STATE MILLERS MEET REPORTS UNAID UNIFORM REGULATIONS
The Michigan State Millers Association held its annual meeting in Lansville with good attendance led by Gov. M. Bidson. Delegates discussed reciprocal demurrage, improved car service, and urged a uniform freight rule, plus a campaign to require packaging weights on all goods.
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Lansvile
Arand Ravids
State Railroad Commission
Millers
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Legislative Committee
Wedisenda
James V. Barry
United
Barry
United States
America
Installed Officers and local incidents reported
Deputy Comintern Albert Bacht of Shaphort presided over installations for LO Mt M and De Witt Vought for the 607 MoM. Over 100 attended the exercises in Oyster. later, a dog incident on Hook Of Levin Holliwell injured several people. A concert by the Symphony Orchestra of Bay City directed by Herbert A. Millie drew Alma residents to St Louis. proceeds aid a temple fund. Weather in New York mirrored Michigan with late snow.
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Shaphort
LO. T. Mt. M
de. Witt Vought
Alma
St. Louis
Symphony Orchestra of
Bay City
Herbert A. Millie
Colonix
Tovder
Masonic Lodge
State Supervisors Association to Meet in Lansing
A three day session of the State Supervisors Association will be held in Lansing February 3 to 4. Gov. Fred M. Warner, Lieut. Gov. Philip H. Kelley, Auditor General John Carton, and others will speak on the primary law road plans and state constitutions. Discussions include forestry and the Michigan Agricultural College.
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Itoeriecrs Association
Lavanne
Fred M. Warner
PH. Kelley
John Carton
B Faller
Fred A
Detroit
Dickinson
John J. Carton
Newark
Wetmore
Lmut
Sumner seeks new stores to boost the town center
Sumner residents push to attract a general drug store and hardware supplier, hoping a well rounded commercial hub will draw shoppers. Organizers emphasize convenient services and a strong town core, urging business owners to consider Sumner as a viable location.
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Sumner
Catholic Church Opens With First Mass at New Mt Pleasant Parish
The Mt Pleasant Times reports the opening of the new St Vincent de Paul parish with Fr John Mulvey celebrating the first Mass. Large attendance praised the committee members Michael Roberts Emmet Murphy and Joseph Carson for their work in bringing the church to its present state. Dedication and blessing are planned under Bishop Richter with monthly Mass times set on the first and third Sundays.
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Mt. Pleasant
John Mulvey
Hichter
Mulver
House of God
Michael Roberts
Emmet Murphy
Joseph Carson
Mulvey
Beaton
St. Vinecent's de Paul's
Manor Malvey
Richter
Grand Rapids
Fire at J W Johnson residence near En Hall damages building
A serious bonasy arterigon fire was discovered at J W Johnson's residence about half a mile north of En Hall. Thirty volunteers responded within fifteen minutes. Fire originated from sective olimay and spread across half the ceiling space before discovery. Water was sourced via yard access after flames spread. roof had to be chopped away to reach the fire. Most furniture had been removed. Total loss estimated between 250 and 400 dollars with some insurance. Kim Hall bucket brigade offers readiness in emergencies.
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J. W. Johnson
En Hall
Kim Hall Bucket Brigade
Divorce petitions rise in Gratiot County circuit court
A Gratiot County note reports 153 petitions pending on December 1 1907. In the year 1907 five new petitions were filed bringing total to 218. During the year 108 petitions were granted leaving 170 pending. The report condemns the situation as a bed state of affairs.
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Gratiot County
Cirsuit
Real Estate Transfers list various conveyances on city properties
Hall and Sharrar transfer to Ida at 42 Hall and Sharrar, with Alma added. HH Soale transfers to Jobin Murphy at 6511 Gf ite and 2 Park Place, with Alma. Soule to John Murphy for 47 Gurgpot’s, and 11 HF Soule to John Peewh fe of Ite. Alma transfers among Hall and Soale and John Murphy at 47 Gurgpot's. Arruda, the McVay and wife to Mey. JH Wagser and wife to Summerville. Mary Chorot to Prod Deensha. Allen and wife to W M Palmer at Rockingham Place. Nelson to Stevens at Teig Wk. Istum and wife to Vertan. 105 in a Abu ng tg 0 700 4100. 10] 4300.
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Hall & Sharrar
Idatt
Alma
Soale
Jobin Murphy
Park Place
Soule
Gurgpott
Suule
Pee
Saale
John Murphy
Tik
Gurgote
Gargett
Alan
Sph
Arruda
McVay
Blky Smith
St. Louis
Wagser Ant
Summerville
Emerson Mary Chorot
Deensha
Aronda
JaAhen Allen
M Palmer
Rockirngham Place
Alina O
Nelson
I. Stevens
Aleim GM Istum
Vertan
Doans Kidney Pills Cited By Alma Resident for Cure
Alma resident Mrs Mary A Griffith of River St Alma Mich credits Doan s Kidney Pills with curing a bad kidney trouble years ago and says she has recommended the remedy frequently. She bought the pills at Chas Rhodes Pharmacy. Sold by all dealers 60 cents Fomer Milburn Co New York sole agents for the United States Remember the name Doan s.
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Dean
Alma
Mra
Mary A. Griffith
River St
Mich
Doan
Chas Rhodes’ Pharmacy
Fomer-Milburn Co
New York
United States
Polygamy Described In Nigerian Society By Geographical Journal
The Geographical Journal of London notes marriage patterns in Nigeria vary by civilization. Polygamy is common as wives share work, water gathering, and market duties while men rest. Some tribes see wealth in multiple wives, with marriages arranged via gifts and payment.
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Geographical Journal of London
Nigeria
End Gambling Fear Prominent Women Split on Poker
Two women discuss gambling with a tone of strong disapproval. One laments men at night gambling away earnings while the other questions money stakes and vows to end it once debts for clothing are paid. Both express intent to stop or leave if behavior continues.
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Pambling
Origin of Bank Check Gives Rise to Modern Practice
A Paris letter to the London Globe cites a Frenchman explaining that London's dense fog once inspired the origin of the bank check. The era saw frequent assaults on messengers, prompting merchants to devise a system for safe transactions that reduced the need for cash and hindered thieves.
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Paris
London Globe
London
Mar
Quiet Salary and a Yelling Minister in Minnesota
A Minneapolis Journal reader protests a clergyman who yells, noting the minister earns $550 a year plus a parsonage. The paper questions if low pay justifies loud outbursts, suggesting factors like large family and dogs influence noise. It quotes Tolstoy on beauty, energy, and social progress instead.
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Gomebody
Minnesota
Minneapolis Journal
Fater
Plan Curb for Reckless Hunters Sparks Oregon Talk
An Oregon legislator signals a forthcoming bill to criminalize shooting anyone under the belief they are a game animal. Theproposal aims to curb reckless hunting while the discussion unfolds amid statewide debate.
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Oregon
Fragmented line on 20th century careers and symbols
A fragmented passage reflects on how past norms limited women to few paths such as doctor, teacher, and similar roles, while noting shifting ideas about careers and inheritance. It contrasts old and evolving expectations, hinting at social change and gender roles in a bygone era.
Pape's Diapepsin Promises Quick Relief From Stomach Fermentation
An old advertisement extols Pape's Diapepsin as a quick remedy for indigestion and fermentation in the stomach. It claims symptoms like sour stomach, heartburn, belching, nausea, and loss of appetite will abate within minutes after taking one dose, with the suggestion that the root cause is fermentation of undigested food.
Five Room Cottage Near College Sold for Six Hundred Fifty
Cottage near the college recently painted and papered, includes new barn and outbuildings and cistern water piped to kitchen. Gained fencing and posts, two and a half mile from post office, two payments of two dollars weekly? Owner Jacobs. Bell phone.
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Jacobs
Bell Phone
Riverdale Shows Fresh Growth Along Main Street
Visitors returning after two years will find Riverdale improved with new cement walks on the business street, new buildings, remodeled stores, and a prosperous appearance. The stock in town has been good and the past years business has been satisfactory.
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Riverdale
Bosifuesw Ias
Church Notes Methodist Church Draws New Members and Meetings
Thirty one new members joined the First Methodist Church since October 1. Rev J M Wolfe attended the second anniversary in St Louis on January 27. An old fashioned love feast will be held next Sunday at 10 oclock in the M E church. The love feast will be held in the parsonage room with doors closing at 10. Dr W French will host the second quarterly conference at the ME church. Dr French will sing at the Print ME church Sunday morning at 10. The pastor will preach in the evening. Rev Weston T Johnson missionary from Japan will speak at the Presbyterian praise service. Mr Johnson, Alma College alumnus, will preach at the Presbyterian church next Sunday morning.
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Dr. W
French
Secone
Dr. Fretch
Weston T. Donneon
Japan
Presbyterian Fortoettly
Presbyterian Church
Johoson
Alma Collee
Weston T. Johnson
Detroit
Aime College
CareLig Church Alma Plans Services and Revivals
CareLig Church Alma announces high mass and sermon at 10 30 on Sunday January 3 with Benedict at 830 pm. Catechism at 3 00 pm. Altar society meets Saturday January 5 at 513 Wood Worth Ave at 5 00 pm. Special revival meetings begin Tuesday February 2 and continue nightly through the week. Public invited to attend.
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Altar Society
Wood Worth Ave
Typhoid Fever Remedy Boosts Coldwater Woman
Mrs B Ives of Coldwater Michigan says typhoid fever left throat and lung trouble. She reports Dr Warner's White Wino Tar Syrup cured her condition. Presentation notes the efficacy of the remedy for lingering symptoms.
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Mra. B. Ives
Coldwater
Mich
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