10 Aug 1894
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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1894
Page
1
Alma business directory item notes Torok A J banker, general banking and collections. Also references Waldue and Wann with foreign and domestic backing. Sparse entries imply a small ad or directory fragment for financial services in the Alma area.
An American traveler recounts a country fair prank involving a guinea pig with a tail. A tough countryman calls out the bet as the narrator discovers the animal’s tail proves the trick impossible, leaving the wager and pride settled in a humorous turn of events.
A New York city article discusses women’s need for reliable identification while abroad or in accidents. It highlights common gaps in pockets and suggests robust options like full name and address cards, plus secure tokenized identifiers, to ensure families are notified quickly and rescuers can reach loved ones.
An anecdotal meditation on genteel poverty describing single women living on tiny incomes who maintain appearances by frugal, improvised means. The piece recounts sisters who scavenge groceries and sweets, shop the bargain counters, and even repurpose childhood gowns to attend a social dinner, highlighting wit, restraint, and moral debate.
The Alma Michigan village council met July 1904 with Trustees Baker Gargett and Monnie present and President Ely absent. No quorum. adjourned to August 1. Claims were approved or referred. various payments listed for engine house work wood and other municipal costs. A town excursion notice and Republican county committee meeting are also noted with details and dates.
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