Log Train Hero Rescues Janice Greener on Burk Road
Dave Peltier, train boss, risks life leaping along the moving log train to reach Janice Greener as a nine length load derails on Burke company rails. He carries her to safety and jumps to a pile of Christmas trees, saving her from harm. Janice later writes that he is her buffer and valorous protector.
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Red Horn
Peltier
McNider
Burke Company
Greener
Janice
Nickamaug’s
Dave Peltier
Dave
Tech
Burke Outfit
Janice Greener
Miss Greener
Mr. Peltier
Chatterton’s Ridge
McWnider
Joe Eylie
Betsy
Sboston
If We Can Trade, Do We Need Local Foods Only
The Ohio State Journal questions a local food argument that people should eat only foods grown in their latitude. It notes that modern transport makes codfish as easy to obtain as pork chops and oranges as cabbage, challenging the premise of climate based eating.
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Ohio State Journal
Early teaching of sociology in Spanish America traced
A debate over who first taught sociology in Spanish America spots Eugenio Maria Hostos of Puerto Rico as the pioneer. Hostos included sociology in the Santo Domingo Normal school's curriculum in 1880 and taught the first course in 1883 84, preceding Argentina’s 1899 claim and Santo Domingo’s 1880 start cited by other scholars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spanish America
D. Antonio Delieplane
Buenos Aires
Nosotros
Argentina
Pedro Henriquez Urena
Santo Domingo
University of
Freedom of the Matrimonial Seas Cartoon
A joke from Car toons Magazine features a youngHarley home from a merchant marine cruise. He confesses he has not enjoyed the voyage because his fiancée broke the engagement, prompting a wry hometown remark about maritime life.
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Harley
Merchant Marine
Cartoons Magazine
Were you not taught in school to be
Fragmentary note reflects a classroom remark about memory and discipline. The incomplete line hints at a broader discussion on education and behavior. No clear names, dates, or events are readable to anchor a fuller article.
Pork Tenderloin Recipes From Old Guidance
Instructions describe broiled tenderloin and three variations including stuffed and French style. Each method emphasizes searing to lock juices, seasoning with salt and pepper, and finishing with a butter or milk gravy. Practical steps cover preparation, stuffing, baking times, and pan sauces.
Old Time Fruit Cakes And Preserves Recipes
A 1910s style column describes seasonal fruit cakes puddings and jams with recipes for Fruit Cake Apricot Jam and Ginger Cream. It notes rising ingredient costs and gives step by step instructions and quantities for each dish and preparation method.
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New Orleans
Local notes from Alma area and town events
Rural column records trains from Farneth and Pere Marquette service with daily schedules. Local visits include Moore in Alma, Jesse Graham in town, and many Clare and Mt Pleasant trips. Community life covers vandalism concerns, MBE Ladies gathering, church trees mulched, school attendance, measles and hoarseness, and town beautification ideas.
Memorial Day Service Honors Gold Star Boys
Memorial Day observance drew G A R Post and W R C members to the Farwell M E Church. Rev Whitney delivered a fitting sermon as J L Littlefield presented a memorial noting an American elm planted May 5 1919 in memory of each Gold Star boy who attended the Sunday School. Committees J L Littlefield and J F Sanderson led the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. R. Post
Chas. Clark
Whitney
J. L. Littlefield
Gov. Steeper
Farwell M. E
J. F. Sanderson
Loren F. Schermerhorn A Pioneer Resident Dies
Loren F. Schermerhorn of Brownesville New York born November 25 1858 died May 15 1920 at Lansing Michigan from bronchial isthma aged 62. Funeral conducted by Rev Fields at Lake May 18 burial in Lake cemetery. Survived by widow one brother and many relatives. An exemplary Christian and longtime M E church member he helped the poor and sick.
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Loren F. Schermerhorn
Brownesdsie
New York
Lansing
Mich
Mias Julia Domnick
Fulton N. Y
Lake of
Fields
Lake
Lake Cemetery
M. E Church
Farewell Reception for Mr and Mrs John Marsh by Masons and Stars
A Tuesday farewell gathering by the Masons and Stars honored Mr and Mrs John Marsh as they prepare to leave town. The event featured piano solos by Mrs Georgia Littlefield and Margery, a guitar by Mary Armstrong, a vocal duet, Fatty Arbuckle and Charlie Chaplin moving pictures, and an impromptu Cobblace Dance by Mr Marsh before guests departed.
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Masons
John Marsh
Georgia Littlefield
T. A. Fuger
Margery
Mary Armstrong
Mesdames Fuller
Powell
Fatty Arbuckie
Charlie Chaplin
Earl Morgan
Floyd Oliver
Mr. Marsh
Memorial Sermon For World War Dead At M E Church
Rev Whitney of the M E Church preached a memorial sermon Sunday honoring fallen soldiers. General Charles Griffin and post members attended with Commander Obas. W R C members were present, and two CO attended. A large choir provided special music with help from Rev McGinnies.
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Whitney
M. E. Church
Charles Griffin
Obas
Clerk
W.R.C
McGinnies
Patriotic High School Program Ends With Flag Salute
A Friday afternoon patriotic program at the high school gathered students from all rooms to sing patriotic songs. Commander Charlee Clark of the G A B Post No 386 and Adjutant Frye gave patriotic talks. The event closed with the flag salute and the song America. Guests included Mesdames Littlefield Holmega Graham Woodward Palmer McAninch Winters and Roberta.
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Charlee Clark
G. A. B. Post No 386
Frye
Papilsa
America
Mesdames J. L. Littlefield
Holmega
Graham
Woodward
Palmer
McAninch
Winters
Roberta
Roads and civic progress in early thought
The passage recalls how some populations live without meat yet remain vigorous and notes historical respect for dietary practices. It cites Brahmins, Buddhists in Asia, and Central Africa, then credits Lord Francis Bacon a long time ago for linking roads to communal growth and citing three essential elements: fertile soil, busy workshops, and easy conveyance.
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Lord Francis Bacon
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Chazterton
ITCH
Indiana
Farneth
Ann Arbor
Southworth S
Pere Marquette
Eaat
Moore
Alma
Jesse Graham
Rosebush
Aaron Erwin
E. Sias
John Palmer
E. W. Brown
F. Babcock
Bertha
T. AD. Fuller
Clare
Roa Sanderson
Grand Rapids
Charles Rawson
Oowonso
Howard Drake
Donald
Chappel
Drake
Oakley
C. E. Bingham
Edith Schrader
Mt. Pleasant
Frank Melvin
West Grant
Anna Davison
James McGinness
West
James Frizzell
Jackson
Ohras
Stinchcombe
Homer
Margaret Taggart
Ohay
M. E
Nellie Rulepargh
John Gibson
Elisha White
Elmirate
Sarwell J. Union
I. E. Fair
Mt. Pisasact
Wiliam Shomway
M. E. Home Missionary
T. E. Fair
Farwell
Green House
Streck
Loren F. Schermerhorna
Mr. and
Mrs. Marsh
Masons and Stars
Methodist Church
Live Stock Insurance
the - We
Nlc
Alerg
China
Japan
Central
Africa
Bank For the People
Farwell State Savings. Bank
Farwell Lumber CO
Stinchcomb
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