Clare County Road Commission August 1929 Financial Summary
Balance on hand July 31 1929 36842 24 Total receipts August 4351 50 including State Highway Dept Main 3505 61 State Accident fund 265 61 McNally rental 437 60 County Treasurer 123 48 Bat on hand July 31 36342 24 Expenditures August 9543 83 Balance on hand August 31 1929 31149 91 Hiva Armour Deputy Clerk Clare County Road Commission
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Robert Wilson
McNally
Hiva Armour
Clare County Road Commission
Slick Trader Sells Winding Keys to San Blas Indians
An American trader removed clock winding keys and sold them for 500 coconuts each to San Blas Indians who believed the clocks held magic. He then wound clocks for a coconut a day in a brisk business.
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San Blas
When Lot’s Wife Turns to Telegraph Poles in Jest
A Detroit Motor News quip recalls Lot’s wife turning to salt as a joke about wives who look back. The writer notes a wife turning into a lamp post in a humorous aside.
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Lot
Detroit Motor News
Royal Color Purple Dye History
The royal color purple originated as the most expensive dye, produced from four special shellfish by dripping dye drops.
Home Made Fluid for Anemia Reported by Harvard Doctors
Harvard University Medical School researchers Dr William B Castle and Morris A Bowie report a home made liver extract can treat pernicious anemia as effectively as commercial versions. The method uses beef liver ground and processed in common kitchen utensils, with the cost mainly from the beef liver. The extract is palatable and can be consumed hot or cold, with or without salt.
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Boston
William B. Cassle
Morris A. Bowie
Harvard University Medical School
American Medical Association
Garrard
Castle
Mr. Bowie
Posing as a highbrow stirs envy in Arkansas Democrat
A satirical item from the Lilth Rock Arkansas Democrat mocks a Jrowbrew figure unable to afford a pricier car. The quip frames class snobbery and pretension in a brief social jab typical of the column.
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Lilth Rock
Ark
Home and Farm Real Estate Offerings Include Bargain Homes
A broad real estate list advertises a gravel street six room house with two room basement and water well for 800, a well finished five room house near McEwan with modern utilities and garage for 3000, plus a 35 acre farm with two barns and rodded buildings and a 120 acre mixed property near a town with a large orchard and exchange options.
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McEwan
Local notices highlight community events and travels
The column lists train times to northern routes, social meetings at Baptist and Methodist groups, fairs at Saginaw and Big Rapids, visits by local residents to Detroit and Ohio, a wedding in Gladwin, a marriage in Greenwood township, and a banking case sentencing in Midland.
Flower Show and Luncheon a Huge Success
A local event featured an artistic flower display organized by Mrs H R Anderson and a pageant Inside the Fairy Ring directed by Mrs A E Wylie and Miss Doris Gerow. Children from club families acted as elves villagers sprites and fairy royalty with concluding triumph as Sylvia becomes queen after the shoe fits.
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Anderson
A. E. Wylie
Doris Gerow
Elves—Tutter
Edwin Foss
Tarnfeather
Russell Koch
Toplatch
Day Green
Tattertown
Billie Rae McAllister
Rose Marie Jackson
Robert Bogan
Lawrence Jackson
Virginia Collins
Lola Sanford
Marion White
Paula Fitzpatrick
Rainbow Fairies
Frances Green
Betty Green
Kathleen Bogan
Joan—Virginia Horton
Mary—Jean Caple
Nelda Callihan
Solos
Virginia Horton
Jean Caple
Pippa
Wilma Hochstetler
Virginia Koch
Neenah Corigier
Tuftet
Sylvia
Tuffet
Pioneer Boat Trip Near Arhangas River Noted
Fragmentary report recalls a voyage on the Arhangas river above Smith town with a boat technique dated 1628. Details are sparse but indicate early navigation attempts and a dated waterway exploration.
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Arhangas
Smith
Tivat
Clare-Farwell Day Parade and School Day Contests Planned
The Clare High School Band will lead a noon parade marking Clare-Farwell Day as hundreds of pupils march two abreast with flags. following, School Day features East versus West eighth grade contest with prizes, running events, sack races, and a baseball game. Exhibits from city and district schools will be displayed in the Fair administration building with prizes for top displays.
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Clare High School
George “Boyd
America
Mast
West Clare County
United States
Michigan
College Truck Delivers Purebred Rams to Northern Michigan
The Ram Truck of Michigan State and the Michigan Purebred Sheep Breeders Association will visit Clare County on Wednesday September 25 for two meetings. They will showcase purebred rams from recognized breeds and offer guidance on selecting breeding stock. Details on time and venues to be announced next week.
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Michigan State
Michigan Purebred Sheep Breeders Association
Clare County
Michigan
Dance at Frost Town Hall Saturday Evening
A dance will be held at Frost town hall on Saturday evening September 14. Everyone is welcome.
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Frost Town Hall
Notice to Duck Hunters at Indian Gas Station
J T Brown and Co offer a full ring of nitro express Super X shotgun shells at Indian Gas Station. Prices listed include radios tubes and batteries. Kirkpatrick’s drug store noted in the text.
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J.T. Brown and Co
Local People Embrace Frugal Living Across Town
Readers discuss thrift habits as families cut spending on food to save money for clothing. The Danbury Evening News quotes residents praising economical choices and long term benefits of careful budgeting.
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Danbury Evening News
Named by Drake Golden Gate entrance to San Francisco
The name Golden Gate was assigned to the San Francisco bay entrance by Sir Francis Drake around 1578, marking a historic navigational landmark.
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Drake
Golden Gate
San Francisco Bay
Sir Francis Drake
Coinage Stent of Decime Acted April 2 1792
A brief note records a minor coinage stent of decime dated April 2 1792 by an act of government or legislative action. The entry emphasizes the early monetary adjustments and official authorization.
Crshans The Fen of Bringing Mothers and Babies Together
An early American magazine features a promotion about uniting mothers, babies, and birth-free mothers through a new social initiative. The piece highlights a trend toward organized maternal care.
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Clare County Savings Bank
Clare, Michigan
Financial Statement
Chance Broker
Doherty Building
Clare
Ann Arbor
Pere Marquette
Harrison
White
David Miller
Ontario
M. D. Feighner
Ladies Aid
James Seeley
King’s Daughters
A. T. Loomis
Midland
H. G. Johnson
Lakeview
H. B. Johnson
Baptist Ladies Sale
Ida McLeod
Day
Saginaw
Flint
Milford
Guild
J. O. O. F. Hall
Hiram Flegal
Helon
Chica
Milo Robinett
West Grant
Mis
Elva Armour
W. D. Dysinger
Geo. Whiteside
Arthur
Malcolm
Lansing
G. O. Whiteside
Wm. Hock
Shepherd
Harl Johnson
Eugene Emerick
Emerick
Hazel Robert
Detroit
F. GC. Sanford
Fowler Orchards
Nan Nelson
Jane
Toledo
Doherty
Ralph Hart
Ralph Jr
Brownwood
Texas
John Groves
East Seventh Street
Birmingham
Central State Teachers College
Mt. Pleasant
G. R. Bogan
W. BH. Tichenor
Betty Doherty
Jane Nelson
Liberty
Ohio
Betty
Lloyd D. Chaffee
Thelma van Buskirk
Greenwood Township
Gladwin
L. M. Whitney
H.’ Cole
Fort Covington
H.W. Métrici
Merricks
Mrs.Cole
H. Sutherland
Ralph Stevens
Alice Severson
Ernie Harris
Cadillac
Glee Duncan
Long Beach
Gal
John Duncan
Vernon
Ada Laundra
Oakland
Cgal
Zenobia
QO. H. S
Sentinel
Princess Theatre
BY. Society
Patrick’s
Ptore
East 4Th Street
BANK
State Bank
Clare Realty Co
Miss
Marron
Goldett
Elie
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