Alma Record 1909 outlook and mixed economic notes
The Alma Record notes Henry Clows in New York sees an excellent outlook with signs of recovery in Wall Street and industry. It comments on crops wheat and oats, hints at large yields, and discusses rice bread supply fears easing. It also references school reforms and a Yukon-Pacific exposition, plus odd historical items and a Taft joke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Clows
New York Banker
Wall Street
South
The Gradual Elimination of Parents
The Detroit News argues that modern education shifts duties from parents to schools and teachers, proposing a school savings bank to teach thrift while asking where parental responsibility will end in future generations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Rapids
Detroit News
Death of E L Travis Pioneer Resident of Loyd County Ga
E L Travis a well known pioneer of Loyd County Georgia died at his home in Rome on August 11 1900 after a period of illness. He settled in Georgia twenty seven years ago and had two visits to Michigan. He leaves a daughter Mrs C F Wright and a son E W Travis who resided with him in Georgia. He was seventy two years old. his wife had died four years earlier.
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BE. L. Travis
Rome
Loyd County
Travis
Georgia
Michigan
C. F. Wright
E. W. Travis
Mr. Travis
Dream Land Theatre Apologizes to Patrons
Dreamland Theatre owner L J Rainsberger apologizes to patrons for missing Miss Blanche Lafay last Saturday. Advertisements promised her appearance and the proprietor offers refunds if patrons are not pleased, pledging to honor all advertised commitments.
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Blanche Lafay
L. J. Rainsberger
Dreamland Theatre
Alma base ball club crowds aid town event at grove
The Alam base ball club drew over 2,000 for a Friday gathering with the Alma band escorting visitors to West Superior Street. Weddings, social events, and a Wright House auction night followed, raising funds for a new Episcopal church.
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Alam
Alma Band
West Superior St
Alma
Wm. M.thompson
Harriet Adella Rogers
J. VanAnte
Wright House
Chas
McNaily
Detroit
McGinnis
Jas
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement From Alma Resident
Alma resident Mrs. M Zieenfuss testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills cured her kidney backache and urinary issues after years of suffering. She purchased them at Charles Rhodes' drug store, noting lasting relief and returning effectiveness last spring. Sold nationwide by Foster Milburn Co, Buffalo. price 50 cents. Remember the name Doan's.
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Dean
Alma
M. Zieenfuss
Superior Street
Mich
Charles Rhodes
Doan
Wil
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Motor Vehicle Ordinance Notice By City Marshall
City Marshall O. L. Convis warns all motor vehicle owners to observe speed limits and display lights and license numbers. Violations will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. Ensure compliance to avoid penalties.
Delightful Party for Miss Margaretta Blair and Frank Blair
Mrs Francis King hosted more than twenty Alma youths on State street last Tuesday night in honor of Miss Margaretta Blair and Frank Blair of Chicago. Japanese lanterns lit the porch garden and lawn as Davis Bros orchestra played. Dancing followed by refreshments on porch and lawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis King
Alma
State Street
Margaretta Blair
Frank Blair
Chicago
Davis Bros. Orchestra
PIONEERS DAY Anecdotes on Coffee and Life in Early Days
The reminiscence recalls pioneer life in Pine River township with Uncle Fred Wright a respected farmer. It notes rough food compared to modern times coffee trials sunken in humor and a harsh era with malaria and dangers from rail and sea travel. The speaker reflects on equality sociability and the uncertain future of technology and mortality.
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Pine River Township
Fredrick Wright
Uncle Fred
Wright
Church Notes. Services at Marys and Presbyterian Church
St Marys Church schedules High Mass and sermon at 1630 and Rosary Benediction at 730. Presbyterian Church invites worship with Rev Higgins at 10030 next Sunday. English Lutheran services start August 24 at 250 pm at the U B church, Rev Adolph Saver of St Louis to preach.
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St. Mary’s
Alma
U. B
Adolph Saver
St. Louis
Alma Young Ladies Honor Miss Marie Fisher With Croquet
Mrs C D Bell entertained several Alma Misses on Tuesday afternoon in honor of Miss Marie Fisher of Jackson. The gathering featured croquet and light refreshments. Guests praised Mrs Bell as an ideal hostess and charming entertainer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.D. Bell
Alma
Marie Fisher
Jackson
Mrs. Bell
Flower and Vegetable Show Opens at Alma Free Reading Room
The Civic League hosts the Children’s Tower and Vegetable Show on Saturday Sept 4 at 11 a m in the Alma Free Reading Room with admission of five cents. Entice children to water blooms daily in hot weather and remove pods to aid blooming. county fair underway this week and visitors urged to attend Ithaca events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civic League
Alma Free
Advertised Letters for Week Ending August 21 1409
Advertised letters for Alma Michigan list include Mu P A Billings Mr Anna Cay wine Fred Covell Mr Van Hast Wm Kinney C L Lavery Mr Edwie Lewin Henry Lucas Mr H McClain H Osgood Mrs Wm Roland Mr Wm Roland Fred A Smith Earnest Woodward Mel Amanda 8 Yarne If not claimed they will be sent to the Send Letter Office Postmaster Brown.
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Alma
Michigan
P. A. Billings
Anna Caywine
Fred A. Covell
van Hast
Wm. Kinney
C. L. Lavery
Edwie Lewin
Henry Lucas
H. McClain
H. Osgood
Wm. Roland
Fred A. Smith
Earnest Woodward
Mel
Amanda
Yarne
Oller
Sepr
Fith
C.F Brown
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Hig Rapids
George G. Covell
North Yakima
Wash
Tiggins
Sault Ste. Marie
Ga.rr
Taft
Congress
E. L. Travis
Dream Land Theatre
the Record
New Episcopal Church
Our Town
This
Clinton County
Ithaca
August Spies
Michael Sehwal
Samuel Fielden
Albert A. Parsons
Adolloh Fisher
Geo. Engleman
Louis Lingg
Hay Market
Motor Vehicle Owners
O. L. Convis
City Marshall
Church Notes
ST. Mary's Church
Joes
Economy Shoe Store
Vermeulen
Samuel BP. Todd
Gatfield Ave
Bay City
Todd
American Amusement. Co
Miss Myrtle
Opera House
Cable Hardware CO
M. A. Medler
State ST. South
C.l.&.g.m.delavan
Oxfords
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