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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1915
Page
4
In a brief, readable fragment a resident preaches about out-of-town purchases by locals and neighbors, warning of consequences for their town and community cohesion as economic trends shift away from local ownership. The note sketches a worry over changing town fortunes and local autonomy.
A Alma Michigan reader asks for correction of a critic’s portrayal of Christian Science. The letter defends the faith’s healing ministry citing Bible passages, notes that Christian Scientists do not proselytize, and recommends reading Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy at local libraries. The writer urges readers to study these works to counter misrepresentations.
Since buying the Record a month ago we installed two new job presses a linotype machine and spent hundreds on the best type. The paper boasts central Michigan's best equipped printing office but asks readers with overdue subscriptions to call at the office pay up and view the new equipment before leaving.
County correspondence notes many residents visiting Saginaw Alma Flint and Breckenridge on varied errands while roads and a Friday accident left Mr Barnes with a severe head wound needing ten stitches and Mr Pott injured by a post during Wheeler mishaps. Local events include Easter visits, church services, and a revival meeting attendance.
An ad seeks a salesman to take an agency for an established tea and coffee route serving Alma, St. Louis and surrounding country. Respond to Grand Union Tea Co., 516 Genesee Ave., Saginaw, E. S. Mich. 1880-4w.
Alma reader Mrs. Josephine Vannormar reports relief from rheumatic back pains nervousness dizziness and fatigue after using Doan's Kidney Pills. She notes kidney secretions improved and credits the remedy with ending dizzy spells. Doan's Kidney Pills priced at a dollar and sold by dealers. Posters Milburn Co. Buffalo NY props.
An advertisement touts Sloan's Liniment as fast relief for Rhesmatiam like pain and inflamed joints. It claims quick cooling and soothing action within minutes, promising almost unbelievable relief and a money back offer if not satisfied. The note urges 25c purchase for use against colds and swollen joints.
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