W S Park's Orient Dispatch Warns of Asian Rise and U S Caution
In a reflective column from the Orient W S Park cautions readers about rapid Asiatic modernization from Japan to India, the fragility of Western unity, and the need to strengthen defense such as a Pan American Railroad while avoiding entangling alliances as Europe edge toward conflict. The piece references British empire limits, opium wars, and a voyage with Captain Francis Drake as context.
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A. Bimber
Santinel
Clare
Orient
America
Sentinel
India
Persia
Arabia
Turkey
Balkans
Gernany
Austria Hungary
Russia
China
Hong Kong
Atlantic
Pacific
George Washington
Europe
Panama Canal
South American
High Seas
Francis Drake
Darien
Pacific Ocean
Farwell Citizen Laid to Rest
Albert Sherman dies after years with arteriosclerosis at his Farwell home on March 2 1926. Born April 24 1859 in Norfolk County Ontario he moved to Farwell with his parents at age 14 and spent life there. He married Laura A Cullen on December 25 1887 in Gladwin Michigan. she died April 16 1920. Survived by three sons James Grand Rapids Earl Detroit Harold and Georgia at home. two sisters and five brothers. two grandsons. Funeral held March 4 at the Farwell Methodist church with Rev L M Whitney and Rev Nash officiating. Duets sung by James Stanley family members and local musicians attended. Floral tributes reflected high esteem.
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Albert Sherman
Norfolk County
Ontario
Canada
Farwell
Laura A. Cullen
Gladwin
Michigan
James
Grand Rapids
Earl
Detroit
Harold
Georgia
Sherman
Sidney
Dade
George Lewis
John
Far
Flint
Frank Cullens
Birch Run
Census Workers to Take Up Task Soon
Census workers will canvass households March 11 to 31 to collect detailed school age child data. Enumerator C F Haller will gather current and prior addresses, parental home ownership, birth origins, first papers status, and child details including sex age birth dates schools and any disabilities. Cooperation is urged from all families with school age children.
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C. F. Haller
State Department’ of Public Instruction
Vernon Township Republican Caucus Nominates March Meeting
The Republicans of Vernon township will hold their caucus at the town hall on Saturday afternoon March 13 at 1 00 PM to nominate candidates for township offices to be voted on April 5 by order of the Republican Township Committee.
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Vernon Township
Republican Township Committee
In Memoriam Virginia Hamlin One Year On
In memory of baby Virginia Hamlin who died March 9 last year. Mr and Mrs St Clair Hamlin remember with a tender verse about tiny hands and grey eyes at rest.
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Virginia Hamlin
St. Clair Hamlin
Sheep clipping offered by Wilcox and Mayhew in 2012
A 2012 notice advertises sheep clipping services by Wilcox and Mayhew using a power machine. The brief item promotes on farm clipping with stated providers and the year.
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Wilcox & Mayhew
Work Begins on Davy Building Reconstruction
Work crews rebuild the Davy block after a Sunday fire with a near duplicate plan. New McEwan street entrance will face a West Fourth street entry for clothing and basement shoe store. First floor layout mirrors the old, second floor houses women’s wear and home goods. Mezzanine office and employee rest room. Fleming Shoe Co rents south basement space. Contracts: HK H LaRue Midland builder. M R Howlett heating. Clare Hardware plumbing. Completion by July 20 with opening around August 1. operations continue in the Hasler building current stock intact.
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McEwan Street
West Fourth Street
Fleming Shoe Company
Davy
HK. H. LaRue
Midland
M. R. Howlett
Clare Hardware and Implement Company
Davy Company
Hasler
Moulton Baker Nuptials Held Near Mt Pleasant
The ceremony for Mrs. Ethel Moulton and George Franklin Baker took place Sunday at Levi Baker and Mr. and Mrs. Gerome Frees home north of the city with Rev. H B Johnson officiating. Attendants included Charles Baker, Moulton, Louis Baker, and Josephine Gibis as ring bearer.
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Levi. Baker
Gerome Frees
Ethel Moulton
George Franklin Baker
Mt. Pleasant
H. B. Johnson
Paris
Australia
Charles Baker
Moulton
Louis Baker
Two Rivers
Mrs J J Green Wins First In A Spelling Contest
Mrs Jay Green won first place in the spelling contest held at the high school auditorium on Wednesday afternoon. Miss Betty Groves took second place as Supt Gumser conducted the event with many students and parents in attendance.
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High School
Jay Green
Betty Groves
Supt. Gumser
Gumser
Auction notices announce multiple sales in Vernon Clare and Herrick
Auction sales listed for March include Win Long at Vernon City residence in the afternoon on the 13th followed by John Northon and Fred Bader at a Clare area farm on the 16th. March 17th features Robert Shull at the James Coulter farm two miles south of the Cornwell cattle ranch with a livestock and farm tools list. Arthur Badgley of Herrick sets March 31st for livestock and tools. A March 18th listing covers Glenn Billsby on the Clayton Montney farm near Dover road bridge.
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Win
Long
Vernon City
John Northon
Fred Bader
Clare
Ifst
Robert Shull
James Coulter
Cornwell Cattle Ranch
Arthur Badgley
Herrick
Glenn Billsby
Clayton Montney
Dover Road Bridge
Lst
Clare Study Club Discusses Politics and Women’s Roles
The Clare Study Club met at Mrs. Mercer’s home with Mrs. Tatman leading Politics and a report on Women’s place in government by Wm. Allen. Mrs. Greer reviewed Uncle Sam needs a Wife by Ida Clyde Clarke. A spell down prep was set for the school auditorium. April 6’s Civic Day is postponed.
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Clare Study Club
Mercer
United States Statesman
Tatman
Wilson
Wm. Allen
England
M.E.G
Prince Theatre Weekly Lineup Shifts With New Screen Pleasures
The Princess Theatre presents Saturday March 13 lineup including Punch and Richard Dix in a packed thrill ride. Also Sun and Man Lovers in Quarantine featuring Bebe Daniels and Harrison Ford with an elopement misadventure aboard a ship. Tuesday and Wednesday feature Lou Chaney in The Unholy Three, hailed as a landmark in screen history. Thursday and Friday offer The King on Main Street with Adolph Menjou. Matinee Tuesday 3 30 announces The Vanishing American for 20 and 100 showings.
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Richard Dix
Sun
Man
Bebe Daniels
Harrison Ford
Lou Chaney
Adolph Menjou
Notice of Registration and Auction Sale in Vernon
I will be at the Vernon town hall Saturday March 18 to register qualified voters whose names do not appear on the rolls. Auction sale of household odds at Wm Long's residence in Vernon City Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
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Vernon Town Hall
Vernon Township
A. & Archbold, Clark
Wm. Long
Vernon City
Farewell Party for Dale and Laila Wahl at Methodist Church
The Good Timers and Crown Circle Sunday school class hosted a farewell party for Dale and Laila Wahl in the church parlors. Dale received an eversharp pencil from Mr. Sternaman and Laila a ring from Nettie Bachmuth. Games, stunts, and homemade ice cream capped a fine sendoff.
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Crown Circle
Methodist Sunday School
Dale
Laila Wahl
Sternaman
Laila
Nettie Bachmuth
Notice to First Ward About Grocery Stock Sale
Notice from H Powers of 218 Mckinan Street Clare Michigan. He denies rumors that he was forced to sell out his stock and says he has contacted National Grocery about the matter.
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First Ward
National
Beving
A&a
H. Powers
Mckinan St. Clare
Mich
Feighners mark fiftieth wedding anniversary in Clare area
Rev. and Mrs. W. H. Feighner of Hastings Michigan announce February 27 1926 as their fiftieth anniversary after a life shared from a log-house start near Nashville to Clare then ministry. They have nine children eleven grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Mrs Feighner nee Anna Mater came from Ohio with deep local roots. The couple reflects pioneer era and family ties in Barry and Clare counties.
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W. H. Feighner
Colfax St
Hastings
Michigan
Feighner
Barry County
D. H. Mowers
U. B
Hast Castleton
Ed. Rice
Chicago
Anna Mater
John
Barbara Mater
Ohio
Nashville
Tobay Garlinger
George Feighner
Nashville News
Home Hygiene Class Organized for Clare Mothers
Red Cross nurse Miss Martha June leads an adult Home Hygiene and Care of the Sick class at the school. First session is next Wednesday at 7 15 PM. young married ladies and mothers invited. Textbooks cost seventy two cents. Miss June also runs classes in Harwell and Harrison.
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Martha June
Red Cross
Miss June
Doherty
Sunday School Address by Prof Merrill Sparks Interest
The Methodist Sunday school heard Prof W E Merrill from Central Michigan Normal school discuss scientific education in religion. The program committee plans more fine sessions as public school instructors engage in religious education and the Golds push to overcome a narrow blue lead.
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Methodist Sunday
W. E. Merrill
Science
Central Michigan Normal School
Merrill
Newspaper Delivers Notice of Delayed Content
The paper explains multiple correspondents letters and other material were omitted due to sickness and staff shortages. They apologize for delays and pledge recovery next week with improved production.
Box Social and Social Hour Appreciation Note
Mrs. Fred Newsom thanks all who helped make the box social and social hour at her home last week a success. The message expresses gratitude to those who contributed time effort and support for the event.
Fordson Day Draws Large Crowd Of Farmers
A tractor clinic by L Hampton at his Ford sales rooms drew about two hundred farmers from Clare area. Ford officials Mesdames McDonald Checkley and Preston spoke on the Fordson tractor and lubrication while Detroit representative Mr Decker outlined Ford plant lines. Mr Laura of Argentina praised American improvements and the event’s educational value with plans for a larger show next year.
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L. Hampton
Ford
Clare
Mesdames McDonald, Checkley and
Preston
Ford Motor Company
Mr. Decker
Detroit
Wm. Ford Farm Machinery Plant
Laura
Argentina
S A
America
Hampton
Clare Triumphs Over Gladwin In Tight Friday Night Game
Clare led most of the hard fought contest with free throws and fouls shaping the score. Coach Finch praised for guiding Clare high as they head to Alma tournament with hopes of future title shots and possible clash for central Michigan championship on March 19.
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Clare
Gladwin
Finch
Clare High
Reed City
Alma
Ashley
Gnosso
Central Michigan
Harrison Couple Married in Clare
Reginald B. Reid and Miss Zelma M. Beavers of Harrison wed at the Congregational parsonage on Wednesday afternoon with Rev. H. B. Johnson officiating using the ring service. Attendants werehobart Beavers of Barrigan and Geraldine Hampton of Clare. They will reside at Harrison.
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Reginald BH. Reid
Zelma M. Beavers
Harrison
HB. B. Johnson
Hobart Beavers
Barrigan
Geraldine Hampton
Clare
Widow's Property Case Probed by Chamber of Commerce
Indignation rose at a Clare Chamber meeting over a widow unjustly treated in a property dispute. A committee sought injunctive relief to curb James H. Seeley from handling the east Fourth street residence housing Mrs. Frank Wahl, with the case now in Clare County Circuit Court.
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Chamber of Commerce
Clare
Atty
T. Carl Holbrook
B. N. Mercer
Ray Hart
Midland
James H. Seeley
East Fourth Street
Frank Wahl
Clare County Circuit Court
Brown and Seeley
Mary Whitney
Sunday School Party at Clare Baptist Church
The Clare Baptist Sunday school held a pot luck supper at the church on Tuesday evening with good class representation. A fine menu accompanied table talk and a program of songs. Rev. Mac Donald urged regular attendance and all enjoyed a community sing.
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Clare Baptist Sunday School
MacDonald
America
St Patrick's Day Dance at Doherty Auditorium
A St Patrick's Day dance will be held at the Doherty auditorium in Clare on Wednesday evening March 17. Music by the Midland Nite Hawks. Admission details mention extra charges for couples and a 26¢ price for an extra lady, with overall invitation to all attendees.
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Doherty Auditorium
Clare
Midland Nite Hawks
Bill
Butter Scotch Pies Highlight City Bakery Event
Special butter Scotch pies from Dan Ish pastry featured at City Bakery Saturday. Local bakery vents town demand with a limited batch release and in store tasting.
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City Bakery
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M. E. Church
Moulton-Baker
Mrs
Jerome Frees
J. J. Green
Princess Theatre
W. A. Feighner
Vicinity
Fred Newsom
Fordsonday
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