24 Apr 1896
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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1896
Page
1
Merit marks a new era in wall coatings, with Alabastine dominating the market worldwide. Copycats like Kaleonsine face strong pushback from property owners and haemat factorers, who switch names while still seeking to ride the brand. Extensive advertising and recognition drive demand as manufacturers of quality goods gain public support.
In 1865 Rev. Jonas Denton of Massachusetts helped form a Presbyterian presence in Alma. He aided Sunday school work and library drives, influencing church development across Pompeii, Lafayette, and a St. Louis church. A 1866 meeting aimed to place the St. Louis church in Alma, but the society organized in Alma February 5, 1866, with S. Anderson as long-term trustee. Denton later left. Rev. Clark took over. The era saw temperance efforts, a Good Templars lodge founded March 20, 1886, and a singing school led by Maggie Chapin and Ella Chapin with local youths attending. Prices from 30 years prior show flour, butter, eggs, syrup, cheese, sugar, and road conditions shaping daily life.
The Lawrnational News & Book Co Baltimore offers $1500 to anyone selling 17 copies of the book Story of Spain and Cuba. Premints and liberal commissions for any quantity sold. Also notes dressmaking and public relations services with moderate terms.
Notable townsman Capt W.8. Turek gains admission to the Loyal Legion with a record of twenty seven engagements including Bull Run and the Petersburg siege and his presence at Appomattox. Columbus Lima & Milwaukee Railroad Co changes name to Michigan Ohio and Southern Rail Co and plans large stock bonds issue to absorb multiple lines linking coal fields to the lakes. Death of Ethel Rollin mourned with funeral at Riverside cemetery. Fourth of July carnival planned in Gratiot county with prize events and regional invitations. Leap year party in Alma proves social and financial success. Prof A Robert Nicoud of Saginaw seeks violin and language classes. Ohio-backed boar and Short Horn sale announced near Alma.
A Long Beach resident, F M Martin, touts Chamberlin's Cough Remedy after a severe cold. He claims instant relief and full recovery, noting the product’s 20 years on the market and appeal. Sold at 25 and 50 cents by C E Mahan, druggist.
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