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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1902
Page
8
Two Clicayn Stock members dined at a restaurant and debated portions of fried foods. A wry exchange followed about larger plates and smaller portions, with misread menus, a claim of unequal servings, and a long, tangled dialog reflecting a chaotic dine-in scene with unfamiliar terms and humor.
The passage argues that engaging with others life narratives lets readers inhabit their circumstances and learn from their difficulties and triumphs. Personal lessons gained from these stories provide precedents to guide future decisions and conduct.
A Spaniard, praised as the world’s expert smoker, is described by an observer as taking a heavy pull at a cigarette then drinking from a half pint bottle held a foot from the mouth, exhaling smoke through both nose and mouth in a sigh of satisfaction. He then inhales again and chats calmly before blowing out the smoke.
A short humorous exchange in which a father questions his son John ny about writing a composition on a boree. The boy explains the difficulty as the boree moves, while a friend asks about his wife. Mr Meokton replies Flor itta is unassuming and has done her best.
A short quip from the New York Herald about a boy and father exchanging a train pun. It contrasts a train thought with a bedtime reply. The Town and Country item notes friction with a conductor and manager over passenger treatment.
A garbled notice advertises a round trip fare within 260 miles from Welling Station with July travel windows and return by July 17. It instructs readers to contact local agents or Geo W Vaus AGP TA for details in Obiewgo and mentions Portland routing and extended August 16th options.
The piece warns that summer hazards threaten children who may ingest unknown substances and suffer stomach pains. It recommends keeping a bottle of Painkiller by Jerry Davie at all times for quick relief, describing it as a safe simple remedy. Large bottles priced at 25 and see.
We thank friends for many kindnesses through sickness and sorrow. Special thanks to the gentle Hower and others who offered support during difficult times.
The document outlines minutes and financial actions from the Village of Alma and Gratiot County officials. It records audits, bills for street work and cemetery tasks, drainage setting notices, and committee appointments. It notes adjournment, salaries, and the appraisal of a boiler engine, with references to Wetland protection and local property assessments.
Fragmented report of Alma village common council meeting with names of trustees and actions. Covers orders for bills, cement walks, rebates, salaries, and bills, with motions on bonds, electric font grants, and bids. Names include Bablke Delavan Montigel Fiedbeck Strable Sanderbod Hast.
On Wednesday July 30 1902 at 1 o clock in the afternoon the estate of Satues H Loveland deceased will be sold subject to the mortgage and dower rights, with the homestead and allotment in Alta in Gratiot County Michigan. The sale follows the recorded plot and terms shown at sale time, Judson Barrett administrator of the estate, Ithaca dated June 0.
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