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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1910
Page
4
The Farmers State Bank of Breckenridge opens August 1 after a rapid buildout in a brick, fireproof structure with a triple lock, safety deposit vault, and modern fittings. Directors include W. H. Zimmerman and L. Smith, with officers Webster and Chisholm guiding growth in a sugar beet region community.
In Breckenridge Michigan stockholders of the Farmers Bank plan two banks to serve a fertile community. The main office features mahogany counters and a modern vault, with a directors room in oak and green paneling. Resources show steady growth from inception to early 1900s, as the bank offers commercial and savings departments with four percent interest on deposits. W J Webster leads banking experience guiding operations and expansion.
A Gratiot County Boet Kaiser letter appeals to residents to back Michigan Sugar Co fieldmen over Owoso Sugar Co agents. It argues local mills pay taxes benefiting the county and offer better crop care, urging farmers to keep beet contracts within Gratiot to aid local industry and finance.
The Rowerstiller Recital opens the Alwa lecture course as a featured event. Officials tout the entertainment’s enduring appeal and the longstanding effort of the performers to deliver artful pleasure. Sr. Bowers starts the program with a classic from the buro repertoire.
A compact review praises Mr Grilley and his partner for a varied program of pathian humor and music. The two performers enchant listeners with ever changing selections, delivering a fresh show each season on strong conservative touring circuits.
Mystic Temple No a Pythian Sisters of Ithaca entertained Royal Temple No. 16 of Alma last Thursday afternoon. Alma ladies rode in on the 8:50 train and left on the 7:00. Royal Temple performed degree work on two candidates in fine fashion. Supper followed and about half a dozen social hours ensued with cards and visiting. Mystic Temple praised Royal Temple for the work performed.
Regular Alma council meeting called to order by Mayor Pro Tem Russell. Present Alds Ogden Glass Russell Fullerton Vilet. Motions include laying LL Conn water tax communication on table and referring J F Suvaam bill to claims. Several claims motion passed and adjournment noted with City Clerk Isaac Rossel signing.
A reputation earned by steady local effort highlights Dean's Kidney Pills. Mrs F A Mack of Alma Michigan reports permanent relief from backache and kidney trouble after using the product from Charles Rhodes drug store. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole U S agents advertise the 50 cent tablet with the reminder Remember the name Dean's and take no other.
An advertisement claims the pills cure stomach, liver, and digestive troubles at a small cost. It mentions relief from dyspepsia, indigestion, biliousness, constipation, malaria and debility and notes availability at C. F. Browns.
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