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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1918
Page
3
Announcement of purchase of the Frank E. Waite Garage and Machine Shop north of the Alma Roller Mills. Tam prepared to do all kinds of repairing and machinist work. Employs experienced machinists and guarantees first-class work and prompt service by ER WORDEN.
Local items report Wanigas at Bronner’s and many residents traveling for Christmas. People visiting relatives in Saginaw Detroit Kay City Parma and Grand Rapids. workers at Public and private offices balanced holidays with family.
Local column recounts church events and visits, including Sunday school Christmas program, funeral of a cousin, and holiday gatherings. Readers are notified of absentees, travel, and community milestones with names like Mrs J W Campbell, Miss Rena Kunzman, and Mr Horta. The notices also detail hospitalizations, moves, and a memorial for Mrs Wessels with funeral arrangements.
A fragmented passage reflects on peace as a balance of force and justice, quoting N M Butler and discussing a classroom moment. Ethel, a ten year old, answers a riddle about salted fish with the blunt remark that they are used to salt water, illustrating practical learning and humor.
A fragmented line from the Boston Transcript recalls a seller on a ride who was asked to visit Woodlawn Cemetery. The terse reply, delivered with nautical brevity, was Dead head.
A dated column criticizes self prescribed tonics and dodgy remedies for colds, urging readers to trust common sense and seek medical advice. It cautions that ignoring doctors can prolong illness and worsen outcomes, endorsing practical care and informed decisions.
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