Clare Council Minutes Approve Fire Chief Appointment
The Clare Common Council, led by Mayor Doherty, approves M. D. Feighner as Chief and Fire Warden after a unanimous Fire Dept. recommendation. The body also sets a $50.09 expenditure limit between meetings and tasks a committee to probe water connections on Maple Street. Proceedings will be published in the Clare Sentinel with an equal report in both papers.
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Doherty
Callzot
Hampton
Deewyer
Mason
Smalley
Abeent
Reeder
Jobneor
Jast Reguisis
Beederland
Johnson
Finance “Committee
Ald. Dwyer
Ald Smakey
Ald. Reeder
Ald. Mason
State Bighway Department
Clare. Oc
Aaid ‘Council
Yeas
Clare
Ald
Ciere
Ald. Johnson
Chas. Smith’s
Maple Street
City Council Minutes Outline May Payments Approved
The council approves May labor costs 8400 and 87.90 for teams as motion carried by Yors and Naye. Aldermen Dwyer Mason support. motions prevail. Connell moves adjournment. A J Doherty and A L Rogere note the mayor and clerk.
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Cocmercial
Besw
She Courier
Hentine
Yors
Naye
Hampton
Dwyer
Kestler
Johneon
Mason
Smalley
Naya
Ald
Connell
A. J. Doherty
A. L. Rogere
Selby
Michigan primary school fund to gain 6.99 million from communications firms
Michigan's primary school fund will receive 6,995,690.96 in taxes from rail and express lines, sleeping cars, car loading groups, and telephone and telegraph firms after state board reassessment. Total assessed value for these companies stands at about 285.26 million, with changes including a 500,000 drop for Michigan State Telephone and a 150,000 cut for Western Union, while last year's totals were 5,640,330.60.
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Laresing
Mich
Michigan
State Board of Asesenecore
Michigan State Telephone Company
Tahie
Western Union Telegraph Company
FERTILE EGGS PROMOTION AIMS AT INFERTILE EGG PRODUCTION
The USDA issues a bulletin urging farmers to produce infertile eggs as warm weather approaches. The pamphlet notes higher value for infertile eggs, offers production and spoilage-reduction tips, and warns warm weather eggs sell at a discount in larger markets. Daily gathering and frequent marketing are stressed.
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United States Department of Agriculture
House and Senate Pass Resolution on War Policy
The House voted 298 to 190 to approve a Senate resolution now sent to the President. Nine teen Democrats backed it, including southern members. Rep Huddleston of Alabama attacked President Wilson and warned against his third term while lamenting the party’s stance on the League of Nations and Verasilies treaty.
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House
Senate
South
Rep
Huddleston
Alabama
Pres
Wilson
Oregon
Democrata
Democratic Party
San Francisco
League of Nations
Democratic National Convention
Mr. Wilson
Local Socials and Planting Notes From Clare Area
Sunday visits anchor a busy social week as the Bodkins and Kas Bodkins join John Haines in Clare while Gerow and Allen, Empey and family, and Clots family seen at various homes. Corn planting dominates farm tasks. church services announced for May 30. Geraldine Hampton of Pratt School cited among eighth grade applicants.
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J. Bodkins
Tessie
Kas
Bodkins
John Haines
Clare
Will Gerow
Albert Allen
Brood
Val Empey
West Grant
Homer
Jay Clots
Harold
Alien
Grand Ledge
Geraldine Hampton
Pratt School
Food Values of Potatoes Report Shows Varying Nutritional Value
A government scientific committee report shows potatoes differ widely in food value. The most useful potato has the largest dry matter content, and when two varieties are similar in this regard their feeding quality is influenced by nitrogen content.
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Governmence Scientific Committee
Trees and progress in farming and transportation
The article argues that tree planting lags due to lack of awareness, comparing it to early underuse of automobiles. It predicts future trees will become as vital to food supply as cars are to transport.
Lake George Ladies Aid Origin Told In Local Sketch
Lake Georges reports the origin of the Ladies Aid with a verbose local description of its members. The piece notes the group formed for companionship and charity and reflects on their social routines including meals, crochet, knitting, and occasional singing.
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Lake Georges
Grange Meeting Visitors and Local Notices
Mrs L Owen of Farwell attended Grange and visited local acquaintances returning home Friday. E P Darling is quite ill. Mrs M Somerville came from Gaylord to care for him. Justin Johnson returned from Laingsburg. Mrs Juetisa Johnson and Mrs Robi Carson returned home last Thursday. R E Giddings spent Sunday with his brother. Mrs L F Schermerborn to auction personal effects before moving to Lansing. Sunday School organizers meet at Grange Hall May 30 at 10 30 oclock.
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L. Owen
Farwell
Grange
E. P. Darling
M. Somerville
Gaylord
Justin Johnson
Laingsburg
Juetisa Johnson
Robi Carson
R. E. Giddings
L. F. Schermerborn
Lansing
Grange Hall
Nature's Stern Law Declared In Thought and Action
An aphoristic reflection contrasts achievement with failure, praising self control and disciplined thought as the crown of effort. It warns that animality, indolence, impurity, and confusion lead downward, underscoring moral and mental ascent.
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Allen
All of the Sterner Sex
Johnny has three sisters and no brothers, a constant regret for him. New neighbors arrive with two boys and a boy goat named Billy, delighting him as he rushes to tell his mother.
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Johnny
Billy
Wrap All Tools Injury Prevents Rusting and Damage
A careful craftsman emphasizes wrapping all tools in woolen cloth and oil to protect edges. He stores them in a box away from storage batteries and fumes to prevent rust and corrosion.
Buffy the buff canary's Atlantic ocean tale ends in a ship
Buffy the buff color land bird escapes a ship to fly across the Atlantic. A sailor frees him then Buffy lands on a different ship where a canary relays Buffy's story of storm and survival. Buffy plans no more ocean flights after his brave journey.
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Buffy
Camary
Atlantic Ocean
Reac
Eastern Michigan roads seek freight-rate endorsement
A committee representing eastern Michigan roads, tied to the Ann Arbor route, met a sparse group of city businessmen at the station to press for higher freight rates. They argue increases are essential to cover running costs and restore viability amid demoralized conditions under government ownership, while businessmen favor better service as a condition for rate hikes.
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Michigan
Ann Arbor
Patching Wall Paper Technique From Old Instructions
A vintage repair note describes patching gouges in wallpaper using plaster of Paris with dissolved glue to slow setting. It recommends a half cup of dry glue per half pound of plaster, fading a wall scrap in sun to blend, tearing an irregular patch, thinning by peeling back layers, and applying to the wall.
Dangerous to Woo a Spider
The passage notes that female spiders often consume male mates soon after mating and may devour rejected suitors. Males perform a fiery dance to win the female’s affection, but a potential mate may be eaten if deemed tasty. If she selects a mate she will dance with him.
Sawdust and Soda Mix Best For Gasoline Fires
Everyday Engineering recommends a dry sawdust blanket with ten pounds of bicarbonate of soda to fight small gasoline fires. The mixture forms an airtight cover that smothers the flame while releasing carbonic gas to keep air from the fire.
Port Tenn Question Ploger The Boy
Fragmentary text shows a cryptic note about a boy and a desk or event. Readable terms include Port and Ploger with unclear context. No clear names, dates, or actions to resolve.
The Green Heron Description
The green heron, also called the fly-up-the-creek, is about one and a half feet long and common across the United States and Canada. It feeds on fish, frogs, and other aquatic prey, often standing motionless in shallow water at dawn and dusk waiting for prey.
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United States
Canada
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