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Newspaper
Mount Pleasant Times
Location
Mount Pleasant, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1926
Page
4
Aunt Emmy explains a budget as a plan for income use and lists a typical 2000 to 10000 dollar yearly split: 10 percent to savings, 20 for rent and food, 15 for clothes and operating costs, 20 for betterment. She stresses saving to avoid future dependence and consulting a banker to adjust budgets as family needs change.
Century Magazine describes an ancient miniature theater found in the tomb of Khelmis, Osiris singer. The Nile galley shaped stage features a proscenium arch roofed cabin and ivory doors. a Passion play commemorates Callis death anniversary. Cleopatra as child is imagined watching and learning priestess mysteries.
The excerpt notes a writer’s rise to fame as his works gain broad serialization and publication in prominent magazines. It mentions his smoking habit, preference for full-face portraits, firm stance on film rights, refusal to revise early weak works, and careful, continued writing without travel to France or varied descriptions of Pirie.
On Glacier National Park reservations dogs are common pets for papooses with small bear cubs and other animals. As beasts grow larger they bite and scratch, making them unsafe. Dogs grow more attached to their Indian companions as time passes.
Pontiac and Grand Rapids families join picnics and dinners over the Fourth of July at Paris Even's Lake and at Arthur Squire and Geo Penoyer homes. Notable attendees include Mr. and Mrs. Joe Wright Alvin Kelly Leonard Williams Rena Horning Bernice Pitts Ora Wright Ira Wright Alfred Horning Caleb Pitts John Williams Harry Williams Altervta Bonney Leola Williams John Cane and two daughters. Harold Pitts returns to Flint for work after a four day vacation.
The article lists ten actions by the Federal Reserve System that support business. It notes confidence in banks, elastic currency, avoidance of money panics, stabilized rates, wartime and postwar crisis management, efficient check collection, stronger gold reserves, expanded trade financing, handling large government operations, aiding gold standard re-establishment abroad, and an experienced banking organization to meet future needs with calm and confidence.
John H. Puelicher is named chairman of the board of trustees for the American Bankers Association Educational Foundation with a $500000 pledge by bankers for scholarships and research in economics in colleges nationwide. Also named as trustees are Leonard P. Ayers Stephen J. Miller Lewis Pierson George B. Roberts Francis H. Sisson Evans Woollen W Espey Albig. Banks of Washington aid public school banking education with talks to students.
The piece lists unusual sources for colors such as Turkey red from madder in Hindustan and Prussian blue from animal refuse. It cites Tit-Bits notes on Gamiboge from Stam India ink from camphor flame and minatle from Siena Italy. It also mentions umbér ian earth near Umbria and vine stock charcoal.
The item reproduces an awkward comic text from the American Legion Weekly describing a man arming to go to town, missing a deer, buying groceries, shooting a rabbit, and returning home to live happily. The language shows misspellings and a childlike narrative voice.
A neighbor woman accuses a son of calling Mrs. Crabbe an old fool. Mrs. Brown confirms the claim and, in a strained moment, expresses relief at the truth. The incident leaves Mrs. Brown puzzled as Mrs. Crabber avoids her.
The first fire engine arrived in Boston from England about 247 years ago. It was a wheeled oil cistern with pumps and a leather suction, using buckets when suction failed. Three men operated the pump and nozzle, with slow fire-fighting improvements until steam engines in 1858. Cincinnati later adopted paid departments beginning that year.
A writer, struggling for recognition, crafts a careful tale aimed at very young readers. The piece explores perseverance and the rewards of refined storytelling as a path to approval and notice.
A hotel page boy in London, after pay deductions for a minor rule breach, told the manager he would resign if subjected to another fine. He warned that further fines during his busy shift would force him to quit.
An English florist alters blossom colors for exhibition by placing silver coins in water to form silver hydroxide, inducing artificial shades beyond natural hues. After reaching the desired tint, coins are removed and lime or mortar crumbs are added to fix the color, as described in Popular Mechanics Magazine.
In a Southern California college bridge game Elizabeth Mlaupin and Gladys Lee mishandled a no trump hand. Gladys placed a king on an opponent's ace, prompting Elizabeth to quip that a king cannot beat an ace. Gladys acknowledged the error but let it stand as a playful misstep.
An Episcopalian mother explains Lent to her young daughter who, after listening intently, reveals her humorous misunderstanding thinking Lent is the stuff found under the bed. The light exchange ends with a sweet, angelic smile and a child’s innocent punchline.
Horace calls on Estelle and the pair share a quiet evening of plain talk not touching science politics or travel. In contrast Bobbie’s new velocipede sparks playful intrigue as George wonders if the toy is awake on a sleepy morning.
The article recounts the 1844 case of Daniel O Connell and Lord Denman in which a jury verdict against O Connell was overturned by the House of Lords. Denman spoke against trials by jury becoming a mockery and a snare, urging a remedy to protect accused persons.
The text describes fish god worship in Hawaii around Honolulu on Makgpu flats. It notes crude two-foot black lava fish gods named Au Maka and Kaula, with small temple altars along Oahu’s coast. Kaula’s son Alal revealed deep sea fishing grounds, and similar Polynesian beliefs survive in Fiji’s ceremonial wave dance.
A brief public advisory urges readers not to discard an item until a replacement is obtained. The guidance emphasizes ensuring continuity and avoiding gaps during transitions. Local officials recommend planning ahead and securing substitutes to prevent disruption.
Residents and guests from Pontiac Flint Lansing Lake Odessa and Sherman township gathered for Independence Day events. Families including Cheadles Siscos Olivers and Lees hosted relatives and friends from Thursday to Monday with several trips to nearby lakes and Temple.
Barryton residents Mr and Mrs Bert Alterman and daughter Leah stayed with Mrs Williams. Mr and Mrs Geo Penoyer and Mr and Mrs R W Kelly of Glare. Mr and Mrs Alvin Perry and family of continued visiting connections over the weekend.
Mr and Mrs E Cheadle with two sons and Mr and Mrs J L Meredith visited the G W Johnston home Sunday afternoon. Orie Sisco's family and guests spent Saturday at Evans Lake. Mr and Mrs Eliot Gray of Flint visited the home folks over the weekend.
Mary Jarman suffered a dog bite while viewing piglets. a physician treated her injuries and she is recovering. Baptismal services were held at the river with five baptized. A birthday party honored Mrs. Wixon last week. Mr and Mrs Agile hosted their Toledo daughter. Mrs Lyons and children from Owosso visited local friends.
The Fourth was quiet as residents celebrated by haying. Mrs M Quillin and sons George Frank and Albert and their families visited Joe Quillin and family over the weekend. Wayne Lyon, formerly ill, is improving. Fred Farner and family entertain Mr Farner’s cousin Rolland and wife from Ohio and Mr and Mrs Harold Farner and son from Royal Oak. Howard Dean works for Bart Seybert. Wm McGregor and Eloise Dean visited the Dean home Sunday. Wm Matter will help at the courthouse for three days this week during a county officer’s absence.
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