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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1903
Page
8
The Hla Locst Banking House, organized twenty three years ago by William S Turck and associates, marks a milestone in its establishment. Details show continued operations and leadership continuity as the firm celebrates its early years.
Twenty three years ago seven Gratiot county business men formed Alma’s first bank. Turck Winton & Co. evolved into W. S. Turck & Co. and finally the First State Bank of Alma in 1901. A. W. Wright served as president and Ely Brewbaker rose to cashier, with G. S. Ward resigning in 1901 and C. O. Ward succeeding as assistant cashier. The bank, capitalized at $80,000 with $10,000 surplus and profits, reports Ely Brewbaker as a long time employee and local official.
A historical note highlights Force a ready to serve wheat and barley product designed to sustain vigor through proper digestion. It claims to aid digestion, no burden, and to nourish the body, with a focus on strengthening health. The fragment also references a home remedy phrase To Cure a Cold in One Day.
Ordinance 41 of Alma Michigan requires milk sellers to obtain a license after health inspections of cows stables and milk handling spaces. It details license terms fees, inspection rights of the Health Officer, recordkeeping, and sanitary standards for milking, vessels, and premises with penalties for violations.
A scanned 1903 Alma village ordinance details penalties for violations, including fines and jail time. It records passage by the Common Council on August 11, 1903, with signatures of the village president and clerk, and notes the ordinance took effect after twenty days.
The National Ing of Montpelier Vermont, established 1850, seeks a trustworthy energetic man to represent F in the territory. Attractive opportunity to engage with an old, reliable and popular company. Apply Henry V. Hacker, General Manager, Detroit. Mick
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