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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1905
Page
7
A fragmented historical directory item outlines lodge meetings, gatherings, and social events. It lists Alma area groups including Temples, lodges, and sister societies with meeting nights such as Thursdays or alternate Wednesdays, plus references to officers and locations. The legible portions indicate regular schedules and group names but many details are garbled.
Fragmented probate docket reveals appointments of Snyder as attesting armiger, Nicholae Sandweet guardian nominee, Altri named administrator for Frederick Schank estate, and will filings for Taree PF Newam. February proceedings include insanity adjudications and estate administration petitions set for March 28, with guardians and executors named in scattered entries.
In a 26 to 5 vote Senators supported a bill governing flag display amid a broader push against Standard Oil. The bill faces House action this week as Rep Bosley of Calhoun unveils a companion measure inspired by a Kansas law. Other items include funding for agriculture, inspectors’ salaries, and a dairy task in the legislative docket, with attention on statewide budget allocations and various local notices.
A garbled West Pine River column mentions people visiting, a bank trek, a Saturday arrival from Saginaw, a Forest Hill event, and a school week opening after a vacation. It references Mrs W Taoininle, Miss Latins Hall, and Blood Bitters advertised as a health aid.
Fragmentary report from Central Lafayette notes a weeklong Mart event with attendance at BB and Portais venues. Reference to figures like Matthew Tofte and Geo. He Shatrar suggests a local exhibition, sales, and a procession with unclear details and outcomes.
Trains on the New York Subway and elevated lines faced disruption as a strike affected service. A rear end collision at Twenty Third Street injured fifteen people and highlighted inexperience on new trains. Mayor Vedolian offered mediation while police restrained crowds and workers demanded safety concessions. A separate incident saw a five car Ninth Avenue Elevated train run away before being stopped near 110 Street, with the motorman restrained and passengers distressed.
Local notes from Northeast Bethany report the Deliny Brothers resuming weekly milling and waxing chores after a brief layoff due to cold weather. Lews Briggs returns to work following a sickness spell. Mrs L Kehl improving after illness. Ladies Aid Society met at James Stewart’s with large attendance and good time. Family Rosenberger of Fremont Ole move to Borlaiy. Henry Bodtiss back on feet after weeks on sick list. Page mentions various neighbors visiting, health improvements, and routine household updates throughout the Bethany area.
South Arcada reports Tams Peacock and wife of Powpeti visited their pareite weekly. B Ray sells his farm and moves to Alma. Jake Merchant and family visited C Ray's in Sumner. Rowland Saxton of Sumner called on friends nearby. Ladies Aid Society to meet with Mrs W C Hatelinson on Marely 14. Star Grange No 61 met. next meeting at Win Crosser Marelli 19. Neuparde visited friends in Sumner Thursday. Mr Mirrcueet4 mentioned in local notes.
The text lists community figures and gatherings in Shepherd including Ethel Mie Itwls, Mire Encott, and Mrs Leumneny hosting visitors, with plans for dinners, visits to Herwaor, and a special meeting at Morlorlist. It notes last week’s visit by Ispael Walf due to family illness and mentions several local residents and upcoming events through March 17.
In Bekart district Miss Susie Edwards ends the winter term with a four weeks vacation and will travel in the spring term. Friends of Mrs. Darits Bird visited her Alnus home to celebrate her birthday Monday night. Mes Murphy and Mable marked birthdays last week with friends who spent the evening together.
An ad claims coughing and chest ailments can be swiftly cured by Dr Kina's New Discovery for Consumption Cough and Colts. It touts Sanity Level Virginia resident testimonials and guarantees trial bottle free at Geone EK Sharrar's drug store, with a $1.00 price.
Influential Washington and Oregon fishermen filed affidavits with the department of commerce urging action against Japanese crews crossing Behring Sea to catch salmon near the Alaskan coast. They note Japan faces limited fish supply due to war and fear American fishermen lose a food market as prices rise.
A report from the German National Bank notes a $55,000 discrepancy in the government reserve fund. President Bohrer downplays the loss, suggesting the missing amount may be a bookkeeping error rather than theft.
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