Railroads claim ten feet of Prospect avenue for depot plan
The Alma Record reports a proposed depot expansion by the railroads at the west end of the current depot, seeking ten feet of Prospect avenue. Citizens fear traffic disruption, push for a new depot, and urge council to block the street take while noting the city’s park progress and a desire to showcase Wright Park with historical cannons.
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Mins
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Preapeet Avenue
Almae
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Paasentor
Alma
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Thia City
Fuarmer
Wright Park
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Wright
United States
Washington
Park M
Sword versus gun in Caesar's casualty record confusion
Fragmentary 19th or early 20th century column argues the Roman short sword caused fewer wounds than modern weapons, claiming no wounded in Caesar’s casualty lists while criticizing long-range modern fighting. The piece blends archaic phrasing with misread names and garbled figures, referencing battles and troops.
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Caesar
Lysyate
Jonner Range
Garkanian
Vail
Nuria
Alma College Men May Return For Second Semester
Wort reports Alma College plans to readmit several former students who left for wartime service. Discharges uncertain for many, with at least a dozen expected to enroll if discharged in time. Some in Prince will not return due to delayed discharges. Obituary notes Miss Mary Dickerson who died at Edmore after working for Union Telephone and Republic Motor Truck, with private funeral at Vinewood cemetery. Pine River taxes scheduled at Forest Hill hardware, Dec 12 19 26 Jan 2 and at First State Bank Dec 14 20 27 Jan 4 and at Commercial Savings Bank St Louis Dec 14 21 28 Jan 4.
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Alma College
Fry
Mary Dickerson
Oscar Vibber
Pleura-Pneu
Union Telephone Company
Republic Motor Truck Company
Mise Wickerson
Edmore
Glen Dickerson
Vinewood Cemetery
Pine River
Chipi
Forest Hill
Phrst State Bank
Commercial Savings Bank
St. Louis
Lin E Hayes
Alma Women in War Work in Alma Area
A local Red Cross and Y M C A summary outlines 191K membership, 178 bets, and 28 junior members with gains over 1917. It lists hours and crosses earned by women, 800 hours total, and 11,802.15 receipts with 11,075.86 disbursements, plus holiday shutdown dates.
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Red Cross
Attendance Growing at Alma Public Schools in November
Alma public schools report November attendance 1704, up over 1 from October and 14 from September, marking the highest enrollment to date. Superintendent Schulte notes steady growth reflecting community expansion with 4.9 percent above normal attendance and low disease impact in the area.
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Alma Public
Alma Public Schools
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