Alma Record Editorial and Tariff Discussion in Alma
The Alma Record announces editorial and business leadership changes as J. Brown and A. J. Bemis depart, with Don R. Bennett uncertain about the plant’s future. It urges tariff policy reflection, warns about tariff tinkering, and explains April enrollment for primary voting, urging all voters to enroll on the first Monday in April.
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Alma
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Mutia Ated Gratiot County
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A. J. Bemis
Don R. Bentet
Alma Recon Co
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Tess
Carson City
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Alina
Bay City Industrial Growth Boosted by Steel Plant Award
Bay City manufacturers hail MacKinnon Manufacturing Co for securing the entire steel plate contract for a Arizona sugar factory. Local executives hope this signals a surge in steel production locally as plans to attract another similar plant unfold. Industrial Works already claims the world’s largest local facility with lumber scarce due to open winter and reduced timber. The Flood mill to resume February 1, adding about 100 workers, and a new creamery plant under Twining control eyed for riverfront move and capacity boost. Construction continues across town with new houses, and Saginaw-area expansion appears imminent.
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Arizona
MacKinnon Manufacturing Co
John J. Flood
T. E. Webster
Aerhe Youngs
Saginaw
Pena
Ac Co
Senate Passes Bill Reorganizing Consular Service
Washington Jan 31 Members of the house discuss the tariff bill with questions to speakers. The Senate passed about 40 bills including a measure reorganizing the consular service creating graded offices, transfer authority, an inspection service, American clerks, prohibition of outside business, and full accounting of all consular fees.
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Chaffee to retire after four decades of service
Lieutenant General Chaffee will be placed on the retirement list next Thursday at his request after about 40 years of service. Mrs Chaffee and Miss Chaffee will accompany him to Mexico City for the rest of the week, then the fleet will sail and they plan to settle later in Los Angeles California.
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Disgrace Was too Much Roy Stewart Shoots Self
Roy Stewart 22 of Knoxdale Pa shot himself at Empire after confessing to restarting robberies to pay gambling debts. A robberies robbery at Empire railroad station occurred Sunday night. Stewart, formerly a station clerk, was arrested and offered to settle. Detectives left to summon a justice of the peace. Stewart died instantly. He had reportedly lost heavily at earns.
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Police Discover Anarchistic Plot in Riga Baltic Provinces
Riga January 31 police uncover a plan to assassinate Gen Sollogub governor general of the Baltic provinces and several high civil and military officials. Many arrests follow as conspirators are observed spying on intended victims to learn habits.
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Ohio Senate approves bill abolishing capital punishment
Columbus Ohio January 41 The senate on Tuesday afternoon passed a bill to abolish capital punishment for murder in the first degree except for second offenses The measure now goes to the house The house also passed an anti cigarette bill that originated there
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Popular Composer Paul Dresser Dies in New York
Noted songwriter Paul Dresser, creator of Banks of the Wabash and The Blue and the Gray, died Tuesday at his sister’s home in New York City. Born 47 years ago in Terre Haute, Indiana, his death marks the end of a prominent musical career.
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Arms found in synagogue after failed sheriff attack
Police searched a synagogue in Vindixtavoss Poland after an unsuccessful attempt on Sheriff Poproffaki. They recovered a quantity of arms and the Jewish community was fined 1500 dollars.
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The Cinnamon Tree and its Trade Secrets Uncovered
A historical note details the cinnamon tree from Ceylon including bark harvest, leaf nerves, fruit shape, and the careful curing process. It describes harvesting bark, drying quills, sorting by quality, tasting by workers, and packing into bundles while noting the preparation of oil by boiling bark pieces and distillation two oils passing over.
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Coyton
Eixone
The Antelope’s Warning Patches and Musk Glands
The article explains two white rump patches on antelopes acting as danger signals. Musky secretions from a gland under a brow line release scent detectable by others downwind. Antelopes possess five sets of glands, each emitting distinct odors for communication and behavior.
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Tony
Dinger
Evolution of a Name Story of a Dublin man who changed his name
An eighteenth century Dublin man Halfpenny rose in business and adopted a dignified form by dropping a letter. His name later shifted in spelling and burial records show Halpen. The family prospered further as the son simplified again, then Kenny Halfpenny became Kenneth MacAlpin, linking to a royal line in legend.
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Andre
London
Foley's Honey and Tar for Severe Croup Relief
A Mannington Kentucky reader reports a severe croup case where a doctor said recovery was unlikely. After using Foley's Honey and Tar, the child improved quickly and survived. The letter rejects substitutes and endorses Foley's remedy.
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The Parable of Happiness and Wealth
A youth seeks wealth power and fame and climbs high but finds the high places hollow. By noon he owns riches and status yet happiness eludes him. In the evening he faces an open grave and ignorance turns to insight as he discovers true happiness lies beyond wealth. The tale contrasts desire with inner peace.
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He Jong
New York American
Witch hazel seeds shoot from branches in surprising display
A curious note describes witch hazel releasing seeds up to ten to fifteen feet, with guidance on harvesting branches that show unopened pods for a fresh indoor display. It warns to cut at the right time, keep pods in water, and rehearse the show to avoid the seeds wilting or firing prematurely.
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America
John Brown Cottonwood Roots at Benton Place
In Atchison county Kansas a cottonwood switch was discarded by John Brown in 1857 near the Benton home. The back door stuck in the ground, took root, and grew into a large tree now known locally as the John Brown cottonwood, a notable neighborhood landmark in the Atchison Globe.
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Michigan Postmasters Nominated by Senate
Washington Jan 24 The senate in executive session Tuesday confirmed Michigan postmaster nominations Frank E Priddy Adrian George M Clark Bad Axe Benjamin B Gorman Coldwater Alfred Cruse Iron Mountain Elmer W Hall Lewton Robert G Elliott Munich Thomas Connors Negaunee George B Faxon Ovid Wm Spreen Watervilet Ove H Mueller Rockland
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Mueller
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Burglars Hit Lansing Five Times On Monday Night
In Lansing Michigan on Monday night five burglaries occurred at houses including the residence of Samuel Jarvis where Mrs Jarvis rang an alarm and tussled with a intruder. Police fired shots as two men were seen attempting to break into a safe. One man captured, another fled. suspect claims Ontario origin.
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General probate notice and mortgage sale in Gratiot County
Probate court in Gratiot County holds hearings on estates Elisabeth Ivan and Willem Cosner Slevense. Notices warn creditors and heirs to appear. meanwhile a mortgagee in Caron City seeks foreclosure on a property in Ithaca Gratiot County, listing the land description and due amounts with sale date set.
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