21 Dec 1900
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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1900
Page
1
A Michigan town claims substantial freight handling, citing November totals from Ann Arbor and Pere Marquette railroads. They report over 30 million pounds for the month, with 2,506,068 pounds moved locally and 4,294,204 pounds forwarded, challenging towns with smaller populations to match the volume.
County Farmers Institute sets sessions with Women’s section led by Mrs J L K Haner and speakers from state including Wim Jopking L W Oviatt L J Post L L Wilson. Fall program and regional one day institutes promised. Ice dealers announce 100 lb blocks at 26c to private families with discounts to hotels and restaurants. River side Park rink leased by Charles Morden with skating and band, admission five cents or six tickets for twenty five cents. Weather permitting rink to open soon after new year.
JO Brigte proprietor of the Alma cigar shop announces sale of the business and departure for Dayton Ohio to take a district agency for the United States Health and Accident Insurance Co. of Saginaw. After five years of local trade the move follows portente loss of patronage to cheaper goods. The Brights express regret at leaving and thanks for community support.
The American resale Co. Columbia Sales Department in Hartford Conn offers a unique and mutual compilation calendar. It has been issued during the last sixteen years and is regarded as indispensable in many business offices and homes. Send five cent stamps to receive it.
A brief ad promotes a Majestic Range that bakes with two sticks of wood in the firebox and uses paper for the stove pipe. It claims minute biscuits are served free all week and urges readers to come in and see the range perform.
Local items report shop openings and upgrades at Bablke building to become Amos Pratt barber, improvements to Wright House barber, and planned porcelain bath updates. Mentions Bennett's store pricing, new figs and nuts, and Christamar bargains. Also notes A A train delay due to Toledo collision, Paul Braske leaving to Grand Rapids Press, aCharles Clark warrant, and a sacred concert at M E church January 15.
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