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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1917
Page
4
Alma Record details subscription rates and advertising pricing for notices of church events and socials. It includes obituary and card notices, and mentions patriotic service with a call to support soldiers and a town committee.
Urgent sanitation and medical aid demands drive a call for doctors and surgeons for the military. An estimated 20 000 doctors are needed, but only a small portion have volunteered. The barrier includes unawareness of acceptance into the medical reserve corps and age restrictions. Doctor Peterson of Ann Arbor works to distribute information on needs and requirements.
The Pere Marquette Railway reduces passenger trains for the war effort while preserving core service. The change mirrors broader wartime goals to speed food and fuel movement and support military logistics. The summer schedule drops 170 trains versus 1916 while larger rivals trim far more. The public is urged to share responsibility for wartime transportation needs.
A London tale recounts Tabyae Worthdvetas and Worthington entwined in a vanished pigeon blood red ruby. A Western thief’s confession and a wax impression lead to discovery aboard a ship. The gem is restored to its owner after a clever retrieval and payment terms are settled.
Market notes show prices paid by Alma Grain and Lumber Company for July 1997. The garbled text references buyers, locations like Bowie and Bayt, and disjointed lines from a hotel breakfast scene. Also includes an ad style block for Dr. King’s New Discovery with cough remedy claims and a pharmacist reference.
A reflective piece on imagination aiding living and avoiding regrets by foresight. Quips include a Washington Star anecdote about inventions preventing war, and a line on ancient glass and a dry book joke. The text blends philosophy with literary snippets and a humorous aside.
A garage suited to any place offers a complete home feel for the car. It includes built in lighting ideal for stormy days and a work bench for repairs, adding convenience and practicality to your set of buildings.
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