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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1923
Page
12
A fashion note praises knitted textiles for spring showing and disguising garments beneath. It emphasizes their lustrous decorative quality with minimal embellishment and mentions a heavy crepe knit wrap as a typical style.
Among the new spring blouses there are many with embroidery in gay colors. A light fawn blouse shows needlework in French blue rose and brown. It is an overblouse with three quarter length sleeves and a small flat collar across the back.
A Brahmin woman at the King Edward Memorial Hospital Rohtak in the Punjab gave birth to five baby boys on November 22. All five infants are described as perfectly formed and of fairly large size and they and their mother were reported doing well on November 28.
A compact grocery ad lists items like bourbon coffee, Suikoweet pickles, coconut, Baker's flour, Black pepper, laundry starch, Snowboy powder, naptha, Ivory soap flakes, Corn Flakes, Aluminum pans, coffee and sugar substitutes, Shokor, flour, toilet soap, and Bologmae with per pound or per item prices and bulk deals. The fragmentary OCR includes many garbled entries and prices.
Classified note outlines payments for liners, with 6 cent per word advances and counts for numbers or initials. Indicates no liner rate for less than time and emphasizes word count rules.
One of the world’s largest wholesale grocers seeks salesmen with potential earnings of $4000 per year or more. Build a permanent trade selling a complete line of groceries. Company promotes from within to executive positions. Previous grocery sales experience not required. P, C, Box HH, Chicago.
US Department of Agriculture study compares two beef finishing methods across Illinois Indiana Iowa Missouri and Nebraska. Data from about 20 000 steers yearly show corn and alfalfa hay yield faster gain but require more grain. silage with cottonseed or linseed meal achieves slower gain over 185 days but uses different feed mix.
A Western state preacher, mentioned in the Boston Christian Register, should have his salary increased for his service. The notice notes a pulpit announcement that the janitor and the preacher will hold their regular prayer meeting next Wednesday evening as usual.
The fragmented text notes mistletoe as a bringer of bad luck in parts of Ireland and Devonshire England. It cites Vergil describing mistletoe as part of Hades and suggests superstition is dismissed by some, though few care about it.
Henry Bogue transacted business in Clare. Numerous visitors and residents are noted including Ernest Merrill of Saginaw staying with his mother Mrs. Mertt, and many locals visiting relatives, attending events, or traveling to Grand Rapids, Detroit, or Owosso. The Fair weather affected attendance but spirits remained high. The Gormand Ford Stock Company wrapped a successful week at the Opera House and plans a visit next year. A childless widow, Mrs. Marion Shepherd of Greenwood, died. seven children survive the husband and community extends sympathy.
Silo filling dominated last week in Pleasant Valley as Groeb Garchow and the Penroses completed work. Now farmers move to corn cutting and bean harvesting with some threshing. Mrs Wess Gerow and family assist.
Fragmentary notes show reference to Hagley Aid and activities near Lake George with mentions of Mrs Root of Duluth Minnesota and family plans for the weekend, indicating a community event slated for next Thursday.
Southeast Sheridan reports visitors including Mr Macklem returning from Traverse City and Mrs M visiting with daughter Mrs Bert Skey. Vivian Sowle and Margery Lansing spent Saturday in Coleman. Lee Sowlé returns from Detroit for a few days with parents. Bernard Wicks from Grand Rapids visited the Herrick home. Death of Mr Derby noted with sympathy for Mrs Derby. Reed family hosts visitors from Detroit and Belting. Vivian Sowle attends Mt Pleasant Normal. Byron Black of Flint visits his father W Black. Mrs H E F Coal and daughter of Beaverton visit Frank Reed home. Mrs Priest returns to Detroit after eight weeks with Levi Priest and Goldie.
Sympathy extended to Mr and Mrs Joe Wilson on the deaths of their two children. Mrs Fick of Indianapolis visited her brother A D Hampton and family. Mrs W Jordan owns a new Ford. Nettie Birdsell spoke at Dover on her Africa trip. Leona Leichti of Colonville visited Agnes Hampton. Forest Guest welcomed a baby girl born Sunday evening September 23 named Norms Loraine.
Brush College Sunday school restarted after a measles and diphtheria closure. Attendance improved on the last two Sundays with plan for larger crowds. A pie social is slated for Friday October 5 at the school house to raise funds for new hymn books. Local visits include Ernie Ankneey hosting Lansing relatives and several Ohio visitors.
Local social items include the Church of God eldership gathering at Pine River attended by Mr. and Mrs. Harnest Kleiner and Mr. and Mrs. Ren Carr. Visits span Saginaw and Clare areas with guests at John Allen and Wm Arnold households. Birth congratulations for Forest Guest. several Krell and Lee family memberships noted. Harrison fair attendance reported with chilly weather.
Mr and Mrs Sanford Mott spent the weekend with relatives. The Eagle Aid Society will meet with Mrs C S Bunyan on Thursday October 4. Members are requested to be present and visitors are welcome. Sympathy extended to Mr and Mrs Jon Wilson on the loss of their children.
Practical guidance for farm stock care including pig and sow management bedding needs and feeding tips. Recommendations cover water and feed routines for horses hogs and ewes with attention to sanitation bedding mineral mixes and pasture planning. Emphasis on careful sow selection and regular barn upkeep for lambing and farrowing periods.
A quip from the Boston Transcript notes a paradox about love and busyness. The piece humorously asks if a man can be loving while preoccupied with other tasks.
A Cincinnati Enquirer column remarks that human nature has remained essentially the same despite numerous societal changes observed over the speaker’s long life. The piece reflects on consistent emotions and behavior across eras.
A garbled report notes Clare wholesale market activity with mentions of dairy butter roosters light hens heavy hens bread produce and quoted prices. Names appear to include L W Jackson and others, with figures like 11.06 40.00 39.40 12.09 and 14.00.
Prices talk quality sells as shoppers find bargains on flour corn meal graham flour and soap. A variety of 25 lb bags and smaller sacks are offered including Harvest Queen and Robin's Best flours with prices around $1.05 and $1.00. The store also advertises a fresh display of pictures mirrors china ware and glassware at competitive prices to attract customers.
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