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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1909
Page
6
A local editor urges neighbors to spruce Wright Cemetery ahead of Decoration Day. He notes past neglect on many lots, praises recent work by the sexton, and asks residents to spend a half day tidying plots, with examples of well maintained graves and soldiers honored yearly by comrades from Alma.
Detailed steps for building a stone foundation, wooden mold, and cement trough to resist frost and rot. Includes 3 ft deep frost foundation, 9x3 outer form, 9x2 top, 7x1 bottom interior dimensions, 15 in depth, and 60 gallon capacity with a lead pipe drain.
Gratiot County Pomona Grange held a successful meeting with Arcada Grange on Saturday May 2. Heavy rain kept some farmers away but the hall was well filled. The program included a fifth degree session, a public meeting, and tributes to departed Pomona members Mrs. Crozier and two others. Music by Arcada and a well delivered paper by Mia P. Peet highlighted the program.
Detailed steps for building a concrete water trough mold with lumber frames, uprights, and bracing to prevent bulging, plus placement of a pipe outlet for drainage. Includes material ratios, layering, shaping, and curing, with notes on inside and core molds and final drainage considerations.
One of Ohto ies arvenate or tend in the Bordeaurs mixture to kill fungi and control codling moth. Spraying at least four times after bloom. Bordeaux mixture formula described: three pounds sulphate of copper, five pounds lime, 60 gallons water.
Mrs. Ann Owen of 215 Faucher Ave Pleasant Mich testifies to a five year cure from Down's Kidney Pills for back pain rheumatic twinges and dizziness. She started with one box and continued until cured praising the remedy. Sold by all dealers 50 cents Poster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents Remember the name Down's and take no other.
A large gathering of granges featured Ithaca music, a speech by N. P. Hull on farming and intellect, and examples of farming innovation. The address argued that educated farmers advance families, with a lesson from a farmer who improved an orchard after college. Thirteen granges reported, and Arcada Grange hosted songs and readings as attendees left inspired.
F A Gibson owner of The Tavern at Ithaca pleaded guilty in circuit court to local option law violation. Judge Sears fined $100 and $10 costs and ordered 65 days in county jail. He noted liquor may have been sold by others in the establishment and urged breaking up such places while considering Gibson's poverty and family obligations.
Sumner public school will hold graduating exercises at the Baptist church Thursday evening May 27 at 8 o'clock. The program includes Invocation, Quartet Seniors, Address America’s Work by Commissioner C F Pike, Piano Solo by O D Seaman, music by Misses Slater Seaman and Phillips, Presentation of Diplomas to graduates George L Whitman Florian B Hoxie John L Graham Carl B Fisher.
Fragmentary reflection on female conduct and self preservation, referencing medical topics and personal appearance. The text is garbled with unclear phrases and misread terms, giving an impression of a moralizing note about duties and risks, without a clear narrative or factual detail.
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