Farmers Seek Informative Books Through Library Movement
Rural residents write for books on farming from the American Library Association and the Books for Everybody drive. Letters from Wisconsin to Louisiana show broad needs from crops and drainage to poultry, storage, and even star charts. The ALA plans a $2,000,000 fund to expand county libraries and rural reading services over the next three years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Library Association
America
A. L.A
Lydia Carlson
Mason, Wis
Collins
James Dunn
Stenmites
Gonvent
Walter Williams
Osseo
Wis
Aremerican Library Association Cink
Existne Nbparies
Books Bring Aid to Soldier Suffering Through Libraries
The American Library Association War Service supports hospital libraries aiding sick and disabled veterans. Nearly 10,000 former service men remain in hospitals with 8,000 in Public Health Service facilities. Special librarians visit larger wards, and volunteers assist smaller hospitals. Braille editions aid the blind, and direct book loans are available from ALA War Service with prepay return postage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Public Health Service
American Library Association
Federal Board For Vocational Education
A. L. A. War Service
West Thirty-ninth ‘Street
New York City
A. L.A. War Service
Merchant Marine
Coast Guard
United States
United War Work
Merchant Marine Department
Cocene
Rainbow and children visit the lake in a dawn fantasy
Mother Rainbow with her dressed children visits Mr Sun and the lake, praising the water and autumn reflections. The tale notes the lakeshore laughter, the rainbow’s radiant kiss, and the playful interaction of colors, clouds, and mountains in a poetic scene.
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Agid
King of the Clouds
Mr. San
Mother Rainbow
Ie “Elello
Sun Care
Rainbow
Mr. Sun
Reflection Brothers
Court Orders Eugene Carpenter to Answer Chancery Bill
In Clare county circuit court, April 24 1920 Judge Ray Hart presiding. Defendant Eugene Carpenter a resident of Lyons Ohio must answer the bill within three months. publication of the order to run weekly in Clare Sentinel for six weeks. Attorney Geo W Barrus for plaintiff with office 712 Majestic Bldg Detroit Michigan. County Clerk Seymour Andrus certified true copy.
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Eugene Carpenter
Circuit Court
County of
Clare
Chancery
City of
Harrison
Ray Hart
Lyons
Ohio
George W. Barros
Plaintff
Clare Sentinel
Ray Bart
Geo. W. Barrus
Majestic
Detroit
Michigan
Bogey Man Becomes Friend After Child’s Courage
In a small town Old Moon the haggard hermit shelters near a swamp. Doris Blake befriends him after sighting his plight when burglars threaten him. Her mother and father rescue Old Moon and discover his gratitude. He moves closer to the Blakes and helps them, transforming fear into neighborly aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellington
Robert Blake
Doris
Old Moon
Doris Wildy
Mr. Blake
Biskes
Uttle
Kennedy Declares Candidacy for State Representation
William H. Kennedy announces his Republican bid for State Representative from the Clare Gladwin Roscommon district. He cites prior service as Township Clerk Supervisor County Chairman Red Arose and County Agricultural Agent and notes farming duties limit campaign activity. He asks support from voters who respect the U S Constitution and Michigan law.
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Beéeineste
Clard
Clare
Gladwin
Roscommon
Red
War Preparedness Board
United States
Michigan
William H. Kennedy
Notice To Contractors for Clare County road projects
Notice invites sealed bids from contractors for five state reward road segments in Clare County Michigan. Bids due May 11 1926 at 4 pm to the county clerk Harrison with plans available at the office. A certified check of 850.00 per proposal required. the board reserves the right to reject all bids. Richard Emerson chairman John McAninch secretary Wm Sty Board of County Road Commissioners
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Board of County Road Commissioners
Clare County
Harrison
Micah
Ionia
Houghton Lake
Surrey
Farwell
Cammer
Greenwood
Said Township
Quarter Post
Lincoln
Ann Arbor
Grant
Sheridan
Sheridan Twp
Prde
Richard Emerson
John McAninch
First practical overhead trolley line history
The first practical overhead trolley line was built in Kansas City in 1884 using double overhead conductors with a trolley wheel on top of the wire. In 1885 a third rail line opened in Baltimore and the Van de Poele system was installed in Toronto, Canada, with a line soon after in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Earlier experimental systems existed in Chicago New York and Boston.
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Kansas City
Baltimore
van de Poele
Local Merchant Advertises Stock and Prices at Lake
The seller reports recent purchases of the Thos Maltby property and Grant McLane stock of general merchandise at Lake and mentions cream for Swift and Co. He offers to order items not in stock, quotes wholesale sugar at 27 cents with brown sugar at 20 cents and granulated at 25 cents, and invites cash buyers to enjoy advantages of prompt payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant McLane -Atock
Lake
Swift and Co
Atock
Notice Of Hearing Claims Be fore Court
State of Michigan Probate Court for Clare County gives creditors four months from April 22 1929 to present claims against Daniel Sundar deceased. 221 creditors must file at Harrison Probate Office by June 22 1920. Claims heard August 24 1920 at ten o clock in the forenoon. Dated April 20 19. Tros S Dorsey Judge of Probate. Classified liners get quick results. Try one.
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State of
Michigan
Clare
Daniel Sundar
Harrison
Tros. S. Dorsey
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American ‘Library . Association
Aea
Ics
Essex
Timothy
June
Alsike Clover
Clare Elevators Co
Lee
Seymour Andrus
Pena
By Alden Chapman
Unios
Harry Kratz
Joslin
Mich
Pr. B. J. Sanford
Tatman Block
James A. Reeder
West 5Th Street
J.W. Dunlop
Clare, Mich
Peter A. Oman
Clare Wholesale Market
Grain and Feed
Clare Elevator Co
Enone
T Produce Co
L. W.& F. Jackson
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