Alma Weekly Recon enters eleventh year of home news and business growth
The Alma journal marks its eleventh year of publication with a resolve to continue home news coverage and advocacy for local business. It notes improved circulation, plans to expand the job department, and prospects for a profitable year, urging merchants and residents to support growth and harvest. It also discusses postal changes, upcoming events, and policy debates affecting commerce and temperance.
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Growth of Tramps and Flag Star Counts in 1890
The piece discusses the rise of vagrancy linked to drinking and explains the current and future star count on the U S flag. It notes the legal 38 stars and that North and South Dakota Montana and Washington are not yet states, with statehood procedures outlining constitutional conventions elections and ratifications leading to eventual star additions on July 4 following state admissions.
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Toledo Blade
Alma College Prospering Shown By Alma’s Growth and Plans
Dr Geo P Munting, Alma College president, arrived at the Russell house to officiate at services. He cited a $4000 library expansion with 16 000 volumes and a future grant of 1000 yearly for books. The student body grew from 152 to about 120 in spring term amid a shaky season. Dr Theodore Nelson resigns English chair. Dr Kendall Brooks is favored to succeed at Alma.
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de Wwoith Tribune
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East Saginaw
Kendall Brooks
Kalamazoo College
Alma
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Michigan Proclamation Declares April Thirtieth A Thanksgiving Day
Governor announces April 30 as a centennial thanksgiving day marking the Washington inauguration anniversary. The proclamation stresses individual responsibility, national integrity, and remembrance of valor. Signed April 18 by Governor Cryuve G. Leer and Secretary of State G. Br. Oswan.
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Women in Africa and the age of heavy rails wonder
The article cites explorers praising African beauty and dress among tribes such as the Bayansi with neck rings and the custom of body adornment. It also reports on railway progress noting 90 pound steel rails on parts of the Bound Brook line as the heaviest used in the United States, with Canada and England testing heavier rails as speeds rise.
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N. Y. Sun
Philadelphia & Reading Railroad
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United States
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England
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Colchester Arctic advertised by Detroit wholesalers
A fragmented ad promotes Colchester Arctic footwear with an outside counter feature claiming no extra charge and low end prices. It mentions wholesalers Ketinson and Burtengshaw in Detroit and urges customers to ask at best stores.
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Best Stores
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Detroit
New Style Vinegar Bitters Promoted as Health Tonic
An advertisement extols New Style Vinegar Bitters as the best health support amid confusing medical claims. It urges readers to try the tonic, claims rapid benefits, and promises a complimentary book with purchase. The pitch stresses worth, safety, and a responsible company backing.
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