Riverdale notes show town activity and proposed elevator talk
Alma and Riverdale circles report visitors from Grand Rapids and Perrinton, including Fleming, Goodrich, and Cassidy. Residents relocate, family reunions unfold, and a four story elevator discussion surfaces amid plans for local growth and new street work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Goodrich
Cassidy
Perrinton
Jack Fisk
Lefe
A. G. Hagg
Grand Rapids
Hazeltine-Perkine Drug Co
Lamon Gee
Alma
Horace Hudson
Sumter
St. Louis
Elm Hall
Mike Mahoney
Gunily
Chas. Green Jr
Imas
Vandemark Wook
Reuben Parrington
Peters
Clare
Riverdale
Benner
Chadwin
Suenauiling
McKay
Wall
Klondike
Merril
Tork & Gi
Wolverdile
Robinson
John Belle
Elia Hall
Local Gossip Mixed With Names From Far and Near
Fragmented notes report Elm Han visiting sister and numerous visitors in town. Various residents including Mrs Hurley Griffin and Amy Boydid Alina are mentioned with travel, family visits, and simple social rounds. Several names and places appear in a jumble of dates and locales indicating a crowded week of small town social activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elm Han
Vrye Thor Caradon Sienty
Professor Gopps and the gramophone trip to Ohio
Professor M M Gopps unveils a gramophone as a new musical instrument and plans a fall tour to stump the state for the Silver party. Analysts say the effort practically assures the election of a Republican ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. M. Gopps
Ohio
Silver Party
Religious Notes Presbyterian Preaching Next Sunday
The pastor will preach next Sunday both morning and evening. Morning subject is The Enriching Power of God. Evening subject is Improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian
Annual Low Rate Excursion via Ann Arbor R R
The Ann Arbor Railroad runs its annual excursion on Tuesday August 24 departing Alma at 12:26 p.m. The trip visits Petoskey Traverse City Mackinac Island Frankfort and Bengonia with round trip fares of 1.70 to most points and 2.70 to Mackinac Island. Tickets valid for return until September 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Arbor
Petoskey
Traverse City
Mackinac Island
Frankfort
Bengonia
Alma
Mackinac
Gras Press Grand Ramps Schwabenfest Picnic
Great times in store for all who attend this annual picnic or Schwabenfest. Special attractions will be provided for a delightful day. The D G R and W Ry will run a special train from Alma arriving at Grand Rapids about noon. Leave for home at 7 00 p m. Round trip rate 1 00. Geo DeHaven GP A
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma
Nourh Midtcaxy Resorts Trip from Alma This August
The notice announces a popular round trip train excursion on Wednesday August 20 departing Alma at 4 am. Destinations include Mackinac Island Petoskey Bay View Charlevoix Traverse City with return limits. Rates are listed. agents Gro DeHaven G PAL provide posters and participation details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nourh Midtcaxy
D.C
Schwabenfeldt Hursius Grand Rapids Picnic Announcement
Annual picnic of the German Soviv tlas of Grand Rapids and Western Michigan at Schoonfelt's Citeve Reeds Lake features ample food, music, and singing. The DG Row & W. Ry. advertises a special excursion train departing Alina and returning in the evening. round trip fare 10. Read as best readable OCR fragment with local transit details and event notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schwabenfelt Hursius
Grand Kay
Ane
Grand Rapids
Michigan
Cate
Schoonfelt
Citeve
Reeds Lake
Row& W. Ry
S310
Grand Haplas
Tempering and forging techniques from old forges
The article discusses tempering springs and forging methods, detailing steps for heating, quenching, and cooling, plus safety notes and handling with careful, precise craft. It cites a New York Ledger piece on costs and the idea that tasteful decorations can mislead value, urging prudent expenditure.
Raspy Patents and Patent Medicines Plagued by Ads
A fragmentary late 19th or early 20th century newspaper clippings describe multiple patent medicine pitches. Advertisements tout GHADNO coffee substitute, Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin, J H McLean’s Strengthening Cordial, Castarete and Ely’s Cream Balm, Allen’s Foot-Ease, and various tonics. The piece notes sensational claims, endorsements, and retail pitches by Bivins & Rhodes and others, with scattered names and places.
Liver Balm and Kidney Cure Promotes Health Reform
An 19th century advertisement claims Pimples blotches dark rings and eye circles signal liver and digestion problems and promotes Dr J Hy Melean's Liver and Kidney Balm as a remedy with a dollar price per bottle. Also includes testimonials on Chronic Diarrhoea cured by Chamberlain's Colic Cholera Remedy from a veteran and an endorsement for Grain-O coffee substitute priced at four cents and two cents per ounce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
I. E. Robey
Chey
Rivins & Rhodes
J. Hy Melean
B.S. Webb
Pennsylvania
Henry Steinberger
Allentown
Bivins & Rhodes
Lake and Rail to Chicago and Milwaukee
Graham & Morton Transportation Co. steamer lines run Benton Harbor to Chicago and Milwaukee with connections at St. Joseph. Services include City of Chicago and City of Milwaukee steamers and propellers Cty of Louisville and Woods, operating twice daily in late July through September. Fare lower than rival routes. Information from Jd. Th. Graham, president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benton Harbor
St. Joseph
Mich
Chicago
Milwaukee
West Michigan
City of
Medical discovery claim targets kidney and liver health
A garbled notice claims a breakthrough medical discovery will cure all diseases by treating kidneys and liver. It alleges fever relief and general wellness, urging readers to buy a product to be sold and marketed by druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Whiel
Tyetiner
Lange Weet
Job M. Shetterley
MIT General
Steam navigation rates set for Mackinac trips
The Detroit and Ohio Lakes Steam Navigation Co plans June 20 rate changes for round trips to Mackinac from Cleveland Toledo and Detroit with meals and berths included. Prices listed show Cleveland 16 Toledo 14 Detroit 11 and a request for a pamphlet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit & Oieland Steam Navigation Cois
New Mammoth
Cleveland
Toledo
Detroit
Addrese
ALA
Senastz
GPLA
Mich
Mackinac
Marquette
Duluth
Weturs
Ireland
Put-in- Bay
A. A. Bohantz
Cleveland Steam Hav. Co
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Riverdata
Gratiot County
Koh. Moble
Delon Fleming
B. A. Button
Matheson
Parry
Mise
Nellie Stevphton
Ter Leather
Suiuer
Mise Eotelin Gueniy
Verbone
Peteral Daratin
Iain Hall
Lopes Shy
Mire
Welle
Biliot
Geeta Morton
D. Laubenguser
Lusioee
Apna
Bewtng
Grosaries
R. R
Gras Press
Stspay
Ava
Assvat Low Barr RR
Sacucision
Wight
New York
Oman
F. Gregg
Dr. Caldwell
BOS. Webb
Tr. J. HH. McLean
Allen
Allen B. Obnstad
Lattes
N.Y
Dr. Calawelle Soony
Bos
Ely
ELY Bros
Dion Ad
Sperry
Hartford
Coun
Island of Cool
Avivance
Banleus
Piaee
Ade Allen Susted
le Roy
Mathoditt Praacher
Clay City
Luddiam
Pepsin Serop Co
Monticello
J. Melon
Lake and Rail
Graham & Morton Transportation Co
Voledo
Mackings
Wright House
Jim Allen
Sterling Remedy Ca
J. la Miller
J.B. Parker
Alma Meat Market
Seasort
Horgeshoeingp
Genel Blacksmithing
WM. Omubb
Dale
Greening Bros
Mosave
Moen
Pris
Mac
Ball
Ely Bhotifes
Warren St
New York City
HOBBS _Sparagus
W.L. Douglas
Ustayen
Petnie Neel
Prem Pome
Wiese
Jeroes Abe
Tee Illey
Gabe
Tirskellin
Abd Hy . Pollasky
George D. Kink
Martha Honk
Sarah
Abbot
Mewittor
Deeds City
Caeecloay
Tard Mierke
Vito
Hsu
Vial
Marty Wee
Attornes
Martenves
Bavitier
Leon
Seiji Deety
Lele
Tara County
Michiwan
Morten
Wald Modwnet
le Kate
Deede
Netice
Tyson
Eac Morteue
Miralloy
Bald
Jlbee
Lovert & Maths
The
Fidelity Mutual Aid Association
Sriram
Clinton
Syare Yard
Garth
Brdtil
Satin Tratti
Standard Music CO
Wabasha Minn
Mackinag
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