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Newspaper

The Alma Record

Location

Alma, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1912

Page

3

Notice of Drain Setting and Review in Gratiot County

E W Redman County Drain Commissioner will receive bids on the No 105 Branch A Drain in Seville Township Gratiot County Michigan at nine o'clock in the forenoon on the arst day of July 1912 at the residence of Frank French. The notice also cites assessments for the special district and sets a review period from nine to five.

E. W. Redman Gratiot State of Michigan Willy Frank French Seville Michigan

Church notices from multiple congregations announced

First Church of Christ, Scientist holds services each Sunday at 10 15 a m Knights of Pythias hosts Wednesday evening service at 7 30 p m Reading room open Saturday two to four p m Free Methodist Church schedules worship at 10 45 a m and 7 30 p m Sunday school at 9 30 a m Midweek prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 50 p m Located at W Center and Cedar street Pastor G fler listed

First Church OF Christ, Scientist Knights of Pythias Free Methodist Church W. Center Cedar Street G. Fler

Church Services and Schedules for Owrst Parish

Regular services at 10:00 a.m. Sunday with Sunday school at 11:00 a.m. Evening worship 7:30 p.m. EK Society 7:30 p.m. Wednesday prayer 7:30 p.m. M. and Church services. Morning service 10:00 a.m. Sunday School 11:30 a.m. Junior League 8:00 p.m. Epworth League Evening service. Mid week service 7:30 p.m. Thursday in church lecture room. Rev. W. E. Dory, Pastor 724 State Street.

Church OF Owrist EK Society Epworth

Skunk Farming Hints From Agricultural Survey

The United States Department of Agriculture survey outlines why skunk farming has failed: fencing costs, maintenance, overcrowding, and neighbor opposition. It notes potential profitability for black skins and offers detailed guidance on food, housing, and fencing to prevent cannibalism, including an acre per fifty skunks, underground or overhanging poultry netting, and a three to four foot high fence. Skunks breed yearly with 4 to 8 kits born in May or June and maturing by December.

Biological Survey United States Department of Agriculture

Fragmentary note about a TMNT incident

A muddled OCR fragment mentions an accident or disturbance involving a figure described as a man or woman, with exclamations about listening and a show of shock. No clear names, places, or dates are readable.

Dog Wins a Football Game At Ithaca 1905

In a remarkable turn at halftime Cornell led Columbia six to nothing but the White mascot Bill the dog inspired the Lions. Bill grabbed a red hot poker end in his mouth as a trainer stoked the stove and the team rallied to win twelve to six. Captain Fisher urged the squad to play for Bill and Columbia triumphs.

Ithaca Cornell Columbia Princeton Bill Morley Fisher von Saltza American Magazine

Humphreys Specifics Ad From Historic Medical Book

An overlong ad lists Humphreys Medical Book offerings for fevers colds coughs and infant ailments. It claims free book delivery upon price receipt and cites conditions from fever to rheumatism and nervous debility. The remedy set is offered by druggists in New York at corner Williams and Ann Streets.

Mumphneys Bosra Imdicen& CO Wilitans Ann Sireets New York

Early Ice Skates Located in Nordic Lands and England

The New York Evening Post notes that ice skates arose out of necessity, with Holland as the cradle and Denmark citing early usage in 1134. Bone skates and strapped foot bindings were common, with London youths using leg bones tied to soles and pushing with poles across the ice.

New York Evening Post Holland Friesland England Fitzetephen London

Aluminum skates lift lightness without losing strength

A Cleveland firm is making skate bodies from aluminum to reduce weight while maintaining structural strength, a move highlighted by Popular Mechanics as advancing skate design. The story notes aluminum’s growing role in sports gear and its impact on performance.

Cleveland

Skates of Aluminum and Steel Blade Design

Description of an aluminum skate construction with a zinc blade and a steel blade inserted through a narrow slot. Illustrations depict the unfinished body and a finished skate with the blade mounted, noting the process and materials involved.

Notice of Drain Setting and Review in Seville Township

I E W Redman county drain commissioner Michigan will on July 1 1912 at nine in the forenoon at the residence of FBE French in Seville Township receive bids for Branch B Drain No 105 in Gratiot County. The plan describes center line stakes grade and dimensions with specifications for dredge work timber right of way and openings. bids may be on whole or portions. a certified check of 3500000 dollars is required for large sections. the hearing for assessments and lands within the No 105 Branch B Drain district will follow at the county courthouse on July 18 1912 at 9 o clock in the forenoon.

Ile Township Gratiot County Michigan S. W S. Carta S. E N. E N. W N. Ee E. W. Redman H. P. Yutzey Grantiot No. 103 Minuit Seville Township Tot County NLM W. Kas E. Redman Cenesinane I. P. Yutzey Stresut Vircomstinr Drain

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Branch A Sevill Chas. Biggs J Parker Fae Inman Ohn Hagerman Irene Decker Alva Deckec Hoover TE. Watters Bert Hagerman D. F. Abbott Dan Campbell Victor Pees Loyd Lippert G. Kneeland Homer Harpst Newouds A. Draity Special Assessment District Township of Walter F. Swope Henry Miller County of Gratiot Anna Diurray Drayton Phelps Oe V W. E. Dory State Street Nell Columbia Squad Perk Marquette Detroit Alma Saginaw Humphreys Robert Marion LA Follette Fbe Furnioon Dan Moffett Walter FE. Swope Croxton Kneeland Elias Rockwell Mrs Helen Steele Carroll Chas, Humphrey C. R. Rockwell Win Croxson Eliza Connelly Cres Patrick Murray A. CD
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