Village Council of Alma Deliberates on Streets and Cemeteries
The Alma village council discusses lowering Center Street and laying water mains with a $100 yearly fee, addresses cemetery unpayed dues, and plans to seek depot alignment. Special committees review street lighting and sewer projects, with authority to proceed and negotiate with other entities.
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Alton
Mick
Alina
Cousellrogans
Haynah
Arnold Elett
Wil Water
Ypsilanth
Detroit
Aulion
Arnold
Precident Himlin
Dl, &N.bm
Hwol
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Aljournant
F. HL
Mances
Adour
Clark Prawn
Alma
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Alnan
Menol Namie
Trustewe
Young
Beown
Montig
Avavld
Haan
Absvets
Lall
Seth Sud Reat
Silince
Agatersing
Agatersing Was Instructed To Give Prof. Father A Bride of Superor
Fort of
von- Tex
Nepart
Spre! Comukeu
Anand
Tkowadail
Montigel
Hpoeochil Momntait
Fulluwa
Conquet
Coupe
Yvoas
Hall Rows
Arnold Wit Hantal
Naysi—Newie
Spechil
Olehott Yordhers
Wetthe
Ules
Matalin
Alm Village Ordinance Amends Section Regulating Sale of Property
An ordinance known as Twenty one amends section two of ordinance seven to repeal parts of the section and align with the amended text. The Common Council acted May 17 with street work ordered on State street to install a plank covering for a sluice box. Surveyor Anderson tasked to lower and mark grades, with adjournment noted for Cornell and others.
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Ordiouwice
Ald
State Street
Anderson
Carpetteta Cornell
Yorxe
Jas
G. Kites
Peotem
Wheat Smut Troubles and Seed Treatment Advice
A State Agricultural College bulletin discusses three types of wheat smut and how infection spreads. It outlines copper sulfate seed treatment, a Jensen hot water method, and practical steps for hot water dipping to prevent smut, noting spores survive in straw and seeds for years.
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Ueal
The
State Agricultural College
Awithin
Lara
Tauntine
Michigan
Wit
Theo
Hall Fare to Chicago for Tate Estate Sale
Travel notice lists rail and vessel options to Chicago from Detet. Lanng and Neethernoes Visell Helets, with return by next Monday after sale. Fare includes admission to the Gnu in Chicago and details on dates, routes, and booking.
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Tate
Lanng & Neethernoes Visell
Gnu
Dallaven
They Eloped on a Raft in Pennsylvania Frontier Romance
A woodman and a twenty year old girl elope from Brady's Bend after a rafting voyage on the Clarion river. Her father Andrew Myers pursues with tension as Frank Snyder, a lumberman, pilots the escape along a risky night trek to Union depot and Camden New Jersey. Myers later confronts the couple in Pittsburgh and at Herr's Island, while Snyder’s bold plan ends with a hasty bridal journey and vows amid a village upheaval.
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Union Depot
Gary Cheeks
Day Express
East
Woody
Brad's Bend
Allegheny Valley Railroad
Andrew Myers
Woodaman
Myers
Brady's Bend
Clarion River
Clarington
Frank Snyder
Miss Myers
Snyder
Flata
Para
Miss Meyers
Meyers
Mr. Myera
Camden
N. J
Myer
Betty
Pittabarg
Oil City
Powers Mae Be First CongresWll Opinion Split on Will
The image shows a local political item noting opinions about Senator Laptiead's will and the stance of Second Congressional supporters. Early opposition shifted toward support as discussions continued, reflecting evolving community views on the proposed will and its consequences.
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Mae
Laptiead
Fijian Catamaran Craft Faces Windward Chase
From the Boston Journal account a swift Fijian catamaran built from a hollowed coconut log and lighter wood with a bamboo platform sails a matting triangle sail. The craft glides like a cork despite a top heavy look as natives crowd the deck while a pursuing boat lurches alongside before becalming near a palm-lined shore.
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Cor
Boston Journal
Hold by Etiquette and the Brazilian Emperor
The Washington Anthropologist recalls a White House visit when Dom Pedro, emperor of Brazil, was hosted by the president. Etiquette would have him depart last, but the president's wife urged guests to follow the royal party out. No one moved until a tired woman, ill, broke the deadlock at eight in the morning. Great is etiquette, but common sense is sometimes allowable.
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Dom Pedro
Brazil
Washington
Canterbury Tale Inn and Elizabethan Tavern’s Place in Literature
The Canterbury Tales begin at an inn with pilgrims to St. Thomas shrine, shaping Chaucer’s immortal poetry. The tavern gains literary significance in Elizabethan times, reflecting its role in popular life. Also noted is Mr. George Allen’s beaver hat over 150 years old from New York, and a commentary on 19th century transport and fashion curiosities.
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Chaucer
St. Thomas Shrine
Elizabeth
George Allen
Auburn
New York City
Auburn (Mass
Kennet Arbuery Agent Rim
Fragmentary lines mention Kennet and Arbuery with reference to an agent Rim. No clear event, date, or organization present. summary limited to identifying names from the OCR fragment.
Ancient Remedies and Traveling Boats in Grand Rapids
Fragmentary ad heavy with tonic cures and boat schedules. Mentions steamers to Chicago and Manistee, rail and ferry links via Wagner and Graham Morton's services. Pairs medical testimonials for dull German remedies and bitters with local dealer notes and dramatic liver and rheumatism claims.
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Chile
Gary
Chicago
Wagner Hess
Manistee
Mti Pnle
Wagner Palace
To Cie
Renton
Wapner
Stat
Joseph
Graham & Morton
Land and Farm Services for Sale and Loans
BERT WOODWARD offers choice farms for sale at low cash prices. Houses and lots bought and sold. Money to loan on approved security. Insurance from major companies including Western of Toronto Granite State and United States for farm risks.
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The
Western
Toronto
Granite State
United States
Mortgage sale and probate orders from Gratiot County
A Michigan notice item records a mortgage sale under foreclosure and probate orders in Gratiot County. It cites a mortgage dated March, attorney fees, and a scheduled public auction at the county courthouse for repayment, plus probate court actions in Ithaca and for George Westbrook estate with hearings set for September and dates in August.
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Detante Havianus
Dames Fstro
Kuehl
W. Martin
Dowd Fur Gratiot
Mortanien
Register of Dees
Mortgsges
Henldes
Michigan
Tihaea
Wetion
Townelip
Vm Thi Weet
Prouise & Barowsa
Gratiogas
Frobate Court
Anti County
Vrobaty
Ithion
Lew Potts
Fred D. Adams
Delos W. Adams
Ithaca
ALA
iAwee SoPy J. Lae Porn
Nese B. Porras
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