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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1917
Page
7
Local notices detail subscription prices and advertising rates for The Alma Record. Obituary notices 125 words free, over that one cent per word, with regular rates for poetry and cards of thanks. The paper is printed in Alma, Michigan, with distribution through the post.
A damaged OCR shows a fragmentary portion of a patriotic lyric with phrases like it wave o'er the and home long irland of the ot the Brave, indicating incomplete text from a larger anthem fragment.
A Gratiot County road crash Monday night is raised as a cautionary example against speeding. The article argues speed endangers others, urges responsible driving, and hopes the incident deters reckless behavior even though some find fines inadequate.
Arrangements plan a road from Stintgias to Woosung toward Shanghai's water port, enabling motor traffic where rail has stood for years. A conservancy board funds 84,000 Mexican dollars to be repaid over forty years, with total project costs estimated near 800,000. Proposals include links to Peking and the Kwansetg Peninsula, expanding vehicle access and reducing embankment impact as Japan eyes the area.
An OCR damaged text fragment appears to recount a formal meeting context involving guaranties, a secular focus, and a shareholders meeting in New York. It includes garbled names and nonstandard phrases but signals discussion of duties, moments, and governance around ownership and stockholders. The exact participants and details remain unclear due to the corrupted transcription.
The article argues farmers, though naturally conservative due to occupation and training, will back road improvements when shown practical benefit. It cites a U.S. Department of Agriculture study indicating highways could save up to 11.4 cents per ton mile in hauling costs, urging better roads for economic and health reasons. It also discusses soldiers and habits, noting walking and reduced riding as healthier and thriftier, urging minimal car use to save money and improve fitness.
A stream of text argues for better roads and transportation funding to support education and farming communities. It envisions improved infrastructure, federal funding, and local planning to raise schooling access, farm productivity, and commerce while urging practical oversight and gradual implementation.
An Independent editor questions the saying The pot cannot call the kettle black arguing the pot sees its own soot while the kettle is black too and wonders who has right to judge. The piece muses on self awareness and consistency among critics.
The city unveils an elevated transit system spanning Che Seen Third Aisthweed Nuith and extending along Broadway and Tellox Avenue. The proposal includes river crossings at East and Matlem, connecting Newliwn Creek to Quevnteboro as part of a broader real estate driven development plan amid uncertainty.
Readable portions hint at a dialogue about cinema primatology and content limits. Names and clear facts are sparse, with stray phrases suggesting a discussion of missing content and a reference to a star or location.
A fragment notes marble from the famed Carrara quarries in Italy. It claims importers yearly bring in one sixth of all marble taken, praising the grain and tone of the stone.
A garbled OCR fragment describes an unusual food item and a visit by mysterious people. Names and places are unreadable, but mentions a pig foot stuffed with something and a trip to a distant location. The passage lacks clear events or dates to confirm a specific news item.
A health notice discusses the spread of a germ described as eri grows, comparing its transmission to diphtheria and other diseases. It warns that germs linger for months and urges readers to take proactive precautions to prevent infection and protect vulnerable groups.
A fragmented, period style piece surveys European rifles like the German Mauser and French Lebel, noting magazines, cartridge counts, ranges, and rates of fire. It blends technical oddities with quotes from Gorky and Elbert Hubbard, ending with a reflective moral exhortation on loyalty and respect for institutions.
A fragmented diary style piece describes a coastal colony near Gibraltar with a distinct tribe and ancestral history. A parliamentary candidate speaks to miners amid a festive scene, promising votes while local chatter reveals mixed reactions and hunger for letters at home.
A fragmented discussion contrasts thrift as frugality with thrift as resourcefulness. The piece cites varied opinions from a handmaiden of independence to a city gossip, noting tensions between prudent saving and cautious plotting in different voices.
Fragmentary OCR note presents garbled obituary related phrases and unclear names. Missing context makes it impossible to identify individuals, dates, or locations. The text hints at mourning and health concerns but provides no verifiable facts suitable for a coherent summary.
A southern plantation saga unfolds as Edward Le Moyne schemes to control the property of Julian Le Moyne’s widow and her heir. Jealous rival St Clair confronts him. a duel ends with St Clair wounded and a hidden jewel scheme exposed by the heiress Caroline Archard. An old servant recalls a dying prophecy and a later preservation of the heir’s true identity is revealed.
A short care guide suggests a preparation of a scented solution to deter mosquitoes. It mentions drops on a pillow and a towel, with references to camphor and other ingredients. The text is garbled but centers on home mosquito repellent steps.
An anecdote from Helen Nitolay details Lincoln accepting a bouquet with humor and gallantry. Carpenter recounted the moment where Lincoln joked he could not better the recipient with the flowers and would return them to the giver, highlighting a courteous, if not polished, charm.
A quoted World’s Work remark by Dr L R Weilzwilier notes urban residents view air quality skeptically, comparing seaside ozone to higher mountain levels. The piece suggests perceived health benefits from cleaner air, while conceding measurable differences are minimal and not worth debate.
Chemists work to adapt horse chestnuts for human consumption. They note the nuts contain fat and nutrients but need removal of irritating glycosides and other elements. The effort aims to create a safe edible form amid skepticism and protest.
An odd exchange describes Littledome and Discoittine helping a mother dry dishes. Jane insists she dried a plate so thoroughly it perspired, while a sister questions the claim in a playful classroom moment from the New York Times note.
A brief item reports a courtish quip about a prudent man named Gwennle and the question of why he was refused, with Gertle accusing him of planning marriage as a move to file a suit, while Ineney and London Oylue Jon are referenced in the muttered exchange.
The Shopper argues about gold fish quality while Morson notes the price is for rolled plate not genuine gold. Palladelpha Bulletin mentions a moral line about temptation. An aside from Sandwich Islands notes the inner bark of a plant called Gossyplum tometitusa used by natives to wake coarse twine.
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