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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1908
Page
8
East suffers mood downturn leading to merchan dise offers below value to generate cash. All goods are first class and spring styles. Mr. R. P. Lee travels to Chicago seeking low figures to buy now and sell on same basis. Watch the Big Store ad next week for two to three months to maximize dollars.
Mr Lee’s Eastern trip brought interviews with major Suits and Coates makers in Cleveland who report strong demand and overtime work. The note promises great offerings and invites readers to visit and see what can be done.
The Arcada Farmers Club was royally entertained by Mr and Mrs John Fink on March 24 with a large turnout. A bounteous dinner followed and a program featured an Elder Griffith talk on a local option for Gratiot county. Members named farms and agreed on assignments and future dinners.
South southwest Arcada notes list births and visitors as families, neighbors, and friends attend events across Sumner and surrounding areas. Spelling contests, meetings, and social gatherings fill the community diary with school, church, and farm life, mentioning multiple households and local officials.
Forest Hill brief reports Floyd Lake visiting Chelsea Inst and returning home. Mr and Mrs Sandall move to Alma this week their first relocation in 43 years. Pembroke family visiting relatives, Homer Leonard returns from St Louis College for a week. Bert Falling family of Emerson attends ML Perrigo’s wale boat Friday. Mom Griffith of St Louis spending time here this week.
Mre HL M Landis spent a week with her sister Mra J F Goggner of Alma. Mande Reid enjoyed a ten day vacation. Wm Torwittiver and Mrs Carney are on the wicket. Mime Gora Hunt of Crystal arrived to wed Miss Gaddum as teacher. Olive Osterhout visited friends in Cryville feet weak. Clair Ried fell from a boree injuring several, none serious. Gort Bebow visited his father in Morford Sunday. Clayton Cramer spent Sunday with friends in St. Louis. O J Wagner and Jom Gilbrett and wives were guests of EM Pawnne dandur. Tin Linsey joined Mr J Mes A Hh McCalin on the stats stat eam adad. Wedding bells nearby. Nate Kidder sawed wood one day. Lae wees Mre BOM Wagner and Mra Chanel assist.
Eminent medical authorities report most patients suffer constipation from impurities and belly poisons. A tonic laxative is prescribed, with Iron-ox Tablets offered in aluminum pocket cases. The formula is explained to readers to justify use, claiming bowel and digestion benefits and liver and kidney health. Sold by Chas. Rhodes through their waiting agency for Laxative Tromox Tablets.
Advertisement seeks a sturdy middle aged man for general bone work. Inquiries to John D. Mpinney, Room 2, Pol, Snaky Flock, Alma Michigan, with subscription to the Alma Record.
A bomb exploded during a socialist demonstration in New York's Union Square. One Socialst named Silverstein was seriously hurt and a companion killed as police prevented speeches. Sociologist Robert Hunter claimed he would have spoken if not restricted. The piece notes unrest and public safety concerns surrounding the event.
In Owosso Michigan on March 21 a break in the power house has left the city in darkness for weeks. The common council grows impatient with Owosso Corunna Co. over the lighting contract. Eastern capital backs the company, and new firms will be invited to bid once full lighting efficiency is restored.
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