02 Dec 1898
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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1898
Page
1
Advertisement notes many with kidney disease feel hopeless and unhealthy after hearing the condition is incurable. Foley's Kidney Cure is pitched as a guaranteed remedy for the discouraged and disconsolate, with Bivins & Ruonns listed.
The advertisement states Poleys Honey and Tar does not claim to form miracles or cure all cases of consumption and asthma. It asserts comfort and relief in advanced stages and suggests trying it for afflicted or threatened individuals, with emphasis on relief and potential benefits.
After a recent cold snap a frozen pond allowed skating. Dunning and Willebrand fell through at a deep river spot. Rescuers responded quickly. Willebrand was pulled out after a lengthy effort using a boat hook. Oloester Walker aided, and both youths suffered no lasting effects from the near-drowning incident.
The Gratiot County Telephone Co has upgraded lines and equipment across the three towns Ithaca Alma and others adding new phones while removing old units. The system now serves 175 phones with no extra rental charge and aims to attract more subscribers as improvements continue. The Ladies Home Journal announces a 400 photo series showcasing American country homes gardens churches and floral rooms with thousands of photographers contributing and prizes awarded from over 10 000 submissions.
The annual election of officers of Alma Hayter No 123 R A M was held last Monday evening. Elected were M. Pollasky as High Priest, B 8. Web King, G 8. Ware Sorin F Montiger U, W S Turk treasurer, G 8. Young secretary. J 8 Coplo Master of Da Otto Banderbed Master of 3d V Ixnae Kasei Master of tet V F Feetastty Sentinel.
A representative of the Revorp visited J M Montigel & Co this week to find a busy foundry producing for patrons. The firm recently expanded with a large casting room, new machinery, and increased staff. An electric dynamo lights the shop, and they are actively turning out the Alma Oscillating sleigh for winter. The article praises local institutions contributing to Alma's public good.
Joseph McKay of Ithaca takes over the A W Brock tinshop in the post office block and will open with a large bicycle stock and services including enameling brazing and vulcanizing. Brock endorses McKay as a skilled tinsmith while the paper notes the publication’s daily value and other editorial reflections.
The note expresses sincere gratitude to neighbors and friends for their generous contribution toward buying a replacement cow after a recent loss. The writers, Mx Day and Mus J N Day, convey deep appreciation and say the help was greatly felt and appreciated.
J K Booth of Sumner township advertises an auction on his farm one and a half miles east of Sumner on Thursday December 15 to include stock farm implements and tools with usual terms. Mary J McCarty to sell at public sale on Monday next hay grain and stock at her residence in Arcadia area. Ambiguous medicine promises refunds for Baxter Mandrake Bitters and Downe Elistr if cures lack, with additional unspecified guarantees.
The Grand Trunk Railway announces Annual Canadian Excursions departing December 16 17 and 18 with a single round trip fare to Canadian points on Main Line Intercolonial Montreal to St John New Brunswick. Tickets valid return to January 7th with no eastbound sales beyond Pontiac D M division or Tillsonburg OC G T division. Three daily trains with Pullman sleepers and parlor cars. optional return via Detroit or Port Huron and Great St. Clair Tunnel. Rates and tickets from all agents. Also an ad for Foley’s Honey and Tar cough remedy and other medicines with guarantees and money-back offers.
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