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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1905
Page
7
The fragmentary Almanac style page lists church services from Rauvterian and Alma chapters, lodge meetings on various evenings, and officer names. It notes prayer meetings, regular lodge meetings every month, and references to Masons, Knights, and other orders with meeting days and locations. The text also includes a weather observation and an economic editorial on farms and department stores.
Incomplete ad text promoting cough remedies and remedies for fevers and chest issues. Mentions free mailing of 100000 items, drugstore delivery, and claims of preventing kidney and bladder disorders. References Humphrey Setietne Cor and William and John Streets in New York.
County News lists Mrs Blanefrett visiting relatives in Allegan County and other locals. William Keer, recent graduate of Trott Ueaigerial College in Tearsville, Ky, travels locally. Miss Nellie Stanker of Mt. Pleasant visits Mint Hate Nigelow. Mrs Faxe Ballinger returns from Clare to see parents. Willis Brown and Mrs Shepherd attend business and family visits. Bridwell family returns home in Saginaw. Jerry Oberlin and wife visit BJ Steuble’s. M Fenby and S P Steeter and wives return from Alberts trip.
The item notes repairs on the Parson’s house with plastering papering and exterior painting progressing rapidly. It mentions Mrs Barbara Plowman traveling to Lansing for a wedding and Mr Mason preaching at Parkinsonburgh. Mr and Mrs Harps and ailments are listed with visits from Toledo and a daughter’s visit.
A letter from Robert Watts of Salemi Missouri describes five years of kidney disease with weight loss and poor health. He states that after trying many doctors and remedies, Poley’s Kidney Cure cured him in less than two bottles, leaving him strong and well. Sell by Gee 5. Shatrar
Elwell area notes show Will Anderson acting station agent with unclear travel plans. Mrs Anderson and children stay with her father at Bradley. Thursday visits include Mrs Martin Folick and Mrs David Hammond in St Louis. Others head for Harrison for a week and Ethel Louis returns home to Santer. Pickle factory hires AB Poll of Dorr. Gen Myers and Miss Leon Wiley visit Coe Sunday. Cleveland Baldwin leaves Dr McLaughlin’s service. Nearby station agent Cle Baldwin replaces Gray at Brockengridge.
Community items list visitors from Alma and St Toba, family gatherings, and a death in the Johnson family. Mrs Ed Wood hosts, A Wilbur threshing, Leonn Morton typhoid fever, several guests from Mt Pleasant and Ohio, and a Ke for health claim tied to Kedol Dyspepsia Cure advertised by Chas Rinales amid scattered local chatter.
Miss Mina Jarvis of Malone New York arrived Tuesday to spend time with relatives near Sethton. Carrie Task te visiting. Spargoun Andéron and brother of Alia were there. Vern Ginminer and family attended. Mies Ive Holidies at Mow. Jann Wilcox visited Harney Ball. Chester Truesdell joined on vacation. Celery King laxative ad notes health and 25 cents.
Local residents report visits and business across several towns including Carson Holly, Riverdale, Muir, Howard City, and Town. Names such as Mary Steadman, Eva Boget, P A Klews, Arthur Pugaly, Duffield, McCloskey, Walter Loop, and Mrs Martlis Rengurs are mentioned with short appearances at homes and on harvest trips.
Fox Grove residents report Peter Shank in poor health and Mrs Penel visiting with daughter Aranda Laiings. Charley Brown of Ithaca and California relatives shared a big dinner. Charley Hoffman began threshing with Joli Arnolds. Berry pickers abound though few return with berries. Mrs Uplian of Middleton sews for locals. Gusta Deli remains very low.
Arcada District reports Mrs D Birmingham reminded from Clinton county Asa Roberts and son Vincent joined Grand Rapids trip Sun Mrs Eddy’s family from Saginaw visited Sunday her brother and wife returned home father remains for longer visit An ice dream social August 13 for Swoday school at the schoolhouse All invited Mrs Jeme Emaley visited near Forest Hill Monday Sheri Kille Ithacalas had business to transfer driving a different team Chas Myers and family visited at Eddy's week ago Sunday
A warning about imitation celery teas claiming to be Celery King. The notice cautions buyers that the teas are unsafe and can jeopardize health, urging purchase of the genuine Celery King priced at 25 cents.
The ad claims Hyomel relieves hay fever without leaving home by using a pocket bottle to deliver medicine through the throat air passage. It cites Forbes of McCook Nebraska endorsing the remedy and offers a one dollar complete bottle with a 30 day trial claim.
An old notice touts De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve as a cure for blind bleeding itching and protruding piles. It promises to draw out the fire and heal without scarring, including boils sores and carbuncles, noting genuine salve is safer than dangerous uncertain remedies.
The piece debates choosing land in the East West North or South, weighing cheap land against soil fertility rainfall and climate. It argues soil quality roads schools and social privileges matter most and warns cheap land often hides poor soil and bad conditions. It notes northern lands with rich crops and eastern droughts and western stumps pose challenges.
Twill relieves backache and supports kidney comfort. This traditional preparation emphasizes soothing tension and promoting general well being through familiar herbal components. Use as directed on the label and consult a physician for persistent symptoms.
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