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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1908
Page
3
Alma College advertises admission to its music, art, and commercial schools with flexible terms and self directed study under Albert P. Cook. A letter praises Frankie H. Dodds of Mt Pleasant as a congressional candidate for the Eleventh District, while Governor Warner protests pension funding at the Grand Rapids Soldier Home and calls for end to excess monthly payments to veterans.
State items report SAGINAW county politician Hadhdlomew Griffin dead of paralysis. Fires destroy William Travers canning factory in Decatur. Robbery hits Chicago policeman Frank Bradigan after train trip to Holland. Michigan Hay Dealers meet in Lansing after two days at Flint. Mrs. Mary Warren of Caro found dead from heart disease. Menominee mayor orders dogs muzzled for 60 days amid fears of hydrophobia. Mrs. H. T. Gignon dies on Grand Trunk train 13 from heart disease. Drought damages beans near Howell with crop at 66 percent of last year. Wrecks and injuries include a section hand crushed near Manton and a boy burned from bonfire mishap. Bradley campaigner auto ditched near Jonia with no injuries. Young Ruth Beamon severely burned. rescue attempts ongoing. Bernardine Keltey dies after skull fracture from trampling. Joseph Charron fatally injured by threshing machine near Ble Point Ontario. Thomas Trainor found dead in hotel room after prior tombstone request. Broncho busting mishap fatally injures Joe Hooker near Toledo. James Lawrence killed by trolley in Battle Creek. Mrs Frank Howland of Battle Shore appeals to Governor Hanly for clemency. Edwin J. Wood charged with freight receipt embezzlement. bound over for trial. Balloon ascent planned by Olde of Lansing and Professor Mekering. Accident on a merry-go-round near Devil’s Lake injures rider Samuel Reed. Michigan Central workers near Marengo narrowly escape death. Miss Evin West of Port Huron to attend Geneva meeting as delegate.
Governor Warner notes federal treasury decision that pension portions cannot be retained by the state for any purpose, ensuring full pension payments to soldiers at Grand Rapids Soldiers' Home. Assistant Inspector General Wadsworth confirms the ruling governs all aid disbursements and maintenance funding totaling about 100 per year, ending the practice. Chauncey M. Wellman, 64, dies at home from heart failure after a morning illness. Born in Wyoming, N. C., he moved to Michigan, lived in Howell, then Alma, and was survived by his wife Ada Bliss and daughter Mrs S. Gallewher. Funeral held in Howell. An ad seeks a Wright Hall housekeeper. Riverdale adds schoolhouse extension bids. plans available from WH Owen. A $50 certified check accompanies bids. newest bidder on Sept 8 awarded contract.
The advertisement touts King as the best laxative product in a 4K promotion. It claims superior relief and urges readers to try the popular remedy emphasized by a bold, assertive pitch.
An influential Michigan congressman lauds Francis J Dodds of Mt Pleasant as a sterling, honest, capable, and unbiased candidate for the Eleventh District. The piece urges voters to support Dodds in the September primary and November election, praising his experience and independence and noting broad local and district backing.
Fragmented text covers a courthouse plea and a husband wife dispute in Clay County, a $14 million contract backdrop for Havana sewer work, two construction contracts in Washington, and a Sub-Treasury theft case tied to a Chicago bid. Also mentions sailors attending church in Sydney, relief petitions, and economic notes on trade and fashion futures.
A brief card of thanks expressing gratitude to many friends for their support and sympathy. The message honors a beloved father and husband, signed by Mrs. M. Wettwan Mae and family.
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