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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1902
Page
4
Alma B Brown, editor, announces the start of a new volume for the paper. The note expresses gratitude to readers and subscribers and pledges continued effort to maintain the local paper as a trusted source.
The article discusses the Sugar Urret formation of a trust or company and the dividend policy for common stock. It references Mr Havemeyer and associated figures, noting discussions on whether consumers should benefit from profits, the fair value of stock, and capital structure including preferred and common shares. It cites historical figures, dates, and corporate actions, including references to the Americas Stuer Refulhgy Company and related financial maneuvers.
The record discusses American Sugar Refining Company dividend rates and capital stock figures, noting a 21 percent dividend on capital stock and high implied returns from watered stock. It references refined versus raw sugar prices, costs of rebuilding refineries, and testimonies about profits and ownership stakes amid questions of fair value and investor gains.
The St Louis Juniors defeated Alma Juniors by 44 pins to take the Loving Cup on Thursday night. Beeman led the event with a high score, while Alma and St Louis traded leads in a tight junior contest on the Alton alleys last Monday.
A large Adventist sanitarium in Battle Creek burned last Friday night, causing about 8100 000 in losses. One elderly person perished unable to escape. Nearby, locals report a surge of civic activity as pension matters are settled and a storefront in the post office block is leased for a new restaurant and confectionery. Deputies investigate a stolen horse incident while wildlife notes describe an unusually large snow owl specimen found in the area. A humorous old tale ends with the punch line that a son may become a preacher or a politician.
Local Lansing editors note the Lansing St Johns and St Louis railroad company occupying offices in the Dodge block, claiming $14 worth of transportation for $1 and promising improved travel. Reports confirm cheerful passenger traffic and enhanced line conditions amid scattered historic notes and community notices.
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