28 Dec 1888
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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1888
Page
1
A jumble of Christmas visits, social events, and business notices across Alma. Guests include Detroit and Saginaw visitors, college students and alumni, church events, New Year plans, and shop announcements. Shipping, subscriptions, and local ads blend with personal mentions and upcoming dances and lectures.
Weary writes of holiday cheer and local sightings from Saginnaw and nearby towns. Mentions include Knowlton visiting, Webn’s wares, Alexander’s Christmas turkey, Clath of Canada visiting, Mallet couple with relatives, Lamiberson and Nettie Kress, Alger gifts, and a New Year hop at Potlisky’s Wall with plans for turkey presents and staff jokes about Tinker and Lavcatier.
A compact note lists dish components and brands, noting baked sweet potatoes and stewed tomatoes alongside vegetable oil. It reads like a kitchen menu or recipe fragment with emphasis on simple pantry items. No dates, people, or places are mentioned.
A claim that the Wright House offers superior value for Christmas dinner compared with other local bills is presented as a fair sample comparison. The note emphasizes the hotel’s table quality and affordability in a spirit of discerning dining.
A dealer announces Monday Goods with aim to please buyers by clearing stock at very low prices. They state price is no object and all items will be sold off quickly, inviting customers to act for a big bargain.
The Bee Hive Stores announce remaining stock including silk handkerchiefs mufflers fancy slippers tobaccos fascinators scarfs furs moffs boas gloves mittens russian towels and covers for sale.
Local shop advertises Jackets Wraps Gloaks and other articles for holiday presents with special pricing. Shoppers are urged to browse a wide selection and compare prices for timely gift purchases.
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