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Newspaper
Mount Pleasant Times
Location
Mount Pleasant, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1926
Page
15
The Mount Pleasant Times unveils a new high speed press installed during the past week at its Mount Pleasant office. The move aims to boost production and support the future growth of Mount Pleasant and Isabella county, reflecting the newspaper’s commitment to the community. The press is open for viewing during fair week.
Judges Bartlett and Skillman led an anti speeding drive in Detroit by sentencing speeders to jail for 30 60 or 90 days with or without fines. In a reported week not a single speed arrest occurred though one drunken driving case went to jail for ten days. The campaign is cited as proof speeding can be stopped by proper treatment and judge backed authority.
The text critiques constant criticism among young people and notes that attitudes shift with time. It questions societal focus on fault finding and warns against harsh judgments of others. The passage reflects a reflective, admonitory tone about human tendency to critique.
Michigan locals watch to determine the oldest living Mason and longest time in the order with candidates Bob Mulliken 86 Robert Webster and I A Fancher 93. Fancher joined in 1868 claiming a nine year age edge over Mulliken and four year edge over Webster. Fancher has historic ties including addressing the Isabela county courthouse cornerstone in 1876 and its re laying in 1926. Residents note Fancher is a long time Mt Pleasant figure seen daily on the streets.
A new hat ornament in Paris features a jeweled crest resembling a zigzag lightning streak fixed across the crown. Designers showcase this striking accessory as a bold statement piece for high fashion.
Mr Dusenbury argues Canadian provinces suffer from lack of capital to develop coal copper and other resources and oppose unfriendly Confederation policies. He notes depopulation halifax shrank to about 50000 while Bay of Fundy tides reach 30 feet and cites thriving Montreal and Hamilton as contrasts to Quebec and Nova Scotia.
Rescue crews retrieved bodies of two swimmers who could not believe how strong the current was as they struggled in the water. The incident underscored dangers for strong swimmers caught in rip currents.
E B Hepker head of Mt Pleasant Produce Coasts says bean crop will exceed average and wheat yields are above average due to timely rain. Farmers estimate bean crop needs two weeks more heat to mature, with many replanted. Columbia Sugar Beet Co officials expect season yield above average if rain continues. first beets to Mt Pleasant around Oct 10. About fifty workers prepared plant and rail lines. last year farmers received seven dollars per ton at outside stations and eight dollars at the local factory.
State probate court in Mt. Pleasant schedules hearing on Harriet Southwick estate. George Southwick petitions for administration to Russell or another. Hearing set for October 9 with publication of notice weekly in Mt. Pleasant Times for three weeks. Judge Charles Sasbady presides. Eve Deeter records.
Publication ordered for three consecutive weeks in the Pleasant Times to announce the September hearing on Ernest Ramey petitioning for adminis tration of Samuel Ramey deceased. Judge Charles Cassady presiding. Register Dul y Deeter to record. Public notice details filed in Mt Pleasant Michigan.
The memo lists budget controls and fiscal gains including no property tax for roads, a wiped out 1921 deficit, cash discounts of 149774.15 for the year ending June 20, centralized purchasing, 81 boards and commissions, an open accounting system, and 65 new school buildings. It notes state ferries, cement profits, tree planting, gamefish propagation, forest fire protection, and a modern State Fair Grounds.
Text notes that young Egyptian girls painted cheeks with red and white, while lips wore vermilion and nails stained orange with henna. It highlights early cosmetic traditions and the use of vivid dyes in daily grooming.
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