Newfoundland's Oldest Colony Seen Through Cabot's Eye
A vivid portrait of Newfoundland as England's first colony arising from Cabot's voyage in 1497. The piece surveys the island's rugged coast, rockbound shores, and strategic harbors like St John’s and Trinity, its deep fjordlike bays, and the role of fishing and roads in binding communities. It describes the land as a proving ground for early colonization and notes railways, roads, and fish-drying industries shaping the economy.
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Bristol
England
West County
John Cabot
Sebastian
Cabots
Newfoundland
Ireland
Wales
Ontario
Shipaleck
Arctic
St. John’s
Trinity
St. Johns
County pays state funds amid local mishaps and odd bets
Gratiat County disbursed 180287 to the state Hewes this year while local news recalls Dr. Nichols recovery from a serious leg injury after a rimaway at Crystal Lake. A bizarre wager north of Riverdale involved Hindentang eating a dead mouse for five dollars, witnessed by a bookkeeper and referee.
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Gratiat County
Nichols
Cyrstle Lake
Win
Hindentang
Riverdale
Lathrop & Co
New Haven News Bits and Local Notices
A kirking horse causes minor disruption as it leaves a broken cart in New Haven. Dr Barber of theca lodges lodgetor cares for a sick child of widow Ayers. A Sunday Wallace 8. 8. concert drew a crowded audience. Mrs Finch of Belltown preached at Wallace Schoolhouse. Fred Smith's wife has been ill all summer. Walt Brown has moved away. George Lover heads to the National Soldiers Home in Dayton. John Broisher travels to Carson City to settle debts.
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Siu
Barber
Theca
Ayers
Finch
Belltown
Wallace School
Fred Smith
Walt
Brown
George Lover
National Soldiers Home
Dayton D
John Broisher
Carson City
East Coe notes Abram Wallace in asylum and family troubles
A brief local update reports Abram Wallace Wading confined to Ponthie Asylum after violent behavior amid family troubles. It mentions the first wife also in an asylum, and other dire events impacting the family, alongside notes on community items such as fairs, schooling, and church events.
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Abram Wallace
Ponthie
Geo
Smoek
Mrs Pleasant
Rathbone
May Davenport
St. Louuis
Fall weather hints in West Pine River area
Local notes describe impending cool weather and harvest concerns in West Pine River. The report mentions farm sales, land deals, and autumn activity, including Emmett Kyes selling property and estate matters in the county. It notes culvert failures affecting night travel and various farm outputs like sweet potatoes.
Alma Village Council Proceedings October 1, 1889
Alma Michigan minutes show the Alma Village Common Council meeting held in regular session in the council rooms on October 1, 1889 with proper formal proceedings and actions recorded.
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Alma, Mich
Alma
Alma village considers sidewalk on east side of blocks 6 and 7
The Common Council discussed a petition for a died walk on the east side of lots 4 6 in section 6 block 6 and the east side of block 7 in Alma village. A four foot sidewalk on the east side of Glock Gas is proposed. Claims for street work and payments to Michigan Pipe Co. and a water bond were approved with orders to pay. Resolutions mourning Councilman Fred J Adams were adopted and published.
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Minatow
Tristees Bagley
Tinker
Alma
Aldo
Vile Jaye
Glock Gas
Sith
Guise
Kane
Salise
Montinel & O
St. Tina
Michigan
Thelerk
Common Council
Adams
Witerkas
Fred J. Adeams
Wueneas
M. Montiens
G. Racessolutions
Stock Sale at Michigan Farm Auction of Thoroughbred Bulls
My First Annual Sale of Surplus Stock will be held at my Farm one mile west of St Louis Michigan on Tuesday Oct 16 at ten o'clock A M. I will offer a choice lot of stock including thoroughbred Holstein Friesian bulls Michigan Oak No 0050 three years old Michigan Van Winkle No 551 one year old Michigan Evelyn No 21d2 ten months old and other young stock. Also about a head of steers and heifers mixed ages one to three years and about 75 lambs of various ages including some thoroughbred Poland China pigs high to registry and a few Berkshire sows. Terms cash on all sums over 10 with six months credit to responsible parties with good endorsers at 7 percent interest.
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St. Louis
Michigan
Michigan van Winkle
David
Poland
Local Ads from Alma Offers Goods and Services
Sale of house and lot inquiry through F Woon Alma. Monument or tombstone by E L Brown Alma claims best price and workmanship. Trading Montana horses for well broke for livery and road work. Wrights Livery Barn inquire manager F E Beenwith. Lane sale private sale of horses harness plow drag cultivator inquire Mrs Preeman Snyder Alma. Domestic sewing machine offered to Alma Inkes area. Barber shop invites customers and machine service. Nick G Dayiposx Alma advertises easy terms.
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T. J. Duff
Antaro Veterinary College
Toronto
Bt. Louis
Ciamercls House
St. Louis
T.G. Duff
V.S
Wright Haus
Alma
Montana
Wright
F. E. Beenwith
Lane
Preeman Snyder
Yielnity
Nick G
Dayipsox
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Weed Kck & CO
Porchrt
Teach
A. W. Winer G
K. Weer If
Seaver
J ., Suydam
Roar of Miller & Co
Downie
M.D
Ofion
Webb
S. Wim D. Nelington
Hest
Gipers
Panes Palmed Y At Law
Ala ‘Heal Estate, Life and Pire Insurance Agent
Alma, Gratiot County
Mich
Lark & Norton
Tors
Opera House
Jas, L. Clan
HL. Newton
Hind Spinney
Soitelfor
Channery
Gratiot County
Mick
Dis
Alverson
Wid Hutter Fatinates
Sly Fobbinge
Hesbytrican Church
F. Hestind
Mig Eerie
Sunt & Cron Stenning Porvieinen
Beeninne
Vicken
Bu Ait
Priser Church
Episcopal Church
Tai P.m. Babe
Bath
de Wellner
GD. Kaufman
Wists
Roa. M
Satoriay Tebe
Farnemi
Loy M. Pollasky
Hlp
Lidges
Lodgig F. & A
Ratudayan
Befor Fall
S. Weie
J Spinzwens
See
LMA
Vriday
Anna M
Auwoha
A. R—William Movers
Michicati
Ub Suuriey
Ea x Uldw
F. Pantmn
Oval Arcanum
Aronda
Cornell
Lagente
Avery Iber
Mall Ho Ghlen
Regent
Wanstrap
See's
D. HW Crank
James Ledge
Yrdlay mPetogs Relly
LMA Lodge
Elloott
N. GE. Wises
LMA Business Men's Association
Webi
F. Buons
Pats Ulerks' Association
Enol
TM. Smith
Fhank Meoken, Secrstary
John Dunham
The
Pesca
Olle Aver Voila
Dr. W. Kelly
Webbs’ Drug Store
Neil & Morrison
Bea
Loure
Pudut
Conception Bay
Trinity Bay
Bonavista Bay
Notre Dame Bay
Green Bay
White Bay
Placentia Bay
Triniity
Nyearly
Topsail
Lend
Sham
Tavang
Holyrood
Ingny Coven
Grace
Lay
Seine
Hayward
New Haven
East Coe
Hr. J. Martin
Courmel
Doctors
U. B
Shepherd
West Pine River
Lanshaw
Detroit
Emomett Kyes
Clinton Nelson
Emmett
C.F. Wright
Georgia
Mike
Artie Wright
Au Patenet of Proceedings
Presient Montigel
Mrrastees
Tubbs
Dania Aid Delevan
Almonte Tus
Bagley Wnd Tink Or
F. . Woon
E. L. Brown
Fim
Potts & Martin, Real Estate
Heath
Ware
Ithaca, Mich
Alma Furniture Rooms
S. I. Loveland
Fresheay
Lewine Machinus
John L. Digkerson
the Palace Restaurant
Hopkin
Beaupens
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