Gratiot County Republican Convention Notice
A Republican convention for Gratiot County was held at the Court House in Hirann on February 2. Delegates to attend the State Convention in Jackson on March 1 were elected to represent townships including New Haven Bethany North Star Pine River Hamilton Washington and others. The county committee chaired by A. Dannann and secretary W. Blata announced representation and meeting details.
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Gratiot
Hirann
Urelock
Sriniventine
Amada
New Haver
Bethany
Emerton
Pine River
Poltrn
Hamilton Siumtier
Washington
Wherler Ctathetty
St Lorie
Laree
Piet Ware
Third Ward
Scoom
Dannann
Y W. Blata
Ptery A. Ee
Lalayene Jamiiton
Jett Borinuws
Joni Hnodvnll
Henry Mowe
Henn
Ark Tihacw
Ward St. Lowis
Hareseville
Sidney Gorge
Fin Suuner
James Mettever
New Haven
Armies
Aut
Vinn Hiver Sty Suet
Harrison North Slade
Bation
Crane
Sew Haven
Joby Kuss Newark
Saber Alien Foltow
Alvin Wyman Methuer
Robert Ouraw
Kemerwon
North Star
Tone
Pattie Washreton
Tdtues
DeMort
Wheeer
Willen Smuillle
Lafayette
Pine
Hamilton Obert Kerr
Jarno Woulgtnt
Ard Ward St
Cade ‘ Stepten
Frank Goodwin
LE Chapman
Vihar River
Stade
Fey
Free Silver and Local Elections in a Turbulent Era
A long, garbled report covers a quo warranto case where Archie McCall challenged Julius Kirby for the prosecuting attorney’s office, Kirby winning. It then shifts toship policy, citing bills to restore American shipping via subsidies, and ends with reactions to the Philippine ratification and ongoing war concerns. The piece names McCall, Kirby, Charley Chase, Payne, Hanna, and mentions Congress committees and the Senate.
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Archie McCall
Julius B. Kirby
McCall
Kirby
Kile
Charlee Chase
Wil
AleUull
Base
Archie
Senate
House Committee On Merchant Marine and Fisheries
Congress
Payne
New York
Hanna
Ohio
United States
Spain
War and trade themes ripple through U S Senate debates
The piece notes Alabama congressman’s removal over wartime battles, senators from Virginia and Mississippi opposing certainties of war outcomes, and a minority holdout on a treaty with Spain. It discusses Britain’s shift to iron ships, Treasury gold, and Australia’s large trade balance with America, highlighting global economic tensions.
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Senate
United States
Auericas
Tlw
Philippines
Alabama
Ald
Virginia
Mississipp
Bund
Dicker
Spain
Agai
National Treasury
Thas
Owewander Harrinot
McKinley
America
Farmers hail last year’s prosperity and rising farm goods
The United States produced a large farm goods sector in 1805 with more than 86 million dollars in farm products. The era shows a strong agricultural share, while overall prosperity grew despite prior hardships. The text notes tin and related goods as essential to the world and hints at improved farmer prospects in 1807.
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United States
S S convention program at Alma church in Gratiot county
The Gratiot county Saturday School convention meets Wednesday and Thursday at Alma Presbyterian. Devotional services led by Key HW, Oheat, with programs on lessons, Sunday school work, and mission topics. Includes reports, songs, home visitation, and a question box conducted by Hey Woo Spe cer.
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Pwr
Gratiot County Sathday
Presbyterian Church
Alma
Hrouram
Whisheiay
Key HW
Whlcome
Bos Pothdakin
Wysida
Bronwen
Tevite
Bermoun
Spemjok
Kernoie
Charles Morgan Smilie
M HM Reynolds
Owosso
Hey Woo Specer
Alina
Ibe Ket
Mandolin Club Event At College Chapel Evening Fundraiser
Program notes show Mandolin Club entertainment in the college chapel to benefit the athletic association. Assisted by Male Quartet and several soloists and ensembles. Includes titles like Romeo and Juliet and a card song, with a mix of instrumental pieces. Also a supporting advert for Greene’s Syrup of Tar refund policy promises money back if coughs or colds persist.
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Mandolin Club
College Chapel
Athletic Association
Gartetie Wallaes
Fupposine
Mises Patterson
Spencer
Sherine Blare
Striper
Greene
Bontee
Bivins & Hippes
Death of Dr L S Stevens Shocks Community in Alma
The Alma community mourns Dr L S Stevens aged 77, longtime physician and educator after a long illness of neuralgia of the heart. He practiced in Monroe, Three Rivers, Port Huron and Alma, served as postmaster, and left a legacy of charity including adopting a soldier's child. Funeral was in Alma with Masonic rites.
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LS. Stevens
Looe
Mourdhey
Alui
Rey
Spencer
Rman
Riverside
Comenry
Lowman
Seely Stevens
New York
Dani
Stamford
Conn
New
Michigan
Detraia
Old New England
New Canaan
Alich- Wen
Universats Michigan
Ann Arbor
Sat Ke
Louisa Fleming
Moone
Bertha W Stevens
Mauin
Mer
Tecome
Keral
Osh
Chuetuart
Detroit
Frank
Mth
Tth Mid Volunteer Infantry
Dix Tale Sahkeen
Wid
Harrison's Landing
Aveast
Shafter
Petersburg
Monroe County
Three Rivers
National Medical Association
San Francisco
Cal
West
Yosemite Valley
Threw Rivers
Portsmouth
Oli
T Easton
Ist
Muir
Tonia County
Mich
Cleveland
Alma
Ines
Charles B
John H
Mair
Wwu
College Societies Elect Officers For Various Colleges
Monday night saw elections for officers across college societies excluding Zeta Sigma. Adelphies chose Swift for president with Stonard as vice president and Willebrand as treasurer. Philomatheans elected Osborn as president and Swigart as secretary, among others. Alpha Thetas selected Bishop as president with Humphrey as vice president and Nicholson as cor sec. Froebel Glas named Schoettel as president with Smith as vice president and Henderson as secretary.
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Zeta Sigma
Adelphies
Swift
Prest Stonard
Willebrand
Treas
Sanford
Philomatheans
Mise Osborn
Bair
Miss Swigart
Miss Briggs
Misa Rogers
Miss Trompour
Miss Fredrick
Sentinel Alpha Thetas
Bishop
Miss Humphrey
Mies Butler
Mise Nicholson
Miss Plum
Miss Trapp
Mise McLeod
Doctor of Optics Degree Toasted by College Leader
A formal certificate proclaims Cora BK Wixson completed graduate and post graduate studies with top honors. The letter hails her as the first woman to earn the Doctor of Optics degree in the institution and endorses her ophthalmic clinic experience and refractive diagnosis skills. Dr. H. A. Thomson, the president, offers hearty best wishes and strong public recommendation.
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Cora BK. Wixson
United States
H. A. Thomson
Alma College Receives Endowment for Philosophy Chair
Miss Jean Wells of Saginaw endows Alma College with 25 dollars to establish The Charlea W. Wells Professorship of Philosophy in memory of her father a founder. The gift supports faculty strength and a bright college future. For sale furniture from damaged hotel building available by piece or lump sum. inquire E T Epwaups at old Angel Howe.
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Jean Wells
Saginaw
Alma College
Charlea W. Wells
E.T. Epwaups
Old Angel Howe
Card of Thanks for Sympathy and Support
We express grateful thanks to friends who anticipated our needs and offered tender sympathy to help us bear our sorrow. Names included are Mita, R. Louisa Stevens, Brenna Wave Stevens, Mrs. Eva D. Evy, Lewelles A. Evy.
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Mita
R. Louisa Stevens
Brenna Wave Stevens
Eva D. Evy
Lewelles A. Evy
Grip Treatment Promises Quick Relief Before Pneumonia
The notice touts Baxter's Mandrake Bitters as a tonic to expel grip poisons from the blood, regulate the bowels, strengthen the nerves, and restore vigor after grip. It urges trying the remedy promptly and states the seller will vouch for its efficacy.
In the Animal World and Some Curious Facts
A fragmentary piece describes birds with air flow and wind aids, a vulture and four animals referencing wings and breath. It notes hummingbird nests, spider webs as intricate structures, and how spiders spin silk from spinnerets to form geometric nets. It includes playful childlike explanations about webs and a reference to the spider’s liquid silk hardening on contact.
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Huekuy
Epider
Burdock as food and ornamental plant analysis
The excerpt discusses burdock, noting its possible use as an ornamental plant and edible leaf like spinach, with limited culinary use in China and Japan where large-scale cultivation exists. It mentions harvesting stalks before flowering to favor taste and the need for deep soil to harvest roots effectively.
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China
Japan
Paris
Europe
Fragmented Notes on Crime and Cultures From a Distant Era
A miscellaneous clipping surveys topics from crime by women in Russia to caste symbols in playing cards, Sioux customs, horse meat in Europe, insect lifecycles, Palestine swallows, Chinese eye shaping, and Japanese wedding gifts. It also notes global population estimates and average sickness, presenting disjointed facts with minimal context.
A Diamond Highroad at Kimberley Diamonds Recovered from Town Road Mounds
In early South African diamond history water shortage forced miners to mine debris for diamonds. Kimberley authorities later allowed removal of old mounds, yielding about £40,000 yearly in diamonds. One road patch, oval like a suburban sitting room, produced £20,000 worth of stones per year.
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Bos Leon
Coneideri
South
Alpina
Kimberley
Lightning rods prove value as Washington Monument struck
A 19th century letter describes the Washington Monument being struck by lightning five times in one storm and again during a later assault, with minimal damage thanks to grounding and copper conductors. The account highlights the monument's lightning protection system and its resilience against powerful electrical shocks.
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Washington
Main
Bimpell
Edinburgh graduation caps made from historic relics
Prof. Chiene of the Royal College of Surgeons in Edinburgh explains that the presiding officer at University of Edinburgh graduation uses a cap cut from George Buchanan's old breeches seat, while St Andrews uses a piece of John Knox’s cast off. This nod to history ties the ceremonies to notable figures.
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Nere
Edinburgh
St. Andrew
George Buchanan
John Knox
Chiene
Royal College of Surgeons At
Time Confusion in Gardner Maine Timelines
Gardner, Maine, reportedly the only city where local and standard time coexist, with both clocks twenty one minutes apart and no time keepers. The situation creates chaos in business and social engagements as visitors struggle to read time while natives remain unsure. The passage also notes rampant forgeries of Hank N Hank notes after a time change, prompting 1302 extra clerks at the Bank of England to detect them.
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Gardner
Maine
Bank of England
Remedy and farm sale notice from Alma Indiana
A fragmented ad offers thampe remedy and cattle liniment along with a real estate notice. It advertises a twenty acre farm near Beet Sugar Factory and Union School in Alma Indiana and mentions contact F. E. Pouasky. The remedial tips include winseed and patient care amid rough ailments and families. The liniment Henry Johnsons Arica and Oil is marketed with a money back guarantee.
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Union School
Alma
F. E. Pouasky
Pay U Pay Up Farm Journal Big Prize
Pay U Pay Up Farm Journal Big Prize Five Years. By special arrangement with publishers of the Farm Journal we offer a shared rear offer to new subscribers who pay for one year ahead. Old subscribers paying all due and one year in advance can get Farm Journal for the price of ours. Limited six year subscriptions available at the captain's office. The Farm Journal is on solid foundation and improving.
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Farm Journal
Bork
la of
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