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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1894
Page
6
Bazaar advertisement touts large quantities of books at very low prices. It claims savings on tablets slates pencils and supplies, seeks cash purchases, and promises Crockery and Glassware at special low prices with a large assortment.
A compact 19th century market notice lists Hayt and Vliet 12 lbs English Currants 5 lbs, crackers and bars, Jaxon Soap eight bars, Lenox Soap four bars, Wee Japan Teaseers verses I Mataties per DUK, canned salmon per can, canned peaches per van, 92 lbs granulated sugar, and Saturday only fresh produce and vegetables in constant stock.
Local column details promotions at Vollasky's and Weis with corsets dresses and boots, half price on items at Delavan's and Pollasky's. Mentions Mt Means Alma visitations, school positions, a Gratiot Soldiers Association meeting, and criticism of traveling show scams harming residents.
News from Alma covers a broad mix of local happenings and ads: clothing bargains at Kehn's and Dollasky's, new dressmaking by Mrs Hart Miller, and a fresh line of parasols at Alma Mercantile Co. Social notes include visits, birthdays, and races at the Pine, plus troops visiting the Sanitarium. Local notices report arrests, school hires, theatre events, and a grand county Sunday School Rally with Washington Gardner as a speaker.
A promotional notice claims hard times aided by ready cash leading to a large stock purchase from the Eastern Manufacturers. It touts an extensive, mountain of goods described as cheaper, better, and of first-class quality, promising strong value for buyers.
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