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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1902
Page
4
The record shows The Recoen edited by C F Brown with Caril Brown as local editor and manager. The item notes mail transmission from Alma with a date reference to the second Friday in December 1992.
The Rooppa remains with new owner Mr F F Brown as the Alma Record Co takes charge. The retiring publisher recalls sixteen years in Alma, praises local business support, admits mistakes and stresses dedication to Alma’s welfare. He notes the sale to a capable manager and urges public support for the paper’s future under new leadership.
The Alma Recent Co plan to own The Alma Report with capital stock of 610,000. Officers elected include Livingstone as president, A W Wright as vice president, Dr J H Lancashire as secretary and treasurer, and P W N Bland as general manager. Bland brings twenty eight years of printing experience from Medina New York and Detroit.
Mr. Bland steadies the Record and Superior Typesetting Co with strong staff choices and supportive leadership. He earned broad respect in Detroit churches and fraternal orders, aims to maintain patronage, and plans improvements as demand requires.
The Yarvon City Gazette notes that Tonia and Kent counties will receive county rural free mail delivery with daily service to every farm home. The editorial asserts that a competent congressman long in office yields national influence and benefits local districts, praising Congressman William Allen Smith for his steady leadership and potential impact on state and national affairs.
The second meeting of the Republican State central committee was held in Grand Rapids. A call was issued for the state convention to be held in Detroit March 6. W. W. Wedemeyer of Ann Arbor was chosen as chairman.
The Gratiot County Herald 16 page edition, state and local news, well displayed ads. The Detroit Free Press Christmas edition, largest and best to date. The Bay City Tribune 24 pages, creditable. The Gratiot County Journal 16 pages, holiday standard. Isabella County Charter four page lithograph cover, attractive ads. The Clare Courier enlarged edition, well filled with advertising.
An Alma citizen reports improved appetite and reduced headaches after using Chase's Nerve Pills from Sharer & Malholmad's drug store. The testimonial credits A W Ohne Medicine Co Buffalo NY with the product and features a portrait and signature of A W Ubase M D on the package.
Mr and Mrs John W Morton left Tuesday for Metamora to visit relatives. Miss Winnie Hart and Mr Jack Moble of Riverdale announce a wedding at Westaburg. The Pine River Farm Club postpones its January meeting to February. A fire team and hose wagon are being organized with bids invited. The Michigan Asylum for Insane Criminals held its regular monthly meeting in Alma.
Grand Rapids Press quotes Chief Deputy Game Warden Chas E Brewster saying he will not seek the state warden appointment. He cites business reasons and aims to discuss proposed game law changes with Lansing lawmakers in winter. He advocates uniform hunting seasons including squirrels deer and birds to curb temptation and violations.
Society item notes the Bay View club meeting with Mrs Ford on Monday evening December 29. A separate notice mentions a robbery case involving Major Neau Ral Pals and a tainted mood trouble, promising trials with guaranteed results at Bivina and Knodes.
Alma citizen recounts relief from persistent itching and skin sores after using Down's Ointment. He credits rapid relief and uninterrupted sleep once applied, and notes purchasing from Bivins & Rhodes with Foster Miboru Co as U.S. agents under the Doan's brand.
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