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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1907
Page
8
A vivid catalog lists five kinds of dolls and walking talking dolls, doll dishes, engines, sleds, four kinds of rocking horses, Irish maids, shoe fly rocking horses, mechanical toys, rifles, electric railway, racing automobiles, railway trains, mechanical banks and many other good things.
A special election was held in Ithaca on Monday to decide bonding the village for 000 to cover 8000 of past due sewer improvement bonds and 8000 of past due public building and water works extension bonds. Only 104 votes were cast with 7 for and 16 against.
Notice to taxpayers states tax reliefs are now handled at the city clerk’s office in the city hall each weekday until January 1 1908, with no additional percent tax due before then. from January 1 1908 a four percent penalty applies. Dated December 1907, Alma City.
The A D G O G mourns the loss of sister and friend Mee Jene Hmnsley. The lodge expresses humble submission to God, gratitude for her service and counsel, and sympathy to her family. Resolutions call to drape the chart, preserve records, and send copies to the family and local papers.
A catalog style notice lists 10 cent counter items including kitchen goods, tea sets, bath rooms, furniture, stoves, toys like dolls and animals, drawing slates, pastry sets, and novelty wares such as dog harnesses and wagon chimes. The ad invites readers to view the rest of the selection.
A catalog-style list showcases low priced items including nodding elephants, teddy bears, performing bears, banks, dolls, baby buggies, Santa Claus figures, Mission furniture, crawling beetles, doll dishes, stoves, washing machines, games, drums, air guns, books and many other goods.
Mr and Mrs Wood attended the Stanner Farmers Ole Phursday at Marion Chow Fred Barshie s home in Rosetrael Friday for a short visit at Mrs Will Kuhlman s Peruring Monday. Mrs Beri Kulimion hosted a party at her home and Mesere Wood Bambee and Kohlman attended a twenty first wedding anniversary gathering at the Stownet findaingham home Saturday evening. Wired Clark with his wife and baby were Sunday visitors at the home of Mr and Mrs KOA Clark. Remember the biggest assortment of chine in Gratiot at the Variety Store with the latest record now at Forque.
Alma resident Mr E. L Griffith recounts serious kidney trouble with backaches and headaches then being cured in less than three weeks by Doan's Kidney Pills. He says the remedy was ordered from Charles Rhodes' drug store and warrants wide recommendation. Sold everywhere 40 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents. Remember the name Doan's.
A section lists marriage licenses with multiple entries. Names include John Skiver aged 16 from OMb and Mabel Swain aged bi from Alma. Additional couples include Baiver aged 82 from Glite with Laura Swaie aged bi from Keiee and other pairs such as Pietemsut Cathorsie Shery and Sknes Prod Giles Bethany, plus Viola Havens aged 26 from same area.
A 19th century warning foresees three years of war famine and pestilence in the United States with crimes increasing. It predicts a cold severe December opening, strong storms across western states, and a harsh January with earthquakes fires and widespread suffering. Beginning December 22 a series of terrible railroad wrecks is foretold.
Two tons of candy advertised with a simple price range from Gio to 1.00 per pound. The note shows a broad sale in the Grocery Department without listing specific varieties or brands.
Presents for Father, Mother, Sister, Brother listed with many dry goods items. For Mother or Sister the Dry Goods Department offers pocket books, hand bags, belts, neckwear, hats, fur, cloaks, kimonas, blankets, umbrellas, gloves, and more. For Father or Brother items include cigars, handkerchiefs, slippers, ties, mufflers, suspenders, hosiery, and other suitable gifts.
Saturday evening a child missing, messages seek return to Keeond at 714 Stabe St. Brent A W Brock listed in West Superior street near Peterian church for further information. Farm for rent 200 acres well improved, cash or shares. Convis and Convis promote home gifts. Strayed black spaniel two weeks near Steve Bennett's store. owner to claim by paying notice fee.
The advertisement promises the time to select Christmas pianos and musical instruments as the gift next best to Phan. It highlights complete musical offerings and complete preparation for musical wants with the greatest and lowest possible prices.
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