ARA Food Remittance Warehouse Now Busiest Spot in Moscow
The Alma Record reports the American Relief Administration warehouse in Moscow has become the busiest site since curtailment of a large feeding program. ARAL Director Colonel William notes over 90 percent of bought packages reach Russian destinations while remaining stock is warehoused for refunds or redirected. About 200 Russians work at the warehouse packing and shipping food packages, with New York headquarters accepting ten dollar package orders for winter delivery.
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ALMA_RECORD
A.R.A. Food Remittance Warehouse
Moscow
Boyns Pood Remsittance
American Relic Administration
Tomvant
Kasson Railways
William
Aral
Reasin
America
Vewrograd
Dayna
American Relief Administration
New York
Broadway
Ravine Star
Cedon
Volga
Ukraine
Fiscal Year Cash Analysis and Deficit Balances
City Clerk Clarence Fo Blanck reports cash analysis for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1983 1982 and related deficits across funds including General, Water Works, Public Buildings Armimilation, Street Improvement, and Sinking Fund. Notes show total revenue and expenditures with deficits carried forward and transfers to other funds.
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OH General Aa Vendarea
Ais
Park Huiwrodplatiin
Mtunpe
ARF Water Works de
Eiinnen
Mireeligneyie
Gia Raponstitires
Funita
Aeneia Vash
Eserrt
Sachees
TieEnquiet Taces Teiwlvabie
Weebrats
Bendrain
Clarence FO Blanck
Fire Brigade in Constantinople Described by Traveller
An English traveler depicts an eccentric Constantinople fire brigade in red helmets and gray clothing. The scene features a ramshackle pump, a pony cart with star and crescent emblem, unknown hydrants, and a chaotic firefight where demolition often precedes saving efforts. The spectacle ends with the fire and brigade competing to finish the job.
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Constantinople
Turkey
Shre
Weil
ELM HALL Report From Christmas Week At Griliot County
Mr Daniel Hoag suffered severe finger injuries while using a buzz saw at Elm Hall and had two fingers amputated at Brainard Hospital. Families and visitors from Lancing Saginaw Flint Lansing Alma Breckenridge and Sumner Center joined Christmas gatherings at Peter Story’s home. Many relatives shared Christmas meals and stories as wedding anniversaries and local history appearances were noted.
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Daniel Hoag
Dennis Hawes
Brainared’s Hospital
Fred Elliott
Lancing
Alva Cock
Saginaw
Peter Story
Clifford Wiser
Glen Rockafellow
Ruth
Wm. Lovell
Jessie Maxhar
Flint
Mabel Stambaugh
Will Adams
John Ward
Lansing
Fred Shaffer
James Toy
Wim. Lovell
Griliot County
Lovell
Indiana
Penama
Sumner Center
Arza Andrews
Alma
I Vgs Andrews
Naina
Claude Davis
Sibley
Norman Cook
Grand
Will Norton
Raymond
Shepherd
Enos Davis
Harle Smith
Junior
Breckenridge
Byron Cook
Cris Johnson
Ackley Ward
Peter Gee
Toledo
Elsie Connors
Windfall origins traced to wind blown timber luck
A fragmented note explains the term windfall meaning good luck dating from medieval times. It notes forests governed by William the Conqueror forbidding timber cutting and windblown wood becoming loot. Peasants called such fallen timber windfall, shaping modern use.
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Willlaw
Puzzling the Critus and the Diamonds Era
A vintage column reflects on changing craft and skill in making gemstones. The piece contrasts past artistry and mastership with modern methods, noting how diamond drilling becomes feasible only in recent decades, while lamenting dimming prospects and shifting traditions.
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Onlo State Journal
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsed by Alma Residents
Alma residents report relief from long standing kidney and back pain after using Doan's Kidney Pills. A former sufferer describes severe back pain morning fatigue and headaches and credits the remedy with restoring health. Also included are tax collection notices and dates for Alma Michigan and nearby Ithaca Bank collection locations.
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Alma
Doun
Downie St
Doan
Thwan
Dean
Pine River Township Tax Collection Schedule and Notices
Tax collection dates and locations announced for Pine River and Sumner Townships. Treasurers Eld er A.M. Buck and John A. Rockafellow list halls and banks including Forest Hill Town Hall Alma State Savings Bank St Louis Commercial Savings Bank Elmwell Bank etc with specific December and January windows. Also notice on Mrs. C Flewelling and George Ogden travel updates during holidays.
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Pine River Township
Forest Hill
Alma
State Savings Bank
St. Louis
Commercial Savings Bank
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St. Improvement Fund
Falance Jones
Interet & Sinking Fund
BebeRao
Fire Brigade of
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Mich
D. We. Adame
Ithaca National Bank
Alma State Savings Bank
Bosie
Roy
Ghichesters
Devt
Ziv Everywhere Yan
Star Dyers & Cleaners
E. Superior St
A.M. Buck
Treas
Pine River Two
Sumner
Elm Hall
Bank of Elwell
Noice
Sumner Township
John A. Rockafellow
C. Flewelling
West Center Street
Harry Owen
Ypsilanti
George Ogden
Casco
Woodworth Ave
Alma, Mich
Richard Lodewyk Cor
Park and
West Superior Streets
Bartley’s Market
Kansas
Lake Berring
Japan
J. M. Montigel & Son
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