Bids Accepted for County Roads in Clare and Hamilton Townships
Proceedings of the Clare County Road Commissioners meet in Harrison on August 24 1932 to open bids for road improvements in Redding Freeman and Hamilton townships. Low bidders Baluss Gaffney and Wilson Robinett Bauer receive contract awards upon bond filings with two sureties and set project deadlines. The board also directs gravel work in Arthur Township with testing and trenching requirements.
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Harrison, Mich
Board of
Clare County Road Commissioners
Court House
Harrison
John Agline
Asline
Somerville
Ladd
Redding Township
John Baluss
Meryl Davison
Albert Shaver
Wilson
Robinett & Bauer
H. Higgins
Chris Reger
J. L. Cook
Hamilton
Wilson, Robinett & Bauer
Clarence Randle
Maud Allen
Freeman Township
John Gaffney
F. H. Higgins
Oliver G. Campbell
Clarence Cook
Ba-russ
Mr. Gaffney
Carried
Mr. Ladd
Wilson Abbinett & Bauer
Hamilton Township
Mr. Somerville
Redding
Freeman
Arthur Township
County
Wm. A. Henderson
Removing stuck paper from polished tables
A practical method to lift paper from a finished table surface is to apply a few drops of sweet oil to the adhered area and rub gently with a soft cloth. After the paper is removed, finish with a quality furniture polish to restore shine and protection.
NAAMES for Prosecutor Gets Political Support
The political ad notes that Naames is older and more experienced for the prosecutor post and mentions he is married, framing the bid as a stable, seasoned choice.
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Naames
Pol
Ady
The Bachelor Jokes Stir Banter About a Woman’s Pocket
A quirky exchange recalls jokes about women’s pockets and money. The narrator asks an older man for a ten spot, noting an hour spent searching pockets and pondering the balance of humor and practicality.
Father’s college advice hinges on heredity versus self effort
A father tells his son about to start college that success is heredity if he does well, but failure is his own fault. The youth agrees, summarizing the point as a simple rule: outcomes reflect either origin or personal responsibility.
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Snow
Wright
Indignant Bride Provoked by Biscuits Prompted Clerk
A grocer questions the bride about an incident as the clerk recalls persuading her to buy canned biscuits that were not baked and hot when opened. The anecdote highlights a humorous misunderstanding with a modern food product and consumer expectations.
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Pathfinder Magazine
Fresh eggs in village store spark calendar joke
A shopper asks if the eggs are fresh. The grocer jokes they would not have been laid until tomorrow if he hadn’t torn a page from the calendar.
Two boys debate ants at a picnic in a parlor tale
Two little boys discuss ants as a playful mystery. One says ants work and never play, while the other retorts about ants appearing on picnics every time. The dialogue presents a light, humorous view of tiny workers.
Absurd Backbeat: Poets Debate Typing Versus Poetry
A playful exchange features a poet and a writing assistant debating the merits of typing versus crafting poems by hand. The dialogue highlights preference for immediate composition versus deliberate drafting in a brisk, humorous exchange.
Echo in an Art Gallery Debate
Two men discuss a painting titled Echo in an Art Gallery. One argues Echo should be depicted as a woman since she has the last word, while the other counters that an echo speaks only when spoken to.
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Echo
What is your idea of class legislation
Senator Sorg han compares class legislation to a boy who would qualify for the roof of the class in any old fashioned school. The Washington Star notes the humorous parallel used to critique the concept.
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Senator Sorghan
Washington Star
Absent Minded Again Joke Triggers Name Debate
A humorous exchange features a professor's wife asking what to name the baby and a surprised man declaring the species Homo sapiens the prime mammal, echoing a Boston Transcript quip about naming.
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Boston Transcript
No Nerves Not the Sloth Tremor at Close Range
A curious observation notes that a sun flare near a sloth’s ear causes no tremor or distress in the animal. The report highlights the animal’s calm reaction to sudden, nearby heat.
Ancient Egyptian Castor Oil Use Dates to 2000 B C
Ancient Egyptians used castor oil as a remedy around 2000 years before Christ. The note highlights its long standing medicinal role and ancient recognition.
Michigan News Roundup Faces Fire Deaths and Legal Moves
Benton Harbor truck crash claims Dowagiac man, 460 bushels of peaches destroyed in transit. Lansing officials approve 56 voting machines to handle large fall turnout. Saginaw golfer Jean Yntemia scores first hole in one for a local woman. Flint hatchery incinerated by lightning kills 8,000 chicks. Benton Harbor psittacosis death linked to love birds, first in state. Detroit Windsor tunnel tax ruling confirms land under water taxable. Repeats of sporting, fishing, and law actions across the state with arrests in bootlegging probe on U.P. and deer slaughter reports.
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Saranac
E. E. Beardsley
Beardsley
Here
Lansing
State Department
Saginaw
Jean Yntemia
Saginaw Country Club
Ellen Hess
H. J. Allington
B. H. Gotthelf
Flint
Kilbourn Hatchery
B. Glenn Kilbourn
Benton Harbor
John M. Tacy
Columbia
Berrien County
Tacy
Michigan
Detroit
Windsor
Paul W. Voorhies
Detroit & Canada Tunnel Co
United States Bureau of Fisheries
Boners and Bits from Old Exams
A quirky compilation of humorous and contradictory statements from past exam papers and essays. It quotes jokes about Queen Elizabeth, misused phrases, and playful definitions reflecting early 20th century humor and editorial style.
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Board OF County Road Commissioners
A. Johnson
E. 7Th St
Clare
the Farmers’ Store
Mason
Boc
Lewis Wells
Dowagiac
Benton Harbor State Bank
C. A. Conkey
C. A. Fisher
Nature
Ill
Greenville
Max Adair
Cedar Lake
Huron
Lapeer
Lenawee
Livingston
Macomb
Oakland
Sanilac
Shiawassee
St. Clair
Tuscola
Washtenaw
Camp Custer
Fort Wayne
Fort Brady
Fort Sheridan
Fredrik L. Knudsen
Chicago
Sixth Corps
Monterey
Calif
Col
Langdon
Fort Benjamin Harrigan
Indiana
Upper Peninsula
Houghton
Tron
Marquette
Green Bay
Abraham Lincoln
Washington
Gettysburg
Elizabeth
Bell Syndicate
WNU
Count Leo Lolstoy
Charles M
Brot Service
Tetera
BCA
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