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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1930
Page
2
A local resident bought stock after a smooth talking salesman pitched big profits. The proposition proved worthless, illustrating common investment scams in the community.
Michigan State College entomology advises growers to combat two peach pests the Alabama moth and the lesser peach borer. Pick peaches while green to limit moth damage and cover fruit after harvest. Paint infested wood in late fall or early spring to kill borers, removing bark and gum to aid treatment. The Alabama moth migrates from Mexico and Central America. larvae are the cotton worm.
County treasurer reports about 400 dogs in the county未paid annual license fees and owners must pay immediately to avoid prosecution. Unlicensed or roaming dogs will be killed after due publication. Dogs must be confined from sunset to sunrise unless under reasonable control.
Partial notice from All American Pur Farm Harrison Michigan offering to buy old horses alive and a cryptic bread ad from Crystal Bakery Bari Foas. Mentions fresh bread six cents per pound and a pickup request with unclear directions.
Thomas Ramey assumes his father Eli Ramey’s share in the Ramey and Cobleigh partnership, which ran a Lunch and Pool Room on West Fourth Street. Tom will keep his job at the Pontiac Motor Company and visit Clare often, while brother George assists behind the counter as Eli shifts away due to prolonged illness.
Reported near five hundred feet depth the Bowman Well No. 2 by Wm. Battle derrick shows output around 70 barrels daily. Mahar well struck crude in Traverse but not paying quantities while Johnson & Bordon drill on Scott farm past 500 feet. Kalamazoo Improvement Co on Leaton lease produces about 200 barrels daily and may rise. Wednesday it gushed 30 feet. Local Clare group holds interest.
Vice Presidents oversee devotional meetings missionary welfare recreation duties. Anna May Smalley is Second Vice President Eunice Mary Bicknell is Third Vice President Doris Gerow is Fourth Vice President in charge of Recreation. Mrs John Shultz serves as Secretary Durward Kennedy as Treasurer.
The Colonville Ladies will hold two bake goods sales on Saturday October 4 at the A N Friz office.
Lost near Clare three mile corner north on Wednesday a gate for trailer rack. Finder notify AT Perry at P O Box 0. Wanted Family washing done and delivered apply Mrs Benson Box 444 or call at residence third house east on county line. Sash—Beedle rabbit named Everett Allen eleven point four miles north of Dover.
Railroad time tables show departures to Midland and Reed City with afternoon runs. The column also chronicles local club meetings, hospital visits, family news, social events, arrivals and departures, a large pike catch, school matinee attendance, and upcoming sermon topics at the Methodist church.
A burglar entered J Wellman’s home at 559 East Patterson Flint via a rear window and took $40 from two strong boxes. He left a note apologizing for the theft and police hold the note and boxes as clues. The stolen coins belonged to Mrs Rosamond Beebe and dated to 1840s, a loss she may not recover.
Notice announces Advance Grange members will elect officers at the upcoming Tuesday night meeting. A chicken supper follows the business session and all members are urged to attend.
People may enroll in piano classes by calling 291112 and making arrangements. The notice mentions Mrs. Jas. O. Sutton as a contact or related person.
Notice to patrons stating all outstanding accounts must be settled at once due to a change of ownership. Signed by Eli Ramey and Ray Cobleigh.
We thank neighbors and friends who kindly came to help during illness. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Orvis and family appreciate the support.
The listing notes highest cash prices paid for cream, hides, furs, and poultry by B A Samborn at 118 West Fourth Street. An advance ad claims 4714 2 pounds bread for 10 cents and asserts customers get honest price and quality without cheating. Crystal Bakery, Hard Foss, Proprietor.
The Forestry Division reports nearly 11 million pine trees taken from Higgins Lake Nursery this season with 9.64 million planted last spring. Fall plantings may add eight to nine million more as shipments await fall rains. Prices range from two to fifteen dollars per thousand for various ages. Private orders remain heavy. shipments will align with fall forest plantings.
The University of Michigan launches a 24 Sunday radio series on Parental Education. Dr Alexander G Ruthven and Mrs J K Pettingill open talks with experts from multiple departments. broadcasts air Sundays at 5 PM on Station WJR Detroit from the Campus.
The Cadillac Steam Laundry announces it has secured the agency and requests continued patronage. Packages may be left at Cities Service Gas Station or called in by phone, and the agent will call at homes to collect names and orders.
Goose eggs hatch in 30 to 85 days and eggs provide minerals and vitamins. Keep ducks supplied with greens. dispose male birds after hatch and limit to one year. Provide green feed, feed cut hay, and place nests for turkey hens. Set eggs from hens that lay standard-sized eggs and favor early chicks. Dust wallows in shade give hens pleasure in summer.
The U S Civil Service Commission will hold an examination for Forest Ranger with salaries from 2000 to 2600. Applications must be filed with the commission in Washington D C by October 13 1930. Inquiries at the Post Office. Exams will be conducted in Alpena and Munising.
The article notes lifespan varies by climate with extreme northern areas like Iceland and Siberia yielding about ten years. Temperate regions support longer lives, while Ireland and Bulgaria are highlighted for higher numbers of residents reaching age one hundred.
A brief note advertises weekly dances each Saturday at Duncan's Shail ABLE with music and social time for attendees.
Quick relief from stomach disorder is marketed by Buenger's MEBA Alkaline Powder. The ad claims scientific discovery with ingredients that restore stomach balance and soothe symptoms. Sold by Floyd Kirkpatrick, Druggist, priced 50c and 1.00 with satisfaction guaranteed.
The clerk Leo Smock announces voter registration in Vernon township Isabella county for the general election on November 4 2012. Registration times are Wednesday October 15 and 22 and Saturday October 26 at Vernon town hall for all qualified voters.
Mr and Mrs John Graham of Farwell announce a public sale of household goods on Saturday October 4th with bills circulating Tuesday October 7th. Chris Reger rents his farm and offers a list of farm equipment for sale on the same date. See listings in the issue.
In Cream New York area market notes include hogs quoted by L W Jackson with prices in cwt dressed for beef mutton veal fowls and other meats. Additional garbled entries reference Ales and various buyers and sellers.
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