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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1908
Page
6
Alma College in Alma Michigan offers entry to the School of Music the School of Art and the Commercial School with flexible self paced study. Instruction is individual and students may begin anytime and pay only for what they receive.
A long list of Thanksgiving travels and visits across the area. Miss Agnes Holden from Breckenridge and Miss Zon Dodge marry Charley Blows at Emerson. Local hunters return with deer. many residents visit relatives in Saginaw, Alma, Adrian, Toledo, and Ashley.
An aged farmer from the home county visits Toronto and faces a probing interviewer asking about King Edward. The newcomer's blunt reply is No. Thames Gox of Kramer. A playful note references poets and editors and offers a glimpse of early verse and prose in a noisy city scene.
Mrs BE Hodges visited her daughter's home with Mr H O Clark on Wednesday. A program and dinner were held at Morse schoolhouse. The Gleaners of Best Harbor nominated officers at their last meeting. Mr and Mrs Varn Bamber traveled to Midland County on Wednesday, returning Thursday.
West Pine River notes report late week weather and small-town happenings. Activities include Forest Hill church music on Tuesday, dinner gatherings hosted by multiple local families, Lady Maccabees lunch, and improvements in Otto Bowers health.
The Tincorn township Farmer's club meets Friday December 11 1908 at 10 30 a m sharp at the home of Mr and Mrs L A Carmer Invocation chaplain Adilrest of welcome Mr Carmer Response Mr Britten Dinner Music by the Newcomb family Members respond with incidents from their journey to the club Recitation Leia Carmer Vocal solo Mrs F Wight Secretary's report and business meeting Topic Foot and Mouth Disease of Cattle Led by Mr Townsend followed by Mr VanLeavan Mr Decker and others Report of delegate to State Association Recitation Miss Mina Newcomb Question box led by Mr Hetherington Closing song club
Real estate transfers include EB Halse to Caleb Howell for property at Alma Park, Ransom J Praker to Amelia Wooley in St Louis, Lyle A Evans to Herbert Anderson in Alma, James Porterfield to William Birmingham in Ithaca, Harry Burris to Eugene D Miller in Alma, Philip W Creaser to Edward L Overmyer at roads, Moffett to R J Lathi in Bethany, William H Hains to John Haines in Sand Knapp's addition Se Louis, and Miranda Waldo to Jesse Wibber at Bethany.
An old advertisement extols Favorite Prescription and Dr Prince offering guidance for invalid women with nervous complaints, dark spots, or weak health. It promises mild, non habit forming relief, asserts no cures but improved vitality, and invites free consultation via correspondence. Also promotes Dr Pierce's Pellets as laxative regulators with easy dose instructions and post paid pricing.
Advertised list for the week ending November 21 1908 includes Mrs Myrtle Banrore Mr David Brown W Chanells Mr A M Flowers Mrs Bessie Harris E Howell Miss Ida Hoff Mr J D Kanfma Rey W A Lake Mrs Christ Lout Mr K D McKinney Mr Frank Powels Miss Laura Rabalan Mr Walter Sparks Miss Mary Webb Mrs Amy Wells Mra L Wilson If not called for the items will be sent to the Dead Letter Office December a4 108 C F Bxows pan
Tuives Griffith, one of Censiot's oldest settlers, aged 72 years, 1 month, 2 days, died after a life of toil. Funeral services at Emer son Baptist church. Born in chemong county December 5, 186. Enlisted in 1860 in Co. G, St. Michigan, later homesteaded Gratiot county. Survived by wife Emeline Docker, four children, stepmother, two brothers, and many relatives. Funeral honors mark a brave old soldier’s final battle and peaceful rest.
Alma residents urged to treat kidney troubles with Doan's Kidney Pills after a local user testifies to dramatic relief from rheumatism and backache. The ad notes widespread kidney dangers, lists symptoms like backache and urinary issues, and promotes Doan's as the proven remedy sold by Foster Milburn Co. in Buffalo, NY.
The American Sugar Industry and Beet Growers of Chicago publish a practical agricultural book aimed at about four hundred thousand sugar beet farmers. It blends actionable guidance with scientific references and reflects strong industry enthusiasm and advocacy for beets and sugar production.
The ad touts CLOTHCRAFT suits and overcoats as all wool, guaranteed, and priced from 10 to 25 dollars. It warns against shoddy fabrics, promises lasting style, fit, color, and finish, and claims superior material and workmanship in every article.
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