Deforestation in China Linked to Floods and Famine
Foresters from the United States Department of Agriculture warn that Chinese deforestation triggers floods, drought, and soil erosion, driving famine in Henan Shensi and China. Loss of forests leads to displaced rainfall, silt-laden rivers, and widespread hardship, with Yellow River dubbed China’s Sorrow after past floods. The piece calls for forest preservation to avert similar American risks.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Henan
Shensi
Chinai
China
Great Plains
Histary
S&s
Yellow River
Amine
Bille
Hunan
Leeson
America
School Bond Bids Considered by City Board
The school board at City Hall reviewed sealed bids for a $120000 bond issue to fund a new school house. Bids came from Detroit banks, Chicago, Clare County Savings Bank, and a Chicago representative. The Clare County Savings Bank bid was accepted, offering full issue at par and 4 percent interest on daily balances.
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Bonda
Schoo
Detroit
Chicago
Clare County Savings Bank
Chicago Banke
Clare Co. Savings Bank
American Legion Plans Decoration Day Band and Meeting
The American Legion reports efforts to organize a band for Decoration Day with Farwell band members helping. Rehearsals are set for Clare Park on Friday night May 13. A Legion meeting is planned that same night to finalize plans and elect officers.
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American Legion
Farwell
Clare Park
The
Legion
N.L. Tibbils
Crop report notes improved conditions across crops
The May crop report from the U S Bureau of Crop Estimates and the Secretary of State shows wheat, rye, hay and pastures better than last year. Wheat rated at 92, hay at 95, with rapid growth reducing Hessian fly risk and livestock in good condition with no epidemics.
Legislature reforms search and seizure law amid prohibitory crackdown
In final session hours lawmakers approved a new search and seizure statute to bolster enforcement of the prohibitory law. The prior act was ruled unconstitutional by the supreme court, leaving many cases in limbo and moved to federal authorities for prosecution. Experts say top legal minds helped craft the measure, expected to withstand court scrutiny.
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Supreme Court
Garrival at the School Grounds An Unusual Weekend
On Friday and Saturday May 13 and 14 the Garrival will occupy the school grounds with fortune tellers Hawkian singers a swimming match and many more acts including midget performances Big packs both evenings promise unusual entertainment for the community.
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Big Pakkde
Rural carriers in Clare shift early start May 16
Beginning May 16 rural carriers from Clare will leave the office at 0 15 a m instead of 9 45 as at present. All wait for rural delivery must therefore be in the office one half hour earlier. Clare Produce Co will pay the top...
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Clare
War talk by Father Toole attacks Henry Ford and pacifism
Father Vincent J. Toole, speaking before an American Legion post in Kalamazoo, attacks Henry Ford's disarmament views as impractical and warns that pacifism equals murder. He cites wartime shortages, calls for American propaganda, opposes foreign influence, and predicts war with Japan if unchallenged. He condemns pacifists, bolsheviks, and “foreigners” he deems detrimental to national resolve.
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Vincent J. Toole
American Legion
Kalamazoo
Henry Ford
Monthe
Cantonmenta
Menya
Flanders
Ford
France
Japan
Yap
Mr. Ford
Europe
Moses
Valley of the Nilé
Woodrow Wilson
Wesley S Sanders Buys Veeder Bakery In Local Change
Wesley S Sanders a baker with eighteen years experience has purchased the Veeder bakery and their presession Monday. Mr Veeder is uncertain as to his future course. He has a farm but that is rented. He will remain there for a time at least.
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Wesley S. Sanders
Pleasant
Veeder
An Appreciation From W Veeder to Loyal Customers
W Veeder thanks patrons for liberal patronage during his time in business. He expresses sincere gratitude to numerous customers for support.
Zenobia Chapter 1290 installs new officers in meeting
Zenobia Chapter No 1290 held a regular meeting in Saginaw Michigan to install new officers. Mrs George Reed acted as installing officer with Grand Marshal Mrs Anna Greer assisting. Officers elected include Alice Doherty as Worthy Matron Charles Tharseton as Worthy Patron Ida McLeod as Associate Matron Maude Holmes as Secretary Emma Halier as Treasurer Carrie Kemp as Conductress Myria Asline as Associate Conductress Mattie Kane as Chaplain Pearl Comer as Marshal Bessie Woods as Organist May Cudney as Adah Leanie Pettie as Ruth Nina McGuire as Martha Cora Johnson as Electa Minnie Canfield as Warder Harry Cudney as Sentinel Mrs Kemp presented Reed a silver berry spoon after the meeting and refreshments followed.
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Zenobia
George Reed
Saginaw
Mich
Martha Wash
Reed
Anna Greer
Alice “Doherty
Charles Tharseton
Ida McLeod
Secy
Maude Holmes
Treas
Emma’ Halier
Carrie Kemp
Myria Asline
Mattie Kane
Pearl Comer
Bessie Woods
Adair
May Cudney
Leanie Pettie
Esther
Nina McGuire
Martha
Jennie McCulloch
Electa
Cora Johnson
Minnie Canfield
Sentinel
Harry Cudney
Kemp
Sery
Wool Pool Plans Spread Across Michigan Farm Bureau
The 1921 Wool Pool is under way with special sales and pooling days planned at 100 grading warehouse towns. Lapeer leads in organizing a pooling day as business men arrange details. Centers announced include Lapeer Imlay City Holly South Lyons Howell Oxford Merrill Durand and Lansing.
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Toe Michigan Farm Bureau
Lapeer
Imlay City
Holly
South Lyons
Howell
Oxford
Merrill
Durand
Lansing
Department
Church News Services Across Denominations
Central Standard time schedules list for Lutherans Baptists Free Methodists Congregationalists Church of God and Methodist in Hugo Hoeneche Milbury Meilotte Badgley Davis and McManamon with service times Sunday schools Epworth League and special meetings noted Strangers welcome at Church of God home services and local cottage prayer gathering listed.
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Church OF God
W. S. Teeter
E. 65Th Street
Chas. Jasmin
West 3Rd Street
Methodist Church
E. W. Davis
Apron Sale Benefit at Mrs Ostrier’s Store
A parish fundraiser announces an apron sale for the benefit of the church. Event held on Saturday, May 7 at Mrs Ostrier's store with proceeds aiding Bathday on May 14. Inquiries directed to the organizers for details.
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T. Seeeae
Thompson to spend summer on Pacific coast and return
Jas H Thompson who has spent much of the time since his wife's death at Omabsa returned here on Monday. He has been on the Pacific coast the past winter and will now spend the summer there. Mrs Anya Shellabarger and daughter of Flint came Friday for a few days visit at the home of the former's parents, Mr and Mrs Philip Ripenbarg, while enroute to Sherrnome at Ohabupget.
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Jas. H. Thompson
Omabsa
Pacific Coast
Anya Shellabarger
Flint
Philip Ripenbarg
Sherr Nome
Ohabupget
Tenant farming gains persist in Michigan census
Michigan shows a steady rise in tenant farming with 34,888 of 196,447 farms leased in 1920, up from 32,689 in 1910. Ownership shares fall to 82.2 percent, tenants to 17.7, while historic totals trace a pattern of increasing tenancy since 1880 amid shifting farm use.
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Michigan
Census Bureau
Volstead Act Deputy Urges Tightened Prohibition
Representative Volstead announced the house judiciary committee would begin hearings on May 12 on a bill to tighten liquor enforcement and to prohibit doctors from prescribing beer as medicine. He called removal of the beer and wine ban an insult to congress and said it would not receive consideration.
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Congress
Volstead
House Judiciary Committee
Handy Sheet Lists County Officers and Officials
County Clerk Andros issues a reference sheet with list of county officers principal township and city officers court information. Prepared for ready reference as buyers consider wool purchases and par prices before selling.
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Andros
Clare Prov
Dnce Co
Circuit court closes week with plea deals and fines
The Circuit Court cleaned its calendar last week with several guilty pleas. Eidoris Whitford admitted assault and battery and paid a $200 fine. Jas Fitzpatrick pleaded guilty to assault and battery, placed on two years probation and fined $100. Ramey was fined $170 and also placed on two years probation for probation violation. Fairman v Graham jury disagreed, Harrison v Russell settled after trial began, Graves v King Blackledge awarded $600 to the plaintiff with costs.
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Eidoris Whitford
Jas. “ Fitzpatrick
Desault
Ramey Cour
Fairman Va
Graham
Harrison Va
Russell
Graves
King Blackledge
Cherry Grove Cemetery Seen In Fine Condition
The Cherry Grove cemetery shows excellent appearance due to good care and very wet weather. Frequent watering keeps the grounds tidy. owners should attend to watering or arrange with the sexton. A coat of gravel is unattractive, and the cemetery board water charges are likely reasonable.
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Cherry Grove Cemetery
Mothers Day Observed In Multiple Churches
Mothers Day services were held in several churches on Sunday with programs. The Methodist Church featured a unique program tracing mothers from Eve to Mary with the choir led by Mrs Mulder. Congregational Church also had fitting music and a concordant sermon.
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Methodist Church
Lsrael
Mary
Jesus
Vmulder
Whitley bill repeals direct primary for state and judges nominations
The Whitley bill, repealing the direct primary law for state and judicial nominations and restoring party nominating conventions for such offices, became law Tuesday with Governor Miller's approval.
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Whitley
Miller
Notice of Board of Review Meeting
The Board of Review will convene at City Hall on Monday May 16 1921 at nine o clock a m and continue for four days from nine to four with a noon recess. The purpose is to correct complete and equalize the assessment rolls of the city wards. City Clerk F O McGuire.
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Board of Review
F. O. McGuire
Chicago curfew law faces unenforceable rule
A new Chicago curfew requiring all under sixteen to be off streets by nine faces enforcement doubt as police say they cannot enforce it while women fifty like girls over sixteen. The notice mentions a Saturday May 14 event and a mix of garbled lines from an unrelated ad.
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Chicago
Girla
Long List of Bills Passed in Late Legislature Session
A brief summary presents the array of bills approved in the recent legislative session. Each description is concise, outlining the intended achievements and scope of the measures within the 420 item tally.
Getting Civilized and Civil Divorce in CaIl County
An Indian woman in Calhoun County has been granted a divorce on the ground of drunkenness and non support as efforts to adopt white customs progress in parts of the tribe.
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Cailboun County
Card of Thanks for Support After Death
We thank friends and neighbors for many acts of kindness during sickness and death of our loved one. John Hoover and Son Mr and Mrs William Chapple Mr and Mrs William Hatfield 894. Family.
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John Hooeer
Wm. Chapple
Wm. Hatfield
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Eartier
Clare‘Produce Co
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Hugo H. Hoeneche
Baptist
C. R. Milbury
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G. P. Badgley
J. P. Jones
S. A. Gleason
Herrick
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Paator
Yvan Ra
Cherry
New York
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Mies Cratzenburg
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Margaret Widdemer
Reading
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Mt. Pleasant
Helen Heater
B. Gibba
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