Peculiar hats and law jokes in a bustling New York shop
A New York hatter debates derby shape with a customer, noting fashion meets practicality and the need to try on hats. A Maine lawyer's tale shows courtroom drama and audience manipulation, followed by a military drill mishap in Valenciennes where recruits are injured and hospitalised, plus a waning humor about fever and conscience from Sunday school.
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Mal Bayers
New York Hut
Dany
Sade
Steiden
McHale
New York
Toutieclny
Doris
Outotwr
Thor
Elton
The Rock of Gibraltar and distant memories across the bay
The passage recalls the stark Gibraltar rock towering above Spain, with views of white foam on the breakers at Europa Point and fortifications along the shore. It reflects on parental storms and fault lines within families, contrasting love with the need for guidance and support, amid reflections on homeland and duty.
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Gibraltar
Spain
Europa Point
Algicerns
Sheep Shearing Misadventure After Midnight Sleep
A man named Sommambutiovere A Austrablat tear Bochora, after a long day, sleeps on the sitting-room couch then walks through four gates to the wool shed. He shears a sheep by lantern light, wakes when discovered, and the animal is shaved as though it were broad daylight.
Farmers Offered Ice and Item Notices in Albion
Farmers warned ice will be supplied after Tuesday the 10th at reasonable rates by Rupas and ChadpWwink. A bull calf about six grailtes old with white on the tail was found in a enclosure on Aug Ist claimed by owner. W D Clark announces sale and pickup terms. Montige Co advertises second hand power engine and dyeing services by GW Van Wrors in Alma Michigan.
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Rupas & Chadpwwink
Clark
Far for Sale on Harouten Mitehard Farm Acres
For sale is the Harouten Mitehard farm in Sumner known as the Laffer property. Two acres with a dwelling, large frame barn, four houses, a superior fruit orchard, and living water. Soil suited for grain and stock. Site offers 40 acre parcel divison, whole or partial sale. Contact Adrian Michigan to arrange.
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Sumner
Adrian
Mich
Waldhy
Alm and vicinity bread cake and meals offered
The notice from S G Horkoss states readiness to furnish fresh bread and cake and warm meals at all hours. Goat board by the day or week with nudging and oysters in every style are available at reasonable rates. A share of public patronage respectfully solicited.
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Alm
Horkoss
Mortgagee to Sell Gratiot Property in April Sale
Notice of sale on mortgage district Gratiot County. Foreclosure actions pursue a judicial sale with a bid deadline and court approval. The judgment includes principal and interest, attorney fees, and costs. The property fronts the court door in Gratiot County, timing set for April 15 at nine AM. Names include James K. Warton and Van Sullivan as mortgagees indicated.
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Chareie
Il K. Sullivan
Renee Pola
Mortrates
Jniiry
Hosel
Wallace
Isu
Pathie
Tareourt Hatier
Gratiot
Lun
James K. Warton
T. Warr
van Sullivan
Annual Statement for Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Co
Annual financials for Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Co of Alma Michigan cover year ending Dec 1 1987. Includes balance sheets income items and schedules with entries for premiums inspections postage interest discounts and district allocations. Note mentions Great Lakes counties Isabella and other region references along with a long list of names and figures from the insurer's records.
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Farmers’ Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Alma
Michigan
Great Fot
Isabella
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Barker
Valenciennes
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Snall Veter
Willivy MU
Murray
Olleval
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Tf. JM. Montige! & Co
Desi Tsst
GW. van Wrors
Alma, Mich
Foles
John Hicks
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Bi Quick
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Weld
Gireetiir
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