Alma area notes mix of visits and events
Local items from Alma report visits by Malcolm Smith and Mrs James Garyett of Mt. Pleasant, business in Alma and Lansing, and social notes. Martha Esther Babcock returns from northern Michigan, W S Turck to New York, and Hennry Wells obituary. Alma Hive and Gratiot county Grangers announce meetings with plans, games, and a dancing school opening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malcolm Smith
Convie
Butler Lott
Louie
James Garyett
Mt. Pleasant
Alma
Charles Watson
Breckenridge
H. S. Babcock
Curis Brown
Alma Record
Lansing
M. Davies
Windsor
Ontario
E.G. Sluyter
State Savings Bank
O. E
Alma College
Ferris Institute
Davis
Gordon French
Coleman
Mes
J. J
Spinney
Hastings
Woodworth
Fink
Coluubus
Ohio
Republic Motormpany Inc
Weston
Vitinen
Mima
Lans W Shaw
Astbury Burk
Esther Babcock
Michigan
Mt Pleasant
W. S. Turck
New York City
France
Stout Vielteen
Powhatan
Alma Hive No
Loo. B. Temple
Edward Johnson
Leland Fite
Ewoet Hoolitan
Collegt
Carl Harry
Ladv
Ross Mitchell
James E. Mitchell
Istill
Aginaw
Origin of the word loot in English and war spoils
The article traces loot etymology from India via Sar serlt lotra meaning booty and notes the crown’s historic control of spoils. It cites Alfred Morris and Emerson, discussing consistency and misinterpretation across wartime law, ethics, and public opinion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
The Higher Learning, The Set Huster Wis Calling
An indignant mother laments education for her child and recalls youth. She questions what edification comes from schooling and mocks missing knowledge of rivers, provinces, currants, and obituaries. The fragment hints at social pressure and failure to teach practical details.
FASTER NOW THAN LATER Cough Advice From Detroit Reader
A Detroit reader from 00 Campbell Ave E Detroit Michigan argues for honey and relief to break up a cold or cough promptly. He warns that persistent coughing can pave the way for serious throat and lung disease, stressing early action rather than delay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lo W. Day
Campbell Ave. E
Detroit
Mich
Community Notices From Alma and Surrounding Areas
Kenneth Owen of Alma spent the weekend with his mother while Little Miss Glentha Hayes celebrated her eighth birthday with a party of girl friends. Various local visits occurred including Mills and wife at the Saginaw fair and Dr. Douglas Hamilton visitors. The Ty. A. S planned a meeting with Mrs. Janes Michael, and several families hosted or visited others in Shepherd, Mt. Pleasant, and Clare. Thousands of mothers rely on Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for croup and cough relief, easing breathing for peaceful sleep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Owen
Alma
Glentha Hayes
Girl Friends
John Shower
Little Hubs
Cora Vanderbeck
Mills
Saginaw
J. Lubold
Shepherd
Douglas Hamilton
Ty. A. S
Janes Michael
Townie Richardson
Wm. Cook
Paul Raycraft
Almia
C. Moody
Pringle
Josephine
Walter Conte
Mt. Pleasant
Wim. Moody
L. E. Camfield
Fr. K. Battin
Ro Huffman
Harper
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William Morris
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Walde Emerson
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