Post office record entry at Alma for trafficking
A record is entered at the Alma post office for transmission through the mail, marked as second class matter under postal rules.
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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1909
Page
2
A record is entered at the Alma post office for transmission through the mail, marked as second class matter under postal rules.
Homer Fox formerly of this city died last Friday in Felton Wisconsin after a long illness. He was a nephew of Judge Dodds and Representative PF H Dodds. Buried at Felton, home of his elder brother Albert Fox. Survived by a widow two children his father John Fox and two brothers. Mt Pleasant Enterprise.
Weidman announces an August 1 celebration with a full slate of officers and committees. George Drallette will preside as president, with John Beutler M. D. Swan Tony Dowel H. B. Teal as vice presidents, Wm. Schauppner as secretary, Fay Middesworth as treasurer, Floyd Mitchell chairing the soliciting committee, and Jno Otterbine Robert Ellsworth W. Getchell M. Rau W. H. Miller and Leon Smith named to arrangement and street privileges roles.
The Farmers' Mutual Fire Insurance Company issues assessment notices this week with a rate of two and a fourth mills per dollar. Last year’s losses neared $10,000, higher than before, yet no rate increase due to many new patrons. Only three cancellations and 171 new members. total membership 2574 at Mt Pleasant.
A July 10 1900 letter from N G Mallory in Idaho describes working for the Potlatch Timber Protective Association. He details patrol duties with a Gatling gun on 1 1 saddle crews, monthly pay of 75, and authority of government wardens. He mentions Elk Mountains river scenery and abundant game, including deer bear and occasional elk, plus prime trout fishing at Eli Creek near camp.
A New York tea merchant states that 360000 pounds of tea are sold monthly in the city throughout the year, indicating steady demand and market scale.
Forest experts praise Germany for leading scientific forestry and efficient management. From 1880 to 1908 Germany doubled wood output per acre, tripled sawtimber yield, and increased average forest value sevenfold while expanding state owned land to about 81 percent. The system improved quality, profits, and long term sustainability.
The Agricultural Society appropriates one hundred dollars for prizes in the Grange and Gleaners exhibits. Prizes: 40 for first, 30 for second, 20 for third, and 10 for fourth. Both groups compete in one class under the Ithaca Journal.
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