Polly Acts as Cupid in a Household Comedy
An eccentric old merchant hopes his ward Dororthy wed Frank Lessing. A chatterbox parrot Polly reveals hidden affections and prompts a kiss, as Ephraim the parrot and a family quarrel escalate. Frank and Dorothy confess love, while the uncle interjects with old fashioned meddling.
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Wil
Frank
Ephratin
Ephaim
Eastdale
Thag Tin
Hal Hal
Johrain
Frank Loesing
William Jennings
Dorby
Frank Lessing
Crie
Dorothy
Ecousin
Ephraim
Polly
Don't Neglect the Eyes: Early Child Vision Checks
A cautionary note urges eye exams for children at ages four and seven. It warns that normal sight can hide vision problems detectable only by an ophthalmologist. Early intervention may correct issues within a year or two.
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Elisees
Fatal to Friendship
A Birmingham Age Herald snippet recalls Mr Wadleigh's reputed view of friends and his habit of lending small sums, then turning the debt into a lifelong obligation, suggesting social strain and a peculiar financial stance. The fragment hints at personal fallout from viewed extravagances in charity.
Bashful men shirk obligations say Boston Transcript
An exchange notes that some men are bashful about meeting obligations. The remark suggests a tendency toward shyness in fulfilling duties.
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Boston Transcript
Alma City Commission Debate Pavement Assessments
Alma Michigan August 2 1921 regular meeting of the city commission in council chambers. Minutes approved. Bills approved including many local vendors. Hearings held on street paving districts 6 7 9 10 and 21 for Pine Woodworth West Downie Prospect Park Elwell West End. Commission adopted resolution for local special assessment paving districts and ordered notices and assessments proceeding with two week staked time.
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Alma
Michigan
City Commission
Charles R. Murphy
Comapistiohers Creaser
Glass and Archer
Chick
G. van Norman
J. Shong
G. P. Shong
Wiley
King
A. Richor
Herwe
Eta
Grover
Vie Lowe
H. Voller
Hh. Landon
L. Helms
P. Shepherd W. Wheeler
Phumtan BK. Darnell
R. Broadhead
G. Heints
Suite
C. Rood
Hao
Howe
Kay Scheily
B. Williams
J. Faught
Zimmerman Glen Hitman
Karl Mizer
Aia Leon Helms i. Landon W. Nixon
Hubbell & J
Wilson L. Binkawadee
J.D. Adama & Oo
Alma Foundry & MI. Co
Home Lumber & Fuel Co
Ray Hull
Montigel & Son
Pere Marquette Ry
Wal Seeman & Peterson Standard OF Co
Giles-Archer Tire Service
N. Weber
Western Union Trl
Alma News Co
Archer
A. S
Pine Avenue
Superior Street
Washington Avenue
Woodworth Avenue
Superior Atrent
East End Street
West Downie Street
State Wet
Park Ave
Respect Avenue
Ann Arbor
Park Avenue
Mechanic Street
Elwell Street
State Street
Wright Avenue
Wee End Street
Second
West Downieatveet
Prospect Avenue
Tocel
City of
Alm
Howe of Wight
Elick P.om
Asia Record
Sail
Jane
Ciy
Board of Special Assessors
Eity Commission
Board of Apecial Adswanora
Alma City Council Approves Special Street Improvement Assessments
The Alma city council acted on local special assessment districts 6 7 8 and 9 plus 11 totaling 42914 39 9611 76 -1682 54 16402 77 and 1016 55 to fund street improvements and pave intersections from the special fund. Districts levy amounts include city share and cover sewer water and curb connections with 25 percent contingency.
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E City
Alma
City of
Alma I
S . Special
Largest stock of plumbing fixtures in Alma for sale
Readable notice states a large stock of plumbing fixtures pipe and fittings offered in Alma at very reasonable prices. The brief item highlights availability and low prices as a selling point.
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Alma
City Commission Orders Woodworth Avenue Sewer Project
The city commission votes to begin and complete sewer construction on Woodworth Avenue from Hastings Street to Superior Street. Owners of all affected parcels have signed a detecment and undertaking to cover costs, with funds to be collected forthwith. Also, petitions from residents to extend further along Woodworth to Superior Street are noted and considered.
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Bloc
Bock
Worworth Avenue
Superior Street
Woodworth Avenue
Hastini Street
Powerhente
Woolworth Avenues
Aml
Ue City Vlewk
City Commission
Wentworth
Hastings Street
Hayward
Chav
Rt Murphy
Cald
Chick
Oreaper
Glawn
Archer
Viet Alma Ie
Cammissioner Glass
Majesty
Majesty By Commissioner Create That In A Petition Be Filed, Metion
Commiasionee
Tak
Peacne
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Cupid
Board of Special Assesesors
Almanegarding
Creaser
Felows
Ayer
Glass
Tantings Street
Chas. Wickman
Woodworth Ave
Alma’s
Chase & Sanborn
Chase & Sanborn’s Circle
Kellogg's
Post
Ucumbers, Nankees
Eichenberg & CO
Booth Tarkington
Harry Leon Wilson
New York
Redpath
Mjredpath Chautai
Mae
Clapp’s Hardware
John M. Burkheiser
Kuppenheimer
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