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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1918
Page
7
A shoemaker in a small town finds two purses hidden in shoe toes containing over 800 in cash and jewelry after a frantic woman bursts in alleging loss of money and valuables. The thief, Engle, remains at large as the details bewilder workers and residents.
An article fragment surveys how storms affect woods noting wind impact varies by tree and wood type. It cites resistance, trunk shape, and species like hickory, and mentions wind-driven downed trees in hardwoods. It shifts to unrelated ads and literary extracts about beauty, art, and a cough remedy testimonial.
A vintage health note promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as quick relief for colds. It warns against catching a second cold before full recovery and advises bed rest, noting a middle aged or older man should stay in bed until fully recovered, even if it takes longer initially.
Alma Michigan notes from the city council with attendance, bills presented, and approvals. Officials discuss water and sewer funds, cemetery funds, and financial appropriations. A hearing on district assessments is postponed to March 3 while policy and tax items are approved by the mayor and aldermen.
An Alma advertisement extols San-Yak as an efficient Medicine for internal use covering stomach kidneys liver and bowels. It claims prevention of artery hardening paralysis and neuritis with numerous testimonials from local residents including F E Gray L B Kehn and J J Waterberry praising relief from rheumatism kidney and bladder trouble and general health improvements.
Public notice asserts Florence M Verhing's mortgage to the Al Estate Sevines Mima Michigan is foreclosing. The sale will occur at the county court house in the village of Whwen on a specified Saturday, to satisfy principal of 1000 dollars, interest, and attorney fees, with costs.
Alma resident Mrs. Josephine Vannormar reports long standing rheumatic back pains nervousness dizziness and fatigue improved after using Doan's Kidney Pills. She credits the remedy with easing kidney and bladder weakness and warns readers to ask for Doan's by name from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo N Y.
An old advertisement promotes Humphreys Witch Hazel Ointment for piles, external or internal hemorrhoids, itching and burning. Claims relief after one application and lists price at 28 cents with druggists or mail order.
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