Flag design by Samuel Reid reshaped U S banner
The United States flag in its present form was designed by Samuel Chester Reid an American naval officer who distinguished himself in the War of 1812 by repulsing a British attack at Fayatte in 1814.
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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1926
Page
3
The United States flag in its present form was designed by Samuel Chester Reid an American naval officer who distinguished himself in the War of 1812 by repulsing a British attack at Fayatte in 1814.
Nine room brick residence in Clare Mid with modern steam heat electric lights and gas water two stories bath and lavatory on second floor first floor bathroom cluttered description notes two large lots near school and church second house off M 14 paved street ready quick sale Real Estate men get busy commission split fifty fifty
A compact radio circuit article explains a one hour build that yields enduring service. It details a three circuit tuner, a two stage audio amp, a detector amplifier, and a tickler coil assembly with a O battery modification. The builder notes a 57 minute actual construction time and practical wiring steps.
Article describes a standard high resistance method to vary voltage to radio frequency tubes in tuned RF outfits. It explains placing a variable resistor in series with RF tube supply, with a 90 volt tap for audio tubes, noting common values up to 200000 ohms and mentioning Centralab Bradgehm and Clarostats as suitable brands.
A historical note explains radio tubes rely on electron flow from heated filaments. Light from the filament is incidental. modern tubes use heated wires or coated compounds to emit electrons, reducing visible glow. Radium and other radioactive methods are noted as costly and impractical.
Glen Harris and others visited the Achard bungalow last Friday afternoon. Nellie Nash and Buster Sharp connected with O W Nash family in Greenwood. Ruth Briggs begins school this May before it closes on May nineteen. Chats include Mr and Mrs Briggs of Detroit moving to Windover, along with other Clare and Detroit visitors and Sunday calls at the Achard ranch.
Vernon Hill and Frank Wild families of Vernon unite with Mrs. Russell Cowden and kin to honor Mother's Day. A long list of visits spans Gladwin to Bay City including Clare, Rosebush, Flint and Detroit. Community members express sympathy to Adam Horning.
Mrs Harriet Allen hosted a Sunday picnic at Eight Point Lake with friends from Clare and local families. The Sun Shine Club gathered at Alma May’s, and many cottages along with visitors from Flint to Mt Pleasant and Traverse City are mentioned. Farmers consider corn planting after three frost free nights, and several residents are noted for travel, work, or illnesses.
A large crowd attended the shower for Helen Gibbs last Friday night and presented many useful gifts. The couple will settle in Jackson. Mr and Mrs William Dodds and Mrs Tom Michael and children of Detroit visited recently. Mrs Lena Frees returned home after weeks with relatives in Mt Pleasant. Mrs Charles Walter came home from Bay City hospital and is recovering well.
Mrs Bennett Carter was called to Lansing for her sister's illness. Alta Looper took Lucille Heiser to Detroit. Silentz closed a school term at Hardwood with a roast. Mrs Slentz of Clare visited farms and Mrs Harl Sanders. Local residents shared visits with Hale, Ora, and Wm Wasson. Grace Sanders visited Vereah Leitner in Clare. Ted Newman of Lansing visited family and brought a potted plant for Mother's Day. Burt Shep yerd and Sam Hallsworth accompanied him from Durant Motor Co. Frank and J. C. Newman hosted and were visited by relatives on Mother's Day. Raymond Ruby, Virgil Newman, and Frank Coats attended a Clare show. James Harrison from Lansing joined J O Newman for supper and neighbors on Sunday. Jim is reported back on or street. Perry Davis spent Sunday evening with Frank Newman's family.
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