Health Bureau Reports Rank Michigan In Mortality Rates
Friday December 5 1908 public health notes from the treasury department health bureau. Michigan ranks tenth among states in healthfulness with a mortality rate of 1491 per 1000. Wisconsin 1685 Ohio 1484 Indiana 1481 and Maine 1633. Western states show better results though Wyoming 25 and Arkansas 24 percent. Buckley West is the healthiest town with 1400 population. National average death rate 27.12 per 1000. Vigilant health authorities can keep rates down.
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Health Bureau
Treasury
Washington
Michigan
Wisconsin
Ohio
Indiana
Haineis
North Dakota
Oregon
Arizona
South Carolina
Florida
Louisana
Maryland
Wyoming
Arkansas
United States
Buckley
West
Eres
Advertisers urged to protect home customers and local ads
A local paper defends prioritizing home advertisers over outsiders and notes a policy of refusing outside ad offers even when better pay is available. It cites labor unrest, Roosevelts tariff talk, and reflects on public figures, bankruptcy headlines, upcoming format changes, and canal commission estimates.
Republicans Take Full Control Of Government Departments
Across at least three more sessions, Republicans will oversee all government departments signaling a shift in governance. The text notes doubts about continued prosperity and cites public astonishment at rapid, sensational changes amid a backdrop of industry and commerce in a low-cost Rocky Mountain context.
S S Convention Held in Alma With Major Sunday School Program
The sixteenth semi annual Arcada township association convention met in Alma on a December Sunday. Events included Bible readings, prayers, and papers on teaching the Bible, Sunday school duties, temperance, and methods to engage youth, with Rev F T Stuart and G M Hutchinson among presenters. The day featured multiple sessions from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m and evening gatherings at local churches.
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Arcada Township Association
Alma
Presbyterian Church
M. Binging
F. T. Stuart
Hutchinson
H. B. Walton
Solino
M. E. Roh'f
Coming of Angels
Alta Andrews
Rev
F.E. Stant
Mra. O. Wood
FF. Harris
Quannty Rotarr
WM Foster
Alphonso Woo
Alphonso Wood
Spencer T
L. A. Sharp
silSp.m
T. J. Lyon
G M. Hutchinson
W. K. Spencer
Annual Canadian Excursions by Interurban Railways
December 1 across Canada rail routes will feature a new fare for return trips. The plan covers all stations on the Grand Trunk Railway lines and includes Michigan Central, Intercolonial, Canadian Pacific, Toronto Hamilton and Buffalo, and Wabash lines. Details on times, routes, and addresses follow from J. Kinny, GP, Toledo, Ohio.
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Ann Arber Railroad
van Hieketeat
Iteline
Grand
Ryevetem
Michigan Central
Intercolonial Ry
Chhadien Pacilio Ry
Toronte
Hamilton & Mitfalo
Wabash Ke's
Lagatre
Arente Au
J. Kinny
A. Toledo
Onio
Card of Thanks for Kind Words and Flowers during Sickness and Death
We thank neighbors and friends for loving words and sympathy during our little daughter's sickness and death. Grateful for the floral tributes from The Hast & Piorew O, the clerks, the Levdica' Aid Society, and the Star Grange. Mrs Henry Daymon and Faicy.
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Aleo
Levdica’ Aid Society
Star Grange
Canadian Holiday Excursion Fares Announced
Grand Trunk Railway System offers roundtrip one fare tickets for a Canadian holiday excursion. Valid for travel on January 18 and 19 with return by January 10. Write to Geo W. Vaux for details at the A G P L T Abiengy office.
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Gall
Gea W
Vaux
G PL & T
Abiengy
First State Bank Alma Michigan Bank Examiners Report
An archival notice from the First State Bank of Alma Michigan dated November 25 1922 lists cash checks and internal revenue items as part of a banking department instruction. The document includes attestations by the cashier and a notary public witness, confirming the statement's truth to the best knowledge of the bank staff.
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First State Bank
Alma, Mich
Banking
Stata Opties
Bari
Barwnkarm
Johns Kyounrzre
Notary Public
A Man's Neckwear and the Quiet Power of a Tie
A fragment from a 19th or early 20th century discussion notes how a man’s necktie reflects vanity and intellect. It argues most men fail to present their best image, except in uniforms, with the best tie failing to slip and mislead observers.
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Goethe
Pire
Benwine
Gould
Liptle
Questions of responsibility in business ethics critique
A fragmented excerpt presents a dialog of pointed questions about ethical duties in business. It probes roles from vendor to customer to inventor, employer, clerk, and laborer, challenging neglect of duties and deceit amid competitive markets. The text cites a quoted stance by William De Witt Udbyde.
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Soland
Soci
Warherworek
Disiis
William de Witt Ubyde
Fragmented sketch of urban and suburban imagery
The noisy collage links Washington backers and city avenues with grand facades, noting Browklyne and Gege Toe ton as examples of expansive suburbia. It blends misread names with stray quotations about collecting, musing on urban beauty and the peculiar chatter of buyers and sellers in newspapers.
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Washington
Woodward Avenue
Detroit
Kuo Avenue
Cleveland
Poichtree Weedoe
Atlita
Keser City
St. Maul
Largely Supplied Says Family Man Says Welcome
Detroit Free Press notes a man of family welcomes a new son-in-law moving in while a journalist quips about a case never recorded of crime with pipe or cigar in his mouth. The piece ends with a hopeful line Tomorrow will be better.
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Detroit Free Press
MER FRENCH A FAILURE IN POLS Latin quarter misadventure
A New York Tribune fragment recounts a traveler overwhelmed by language and etiquette in Paris. She struggles to ask for a corkscrew and endures a comic bottle mishap, finally prompting clerks to interpret her mispronounced needs and clearing up the misunderstanding.
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Pols
Boston
Tinton
Wat HW
Toler
Fillowig
New York Tribune
Animal oddities and self destruction in natural life
A fragment discusses animal traits and hazards, noting Breton sheep and birds as curiosities. It mentions a mandarin duck, greyhounds, beaded creatures, and the concept that self destructive acts arise in extreme life stages, with warnings about dangers humans face in observing nature.
Fragmented Proverb Snippet From Incoherent Text
A garbled historical clipping presents mis spaced phrases and odd spellings. It includes scattered quotes about caution, effort, and idle habits, but lacks coherent narrative or clear events.
Tallan Elite Confronts Urban Poverty tale
In Tallan, elites deny slum districts while discussing a harsh class divide. The piece portrays a wealthy stance as the poor face forced relocation and harsh living conditions, with care and pity contrasted against profit. It highlights urban inequities and the sting of poverty in daily life.
Henpeck and Hethack Wedding Recalled in Courtroom Sketch
In a melodramatic vignette, Mrs Henpeck confronts Hiram as the couple marks twenty years of struggle and union. A judge presides over a playful recollection of married life and shared battles.
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Hiram
Chicago News: Valuable to Lose and the Durg Question
A garbled exchange questions what was done with durg and mentions a $10 value and Chibi. It hints at authorities and a loss of value tied to laws and giveaways amid unclear context. Named places include Chicago. No clear dates or events emerge.
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Grogan
Mike
Chicago News
Unclear Excerpt Sparks Questioning of Knowledge
Fragmentary note from Kansas City Independent reflects puzzled sentiment about intelligence and capability. Phrases mock ignorance and praise quick cures while invoking Drummond and generic reflections on kindness. The text appears as a stray quotation or editorial aside.
Drury's Pile Ointment Sold by Drug Gists
Drury's Pile Ointment is offered with a guarantee to cure piles or refund your money. It promises to work even if other remedies have failed. Remember the name and send 0 cents for a prepaid package if your druggist cannot supply it. Prepared by
Drury's Pile Ointment Promoted by Testimonies
A collection of testimonials from St Louis and Gratiot County residents praising Drury's Pile Ointment. Letters dated 1002 report cures for itch and piles, with signatories including F M Vandercook and Gee Brown Grover. The notes claim six to twelve applications suffice and endorse the remedy to others.
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St. Louis
Mich
Drury
Vandrrcook
Gratiot Co
Pleasant Vailey
Gee, Brown
Grover
St. Louie
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