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Newspaper

The Alma Record

Location

Alma, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1916

Page

2

Elwell Gleanings highlights from Our Own Correspondent

Riverdale callers Arthur Weight and BP Taylor visit Wednesday. Mrs. Will Johnson of Edmore calls, Doris Slingluff visits Canada, Mrs. LP Taylor tours Portland to care for ill Aunt N.K. Wright. Geo Sandel returns from Detroit, Letts Roger vacationing with parents in Weidman. Mumps stricken Don Currence, Red raspberries picked by Bostoff clan. A baby named Laura Blaine born to Hugh Johnstone. Master Earl ebb funeral at M B church. boy scouts honor him before 18 cars to Alma for burial.

Bmweer Eee Arthur Weight Taylor Riverdale Will Johnson Edmore Ennenay Charles Slingluff Iss Doris Slingluff Stenay Canada LP. Taylor Geo Sandel Theo Greenhoe Portland N.K. Wright Detroit Letts Roger Weidman Dessa Wiley Curse of Don Currence Ben Wright Shepherd Laughver Clee Downes Tenney Alma Katherine Currence Mis Grace Demming Jerseyville Z. Guthrie V. Dickinson Bostoff Golda Barkey Owosso Y. Mickinson Farwell Bass Lake George Taft Rock Lake M. D. Fisher Victor Calven St. Louis Delbert Crum Lansing Sumain Laura Blaine Hugh Johnstone Babe Alice Iva Crum Zelma Austin Willie and Crum Crystal Lake Wm. Hutchinson Crystal Iva Lester Brant Margaret Hilsinger Earlebb M. EB Sday Boy Scouts

Daring rescue highlights Vestaburg bravery tale

Master Carl Withers performed a daring rescue last week, saving Lyle Evans from drowning. The report, from Vestaburg News, notes community observers and nearby residents praising the act as a standout example of bravery in difficult conditions.

Carl Withers Lyle Evans Lyle

A Boy Rescues, Proves Loyal to Organization and Mankind

The boy Carl clutched and fought a drowning person as others would, briefly losing grip before securing a strong hold on the third try. Though young, he showed loyalty to his group and to humanity, turning youthful resolve into brave deeds.

Carl

Residents and visitors travel in Elwell and Vestaburg region

Local notices record visits by Fred Cornell and families to Elwell from Greenville, Edmore and Alma, with Dr. Heshgetoor opening a Vestaburg branch in Dr. Hubbard's office. Mrs. Reagan visits from Vestaburg then Edmore as Mr. Reagan's Detroit death is noted. Ball game Vestaburg defeats St Louis 3 to 1.

Vestaburg School Votes Funds for Fourth Room

At Vestaburg annual meeting the school board approved eleven hundred dollars to finish the fourth room, enabling a twelve grade school with a new year beginning in fall. Everett N. Ruce of Coral is named principal after training in local schools, Ypsilanti normal, and Ferris Institute.

Vestabure Vestaburg Everett N. Ruce Coral Howard City Ypsilanti Normal Fife Central State Normal Mt Pleasant Ferris Institute Race Bendon Board of Education Geofcranton H. Nay Grammer and Primary

Pleasant Valley visits and local social notes

Mrs John Wood leaves for Pleasant Valley to visit daughter Gertrude. Miss Sibyl Jones visits relatives in Lake George. Fernie Drayer guests of aunt at Lansing. Geo Stratton a Stanton business caller with Mrs Mabel Porguar and daughter. Mrs Duvall and Monroe visitors last week. Bert Forquer of Missaukee visits family. Newman Decker of Detroit calls on old friends. Samuel Cleverdon travels to Litchfield Ohio after uncle William Cleverdon’s death. Mr and Mrs Earl Price and child go to Clifford for the future. Mrs Price in poor health. Mrs Billings of Riverdale visits Lewis Billings family. Measles hit Bertha Dee, Mildred, Fred Stobbs, and Stanley Ball. Dry weather alarms farmers over crops. bean and corn risk if it lasts. Hattie Peterman of youaer rates peery per? Mudge family vacationing at Port Huron and Detroit. H Stearns visit Alfred and family at Stanton. Ayers and Jolly are Ithaca business callers. Mrs John Kneeves and son Artie host of Ohio relatives. Mise Belcher of Farwell aids mobility for Mrs Manning. John Spencer marries Miss Hattie West of Bold? Congueen. Floy Rumberger visit Alma. Stratton trades 40 acres for 80 south of Stanton. Glen Hicks and Zelma visit from Lansing. H Stearns daughter Jessie among Crystal visitors. Ollie Hyde and May Rapids family weekend with Hicks. Booth and Bane visit Elyanne? families. DeForest Jolly very sick with tuberculosis. Constipation noted with Hollister Rocky Mountain Tea tout. Paterson Drug Co. Ad.

John Wood Pleasant Valley Gertrude Sibyl Jones Lake George Fernie Drayer Lansing Geo. Stratton Stanton Business Mabel Porguar Duvall Monroe Billy Duvall Bert Forquer Missaukee Forquer Wrente James Stevens Newman Decker Detroit Samuel Cleverdon Litchield Ohio William Cleverdon Earl Price Clifford Price Mrs Billings Riverdale Lewis Billings Mes Bertha Dee Mildred Fred William Stobbs Stanley Ball Hattie Peterman Yoa Oer Peer Mudge Port Huron H. Stearns Alfred Stanton, Bee Ayers Charlie Jolly Ithaca John Kneeves Artie Kneeves John Fisher Ines Duly Wight Poun Benning Zelma Wey Philip Hicks Mes H. Steams Jessie Ollie Hyde May Rapids Qeer Hicks Ela Hall Pape H. Tucker Lyanne Ce Booth Taeigy Bane Charles Jolly

Profit From Rotation Crop System Boosts Yields

A bulletin from the agricultural experiment station reports farmer cousin Farther doubled tin yields with a well balanced crop rotation. The studies show more stock, equipment, better buildings, and higher income, proving organized rotations outperform single crop farming.

Fae Fong Jost K. J. Delwiebe

Cankerworms threaten trees urge early spraying

Ohio experiment station entomologist warns parent cankerworm moths are present in many state sections and without control cankerworms may defoliate trees. Use arsenate of lead paste or powder to fifty gallons of water, spray tree tops thoroughly, and target young larvae. Apples and shade trees like linden, elm, maple, and hawthorn are affected.

J. 8. Houser Ohio Experiment

Sloan's Liniment Relief for Rheumatism and Neuralgia

An advertisement claims Sloan's Liniment eases rheumatism neuralgia and sore stiff pains. A grateful user says a 25 cent bottle cured years of suffering and promises warm soothing relief for painful spots. Buy at any drug store for 25 cents.

Moe Sloan's

Doan’s Kidney Pills Endorsed by Alma Residents

TIRED WEAK AND NERVOUS Why Are So Many Alma People In This Condition Feel tired out suitable and depressed. Urine irregular back weak and painful These are symptomes that suggest kidney trouble. When the kidneys call for help Assist them with a tested kidney remedy Give them the help they need to remedy more highly recommended than Kidney Pills Backed by peace testimony Endorsed by Alma people. Mrs. Josephine Vannormar 416 W Street Dime Al says For rye suffered from rheumatic rain back and limbs I was mens and dizzy I didn’t sleep well the morning felt all peng se out at Kidney Pill read relieved these Moments. I hadn’t used them Tony before the dizzy and nervous spell left together with rheumatic ins. Doan’s Kidney Pills can be repeated on to give good results. eee hes at a es Don’t imply ask for any get Doan’ Kidney Pill tea eee at Mrs. Vannermar had Foster-Milburn Co. Props Buffalo N. Y. Adv.

Pease Alma Josephine Vannormar Tony Doan Vannermar Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo N. Y Adv

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