30 Oct 1907
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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1907
Page
1
A traveler recounts arrival in Cherbourg and Paris, praising English conversations with Americans, descriptions of Normandy’s peasant attire, and sights in Paris. Highlights include the Louvre statues and Da Vinci works, Notre Dame towers, a tour of Napoleons tomb, and a stroll past the Alma Bridge and Washington statue.
A forestry club plans a gathering featuring several interesting speakers. Organizers say topics will cover conservation, woodland management, and sustainable practices. The event aims to inform members and attract broader attendance.
The November gathering of the Michigan forestry officials will be held at City Hall in Saginaw on November 12 and 13. The program outlines sessions on taxation, fire protection, forest management, and experimental plans with speakers including Dr. H. Fernow and state delegates. The event includes reports, discussions, and a concluding address, with local hosts Edward L. Woolbridge and family noted for hospitality.
Postmaster Pink released figures on the week’s outgoing mail by class, noting totals for first, second, and third class pieces and the overall revenue of 165.45 dollars. Weighing of mail continues into 1908 with focus on first class stamps amid ongoing postage reform debates.
Elan from Grand Rapids arrives in Michigan building saying he has ten years of experience with Kimball and Baldwin pianos and has tuned at Sehait Bitos Ch Factory. He offers tuning services at a standard rate and promises better clarity with extra work. He plans to register at the October exposition as a resident tuner for the city.
A Whitrolt dispatch reports Governor Warner will not seek election this year, signaling a thin campaign while opposition senators push for a delegate convention. He released messages and urged voters to consider the issues, noting lawmakers’ resistance to certain reform demands. Separate local notices record licenses and guardianships in Michigan, with hearings set for November.
The fragmented notice references a farmers meeting with local officials and community figures including Mrs FF Wilted and David Spiece. It hints at topics like weed management and pheasant farming, noting a historical Michigan Farmers Society involvement and a call for a weed warden.
Independent telephone companies in Michigan agreed to discontinue night rates after review. They found the night tariffs unprofitable and will implement daytime pricing changes to simplify billing and cut losses.
Probate court heard petitions for the determination of heirs in Laure Laycock's estate. Ann Eliza Wagoner, Ewa M. Wowie, and Henry J. Laycock were named legal heirs. Chas Beyam AE Barstow appointed guardian of the person and estate. James G. Kress left Rochester, N Y, after the hearing schedule.
Citizens of Pompeii and Washington Comet Wave organize a new telephone firm to rival Union. Officers include Kravk Cammeth as president and Heney Angus as secretary with directors SN Frenchy Clarence Mien sen and J P Surtus. The purely real company aims to handle long distance competition.
A distorted dispatch from Atlanta, Georgia, references Chicago mail order houses seeking support for a parcels package system. President Lindsay urged the plan during a convention of tail carvers, while delegates were to be the guests at a theater party in Chicago.
The Irhhea Board of Supervisors acted on county officers including Draco Cotonesamer and Bion Potter from Hawileen for Senator Examen Ms J Rope from Ashrey and Arnulf St. Laants as Superintendent at the Poor. The Clare high school football game against Alma ended in dispute over the score with Alma claiming 42 16 6 while Clare insists a touchdown was scored after a wrong ball handling.
The Uudber Company, famed coast to coast for versatile entertainment, offers a male quartette and instrumental pieces, with Ralph Dunbar on cello and Harry Monbar as reader humorist. Slayton manages the tour, promising a strong 1900 season record. Concert at Opera House on Thursday evening October 31 as lecture course opener.
Roosevelt has issued the Thanksgiving proclamation through the Secretary of State designating Thursday in November 28 as the holiday. The order formalizes the observance across the nation with the date listed for the public celebration.
Report of School District No 7 covering Fl. Ar Cada and Vine River townships for the month ending October 25, 1907. Pupils enrolled, days taught 20, total attendance 424, average daily attendance 22. Names of pupils neither absent nor tardy: Marjorie Adams, Clyde Johnson, Mildred Wiley, Mamie and Effie Larrett, Ehiwer and Lawrel Mohn, Dewsey, Lee and Howard Omans, Ta a3, 1. Porrne. Teacher.
Law now in a position to flall orders for Lumber Cement Brick and Masti cote Lumber Hous billed specialty A No 1 Bill Stuff 4200 A Deavienacs 443 Woodworth Ave Alina Mich Jayotf Hell Phone 16 Union Phone 199 The Ladies Aid Society of the Presbyterian church will hold their annual bake sale and supper the week before Thanksgiving Plans to be announced Simon Messinger the popular clothier entertained friends at his State street home last Friday eve The subject for next Sunday evening service will be According to our Works Leaders Mrs West and pHeten Thompson You are invited.
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