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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1909
Page
7
The binding twine plant at Jackson state prison resumes operations after a brief shutdown for inventory. Orders will increase as the plant restarts for corn harvest needs and has drawn outside state orders. The output is praised for benefiting Michigan farmers by lowering twine prices from twelve cents to eight cents per pound.
The Michigan Sugar Boys defeated North Star 17 to 1 at Fritz grounds and beat Bridgeville 11 to 5 next day. A new eight foot cement walk from the bank to the livery barn was completed, with bank officials commended. Town improvements continue including walks for residents F H Rowland A VanAlstine W H Owen and F Snepp.
Miss Edith Moody of Park Lake visits relatives in Forest Hill. Mrs Silas Moody entertains Mrs Haskin from Shepherd. Miss Grace Sly visits Elim Hall. Frank Frisbie and family visit near Mackinaw. Edna Wilk and Helen Wright visit Ithaca. Perrigo family hosts at Crystal. Ohio visitors and other local guests. Gilbert sick. Porter covers blacksmith duties.
Mrs L N Church and children of Toledo Ohio arrived Sunday evening for a visit with her parents Mr and Mrs Frank Sloan. Geo Boyer and wife of St Louis were calling on relatives in this vicinity. Mr Boyer plans to locate in Webberville. Mrs Matt Buck of Grand Rapids was a guest at the home of Mr and Mrs Geo Buck. Norman Buck, who had been visiting his grandparents, returned home with her. Mrs W J White was guest of Mrs Janes Edwards Monday. Miss Estella Edwards returned Sunday.
The ad proclaims high quality baked goods including bread cakes and cookies with increasing trade. Ice cream in any quantity available.
Land deals listed include K Kirby and wf to J P Rose and wf for a portion of northeast and other parcels in Ashley, Elba, and Hamilton areas. Names cited include Elba H Sinclair, Hamilton H Sinclair, H D Criss, L E Criss, A H Spears, and Wf. A line about inspecting photographs in a room with a cheerful caption mentions a good looking girl and a question about ahe. Record notes usage and partial page context.
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