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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1920
Page
5
March 27 report cites Father Bernard Vaughan praising modest gowns and condemning current fashion as indecent and unhealthy. He argues women's dress should provide decency warmth and ornament and warns against emotional up to date fashions and designers lacking taste and principle.
Santa Fe reports two well preserved skeletons of a boy and girl unearthed in lava beds near San Rafael. Discovered by a sheep owner, they were brought to Santa Fe for shipment to Washington. Turquoise earrings lay near the girl's head and the girl’s hair is reddish brown. Further excavation planned.
Dr Charles McKinney president of the State Normal cottage spoke at the Chamber of Commerce luncheon at the Masonic Temple urging teachers deserve higher pay to match business norms. He cited Adrian teachers earn well below other cities and warned of nationwide teacher shortages and education gaps among mothers and workers.
The New York lawmaker is viewed as aligning closely with President Wilson on internationalism. His support for the peace treaty and League of Nations mirrors Wilson’s stance, and his early embargo of arms to Europe echoed the wartime policy.
A 1916 campaign document issued by the Democratic national organization appears with a photo of Woodrow Wilson and the caption The President who gave us Peace and Prosperity instead of War and Want. The note adds the image was taken from a Wilson Democrat’s former residence wall.
Representative Fess of Ohio argues President Wilson could have ended the war with Germany since last September, while Representative Campbell of Kansas says Republicans have consulted top lawyers and find the peace resolution constitutional and capable of ending the war through congressional action.
Washington reports the agriculture department prepares for a possible Hessian fly outbreak this spring. Congress funds expand for study with three stations at Carlisle Pennsylvania Centralia Hill and Wichita Kansas to learn parasite effects on pest cycles. The last major outbreak occurred two to six years ago.
Miss Jean Craig Smith, 15, of Johan Moore School Saginaw, won the top essay describing U S Army benefits in the eastern Michigan recruiting district contest. She received a gold wrist watch from Sallan Detroit jeweler. her school earned a cup from Friedburg jeweler Detroit. Thousands entered. judges included Major Deval Edward R Miller and Phil J Reta.
A brief note reflects on how daily thought and aspiration can fixate on a single perspective, suggesting incomplete judgment when considering multiple sides of any issue. The remark implies caution in assuming certainty from a solitary viewpoint.
A satirical notice warns about a morally dangerous single man over thirty five who wears evening dress and has thinning hair. The text lampoons sensational advice columns and moral panic from The Saturday Evening Post quote by Harry Leon Wilson.
Readable notes describe grape varieties such as Muscatel Gordo Blanco Muscat of Alexandria and Malisage used in ordinary grape production. Bunches are cut from vines placed on trays to sun and occasionally turned as the process proceeds.
Washington reports that John Kramer, prohibition commissioner, tightens liquor transport rules. Only transfers between permanently established homes are allowed. moving liquor for seasonal residences or vacations is restricted.
Vienna dispatch reports Polish forces defeating 30 Bolshevik divisions as they push toward Kiev. Polish cavalry drive toward Kiev after capturing Overstab and nearby towns. Prisoners and booty reported. American locomotives aided the offensive. Poland receives model railroad engines amid needs.
Michigan recorded 1919 fire losses totaling 13.453 million with 12 808 fires and insurance on affected buildings at 173.881 million. State Fire Marshal Ellsworth urges May 17 22 as a statewide fire prevention campaign to curb carelessness and reduce costs.
Attorney General Palmer tells the House Judiciary Committee the department accepts "fair" sugar prices 17 and 18 cents as not unfair. He says the action does not fix a price but defines government stance on law violations with sugar producers in Louisiana.
Michigan Wholesale Grocers unite to relieve a food shortage after Rotary club discussions. Jobbers vow to steer western Michigan merchandise to local needs. June convention planned for Grand Rapids.
Attorney General Palmer announced findings from an investigation into fraudulent war contracts. He stated civil and criminal actions could recover millions for the government. The Treasury disclosed that questionable vouchers in one contract class halted about 4,496,000 dollars in payments.
Peter Oman made a Shakespeare trip to Chippewa on Tuesday while Hue Garcon visited Clare on Wednesday. School exams conducted Thursday and Friday for Mise Smalley. Thomas Melsby Jr. made a business trip to Evart. Miss Oman returned from Saginaw Saturday and will clerk for her brother Peter A. Oman. Report from Saginaw says Roy and Mrs. McGrain welcomed a boy and a girl. Mrs. McGrain known as Alga Peterson to acquaintances.
Mrs. Gilbert Bouchey and family returned Saturday from Alma after visiting their son Gilbert Jr. Mrs. Guy Lamb and her children from Saginaw are extending their stay at her parents' home. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Squires of Gilmore were seen on our streets Thursday.
Clear Creek Ranch residents Mr and Mrs OC D White of Ohberry Hull visited Saturday. Mr and Mrs F Gunderman and son Kenneth spent Sunday with John Tingley near Temple. Mrs Frank Cosgrove and daughters Kathryn and Mrs AE Achard and caby Mary stayed in Clare with Mr and Mrs J OC Arnold. Cleo Berry owns a Ford and travelled to Ewart on business. George Cosgrove of Clare visited here. Frank Cosgrove travelled to Clare on business. Wallie Harrington spent Sunday with family in Temple.
North Arthur School Commissioner Beresttte visited Batsley School that week. Wm Erbart and family visited M Keebler's last Sunday. Keebler was hurt when thrown from his buggy Friday. Norrie Smith visited Baisley school last Thursday. Geo Bates and family dined with Balsley last Sunday. Many attended the Brown meeting last Sunday night. Ira Lower and family visited Collins Ranch Net Sunday. Miss Ceah Hudson closed school last Thursday and fell ill at home. Many trout fishermen passed through town last Sunday.
A 1920 verse by Edgar A. Guest urges balancing progress with old fashioned labor values. It argues workers must merit wages through toil and effort while embracing modern methods without abandoning traditional work ethics.
Osmon Vincent found a 237 pound piece of copper on Henry Schmidt's farm last week. Neighbors report copper on other farms and some wonder if sizable amounts lie nearby.
Mire Rovane-Bisin and the Wr. Biain couple planned a Sunday visit as farmer parents. Mr and Mrs Wr. Biain left Thursday for Pontiac and Ithaca. Mr and Mrs Webster, Gangh tere, Clinton Jones of Alma, Len Serry, and John Barn of Sylvan visited Frank Cosgrove on business last Saturday. Sam Baker left for Aimpr Monday. Wao Blain visited Clare and Farwell on Thursday.
South West Gilmore residents Mr and Mrs Oban Eames have returned from Saginaw and will stay on the farm a few weeks Mrs Harry Cowden of Mt Pleasant is visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Ollie Milla El Fortryce longtime Gilmore resident died Sunday at Mt Pleasant Hospital at 638 years He leaves a wife and four sons two brothers and one sister Funeral services were held at the Christian church Wednesday with former pastor Mr Randall officiating Elam Seymour and his wife visited Jack Renner's Sunday
Mias Jennie McClang, teacher, attended the Harrison examina tion Thursday and Friday. We are glad to see Mias Freda Cochran out again after illness. Mrs. Pean Duniay of Brush College and Mrs. Dell Pendell were callers at Mr and Mrs Frank Hilette's in Gladwin County Sunday. Mr and Mrs Geo Gilcher's granddaughter from North Bradley spent five weeks with them and returned home Sunday.
Me and Mes Swinden s entertainments and visits fill the week. Care Saturday and Sunday with Arabie and wife, returning Monday. Mr and Mrs Wm Butters and others spent Sunday with J W Batters. G Gicher cares for Cotonville store while the Clousobm family visit Detroit. Sunday school well attended Walter Koch new scholar Mr McClung to come home soon. Long-Lived Jews claim longer life and resilience against diseases.
A voter in Clare Gladwin and Roecommon counties announces candidacy for the Republican nomination for Representative in the August 1920 primary. William E Bowler in Clare, BR. F. D. &. feel.
A scrambled OCR listing prices and items from local suppliers including beef mutton butter and poultry. It references Farmers Indt Produce Co and L. W. & F. Jackson Hoge with various per unit quotes and commodities such as potatoes apples and dairy products.
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