War News: Peace Talks Slow Military Interest
War bulletins report peace overtures dampening focus on military matters. A cabinet meeting expected Monday may confirm a continued peace phase. Spanish troops withdraw from Porto Rico outlying towns to strengthen San Juan defenses. Leroy B. Church, son of Gen. N. Church, transfers to Roosevelt's Rough Riders from CoH, First Missouri Volunteer Infantry.
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Wesitrleton
Porto Rico
San Juan
Derkett Journal
Leroy B. Church
Gen. N. Church
Ithaca
Coh
First
Missouri Volunteer Infantry
Roosevelt
Rough Riders
Bicycle repairs and home plumbing quick fix tips
A brisk guide explains cleaning bicycle parts to quiet squeaks and wobbling wheels. It also notes fixing leaky sinks, baths, hydrants, and cisterns with practical home repairs.
Alma versus Ithaca baseball game ends in defeat
Alma businessmen traveled to Ithaca last Thursday to challenge the Ithaca team but were soundly defeated. The stronger Ithaca side overwhelmed the visitors as players praised their treatment off the field. The writeup notes the score by innings and reflects on the rough gameplay and lingering memories of the loss. Also included are obituaries and church notices from the same issue detailing Effie M. Mayes's death and other community events and schedules.
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Alma
Ithaca
Effie M. Mayes
John E. Mayes
Adventist Church
Rey Ostrander
Saginaw
Riverside Cemetery
Bosband
Forty Acre Farm for Trade Near Big Rapids Michigan
Property listing offering a forty acre farm two miles from Big Rapids with thirty acres improved, a lead house, well, orchard, about one acre of strawberries, and several small fruit trees. For further particulars write Mus P J Grxgntor Big Rapids Mich wig
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Big Rapid
Mus P. J
Big Rapids
Mich
Hillsdale Pioneer Picnic At Elio Hall Grove
Hillsdale residents are invited to a Pioneer Picnic in the grove at Elio Hall on Thore day August 15. A fine program is planned and former Hillsdale residents are urged to attend.
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Hillsdale
Elio Hall
Thoreday
Sunday Excursion to Owosso Train Offer
An excursion train to Owosso on Sunday July 1 goes from Alma at 7:00 am. Round trip tickets cost 50 cents. The event includes a theatrical performance at Caledonia Park and features several attractions.
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A, R
Alma
Caledonia Park
Alma Village Council July 2 1898 meeting notes
Regular Alma village council session in Council Chamber discussed cemetery supplies, attorney fees, health officer, water pipe work, and street walks repairs for numerous properties including churches, schools, blocks, and firms. Adjournment followed after reports and committee actions. local celebrations and ambulance sale notes appear alongside medicinal ads and civil war veteran offers.
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Alma
Mtent
Tinker
Brewbaker
Wilson
Pollasky
Hannah
Dean
Becker
JF Schwartz
John Depinney
Suydam
Kelohlgas Pipe Co
Mit Tinker & Fiemah Jamber
Hea Baier
Eelal
Taodorin
Biehwig
Win
Cooper
Geo
Bahlke
F. W Hooper
Dr. Suydam
Mr. Delavan
Bert Woodward
Chas, Hutchings
Jas. Chase
E. B. Hull
G. Clark
F. Ray
N. Micham
Fil. Hannah
Jas. Glavin
Hd. Reynolds
Jno
Morton
Baptist Church
F Schwartz
Mrs. Paddock
W. 8
Brown
Mr. Fisher
J. B. Tucker
Mr. Duxenbury
D. Caster
P. Leonard
Win. Howe
Nne Motion Council
W. Tinker
W. W. Kixen
Niagara Falls Low Rate Excursions Ad Printed
Niagara Falls excursions announced for August 4 with trains from Chicago to Niagara Falls and Detroit to Grand Rapids. Tickets advertised at very low rates with return validity through August 1, offering travel details and contact lines for more information.
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Niagara Falls
Chicago & West Michigan
Detroi
Grand Rapids & Western Railway
Agerite
Ningira Falls
Alina
Aweite
Woliwe
Barryton Birthday Celebration Invites Attenderee
Fourth birthday party at Barryton in Mecosta county to be held August 8. DGR&W train schedule lists Alma departure at 0:00 and Barryton arrival around 10:00 with a 3:10 departure return. Round trip fare set at $1.55. Also mentions Foley's Kidney Cure with local selling notes.
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Seville S.S
Seville Township
Morgan's Grove
Seville Center
E. BE Huff
Chaus
Morgan
Eispouse
RS. Schnepp
Bro
Hammond
Gratiot County
Sabin
C.H. Knapp
Knapp
Riverdale
Voughtor Elwell
Chas
Laura Mallory
G. M. Hutchinson
Alma
Barryton
Mecosta
D.gr.& W
Bay City Saturday Excursion by D. B. and W. Line
A special train will run July 1 leaving Alma at 10 30 am and arriving Saginaw at noon. Return train departs Saginaw at 6 30 pm. Round trip fare 50 cents. Bring your wheel. some goodies are free. Describes electric and steam road service to and from Bay City.
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Bay City
Life of the flesh is the blood thereof Cordial advertised
A vintage ad touts Dr. J. H. LeLean's Strengthening Cordial and Blood Purifier as yielding pure rich blood and restoring health after sickness or injury. The product claims to vitalize the body and strengthen overall function, priced at one dollar per bottle and sold by B S Weeb.
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H. Mclean
B.S. Ween
J. H. LeLean
B.S. Weeb
Ely's Cream Balm for Nasal Catarrh
Ely s Cream Balm offers quick action and safety for nasal catarrh. It is absorbed by the diseased membrane, relieves inflammation, and restores taste and smell with direct nostril application. Available at drug stores or by mail from El Brothers New York.
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ELY
Payacians
el Brothers
Warren St
New York
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Market Report
Turek
Bankers Lly Crewedaree
Cnahiheir Koiabdiell
Traneet A Hustoves
Bater
Wade
Alin
Boston Coffees
W. R. Purmort
Prof
Horst
Ory
T. Nath Glasson
Asia College
W. Kelly
Opera House
Alma, Mich
Alma’s Hospital
Losey
Jeweler
Ashington
War Department
Miles
Higginson
Navy Department
Dick” Wainwright
Little Gloucester
Wainwright
Sampson
E. H. Weston
Anna
Alma College
Brendina Hicock
Flint
Mar. Jessie M. Betts
Detroit
Rockwell
Osborn
Robert McKee
Elwell
Walter French
Rev
H, EB
Wylie
Elm Hall
Danklin
Beaver Creek
Huff
John Showers
Beebe
Azalia Danklin
Hutchinson
W.T. Pitt
Seville
GC. H, Knapp
Hally Day
Tnstrumental Music
Arthur Fookes
Hohin's Church
Erhopist
Spworth League
Septembber
W. OT. U
S. 5
Teria
Miller's Grove
Angeust
Abell
M. Spert
Sanday
Arcada
Somver
Pine River
Owosso
Pettyjohn
Oxford
J. L. Miller
Homer
DeHaven
Brunxs & Kitones
Foley
Bivins & Ropes
Stearns
ANL Crescent
Alma Cycle & Viret
Pont
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