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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1902
Page
4
A long, tangled notice discusses Alma records, editor Brown, and party figures. It details potential attack lines against Gorman as presidential candidate and notes Maryland influence, Bryan shadows, and looming tax and treasury considerations shaping Democratic weight for the year.
A muddled column discusses flag status, national governance, and a plan to address shortages in Congress. It notes Gratiot county residents voting against local option and a split Republican ticket in Larmer township giving way to party unity. It condemns Grand Rapids Democratic defeat and the GOP mayoral outcome.
Disjointed OCR reading discusses governance, decency, and a plan to transmit large energy quantities globally without wires. It touches Cuba US influence, economic opportunities, and political shifting currents, with garbled names and dubious phrases. The piece hints at technocratic reform and imperial ambitions amid unstable public debate.
ADDITIONAL LOCAL reports Bert Strutile receiving permits amid shop openings in Alma Perrinton and Leewar Mo. Kate Bann garden visits mother in Alma then returns to Perrinton with her mother. Fr. Ray leases post office block building for lumber coal and feed yard. Ray Rogers tours Anadarka while husband works in New Lathrop Kansas and Mrs Rogers plans join later. Post office area gains a lumber and general goods yard as vendors seek early success.
Marcus Pollasky was injured in New York when he fell from a cabin while stopping from a coupe. He fractured a rib and sustained internal injuries. Relatives reported he was very sick and hoped to return to Detroit within the week.
In Arcada area a pretty home wedding took place Wednesday April 2 at the home of Mr and Mrs Won Crozier. Their daughter Luella married Walter M Clark of Arcada with Rev Norton of Alma performing the ceremony. Only immediate relatives attended then a bountiful supper was shared. The couple, long respected Arcada residents and educator Luella, were attended by Fred Clark and Mia Jennie Crozier. Many presents were exchanged as friends extend well wishes for a long and prosperous life.
Mr Henry Urmeteau of Walnurst Alma Michigan reports purchasing Dr A W Chase's Nerve Pills from Sharrar Mulholand's drug store last spring. He says the pills improved rest and provided strengthening and toning effects and recommends them. Packages bear the portrait and signature of A W Chase M D with the Dr A W Chase Medicine Co Buffalo NY.
The Arcada Farmers Club met at the Gao home with Trish Quite leading the gathering. Officers were re elected including Geo Irish and Gage as president and secretary, new members admitted, and the treasurer reported healthy finances. The April meeting is set for the Gage residence.
Fragmented OCR text shows church events and offerings at a Precabyternian church, including Sunday services and evening specials. It references Good Advice and various community items, with unclear pricing and dates, plus stray lines about August and a price list.
Announcement notes tentative extension of the Grand Trunk Railway to Grand Haven with resumption of steamers via the Crosby Line. Full details available from any agent.
Pere Marquette announces Sunday excursion season starting April 27 from Alma at 1 38 a m to Toledo with return trip at 1 00 p m fare 1 25 round trip. Also Saginaw and Bay City trips April 20 with Alton 1520 a m and return 10 90 p m. Special low fares to Los Angeles and San Francisco from multiple stations with agent contact for rates and details.
A tale from Giles history shows Hetors seeking aid from Chinese physicians. They visit many doctors, only to find crowds of waiting ghosts at each door until one newcomer with a single shade is identified as the skillful physician.
A young man, cheered by indulgent friends who bought his pictures, admires a framed work in a London dealer’s window. He asks the price and learns it includes the frame, three shillings, prompting a shocked reaction as he realizes framing inflates value.
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