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Newspaper

The Alma Record

Location

Alma, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1919

Page

8

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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