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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1926
Page
2
A wife recalls a moment in which she claims her husband slept through the opera’s beauty while he insists he stayed awake listening with rapture. He complains the performance was marred by an overweight soprano and a bowlegged tenor.
The text describes Greenland as a vast territory, still mainly of interest. It likens its size to a map overlay on the eastern United States, covering states from the Atlantic to the Mississippi, with a total length about 1400 miles and a width just under 760 miles.
America's First Bank likely traces to a con sidered first bank in 1680 serving South Carolina planters. About five or six years later a Boston bank of issue emerges led by John Blackwell and partners.
Local notices describe train movements toward Marquette and Harrison with morning and afternoon times. Community news covers vacations, shopping sales at the Style Shoppe, park beautification efforts, church services, and social visits among Clare residents.
Grand Rapids officials are asked to adopt a resolution supporting an amendment to the National Prohibition Act legalizing beer and wine sales. St Joseph deputy sheriff Hinchman seeks a new trial for manslaughter in the Bastater case. Allegan County farmer appeals after cruelty to animals conviction. Grand Rapids reports a rare traffic fatality in three months. Lansing warns fishermen spearing through ice illegal from March 1. Owosso man pleads guilty to cruelty to animals and faces jail. his children taken into custody. Gobles man’s death prompts help for a bedridden wife. Pontiac chiropractor faces a $10,000 malpractice suit over a 1926 burn injury.
Bertha of Laon, mother of Charlemagne, is described as Bertha of the Big Foot due to a noticeably larger foot. She was daughter to the count of Laon and wife to Pepin the Short, linking the Merovingian to Carolingian lines.
Special new line of stationery for graduation available at Kirkpatrick's Drug Store. Ady demonstrates items and prices, with a focus on affordable bundles for graduates.
Mrs Clyde Allen helps her brother in law care for ill husband Mr Allen. Yage family from Herrick moved to F Burwash farm. Roy Riggar and Ted Hanel of Lake Odessa visited relatives. Reed family members and Marguerite Reed appear in multiple weekend visits. Mrs Reed returned from Lansing and Eva Haxt hosted Marguerite in Mt Pleasant.
Local classifieds list items for sale including German police puppies tomato plants rabbitry birds and furniture. Also rental ads farm loans cigars and a lost license plate with contact notes and store ads from Kirkpatrick's drug store.
Alfred 8 Richmond Advocate reports a local citizen declaring candidacy for sheriff. He emphasizes long residence since boyhood and promises a clean administration to serve the people of Clare County.
Pol Ady Emma Hoag announces candidacy for re election as County Clerk and Register of Deeds of Clare County on the Republican ticket. Voters are urged to support this official political notice positioned with formal salutation and address.
A political notice from Fred W. Schaat, campaigning for re election as Clare County Treasurer. He thanks voters for past favors and promises continued courteous and efficient service if nominated and elected.
Notice states Sid Johnson offers various trucking services at reasonable prices including garden plowing and hauling ashes. Contact 221f Sid Johnson at phone 125 for details.
Notice to farmers announces Wednesday evening summer hours at Farmers' Independent Produce Co. and mentions a big hat shipment at the Style Shoppe. Nearby promotions include Chocolate Malted Milks at Kirkpatrick's Drug Store and Valentine cigars sold by R. E. Joslin and Jake Richards.
A Toledo Blade opinion line asserts that rumors are easy to swallow and cautions against credulity. It argues people rarely die from swallowing rumors, implying metaphorical harm rather than literal danger.
A compact reflection on wisdom begins with the admission that true knowledge starts from recognizing one’s own ignorance. The quote frames humility as the first step toward understanding.
Fragmented line echoes a humorous view of Methuselah’s long life and aging, suggesting even the biblical figure faced dull periods during a century spanning existence and work. The Detroit News tone hints at reflective, witty meditation on legacy and time.
Advertisement fragment notes a Butter-Kistwich toasted sandwich offered at Kirkpatrick's drug store fountain.
Thermidor was the eleventh month chosen in 1793 by the French National Convention. It spanned 80 days and began on July 19 in some years and July 20 in others.
Ad notes dresses for banquets and graduation occasions at Style Shopper. Includes selection details and styling options for upcoming events.
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