain unaware of their condition. To be continued next Friday.
Mr and Mrs DW Comer celebrated Mr Comer's 76th birthday Tuesday the 24th with their son Lloyd and his wife in Clare. Ernest and Lester Allen delivered hay to the Springer farm Saturday. Thurlow Comer visited Norman and Norris Blystone. Glenn Poet is recovering. Neighbors attended the Pedro party and dance at Mr Hines. Icy roads and telephone service issues were noted.
Lake George resort residents and guests share a flurry of short trips and visits. Rachel Cross stayed with her parents in Marion and returns Monday. Various locals including Calkins, Silover, Andrews, Luce, Kress, Wellman, Manning, and Baker family members frequent relatives, dances, and weekend gatherings across Clare Owosso Temple Harrison and Hill Ranch.
Al Tryon planned to Bay City Monday. L. J. Martin and John visited Saginaw last Wednesday for Mr. Martin’s ill brother Fred. Darius Scott returned from Bay City after a serious operation and is recovering well. Mrs. Geo Syer of Durand is visiting in Windover Lake then with Harry Boucher. Olive May Scott born last Wednesday to Mr. and Mrs. Mathew Scott. Aaron Irwin anniversary attended by Raymond Scott family and Harry Cornell in Farwell. Owl’s party drew a large crowd with dancing from eight to twelve. Sunday School attendance at Grange hall rose. volunteers urged to double turnout next week.
Mrs. A B Bidwell of Flint spent Sunday with sister Mrs. George Snider. Visitors included Mrs. Orlo Austin of Lansing and Mrs. Robert Bauder, plus Mrs. Peter Sweet of Clare. Several families gather at the Bauder home as Olive Fields suffers another paralysis stroke and hospital plans are made.
Mrs. John Ott learns her daughter and Anton Bellgrin of Alma welcomed a new grandson on February 26. Nearby families visit and extend condolences as the community shares news of births and funerals in South Vernon, Lansing, Coleman, and Clare.
Dover report notes strong Sunday School attendance and interest from young members. Victor Birdsall, recently in Detroit, is home for a visit. Mr and Mrs Charles Reinhaardt were guests at F B Weaver's home. Little John Lawson missed school due to illness. James Mizar moved his family to Glare.
The community quiets over a home talent play announcement and upcoming quarterly meetings with preaching. Social tidbits mention Lyle Bond and Allen Henderson visiting, wedding bells predicted for town, and locals traveling or in hospital care, including updates on John Hudson and William Hudson’s health.
Mrs. John Kuster returned to her Lansing home after a month with her daughter Mrs. Ralph Heller. The Ladies Aid meets Thursday March 12 at Eunice Ottgens’s home. Harl Sanders visited Pontiac for a few days. Leo Coats came home from Mt. Pleasant hospital last Wednesday. Delbert Sanders rented the Kuster farm and will move this week.
Suffering backaches and kidney disorders are linked to faulty kidney action and risk of serious conditions. Doans Pills are promoted as a stimulant diuretic, with customer Mrs Whiting of Vernon City, Clare, praising their effect after using them since 1920 and reiterating satisfaction in 1924.
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