Alma Record Exposes Depot Fight and Political Attacks
The Alma Record critiques proposed rail depot additions as unsafe and costly, urging a new depot solution. It also cites national politics and Justice Department actions against Newberry, plus calls for local business-led efforts to improve Gratiot County roads and fund a coordinator for a public works push.
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Atlgt County
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Tinkham Writes From France On Dad’s Day Note
Private R M Tinkham writes his father from Marcy France November 23 1918 describing life in the barracks and his experiences in France He recalls being a former high school student and athlete and sends Christmas and New Year greetings while expressing sorrow for his father’s accident.
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R. M. Tinkham
France
Harold Redman Letters Describe Frontline Life in France
Harold Redman writes from Havre to home, recounting marches, rail travel, and camp life in France. He recalls hitching in freight cars, ночing Sancerre, interactions with the military police, and daily routines including meals, mail, and a planned Thanksgiving. He notes German air activity, railway work, and improving camp facilities as the American Army advances.
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Havre
France
Sancerre
Menetres
Uleo
Les Aix
Otctober
Sancere
Mr. Marthy
Grandreville
Toul
Nancy
Sam
Sorey
Pssenger
Harold
0. S
Ann
Stomach Trouble Relief With Chamberlain’s Tablets
Mrs. J. A. Drinkard of Jefferson City Missouri reports rapid relief from stomach trouble after using Chamberlain's tablets. She felt pervious and tired before, but notices improvement within a week and credits the tablets with the positive change.
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Chamberlain
Mra. J. A. Drinkard
Jefferson City
Church Services and Events in Pine Street and State Street
The Church of Christ on Pine Street and the Presbyterian Church at 528 N State Street announce a New Year lineup. Bible school at 4S Raum includes distribution of gifts. 11 a m sermons. 7 p m cantata directed by Mr May. Thursday prayer at 7 30. Presbyterian schedule features Bible lessons, morning worship with a New Year message, Christian Endeavor at 2 p m, and a Men of Principle discussion at 7 30. All are invited.
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Church of Christ Pine
Bible School
P&c
May
Presbyterian Church
W. L. Gelston
State Street
San
Christian Endeavor
Tom
Back-Door Methods Behind Society Newsroom Schemes
Clarice Daw, newly installed as News World society editor, learns the backdoor route to scoops. She trades flattery for access at a political fundraiser, secures a rich hospital donation story, and navigates barroom gossip as she schemes to outpace rivals. The arc follows her rise, the editor's push, and Col James Drew's era of influence.
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Newa World
Carlee
Soo
Clar Fee
Clarice
Son
Coleone
James Drew
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Russia
Trew
Claries
Clarier
Drew
Barkrepe
News World
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Mes
France
J. P. Asterbilt
Lancaster Stevens
Margarets
Coteas
Marice
Bexcar
Stv
Colonel Drew
Col James Drew
Lori
Vhom Drew
Ther Wunt
Society
Unclear excerpt hints at kitchen chat and dessert pause
Fragment shows dialogue about a desk worker and taking tea for a dessert break. The odd phrasing suggests OCR garble with someone asking why tea is chosen and another noting they can do so without trouble for dessert. No clear event or entity present.
Evolution, Bald the Philosopher and a Spasmeate Sermon
Fragmentary OCR note mentions a philosopher with a plan to drive 25 tallies to see a hello merasion and a parental warning about pulling children from the street during a social event in Minneapolis. The text is garbled with typos and unclear context.
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Bald
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