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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1909
Page
6
Delinquent special assessment taxes for 1109 are discussed as part of a city measure. The text references the payment process and related resolutions, with mention of streets, wards, and local governance. A separate note mentions the value of the Chinese soya bean for soap making, citing 15 to 16 percent oil content.
Dr Frederick A Cook of Brooklyn claimed reaching the pole in 1908 after a perilous Arctic trek with Eskimo companions and dogs. He described crossing Ellesmere and polar seas, securing a flag over 30 000 square miles of claimed territory amid rivalries with Peary while backed by John Bradley.
West Pine River reports the district begins classes Monday with Mrs Eleanor Wright as teacher. The community notes various visits and actions including Robert Wood and family in Petoskey, Lee Raycraft at the state fair in Detroit, Perry Adams owning a five sinew buggy, and the highway commissioner adding several new bridges. Fred Rogers and family from Alma visited over Sunday, and EB Rogers welcomed them. Mr and Mrs Holly Wright spent last week at Crystal Lake.
Elm Hall resident Floyd Davis is home from Chicago. Miss Sly left for Ithaca to resume school work for another year. Miss Alice Lerpening returned home after a short visit with Miss Grace Sly. Mr. Shafer and his wife attended a fair in Detroit. Miss Laura Pine is staying to manage affairs in the absence of someone. A Gallia beam, from here, attended.
Local notes mention the ball game between the Chicago Blumer Girls and Alma played in Alma last Saturday. Several residents are named with visits, travels, or health updates including William Joseph ill under Dr Graham care in Sumner, and Thomas Morton at Alma Grain and Lumber Co. Also noted are visits by Miss Goldie Pratt Miss Izetta Shaler and others to Alma and Detroit excursions for viewing city fairs and ball games.
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