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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1924
Page
4
A London unit notes aviators can disperse small clouds by rapid flights through them. A fair weather cumulus may be dispersed after about twenty passes, illustrating a rough scientific parallel to the nursery rhyme image of sweeping cobwebs from the sky.
The text discusses that tight use of the phrase "going downstairs" actually implies going up. It notes "dun" from Saxon meaning hill and contrasts it with "a-dun" to express descent, suggesting wording like "going a-downstairs."
The highest U S peak, Mount McKinley, is reported to be sinking at a rate of two feet annually according to the article.
The passage describes tattoo marks as generally indelible but claims they may disappear with steps: rub with pure acetic acid and lard, then with a potash solution, then with hydrochloric acid. It suggests consulting a skin specialist for guidance.
A Washington Star quick quip plays on fishing luck with Uncle Eben noting that a man going fishing is bound to be lucky whether he catches a fish or not. The playful line reflects the columnist’s humor about leisure and fortune.
In early times beards were shaved with sharpened flint shells or bones ground to a keen edge. The article notes the pre steel razor methods and implements used for grooming before modern blades.
In Modern History, three groups argued why La Follette, Daves, and Coolidge should win. The class vote showed many did not back their chosen candidate, while Fourth Grade reports music and new dictionary. Second Grade covers Hopi life and Indian studies and a sand table project.
Pyrotol will sell for $9.50 per hundred pounds taken from the car at Clare. This is about one third the cost of dynamite and will save farmers in Clare county. Order early as supply is limited and we may only have one car available. Place orders at Citizens Bank or with Tony Achard.
A sharp quip declares justice never far behind the clever sinner. The line contrasts rest for the wicked with a guilty conscience ever burning on the sands.
A tailor vents frustration at a client who avoids payment, accusing him of increasing weight and forcing more fabric to be used for his outfits. The exchange is sharp and humorous, highlighting tensions over unpaid bills.
A man walking a mile averages 2 268 steps while cycling with a typical gear covers the same distance in about 627 steps. The note suggests trying a classified liner next week.
Community notices report meetings of guilds and auxiliaries, visits by couples to relatives, and upcoming events. Members include Mrs. John Nelson, Mrs. Grewe, Mrs. Bogardus, and Mrs. Lockwood with various host locations, plus scattered travel and health notes across Clare County towns.
Church bulletin notes Rev George Flanagan, pastor, will lead Mass at 10:00 a.m. parishioners are invited to attend the service. The announcement highlights the church schedule and the pastor’s name.
Pastor Rev James Hanes leads Sunday school at 10 00 am class meeting at 11 00 am Prayer meeting Thursday at 7 30 pm and Evening services at 7 00 pm on Sundays with a midweek prayer gathering listed.
The Rev. H Rey Johnson conducts morning worship at 10:15 with a sermon titled The Program and music by the Sextette. Sunday School starts at 11:30. Mrs. A Horton speaks at 7:00 p.m. in the evening service with a sermon on The Alternative of Faith.
The notice lists events at Lutheran church: Saturday October 11 at 1:00 p m confirmation school, Sunday October 12 Holy Communion in German, October 25 confirmation school at 1:00 p m, and October 26 English service at 10:08 a m.
Morning worship at 10 00 a m with a sermon by the pastor on the subject SA Church Home Its Blessings Privileges and Responsibilities Bible school at 11 30 led by Mrs Harry Terwilliger Sept 7 00 p m Gospel service Prayer meeting at church Wednesdays 7 30 Choir practice Thursdays King’s Daughters meet Thursday afternoon with Mrs Grewe on East Sixth Street
Rev. H. E. Smith of Clare leads autumn services at 107 Heventh Street with a 10:00 p m sermon Our Daily Bread Viewed in Harvest Light. Sunday School at 11:00 a m Epworth League 6:00 p m preaching 7:00 p m The Law of Environment. Herrick class meets Sunday School 1:30 p m Preaching 2:80 p m. Come again next Sunday.
Sunday School at 10 00 a m Preaching at 11 00 a m Evening service 7 00 p m Prayer meeting Wednesday eve ning at 7 30 Be sure and come Services are held in the chapel building at South McEwan street Watch for missionary program next week Wilson School House Sunday School 130 Preaching 230 Prayer meeting Friday evening at the home of Grandma Parrish Everybody Invited
During a trip through Flint last week A H Horton reports J P Jones, former Superintendent, has been promoted to Supervisor and teacher of social science at Flint Senior College. Mrs Jones also teaches and directs Auditorium work in the same institution.
Notice sets hearing before Clare Common Council on October 20 1924 at City Hall to consider a petition for 10 feet additional paving on a street between McEwan and Pine Streets The plan divides 25 percent cost to City at large and 75 percent to special assessment district affecting blocks 22 27 Lots 14-42 1710 9 8 and 1-3 4-5-6-7 in those blocks Dated October 6 1924 City Clerk Alex McKitenen
Notice to qualified electors of Wise Township Isabella County Michigan. A. P. MacDonald Township Clerk will be at his home on October 18 and 25 to register voters not already registered who may apply in person by mail or messenger as provided by Act 7 Public Acts 1919 as amended.
The Colonville ladies announce a New England supper at 6:30 PM on Friday October 24 to raise funds toward church basement improvements. Proceeds go to a0.
Local hardware firm advertises plumbing heating and electrical work services with call to customers to see them for installations repairs and supplies. The brief notice emphasizes a full range of home trade services.
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