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The Alma Record

Location

Alma, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1910

Page

8

Alma City Council Proceedings August 10 1910

The Alma Michigan common council in session approves treasurer’s report, transfers $75 from dog fund to park fund, considers sidewalk and street work, refers electric light and Lindon Ave sidewalk petitions to committees, and approves several claims. Adjournment follows with officials noted.

Alco, Mich Regalar Common Council City of Alma Ald. Fullerton Gargett Ald Palfrey Ald Pallerton Ald Russell Park Fund G. E B. Cooper Lindowave and Boyer Street Ald Palfrey Ald Bansill G. JH. Cooper Et al Lindon Ave Ald Bausill Ald Soule

Convis & Convis Firm Seeks Final Settlements

A notice from Lou Convis states that all accounts and contracts with the late firm Convis & Convis must be settled before September first. Contact numbers Bell 93 and Union 42 are provided for arranging settlements.

Alma North West Convis & Convis Bell 93 Union Lou Convis

Lane's Family Medicine Herb Tea Ad Source Text

An old advertisement touts Lane's Family Medicine herb tea as a simple natural remedy to ease headaches and side aches. It promotes the product as helping weary women remain amiable and strong, sold by druggists and dealers.

Eas Lane Druge Siete

Saltpeter as Deodorizer in Glue

A teaspoonful of saltpeter added to glue deodorizes the mixture and speeds drying making the glue harder.

A Sister to Him Maybe 8 after the lovers quarrel

The column quotes humorous exchanges about romance and miscommunication as two lovers drift toward estrangement then reconsider, with witty remarks from Philadelphia Record and Chicago Tribune Sun. The items mix jokes about speech quirks and affection, reflecting a lighthearted column of anecdotes.

Philadelphia Record

Plain figures pricing policy during sale

The notice states all articles are marked in plain figures with regular selling prices. During the 30 day sale advertised discounts apply to all merchandise. After the event, prices revert to plain figures and fair prices, with strict adherence and a request for customers to report any digression.

Carpet Remnants Sale Offers Wide Selection at Half Price

About 35 room size patterns from 1 to 32 dollars and many smaller sizes are displayed. All carpet remnants in bundles of 10 yards are offered at half price. Dozens of options available with savings starting at 14 percent and up.

Ready Made Goods Extraordinary Sale Cuts

Prices slashed on high class outer apparel as stock must be reduced. The Cloak Suit and Skirt Department reports feverish activity with many garments sold and hundreds still available for customers to choose from. Deals offer two to five dollars or more in value per item.

Don’t Ignore the Opportunity Sale On Women’s Wear

A nostalgic ad urges readers to visit an early sale offering coats suits skirts and dresses in desired sizes and colors at unbeatable prices. It references prior week’s pricing details and promotes an early shopping window for best selection.

South State Street G. W. Wright

Sale on Shirt Waists Offers Half Price Bargains

Come to the sale for shirt waists with hundreds to choose from and half price as the average rate. Startling bargains in waists will be offered for Saturday. Don’t miss it.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Council Proceedings Frank Rollin Hay Maud Wilson Miller Bros Highway Fund Chas Williams Dudley Hoyt Labor Frank Sloan J. 1. Rowley Lator August Arndt E. M. Wood Bill Waren Carl Walthers J. M. Secord Park Fond BE. B. Ewing Ald Fullerton John W. Glass D. W. Adams A.F. Eicher Argada Dflavan, Alma, Mich Monkey Copenhagen Morits Hlmself Manover United States Rector’s Washington Prat Joseph Alcock Yarmouth England Intarty Johnny Freddy Sirius Barker Met Hhis ‘Hick Thames Gratiot County
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