Party platforms echo 1890s campaign contrasts in a bitter era
A historical recap notes Democratic and Republican platform planks from the 1892 race, praising Jeffersonian ideals and opposing centralization, while contrasting tariff, reciprocity, foreign policy, and civil rights. It reflects on campaign tactics and the enduring clash of party principles through changing media and eras.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party of the United States
Jefferson
Madison
Cleveland
Fathers of the Republic
Union
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Miss Eastman Leads Clare County Home Economics Session
Miss Marjorie Eastman Extension Specialist in Clothing from Michigan State College met Friday November 18 with leaders from eight Clare County Home Economics clubs for an all day session at Clare school. She taught useful and decorative accessories with guidance on color plans, sizing, textures, and moderation of patterns. One hundred forty nine women were enrolled in clubs across Greenwood Frost Lake Clare Elm Grove South Sheridan and Mann Siding with Winterfield groups linking Osceola County clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marjorie Eastman
Michigan State College
Clare County
Clare School
John Burnett
Greenwod
Wes Gerow
South Sheridan
Ira Miller
Frost
Nothing bulky but plenty of room in this concrete house
A six room concrete house offers a practical lay out with a living room, dining room, kitchen, three bedrooms, bath, and a two car garage. The design centers on no wasted space and ample closet room with flexible bedrooms that can become a library or playroom.
Muskegon 4-H Girl Wins All Expense Trip to Chicago Congress
Irene Wade an 18 year old 4-H club member from Muskegon earns an all expense trip to the 17th National 4-H Club Congress opening November 25 in Chicago. State Club Leader A G Kettunen notes her seven year record with 13 projects in clothing foods and canning 106 dishes seven garments and a complete outfit and four public demonstrations. She also won 11 exhibits totaling 9.85 dollars with 39.10 dollars in product value. Scholarships of 400 300 200 150 and 150 plus trips and county awards are funded by Montgomery Ward for the sixteenth year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ichigan
Irene Wade
Muskegon
A. G. Kettunen
Chicago
Montgomery Ward
Funeral in Beaverton for Mrs Winn's brother-in-law Dan Broka
Mrs George Winn and family attended the funeral of Dan Broka in Beaverton on Saturday. Attendees included Bob Seidel John Albertson Herbert Hill Harley Hill Bob Mathews and Jay Winters who visited Norman Myers last week. The Thimble club met with ten members present. George Winn roofed the Haley home. Visitors to Norman Myers on Sunday included George Perkins and Mary Perking of Saginaw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George ’Winn
Beaverton
Winn
Dan Broka
Bob Seidel
John Albertson
Herbert
Hill
Harley
Bob Mathews
Jay Winters
Norman Myers
Thimble
George Winn
Haley
George Perkins
Mary Perking
Saginaw
Among the Granges Mt. Vernon Grange Meeting Signals Youth Presence
Mt Vernon Grange met last Tuesday at the hall with many members and new faces. Clare school commercial club entertained with a play dialogue and recitation, all well rendered. A pot luck lunch followed, then dancing. Two young men joined the cast with the girls, lifting crowd spirit. Members urged bringing young people to keep the lively, clean entertainment.
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Mt. Vernon Grange
Commercial Club
Clare School
Agai
Grange
The
Local Chapter 0 E Installations Highlight Evening
The 1939 Officers were installed with Eunice Phimsey as Worthy Matron leading the ceremony. Notable moments included Norma Fisher presenting roses to her mother and a flower service for the five new star points. Installing officers received gifts as part of the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha
Iyone Gorr Hleda
Lillian Barber Warder
Dorothy Brown
John Empey
Adelaide C. Wylie
Esther
Elizabeth Feighner
Eunice Phimsey
Marshall Doris Empey
Nelda Jones
Norma Fisher
Adah
Ruth
Blécta
Nellie Houghton
Annabelle Hampton
Doris Empey
Ada Hochstetler
Zenobia
Mavis Kennedy
Averyl Clute
Richard Greenfield
Eva Lowrey
Vera Ramey
Hilma Clute
Leta Mae Gillespie
Anna Northon
Ruth Parent
Genevieve Fieming
Gladwin
Esther Adelaide C. Wylie
Local I O O F and Rebekah Lodges Attend District Meet
Members from Clare Rebekah and Odd Fellows lodges attended the November District meeting in Weidman. The gathering opened with America, Lord's Prayer, and address by the Weidman lodge Noble Grand, with remarks from Andrew Friz of Clare. About seventy five lodges attended. a silver collection funded flowers for Jesse Lee's wife in Brinton. After lunch, a program included songs and readings. next meeting planned for Shepherd with notices from District Secretary Asher D Knight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Rebekah and Oddfellows Lodges
Weidman
All Singing
America
Noble Grand
Lodge
Andrew Friz
Clare
Clarence
Charles Darnell
Rebecca Abbott
Elizabeth McIntosh
Fannie Schultz
Reading
Oliver
Coleman
Jesse Lee
Brinton
Shepherd
Asher D. Knight
New Zealand Early 20th Century Defense Spending Rise
Wellington reports defense expenditure rising to 13.65 million pounds this year, about 8.60 pounds per capita, with Leander class cruisers replacing older B class ships. Cadets will train in England, ratings to receive British fleet training, and 30 new bombing planes ordered for delivery.
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Wellington
New Zealand
England
F. Jones
Classified Liner Promises Value The Clare Sentinel
A brief classified liner touts strong value for money in the Clare Sentinel while promising substantial returns for readers seeking affordable options.
Composite aerial photo of Puerto Rico completed
A 40 by 8 foot composite aerial photograph of Puerto Rico has been completed in San Juan. It is described as one of the largest aerial maps ever produced.
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Puerto Rico
San Juan
Livingston Goes On Trial For Murder Of Isaiah Leebove
The Livingston murder trial opens with jury of 24 called from original panel. Prosecution outlines history between Livingston and Leebove and details from the Hotel Doherty tap room shooting. Dr. Sanford testifies on Leebove autopsy and notes on insanity and alcohol-related factors. Dr. Slattery details Leebove’s condition before recess for dinner. Further coverage to follow next week.
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Livingston
Isaiah Leebove
Morgan
Ernie Phillips
Albert D. Wing
State of
Michigan
Leebove
Doherty Tap Room
Defendent
Sanford
James HE. Ryan
Ryan
Francis Slattery
Clare
Wing
Dr Christina Schutt Travels To Albion For Thanksgiving
Dr Christina Schutt departed Wednesday for Albion to spend Thanksgiving with her sister Mrs W H Andrews. She plans to return home Friday.
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Christina Schutt
Albion
W. H. Andrews
Appreciation Note From Mrs Clyde Allen
Deepest thanks to doctors and nurses at Clare Co General Hospital for kind care during my stay. Gratitude to friends for flowers and fruit and for expressions of concern that brought cheer to my room. Will be remembered. Mrs Clyde Allen
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Clare Co. General Hospital
Clyde Allen
A Little Bird Told Me Origin Story Behind Phrase
The saying a little bird told me traces to Ecclesiastes 10 29 with the verse about a bird of the air carrying the voice. It is not a literal quotation of scripture but a literally borrowed idea explaining secret disclosure.
Tarantella Named From Tarantula Cure Belief
A historical belief claimed tarantula bites were cured only by live music that made the victim dance until exhaustion. The term tarantella arose from this idea, describing a fast Italian dance whose tempo rises to a final surge.
Notice Limiting Debts After Marriage
After this date I will not be responsible for any debts contracted by my wife Marie Coir. Dated November 21 1938 Rama CourANNEX.
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Marie Coir
Rama
Cour
New Carapécity Motorola Radio Entry Noted
The text appears as a fragmented OCR bit mentioning a Motorola radio and a named person or place, but lacks clear event details or attribution to form a complete newspaper item.
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Motorola
Bob
Community meeting notices and club gatherings list
A compiled notices page lists meetings for Clare Chamber of Commerce Amer ican Legion Auxiliary Knights of Columbus Masonic Lodge and Kiwanis Club. Events include Christmas Bazaar on December 9 and regular monthly meetings on specific Tuesdays Wednesdays and Mondays at various venues.
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Clare Chamber of Commerce
Memoriams for Mrs John Rocky Remembered by Brush College Ladies Aid
In loving memory of a devoted aid member who died November 29 1938. We recall her companionship and service with affection and sorrow. Not forgotten dear one, you live in our hearts as long as memory lasts. Signed Brush College Ladies Aid.
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Aid
Brush College Ladies Aid
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Ireland
Russia
Mississippi River
Republic
Tidewater
M. S.C
Myers ‘Corners
Rebekah
DIST
Our
Is.cee
the Peoples Bank
Burton J. Sanford
Attorney Wing
Mr. Leebove
Methodist Auxiliary
Order of the Eastern Star
American Legion
Clare Kiwanis Club
Doherty
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Rooms
Grant Township Local No. 143
Farmers Union
J. BE. Sparkel
John Rocky
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