Debate on the Sixteenth Amendment and Prohibition
The piece argues against criticizing the 18th Amendment process, noting it was properly adopted through Congress and state legislatures. It defends federal authority over local enforcement, cites historical figures, and claims war sentiment sped reform while downplaying state rights objections and enforcement challenges.
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Europe
Ofa
Congress
Ola Grandma Buchanan
White House
Abraham Lincoln
Volbread
Deestrict Seule Entertainment Sparks Crowded Congregational Night
The entertainment at the Congregational church Friday drew a great crowd with tickets selling out. A repeat performance is planned for Monday to accommodate admit unseen attendees, praising the pilot and Mr. Crouse as a standout school master and disciplinarian.
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Crouse
Asiore
Notice of Letting for Grant Township Road Project
The Grant Township board will meet at Krell's corner six miles north of Clare on Friday May 6 at 1 30 p m to let contracts for grading and graveling one mile of road west of Krell's corners between sections 3 and 10 on Cisga B. with a 24 foot bed and 9 foot gravel. Contractors must provide bond and bids may be rejected. Freo Krell, Township Clerk.
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Township Board of Grant Twp
Krell’s Corner
Clare
Krell’s Corners
Frea Krell
Fire Destroys Edwin L. Russell Barn West of Vernon Hall
Shortly after noon Tuesday the Russell barn one mile west of Vernon Town Hall burned to the ground taking a neighboring beet weeders house with it. Neighbors acted quickly saving the new house though the cause remains mysterious. The six year old barn valued at 6200 had 2500 on it with insurance covering tools. loss heavy for Mr Russell.
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Tueasaday
Edwin i. Russell
Vernon Town Hall
Russell
Birthday party marks Lucy Loncks fourth at Pine Street
A group of playmates gathered at the Osborne home on 8S Pine St this Thursday afternoon to celebrate Lucy Loncks fourth birthday. The children enjoyed a joyful time and plan to return next year.
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Osborne
Pine St
Lucy Loncks
Supreme Court Ends Farce Over Wilson Campaign Tactics
In a unanimous ruling the Supreme Court voided the state’s recount claims and discredited the vast conspiracy narrative around Mr. Wilson and the Ford election. The court criticized the trial judge for not granting the motion to dismiss the case, ending the lengthy political maneuver.
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National Supreme Court
Ope
Woodrow Wilson
Ford
Grand Rapids
Newberry
Wilson
Supreme Court
Nnt
Soldiers' Reports Sent To State War Record Director
A notice explains soldiers must send reports to Mrs. Wm. H. Stebins in Hastings, the state War Record Director. Prompt reporting is requested for all soldiers who have not yet complied.
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Reutine
Solders
Are
W. C. T. U. Meeting at Congregational Parsonage
The W. C. T. U. will meet with Mrs. Badgley at the Congregational Parsonage on Thursday May 12 at 2 p.m. Election of officers and all members are requested to attend. The remarks discuss slavery, liquor traffic, and constitutional issues.
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Badgley E
Congregational Pareenage
Fisherman License Law Passes State Legislature
The angler license law sponsored by sportsmen groups has been passed and signed by Governor Groesbeck. It requires all residents to obtain a license before fishing in any stream or lake starting July. Fees are 60 cents for most, 1.60 for residents, with free licenses for shore residents. Violators face fines up to 10 dollars or up to 10 days in jail.
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Groesbeck
Card of Thanks for fire assistance from neighbors and responders
The Rueseli family expresses gratitude to neighbors who aided in preventing further loss by the Tuesday fire. They thank telephone operators and the Clare Fire Department for rapid information and response. Edwin L. Rueseli and Family.
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Clare Fire Department
Edwin L. Rueseli
Lake P. O. Advances to Foreign Money Order Service
The Lake post office has been designated an international money order office and is prepared to issue foreign orders, expanding services for local residents and travelers.
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Lake
Family Reunion Held At Randite Home In Sheridan Township
A May 1 gathering at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Job Randite in Sheridan Township brought together Mr. and Mrs. Henry Randle with sons from Detroit and Mrs. Grace McKinley and son, Alma's wife and son, Clifford Randle, Lestie Randall and daughter Clarence Rendle with sons from Sheridan. The group enjoyed a ball game among the young, while the older generation socialized.
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Job Randite
Sheridan Township
Henry Randle
Detroit
Grace . McKinley
Sieo Elmer
Alma
Clifford Randle
Lestie Randall
Clarence Rendle
Sheridae
Eighth Grade Examination Schedule Details
The Eighth Grade Examination will be held May 12 13 at Farwell school Grammer Room Harri son school District Winterfield Town ship etc Pupils bring legal cap paper pens ink and pencils Subjects Physiology and Geography may be waived for 75 and better cards Seventh graders may write on those subjects Friday fore noon Geo E Bersette Commissioner
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Farwell
Grammer
Harrison
Winterfield Township
Hatton
Brown School
Colonville
Geo. E. Bersette
Circuit Court Decides Assault Charges. Several Cases Proceed
Circuit court convened with a jury present. James Fitzpatrick and Eldoris Whitford were found guilty of assault and battery. Fairman vs Graham was given to the jury yesterday morning while Harrison 7g. Russell began before another jury. Fiach vs Sutton et al was continued and Mrs Jeftniea Converse Coomis granted a divorce from P M Loomis.
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James Fitzpatrick
Eldoris Whitford
Fairman
Death of Jacob Ludy LTD farmer remembered in Shepherd
Jacob Ludy, a retired farmer born in Switzerland on December 31, 1835, died April 24 at his home 612 S Washington St. He will be buried in the Salt River cemetery near Shepherd. Survived by seven children Jacob Emma and Sid at home Lillian Stirling Charles Ida and Celia Garrett with many relatives present at the funeral.
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Jacob Ludy
S. Washington St
Shepherd
Old
Salt River
Ludy
Switzerland
Lady
Jacob A
Lida
Emma
Mt. Pleasant
Weebington Street
Jacob
Ermma
Sids
Lillian Stirling
Clare
Charles
Ida
Detroit
Celia Garrett
School News Gree O Cinb to Present Concert
The Gree O Cinb plans a future concert with date to be announced. The Junior and Senior classes host a Carnival on Friday and Saturday May 12 and 14 with fans and attractions. Further notice will be provided next week.
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Gree O Cinb
Notice to settle Gould Undertaking Co. accounts
O H Gould announces sale of his interest in Gould Undertaking Co and invites all debtors to settle owed amounts by cash or bankable note on or before May 10 1921.
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Gould Undertaking Co
Salvation Army Appeal for Clare County Funds
Clare County is urged to raise 1500 for the Salvation Army with amounts assigned to each township and city. Clare City is asked for 580. The appeal stresses minimal effort and praise for Salvation Army relief work, noting wartime relief received sympathy and support.
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Clare City
Salvation Army
Clare County
Freeze Hits Michigan Fruit Crops Across Regions
State reports from the Horticultural Department at M A C reveal severe damage in the South Western region, especially Berrien County, with 80 percent grape loss 85 percent for cherries and peaches and 25 percent for pears. Northern areas show minor cherry and apple losses while winter apples largely escape. Early plums are practically wiped out. small fruit injuries noted statewide.
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Michigan
Horticultural Department
M. A.C
Berrien County
Marriage of Thomas E Maraball and Marybelle Brooks
Last week the union of Thomas E Maraball and Miss Marybelle Brooks was celebrated at the bride’s parents home, Ephraim and Mrs Brooks. A cordial gathering of guests brought gifts and souvenirs. A supper followed and the event concluded with an enjoyable time.
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Thomas E. Maraball
Marybelle Brooks
Ephraim Brooks
Mother's Day remembered in the year notice
Tombs are dearest in all the land. One of the days in all the year to all remembered in Mother's Day. Andrew N. Fria successor to C. H. Gould will take orders for cut flowers and potted plants. C. H. Gould undertaking Co.
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Andrew N. Fria
Notice of Board of Review Meeting at City Hall
The Board of Review will convene at City Hall on Monday May 16 1921 at nine o clock a m and continue four days daily from nine in the forenoon to four in the afternoon with a one hour noon recess to correct complete and equalize the assessment roll of the city wards F C McGuire City Clerk.
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Board of Review
F. C. McGuire
Pie social at Grant Town Hall hosts May event
A pie social will be held at Grant Town Hall on Wednesday evening May 11. The note invites everyone and mentions a special for Saturday May 16 at Lenox Center. Bart Berrus signs the announcement.
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Grant Town Hall
Bart Berrus
Hubam Clover Planting Grows in Michigan
Lancing Michigan April 28 At least 1000 acres of hubam clover will be planted this year up from 12 acres last year according to the state farm bureau. Most of the crop has already been sold through joint services of the agricultural college Michigan Crop Improvement association and the state farm bureau. Michigan is believed to have the largest hubam clover acreage in the nation with Alabama in second and Town third. The legume matures the year it is planted and grows four to seven feet high.
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Lancing
Mich
Michigan
Ssed Department
State Farm
Bueau
The
Agricultural College
Michigan Crop Improvement Association
State Farm Bureau
Alabama
Hubam
Mrs Lizzie Jones of Clare Dies at 76
Lizzie McIorosbh Jones a Canada born settler who lived near Clare after 1891 married Arthur Jones and survived by a sister Mrs George Chester. She was a devout member of the Clare Methodist Church and died April 27 1921 after a lingering illness. Funeral conducted by Rev Davis at the home with burial in Farwell cemetery.
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Lizzie McIorosbh Jones
Canada
Clare
Michigarp End
Arthur Jones
George Chester
Davis
Shome
Farwell Cemetery
Marriage at Parsonage in Sheridan Township
On Tuesday May 3 at the M. E. Parsonage the Rev Davia joined Arthur Carr and Virs Mary Carrow Gerren in marriage. They were accompanied by Byron Black and Miss Alice Batche r. The couple will reside on a farm in Sheridan Township.
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M. E. Parsonage
Davia
Arthur Carr
Mary Carrow Gerren
Sheridan Township
Byron Black
Misa Alice Batcber
Sheridan
Sealed bids sought for $123000 school bond issue
Sealed bids for the purchase of the $123000 school bond issue are due by May 10 and will be opened at City Hall next Tuesday evening at 7 30. Everyone interested is invited to attend.
Thanks for sympathy as our sister Elizabeth Jones lies ill
We express gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness during illness and after death. Thanks go to the minister, for music, flowers, and comforting words from Mr. and Mrs. Geo Chester Mrs. John Duncan Delbert Parsons and other relatives. Mrs H B Peck of Grand Rapids visits town. The Clare Study Ginb holds its last meeting of the year May 10 with Mrs Wm Webb. Geo Ripenbarg family returns from Midland and resides on Carrie farm Vernon. Mothers day cards and 1 booklets at Andereen's.
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Elizabeth Jones
Geo. Chester
John Duncan Delbert Parsons
H. B. Peck
Grand Rapids
Clare Study
Wm. Webb
Geo. Ripenbarg
Midland
Carrie
Vernon
Community Church Service Highlights Prohibition Talk and Choir
Rev Randall led a morning sermon at Farwell Community Church stressing faith in Jesus as the bread of life. A 49-member Bible school followed, with Mrs Mattie Jones of Detroit addressing five welfare divisions of the W C T U in the afternoon and evening talks on why the movement must continue. Speakers urged stronger law enforcement and public sentiment supporting prohibition, noting international views and American brewers seeking markets abroad. Community Church Gilmore joined for a band concert concluding a profitable day.
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Mattie Jones
Detroit
State
V.c. T . U. Treas
National Union
W.C.T. U
United States
People of Community’ Church
Gilmore
Kendricks
American Legion Regular Meeting And Box Social
The first regular American Legion meeting is set for Friday May 6 preceded by a box social sale. Ballots will be cast for vice commander chaplain historian and welfare officer. Also notes visits and local real estate changes including a western lot purchase and barn conversion planned.
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American Legion
Jack
Cate
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Board of
Pie Social
Hubam Clover
Lizzie Jones
Gerren-Carr
Mothers Day
Andereen’s
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John Pointseey
J. A. Allen
Grant Terwilliger
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