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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1924
Page
5
John W. Brogan credits Foley Pills with helping his kidneys work better. The ad promotes Foley Pills as a diuretic stimulant that promptly flushes kidneys and removes waste. Floyd Kirkpatrick and Wm. Burston are named in the testimonial.
A Nature Magazine description notes ostriches can reach about 400 pounds depending on breed. It comments on their height versus a common Indian pony and polo pony, and emphasizes the birds’ long strong legs as their most notable feature.
A call for fathers to attend a school auditorium event on Wednesday afternoon at four o'clock. The notice frames the gathering as a duty and invites participation.
A historical note recounts animals trained for work in various regions. A coconut plantation owner teaches a monkey to climb for nuts, while in China and Abyssinia trained primates perform tasks like pulling rhubarb, gathering rice, or serving at social gatherings. At Altenhage station a baboon acted as signalman and operated the signaling switches.
Send this ad with ten cents to Foley & CQ at 2836 Sheffield Ave Chicago for a ten cent bottle of Foley’s Honey and Syrup Compound for coughs and colds and free sample Foley Pills and Foley Cathartic Tablets. Endorsed by Floyd Kirkpatrick and Burston Farwell Adv. 1914.
A small cluster of numbers and symbols appears, including dates and currency-like values, but there is no clear event, names, or identifiable action to describe. The readable portion resembles ledger or catalog data with no narrative context or explicit subject.
A December 1 1923 bulletin from the Research Department of the National Association of Farm Equipment Manufacturers argues that farm equipment prices are actually low versus other farmer purchases and that the industry has suffered alongside farmers during deflation. It emphasizes the industry’s century long service in helping American agriculture expand and prosper.
T C Holmes traveled to Marion Sunday and returned Tuesday. Eliza Van Buskirk joined her Ford to Chancy Woodin for a Saturday party. Mr and Mrs Wm Clark visited Temple Tuesday and dined with Delbert and wife Rogers. Mrs Newton Kress called on Mrs Wm Hathaway in Temple Tuesday. Cecil Mead went Sunday with Carl Shepherd. Neighbors gathered at Chancy Wooding home Saturday evening for cards and dancing with coffee cake and sandwiches at midnight. Ford Runner was the guest of Eliza Van Buskirk Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Ralph Shull spent Sunday with her parents Mr and Mrs Wm Bruckart of Sheridan township. Hdna Athey and Rollin Shull were here for weekend visits. Miss John Myers of Pontiac visited her parental home after a stay in Sagina w. Will Richmond transported hay to Clare for Noah Mark. Steve Heller joined S A Leitner for a Sunday afternoon call. Mrs Eugene Orvis and children visited J M Rollers Sunday. Floren Orvis spent Sunday with Fred Allen and family. Frank Bates worked ice at his farm. Mrs Alex Klann left Friday for a visit with her parents. Harl Sanders and family dined with Leitners Sunday. Mr Leitner remains ill.
Eagle Spring celebrates with Mrs Gee and local families hosting guests over the weekend. Miss Hutchinson from Clare, the Reger family from Pontiac, and Bernice Allen visit home here. Preacher Mr Guest led services at Eagle church as illness affects the Renner children in Sag inaw.
Mrs Jerry Koontz returns from Lansing while Burt Calkins and family from Detroit were overcome by gas in a recent stove mishap. News notes include Mrs Irish homeward bound to Rosebush and Nellie Bellinger's hospital discharge.
American firms and individuals will file claims with the U S state department for damages exceeding 100 million dollars due to Mexican revolutions since 1868. The claims arise under treaties negotiated last summer in Mexico City by Charles B Warren and John Barton Payne.
The House approved a $14,060,000 measure to enlarge the Coast Guard to combat rum running. The plan moves 20 destroyers and two mine sweepers from the Navy, builds 800+ fast motor boats, and adds about 4,000 personnel amid debates about military use versus enforcement.
A Bulgarian bill to the national assembly would subject profiteers to public lashings and property confiscation with permanent business disbarment. The measure assigns decision making on profiteering and illegitimate speculation to communal councils.
An Owosso advertisement highlights the Owosso Laundry Agency offering washing services with soft water. It also lists Kirk Patrick's Drug Store as a local business partner.
The passage records a colloquial tale about feeding a visitor corn and a humorous exchange on popping, alongside social notes. It mentions a housekeeper entering service for Mr. and Mrs. Orin Smith and visits by Mr. and Mrs. Al Purdy to the Careys in Wise township, plus Mrs. Sparkle visiting her father and relatives in Alpena.
Local notes from Farwell include church services at the M. E. Church with Lent sermons by Rev. Leroy Whitney and details of community events. Births, visits, travels, and social gatherings chronicle a busy week, with a caucus, a recital, bake sale, and club programs noted along with personal greetings.
A musical evening featured violinist France Green and pianist Lena Kida with Marion Biven directing. About thirty ladies attended to enjoy the harmony and color of the recital, held in an intimate setting.
Mrs. Susie M. Weaver Suylandt born Oct 23 1877 Penn light Mich died Mar 8 1924 in Saginaw. She married William Suylandt Dec 23 1900 and left a daughter Aletha M. She is mourned by husband daughter two sisters and many relatives. Funeral was at the Grimm home with burial in Gilmore cemetery. Card of Thanks from William Suylandt and family.
Local notice advertises remedies by Dr J W Dunlop of Clare Michigan for coughs colds bronchitis hoarseness and throat and lung soreness. It includes a baby formula and a whooping cough remedy claiming non narcotic relief and rapid action.
A Williamson County grand jury returned one hundred indictments from its Herrin riot probe. Charges include murder in the Cagle case and shooting to kill Deputy Sheriff Layman, plus counts tied to hospital shootings. Fifty five indictments target Glenn Young, a Ku Klux Klan leader tied to county liquor raids and klan clashes.
Eugene S. Wilson of American Telephone and Telegraph testified before the house merchant marine committee that AT T would license broadcasters and had no objection to the general principle in the White bill. He said the company seeks no air monopoly and supports rox Maior communication.
Advertisement notes De Forest tubes consume less power last longer and offer strong origin stations. Promotes Kirk Patrick's Drug Store with a small print urging readers to subscribe for 1.50 dollars per year.
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