19 Jul 1929
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Newspaper
Mount Pleasant Daily Times
Location
Mount Pleasant, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1929
Page
1
The article portrays Adolphe Menjou leaving for Europe after a decade as a film star. It argues conspiracies against him in America and notes his high earnings but little savings. It suggests his lack of training for other work and possible return if opportunities arise.
The article recalls A. D. Stringer, a man who died poor in an Ohio poor house after refusing a nearly quarter million dollar offer for his invention. He chose secrecy over wealth, denying humanity a potential scientific advance and leaving questions about money and happiness.
John D Rockefeller, famed industrialist, celebrated his ninetyith birthday and is described as the most tragic figure in American life. His biographer notes his lifelong pursuit of wealth and recent philanthropy, yet claims he remains unhappy and longs for lost happiness.
The note questions if broadcloth shirts priced at 22e cents were sold exclusively to overweight men. The quotation about the world turning aside to let any man pass who knows where he is going appears as a thematic aside.
Chinese authorities report Soviet forces attacked a combined Chinese and White Russian border patrol near Pogranitchaya on the east border at the Chinese Eastern railway terminus. After cavalry and field gun action, both sides withdrew amid reports of Russian warships approaching.
Muskegon July 19. Harry Soderstrom 32 of East Lake Michigan died after the Pennoil tanker explosion and blaze. He was second assistant engineer and died in Hackley Hospital. Three others remain in critical condition at Mercy Hospital. The Dixie Oil crew includes mates Stockbridge Puckett Kelso. Flames confined to one tank area but rough damage to the superstructure left many tanks likely burning with 14 000 barrels of crude oil aboard.
Mrs. Emily L. Jones the first woman mayor of Eureka California says she does not expect to halt liquor traffic or blue laws. She urges bootleggers to keep blind pigs out of homes and notes federal efforts may fare no better. She won the office by several hundred votes after opposing reelection failed to develop.
In Washington pending federal action, Chairman Alexander H. Legge directs the Farm Board to prioritize educating farmers and building organized co operatives. He notes 8 million U S farmers exist with only limited organization and urges adherence to Capper Volstead act provisions for loans and structured management.
In St Louis on July 19 a 12 year old suit to recover 2130 paid for an automobile that would not run was among 390 ancient civil cases disposed of by Judge Pearcy who tossed them in the waste basket. Eleven others were resurrected and continued when attorneys sought postponements.
Kalamazoo cops expose a grim double murder as Eugene Burgess and his wife Pearl confess to killing Loretta Fairchild 75 a minister widow guest at their home. They describe striking her with a lead pipe and hammer then weighting and dumping her body in a cistern amid fears of her claimed fatal power.
Lansing July 19 The state will vigorously oppose Attorney H J Dewhirst s motion for a complete re hearing by the supreme court In a brief to be filed tomorrow Attorney General Wilber M Brucker will argue that modifying the dere deranged by the court would nullify all charges against the al t and uphold the court s approval of all its affairs
Tien Lai Huang, prominent Chinese leader and former League of Nations delegate, told a college assembly that China and Russia are not ready to fight. He warned of Russia’s propaganda, praised China’s peaceable nature, and urged Americans to teach arts and science of peace.
Thirteen young women aided eight masons by carrying brick and mortar for a community concrete swimming pool and bath house in a local park. The volunteers, some teachers, donated labor as Defiance prepares for summer recreation.
Classifieds highlight used cars apartments for rent horses and cattle for sale and items lost and found. Readers are invited to call No 8 today for buying and selling assistance and Want Ad expertise.
The article explains a July 1 1939 increase in U S naturalization fees from 4 to 20 dollars. It details new procedural changes including Washington issuing blanks and certificates, mandatory personal photographs, and shifted steps from declaration to final papers. It notes the five year U S residence requirement and six months in the filing county remain.
El Paso reports a shipment of 500000 jumping beans from Mexico to be sold as novelty ties. The beans are advertised as a quirky fashion item and have drawn interest from local merchants.
Stratford Players showcased strong talent in two Shakespeare productions at Central States Teachers College auditorium. James Hendrickson starred as Marcus Brutus and Macbeth with a resonant voice and stage assurance. Claire Bruce impressed as Portia, Brutus wife, and Lady Macbeth delivering emotional acting and sleepwalking scenes. John Forrest delivered Marc Antony's funeral oration with vigor. The cast included Phillip Gordon and others. the college sponsors praised for educational value and urging more high quality local theater.
Mrs. Sarah Arnold marked her 91st birthday in Columbus Ohio on July 19 noting hard work a careful diet and plenty of water as the recipe for long life according to local reports.
Bay City Daily Times reports Alexander B. Ruthven, dean of administration at the University of Michigan, will be named president at the August 2 regents meeting. The paper cites regent William L. Clements predicting a 6 to 2 vote in Ruthven’s favor to replace Clarence Cook Little. Grand Rapids regent Benjamin S. Hanchett denies promising his vote.
In Greendale township Midland county the Root No 2 well near Mt. Pleasant field in Traverse formation flowed at about 80 barrels per hour after a late Thursday return. Drillers say it is a sister well to Root No 1 and aim for the Dundee formation as they push deeper. The initial gas and oil show was recorded around six p.m. Wednesday.
The Mt Pleasant Daily Times will publish a full oil page on Saturday offering the latest oil field news in Michigan and global developments. A daily oil column will appear on the last page of every issue beginning this week, with the special oil page on page 2 this Saturday.
Drillers at the Traverse well report rapid progress with two shifts of 12 hours each and expected pay formation at 3 600 feet while gas and oil show. Water in the hole is temporary and the Dundee formation water at 3 200 feet is anticipated to be passed this afternoon. Fruitport wildcat hits bottom water at 2 162 feet, 88 feet into Dundee, and will be plugged and abandoned. The Wright company plans another wildcat near Grand Rapids area. leases cover over 800 acres in Muskegon and Ottawa counties. salt at 4 020 feet is being penetrated at Wright holdings.
An eight second earthquake shock shook Florence and surrounding areas early in July causing widespread alarm. Many residents fled their homes to open fields as tremors rattled the city and nearby countryside.
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