23 Sep 1898
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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1898
Page
1
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A wartime letter from Witt ast Canin at Camp Eaton on Sept 11 1848 describes pleasant weather and drill routines. He notes plans to move to Porto Rico, expectations of better transportation, and misses family including Eddie while reassuring his mother about camp life and health.
A letter from P L Fowler secretary Iowa State Fair details diving horses Powder Face and Cupid set for daily exhibition during the fair week Sept 26 at Grand Rapids. The horses reportedly perform eagerly and reliably, with handlers prompting them if needed, promising the act as a premier attraction for the season.
Fragment from the Woman's Club edition of Brookly n by Alma Biel presents a verse heavy with self image and social roles. The piece hints at performance and gender expectations, mentioning war, pomp, and a future higher art review held at Holsly with optimistic claims she will excel.
A Detroit Journal report recounts a homing pigeon shot on Mr. Wright's Alma area farm and a Miles pigeon fancier in Lansing owning it. The bird hatched Sept 1 1807 and bore the ring Miles-140-07. It was shipped from Lansing to Toledo at age 1y months with three companions, showing remarkable homing instinct.
The 29th Michigan Volunteer Infantry reunion will be held in Saginaw Michigan on Tuesday September 27. The business meeting is set for 2 p m at Pythian Hall on North Washington Avenue. Comrades will be met at trains and escorted to the ball with railroads offering one fare round trip. The Saginaw Street Fair Jubilee runs September 25 26 and 27 offering continuous entertainment for attendees.
Magnificence expected as 25000 funds the Saginaw Free Street Fair and Peace Jubilee with over 2000 in free street performances and 1500 for music. Five thousand for the Hower parade, 10000 for parades and floats, and half fare rail rates. Governor Pingree invited to attend. Temperance talk by Mrs. A S Benjamin planned at Elwell. Park Place development and Vermoulen's winter apples advertises high cash price.
Alma College announces examination standings to be consulted in recitation rooms from 1 to 12. Prof. Davis will speak on What I have seen in the wells of Michigan at 5 a.m. Standard time on Wednesday, detailing two years of state service. Also notices include fall millinery opening by Mrs. W. M. Woxson, pastor's reception at M. KE church, horse training by M. Whitbeck, Sioux City Business College ads, milk delivery pledge, land listings, lost cape, bean threshing service, and local buy-sell notices.
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