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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1940
Page
11
In a rare act of giving, Meanwump, aged sixty, helps a frightened girl who lost her penny. He recalls his illness and shares a small token, saying it will help her find the lost coin as he walks away with a soft, reflective expression.
A firm discovered a loyal customer paid only after the final registered letter. The cashier asked why, and the customer replied that the letters were so well worded he used the same phrasing with his own customers, finding them effective and efficient.
A salesman tries to bribe a Scotsman with a box of Havanas after a large order. The Scot declines the bribe and, pressed to lower the price, agrees to buy two boxes for sixpence. He notes he cannot take a bribe but welcomes a fair offer.
A playful exchange features Bobby and Littleman with humor about swimming. Bobby asks if Littleman can swim and Littleman replies he is not a swimmer. Bobby notes he heard Littleman say he was getting into deep water, prompting the joke.
Fifty percent of drownings in this country occur in June July or August. Public safety officials emphasize water safety and vigilant supervision during peak swimming months.
Jones claims a holiday motor tour around the country in a $75 car. The rickety vehicle struggles uphill as its brakes shriek and the mechanism groans. At a toll gate the gatekeeper asks a half dollar. Jones accepts and declares the car sold.
Two men out shooting are stopped by a policeman who asks for licenses. One man runs, the other stays calm. The runner is caught and shows a valid license. He explains he fled because his friend had no license.
A manager tells a veteran clerk he will promote the young woman he placed a year ago to head the department. The clerk, surprised, replies that he is used to change and reveals they were married last spring.
Mrs Gold scolds a passerby who taunts her by calling out old top in a friendly chat about a new car top. Hubby confirms the remark, prompting her defense of the freshly installed vehicle feature.
Mrs Peck-Henry quips about why there are no marriages in heaven while Henry questions if heaven would be heaven with weddings. The brief exchange showcases a lighthearted, playful conversation on marital themes.
In a light exchange, a father asks Jimmie how he enjoys the birthday whistle. Jimmie replies it is the best present, noting his mother had to bargain to keep him from blowing it for a nickel a day.
A truncated dialogue shows a judge and a speaker using dialect while discussing a decision. The brief exchange hints at legal proceedings and social attitudes of the period without detailing case specifics.
The article notes a shift toward larger window banks in new homes. It highlights quality concerns as homes gain more windows and praises factory fitted units, double glazing, removable screens, condensation control, and easy interior washing. It mentions double hung and casement windows with improved weatherstripping and streamlined weights.
In Britain over one million women volunteer for war work with WATS WAAFS WRENS and WAFS alongside Dorcas societies bandaging. In France women largely not in uniform yet take on many roles to sustain agriculture commerce and industry and support families while men are at war.
Historical note explains how venom is extracted from snakes to produce antitoxin for medical use. It describes the process of milking venom from poisonous snakes and its role in toxin-neutralizing treatments.
A graphic note argues many new homes are half insulated because owners overlook wall openings. It urges treating windows as permanent wall components, recommending weather-tight frames, precise sashes, proper weather stripping, storm sash or double glazing, and durable operating hardware for lasting efficiency.
The article explains that putty cracks are often caused by improper application rather than the material. It contrasts a quick cheap method with a proper technique called bedding, where putty sits in a bed and a groove anchors it, preventing swelling and cracking.
Akron Ohio factories produce two fifths of the globe's crude rubber. Across the world an estimated 3 000 000 people suffer from leprosy in scattered regions.
Mr and Mrs Norman Myers and childrest visited in Saginaw at the George Perkins home and in Lansing at Mr and Mrs John Albertsons home and with Mr and Mrs Earl Myers over the weekend. Mr and Mrs George Winn and family visited relatives near Beaverton Sunday. A farewell party was held at the Ernest Allen home Friday night. Mrs John Hartman hosted the Thimble Club Thursday. Norman Myers attended a Clare banquet last Tuesday as a guest of Gus Muartzke.
Bernard L Bonniwell of the University of Pennsylvania has devised a six line music staff and secured a copyright for the design. The new system replaces the traditional five line staff and is intended to simplify reading and notation for musicians and students. Bonniwell claims the six line staff offers clearer pitch separation and easier alignment for chords. The patent underscores potential changes in music engraving and education advances.
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