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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1889
Page
8
James Miller is in Barry county on business this week. Scott Bangs and family returned from Lidiana. Bert Doyman has moved into the house recently vacated by Mr. Campbell, R.
May L Tucker faces barriers to school attendance while Mrs M W Tucker returns from Loomis. Ralph Zeran and wife visited East Saginaw last Friday. Several school children contracted chicken pox. Chas Termuat moved to McBain not to the woods as last week said. Local teachers association planned at the school house with expectations of good attendance Saturday. Al Thompson lost a valuable horse after it ran on soft ground in search of water and became mired. Herb Church's oldest child aged four fell from a chair Friday around two pm and did not fully regain senses by ten pm.
Elm Hall Mich reports birthdays and community events. M. Clapper plans a New York visit. Patrons of Industry seek a local trading center. A 61st birthday party for Jacob K Strayer draws friends. local churches and schools note meetings, teaching posts, and new markets.
Thanksgiving items from Ithaca note near and far events. Fred Fox and wife return from East Saginaw to Ithaca for Thanksgiving. Union services planned at M. K. Church with sermon by Rev Heywood. James Moore builds a new residence east of the Lournat office on Center Street. Ada Nelson seen in town visiting her parents. Local jeweler D. M. Nichols back in his shop. 14 Musicale at I. S. Lomason home with Miss Nellie Lomason and Miss Goodell performing. Prof. Boardman gives a successful concert at the Opera House. Water works debate continues as the village considers selling the old well. Instructions on well and shoeing horses offered. FP. G. Beckwith secures P. V. Copp & Bon as blacksmiths. shop behind Wright's Livery Barn. F. E. Beerwill, Wright's Livery Manager.
The author argues horses receive little care relative to their work. Emphasizes summer pasture, winter shelter, and water. advises early breaking of colts, feeding by need, and avoiding colic through bran, timing, and grain choices. Discusses tooth floating, shoeing, and proper hoof trimming to prevent foot issues and promote sound work.
A compilation of quips from Texas Siftings, Bing hamton Herald, Columbus Divputed, and Franklin News contrasts views on kissing. It humorously notes a physician warning that a kiss can spread disease, and riffs on changing attitudes as years pass.
Civil rights notes discuss Act 284 of 1889 allowing 30 day detention and a habeas corpus ruling requiring 60 days. Tem perance movement sees Missouri Newberry bill banning dice cards games pool tables and saloon attractions with license revocation for violations. Also notices advertise house trade for land dyeing services and a new factory addition by J Longpelder on Woodworth Street Lincoln Street address and Alma vicinity.
The Township Treasurer of Arcada announces office hours at the Montigel and Co foundry for business matters. Call there to transact any required business with Frap MontigEL, the Township Treasurer.
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