Farland May Play Here Could Ama Listen to Banjo Virtuoso
Plans mention Alfred A. Farland, famed American banjoist fresh from Europe, possibly appearing in Alma late September if local support and arrangements suffice. Reports from London praise his performance at St James's Hall and in the London press.
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Alma
America
Alfred A. Farland
England
London
Farland
St. James’s Hall
Europe
Beethoven
Electric railway meeting advances in Ionia progress
An enthusiastic meeting in Ionia discussed funding a bonus for the Ionia to Crystal electric railroad line. H R Wager presided as prominent local capitalists supported moving funds to back the proposed route, with further coordination planned after Marcus Pollasky arrived from Detroit to arrange a second meeting to collaborate with Grand Rapids Saginaw electric rail promoters surveyed through Crystal.
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Tonia
Crystal
H. R. Wager
Marcus Pollasky
Detroit
Mr. Wager
Ionia
Grand Rapids
Justice Court News Sees Several Local Cases
Justice Chadwick handles cases including Wm Bartlett intoxication charge with jail alternative, Freeman Gilbert accused of bicycle embezzlement with examination set for Sept 5, People v A and Orris White cruelty to animals dismissed for lack of evidence, Clark Thomas to repay costs and goods price while promising good behavior.
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Chadwick
Wm. Bartlett
Parker
Freeman Gilbert
Flint
Button
Alma
Forquer & Ferris
St. Louis
Orris White
Seville
Clark Thomas
Bergeney
Pine River Farmers Club Meeting at Berry Residence
Pine River Farmers Club plans a gathering with Mr and Mrs John Berry on Thursday September. Program includes club music prayer by chaplain club business meeting dinner more music recitations readings and a question box with various members performing and presenting papers and selections.
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Pine River Parmere Club
John Berry
Thoreday
Sept
Renegar
J. Holmes
John Henry
H. M. Udell
Davenport
Balch
Turkestan alfalfa tested by Congressman Darragh at Glenwood Farm
The Stanton Clip reports Congressman Darragh visited Glenwood Farm in Richland township to observe Turkestan alfalfa grown with seed provided by the Department of Agriculture. John Johnson cultivates the crop, sown May 6, and Darragh notes its deep rooting and potential for dry soils in the west and northern Michigan. He plans to help distribute seed for testing and recalls past local farming developments.
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Darragh
St. Louis
Glenwood Farm
Richland Township
John W. Johnson
Department of Agriculture
Michigan
Johnson
Perris
Richland
Ferris
Samuel Shaffer
Samuel Bailey
Nathan Scott
David Eschliman
Christopher Hare
Micajah Douglass
John D. Throop
Dyer Brothers
Montcalm
Hog Deal Shows Profits for Sumner Farmer
Barton Gee, a leading Sumner farmer, sold five hogs to Seth Tubbs of Alma for 120. Over the past year he has raised and sold swine totaling 1,788, proving hogs more profitable than wheat for him.
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Barton
Riverdale News Summary From County Week
Joseph Howe of Riverdale suffers a knee dislocation last Thursday. Several residents visit relatives in Ithaca Greenville Mt Pleasant and Saginaw. Woodman picnic at Alma drew many locals. Vestaborg defeats Riverdale in a ball game by a large score.
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Joseph Howe
Thoreday
Olive Birdsall
F. O. Hyde
Gladys Borlille
Vestabarg
Gladys Capen
Mr. Sud
Parks
Ithaca
J. H. Sessions
Greenville
Woodman
Alma
Save the Children Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Ad
An old advertisement promotes Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as the remedy for indigestion in children and adults. Customer testimonial from Mrs. Meury Carter asserts her three year old son improved after one bottle. Product claims include digestion aids and a sweeter stomach.
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Meury Carter
Central St
Nashville
Chas. G. Rhodes
Great Prospects This Year at Michigan State Fair
Walt Promises improved exhibits and new features at the Michigan State Fair in Pontiac from September 7 to 11. Secretary Butterfield touts a diverse program with three hours of daily entertainment, including bicycle plans, hoop rolling, roller skating, trained animals, foot races, ladies driving, and farm team races. He expects record attendance aided by low railroad rates, and a free souvenir and premium list will be mailed on request to I. H. Butterfield, Secretary, Pontiac.
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Michigan
Pontiac
Butterfield
Northwest Territory
Grand
I. H. Butterfield
Mich
Fatal Teap for Two Moves derailed near Lowell
A passenger train derailment near Lowell caused engineer Kliver Smith to be fatally injured after being trapped under the engine for two hours. Fireman sustained minor back injuries as sandwashed track contributed to the wreck from heavy rains overnight. Smith died at Butterworth hospital in Grand Rapids a few hours after admission. other trains diverted via Grand Ledge for the day.
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Ahn
Pers Marquette
Lowell Toesiay
Klver Smith
Faten
Smith
Butterworth Hospital
Grand Rapids
Grand Ledge
A Woman Complexion and Liver Health Cure
An advertisement claims cosmetic measures fail to remove skin flaws and promotes Green's August Flower as a liver toning remedy. It asserts purified blood from a healthy liver improves complexion and treats constipation biliousness nervousness and insomnia. A trial bottle and regular bottle are offered by druggists Sharrar and Mulholland.
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Alis Fank
Sharrar & Mulholland
Atuts
Sunday Excursion to Toledo on Ann Arbor R R
A Sunday excursion to Toledo over the Ann Arbor Railroad is scheduled for August 10. The special train will depart Almе at 6 42 a m, offering a round trip fare of 1 50. Children aged five to eleven ride at half the adult fare.
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Toledo
Ann Arbor R. R
Alme
Notice of Sewer Taxes and Collection Terms
Notice announces sewer tax collection at Tinker and Hannah office beginning now. One percent fee applies until August 30 and four percent thereafter. Signed by Tuno W. Maks, Treasurer. Date: May 80, 1008.
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Tinker & Hannah
Aunust
Tuno
W. Maksi
Treas
Taly
Eighteenth Annual Ohio Excursion On October 7
The Ann Arbor K will host its eighteenth annual Ohio excursion with a special train leaving from Al Ma at Hidam. Excursion tickets are valid for return until November 7 and priced at 4.86 for a round trip to Toledo, with lower rates to stations across Ohio on multiple lines including Wheeling & Lake Erie and Lake Shore & Michigan Southern. For details contact nearest Ann Arbor K. A or J. Kirby in Toledo Ohio.
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Ann Arbor
Excursions on Pere Marquette and Schwabenfest Picnic
Schwabenfest Picnic at Grand Rapids scheduled for Sunday. August, with trains from Alma at 5.4 pm for 1.25 dollars. posters or agents for details in Saginaw and Bay City. September trains from Alma at 10 28 am at 6 dollars. pamphlet on Rockies Great Salt Lake and Yellowstone available from B Choate at 18 Woodward Ave Detroit.
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Grand Rapids
Alma
Saginaw
Bay City
Ark
Colorado
Union Pacific
Rockies
Great Salt Lake
The
Yellowarone
B. Choate
G. A
Woodward Ave
Detroit
Mich
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