For Sale Items and Republic Service Flight Story
A collection of old classified style ads lists oil barrels, storage for meats, used cars and parts from Reynolds Motor Sales in Ithaca Michigan. A separate tale details W B Rayburn of Republic Truck Sales flying a parts hoist to Alma to obtain components, saving time versus express shipment, showcasing Republic Service in action.
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Superior Bakery
Wright House
Groevy
Superior St
Grant
Maxwell
Fort. Reynolds Motor Sales Co
Ithaca
Mich
W. J. Richard
Man
Republic
W. B. Rayburn
Republic Truck Sales Company
Grand Rapids
Express
Rayburn
Best Schools for the Children of Alma Addressed at Civic League
At a Friday afternoon meeting of Alma’s Civic Improvement League held at the Republic school, Supt. Kelder urged broader child training and home school cooperation. He stressed friendly spirit and square deal, urging parents to inspect reports and cooperate with teachers. City Commissioners Chick and Glass discussed city problems before adjournment.
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Newwoman’s Civic Improvement League
Repub
Lic
Francis King
Supt
Kelder
Alma
Makient
Chick and Glass
Japanese method to ward off visitors in homes
A historical recount discusses various superstitions to deter callers, noting a Japanese approach as one of the most intriguing. It describes a ritual to influence a cat and a householder who wishes to avoid interruptions while keeping courtesy, alongside other cultural tricks used in America and beyond.
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Cleland
McAfee
Lund
Howe
America
Diamonds Hide in America Claim Rare Finds in several States
The article asserts that diamonds may exist in the United States with diamond chimneys resembling those in South Africa. It notes discoveries in Arkansas, Indiana, Wisconsin, Virginia, North Carolina, and many other states. A farmer in Indiana found a diamond in a gravel hillside. a 2% karate stone was found in Manchester Virginia in 1868, with numerous Wisconsin finds ranging from 3 to 21% karate.
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United States
Rocky Mountain
Appalachian Range
South Afri
Arkansas
Sy H Atrion
Indiana
America
Indiane
Virginia
North Carolina
Wisconsin
South Carolon
Georgia
Alabama
Toursiona
Idaho
Texas
Montana
Arizona
Embroidery: An Ancient Domestic Art Emerges
Embroidery may predate weaving and date back to early sewing days. Fragments found in Kespt suggest embroidery began around the fifteenth century BCE. Preservation proves tough as desert soils in Egypt yield sparse, fragile material qualities for surviving pieces.
Public Notice in Gratiot County Court
The Circuit Court for Gratiot County in Chancery issues publication orders in a case against non resident defendant Wirwil Keltner instructing service and answer by three months from notice. Also a mortgage foreclosure action in Alma Michigan details sale of property description and bidding terms at the Gratiot County Court House in Ithwen on December 1, 1919.
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Chancery
Chanenty
Lee
Aldara
Abie Onderest
Thurman
Speumuy
Dnferty
Wendy
Kittie Blewe
Apramrano Howard
Muindt
Oh Carr
Eherk
Fern Mindy
Mortenwe Wade
Arthur Cooper
Grance Cooper
Beth
Mowre
John Db Bullivwn
Albert M. Orrested
Mod Senate
Grathit
Michievat
Martenvon
Albert H. Olmsted
Lana
Wien
Mortgaire
Moore
Edverton
Criidell
Michlran
Leeven
Mortwane
Svedinal Martwan Donal
Peter
Ithwen
Michiana
Elork
Gentiot
Fortwand
Grafton
Alwa
Michigan
Kilgerton Fe Crandell
James G. Kriss
Avenee
Mortearee
Addrves
Alma
Mich
Asigner
Mortyare
State OF Michigan
Tin Etme
Far West
Cary
Neha
Jamey G. Kress
Virell Keltner
Caine
Jenate
Seishin
Edward J
Rudi Ola
Andere
Mt. Anders
Mason
Barrace Watt
Ho Watts
Sian
Watts
Banahwarthe
Tenia
Cermrien
Haie
Sywertinn
Tolliver
Ube
Soorthorid
Aioe Gitmetan
Swithoh
WuarTen
Lane Throw
Detroit
Pere Marquette
Dinintius
Atul
Ranke
Michnean
Seattle
Laneine
Asid Northern
Pere Mary
Charles Hi. Goggin
Ralph
Ll. Goggin
Nowell
Lewis Reid
Grating
ALA Siimtion Afshia
Illane
Ithaca
Aid
Poount
J. Lew Botta
Juthen
Oaline
Howell Lewis
Asunry
Ti le
Bearteg
Savakes Dental Power Promotes A Different Kind Of Tooth Care
An advertisement claims Savakes led by example with an artful approach to dental care. A wanderer recalls three African tribes using twig toothbrushes from a throne tree, chewing bristles and tying them to water cords to scrub teeth for a quarter hour.
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Africa
Friendship Tests Worth Across Time Periods
Anne Thackeray Ritchie quotes Darwin on the lasting value of friendship as a measure of a man’s character, noting enduring bonds reflect true worth. The remark emphasizes loyalty and constancy in friendships as a standard of virtue.
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Darwin
Anne Thackeray
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Wright Ave
Rockingham
Sourle
W. Superior
Woodworth Avelip
Wo Mechanic
Superior
Ste Ld-L-Pee
Mmhal
Taupe Min
R. J. Freaker
Wm. Klatt
S. Court
Bridge Ave
Vi. Shepard
Theap
Smith's Bakery
Life
Brunner’s
St . Louie
Wimlower Ranch
Clare
Alna
Nelson Smith
Landis & Stafford
Bahlke Blk
Mit BE
Lake
Vestaburg
H. J. Ting
Joseph Wriglesworth
Miller
Proud’s
N. W. Boody
General Farm
Schier
Union Phone
Coer
Wright Hall
Chas
G. Rhodes
State St. Lotte
Alma Record
Warren H. Hosmer
TM Grant Ave
Mason and Hamlin
Mendelsohn
Krantick
Ricw
Cedar Lake
Tad K. Superior
River Ave
Grove Ave
River Axe
Frank Boyd
Schick
A. G. Fookes
Earl Carman
Wright
Swift & CO
Somaf Omiah
St' Thane
A. Kaew Witte
Loree
Mary Corn
Thor
al Ath
Urderid
Len M Walter
Attest Dinkse Pt
Brobale
Ellen Mo Walter
Lowister
Mraate
Mes
Saye
Dock
Eatonicw
Jos ok-Paterson Drug Co
Alma, Mich
Douglas Fairbanks
Lodewyk & Burgess
Brainerd’s Hospital
Arcada Cash Grocery
Mascot Soap
the House of Kuppenheimer Clothes
Kuppenheimer
House of Kuppenheimer
John M. Burkheiser
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