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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1889
Page
5
Old Reader asks how to kill trees near lines and out of the way. One correspondent cites muriatic acid used by a telegraph company to clear trees, another suggests boring a base hole and filling with crude kerosene covered by leaves to prevent sprouting, and a third proposes bore holes with pure carbolic acid.
Value of farm yard manure varies with animal type litter and preservation. Reported ranges show nitrogen nine to thirteen pounds, potash ten to twelve, phosphoric acid six to nine per stow. Mixed manures influence soil texture and aid mineral constituents to dissolve as they decompose.
Farmers are urged to combat weeds by early removal and burning to prevent seed spread. The piece notes weeds grow like crops, warns about manure and pigs spreading them, and advises rapid disposal with ash to benefit crops. A Boston farmers meeting features C B Hayden of Worcester on orchard cultivation, lime land care, and balanced cropping to maintain fruit quality and tree health.
A Gratiot county fair speed premiums totaling 4600 hang in Ithaca from September 24 to 27. Marve Nichola of Ithaca broke his leg by a runaway team en route to Crystal Lake. Trotting stallion Waterloo, owned by Geo Patch for two years, died midweek, a loss Patel valued at 2000. Mrs Hutchinson of Arcada marks 83rd birthday with old Fulton friends’ visit and gifts.
South Arcada notes Russell of Alma made a farewell visit to the Davis Sabbath School on Sunday. Mr. R leaves a good mark and many friends in our school.
West Arcada resident Fred Abbott beams after his daughter’s birth. Mother and baby doing well. Visitors from Ithaca include Mr and Mrs Snidecor at J H Allis last Saturday. Mr and Mrs Ed Medler enjoyed a day at Crystal Lake last Sunday.
St Louis proxiie notes T W Whitney will enter Pacing Almont and Roman in upcoming events at Jackson Lansing and Saginaw. I B Canfield travels to Detroit as a delegate to the state encampment of National Union Veteran Unions. A Ehrey loses a valuable trotting mare found dead in the field, previously bought from Whitney for six hundred dollars.
Elm Hall reports illness in several households including J. K. Strayer’s family. Local residents Shaler Stevens and Ettie Sly are improving. Miller and Wallace left for Helena to seek fortune, while Eavir’s new store nears completion. M. E. camp meeting baptized six or seven youths, and the G A R encampment plans grow with teams heading for Ithaca to join St. Johns St Louis Alma.
West Pine River reports slight frost damage while residents eye Lansing state fair next month. Mr Daniel Wood loses a prized horse. a girl from Mr Willard Church’s household tries smoking but denies it. Mr Grinmie nearly dies from a crotchet needle accident. a doctor warns of higher risk. Mr and Mrs Travis visit St Johns and plan to see Soldiers encampment then travel to Ovid. Farmers prefer warmer weather to avoid delaying wheat plowing. Alma team letters urge another game. locals discuss early season play and small-town sports hopes.
Decisions filed last week include judgments for plaintiffs in the Jayar Churchill vs James OConnor case amounting to 215.08, dismissal denials in Mary Williams vs William Barker, and foreclosure action outcomes. Other rulings cover demurrers overruled in Harrington vs John Licks, bill dismissals in Wiles vs H L Toolcomb, and a divorce in Addie M Bronson vs Sidney Bronson with demurrer overruled.
A fragmented OCR item lists several names and ages in Arcada, Arcadia, and nearby towns including Levi Keefer 29, Hester A Currell 16, Fred Fullerton 24, Lottie M Clow 24, Charles F Pratt 25, Lizzie D Proctor 17, Israel 1, Russell 92, Emerson Mary L Arntz 18, Emerson, William J Amabury 80, Ida J Paluitier 21, Chesining.
The Special Public Examinations for teachers in Gratiot County will be held at Ithaca on August 30 31 Alma on September 14 18 St Louis on September 21 27. Examinations start at 1 PM on the first day. Giles T Brown Secretary Co Board of School Examiners.
A historical ad claims a positive remedy for consumption and offers two free bottles by mail. The letter from T A Slocum, M C, 1st Peuri at New York, asserts thousands have been permanently cured and invites readers to request the remedy with an expressed post office stamp.
An East Saginaw Michigan clinic run by Dr Rimalio and Dr Klingle advertises long term study of diverse diseases and guaranteed cures. They claim no organic disease, promise private treatment, and offer limited hours from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm weekdays with confidential charges and locations in Rast Sagin, Michigan.
An advertisement touts New Style Vinegar Bitters as a safe, gentle health tonic. It attacks risky drugs, urges trial to prove benefits, claims alcohol free with plant ingredients, and offers a free health book to readers.
A lengthy probate notice from Grant County Michigan details a sale of estate realty under the will of William CobtHUT. It specifies court dates, notices to interested parties, and instructions for proof of claims, with references to probate court in the village of tees and conditions for bidding and distribution of assets.
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