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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1915
Page
9
The Advertiser and The Reader discusses how readers miss economical offers in newspaper ads. It urges readers to scrutinize ad columns, noting savings from merchants and the value of timely opportunities, while stressing readers should act before prices rise.
The piece argues tariffs shield U S industry from cheaper European goods after a tariff drop. warns deficits persist despite cuts to Rivers and Harbor and Public Building bills. notes farm prosperity with wheat prices high and wartime demand boosting prices, urging farmers to maximize opportunities before peace returns.
The town reports repair work on telephone wires and roads to restore mail service. Local residents Ed Boslep haying for Mr. Jackson, while Mr. and Mrs. L Andrews visit friends near Breckenridge. Several visits occur Thursday and Sunday as families reunite and Esther Morrow returns from Saginaw. District No. 7 closes for a one week vacation and birthday gatherings are noted amid health concerns for Gertie Alexander lingering after illness.
Mrs C F Man suffers relapse and remains no better. Mrs Ainn Eckert gravely ill at home. Mr and Mrs Harry Watkins to move to Illinois after selling household goods. Mr and Mrs Fred Rockyfellow and Mr and Mrs J H Allis visited Big Wolf home Sunday. School attendance poor due to storm. Farewell surprise for Mr and Mrs Marion Brownfield with silver berry spoons. Gladys Dunn visiting Brownfield home. Prayer meeting held for Brownfield pair. Clarence Pringle finished interior work on DeLong house. Lancooeldeee family from Porter visited John Chine’s home. Schoolhouse doors damaged by severe act of vandalism.
Walter Spayd and wife testified in the Rogers Loomis case in Ith, Agnes Hudson visited Mia, and Amos Criders with Fred Robinson of Alma returned home after days with relatives. Lyle Brownridge is recovering. School District No. 3 attendance was light due to severe weather. Earl Wells and family moved to Highland. Ernest Hudson and Clarence Crittenden visited Riverdale. Orville Welch’s team ran away but caused little damage. Walter French hosts a relative from Coldwater. Ernest Hudson visited Mr and Mrs Myre Haldwin. Aunt Waller and Mrs Baker were in town. Veock Hollquel family of Wine visited Rey Austin Jr. Suvern farm outings and ice from Mowe Lake noted. Amy Crittenden bought Av erye Peter Brittes. Riverdale events and rink attendance reported.
Clarence Caris and Thomas Meddick were Mr Pleasant on business. Fred Reader bought property near Mrs Fowler and Herbert Throop purchased adjoining lot. Public sale set for Saturday Feb 20. Teachers institute at Vestaburg school Saturday Feb 27. Church services well attended. Wallace and Orr of the Stave Bank Westm bore bought David Brown residence. Miss Gladys Harvix returns to Big Rapids Ferris Institute. Various residents listed for calls visits and travel.
The article lists service times for Church of Christ and St John s Church during Lent with Holy Communion and preaching by W E Wheeler and Rev J Frank Jackson. It covers weekday prayers, midweek meetings, Sunday Holy Communion hours, Good Friday hours, and Easter Day services open to all.
Alma college defeated Hillsdale 25 to 14 at the high school gym Friday evening. The game featured strong early play from both teams with Alma surging in the second half led by Gallagher Staggell and Wood. Hillsdale’s Miller Tarbell and Roberts paced the locals as Alma’s guarding proved invincible late, the visitors missing their train delaying the finish.
Advertised letters for the week ending February 8 1916 include Albert Rhode Clio Adame and Nellie Shaffer. If not called for they will be sent to the Dead Letter Office February 22 1916. VP Cash Postmaster.
The Albion versus Alma College game scheduled for Saturday February birth was postponed due to the sudden death of Prof. Frederick C. Demarest of Albion. He was a longtime professor of ancient languages and philosophy found dead in a cistern Thursday evening, with suicide suspected. He had suffered ill health after a nervous breakdown and had recently returned to work, not yet fully recovered.
An advertisement touts Humphreys Witch Hazel Oil for piles and hemorrhoids with external or internal use. It claims relief after one application and offers two sizes 25¢ and $1.00. A free sample of the oil is available by mail.
Mr and Mrs Hubert Brainerd have returned and intend to establish their home here. For now they will reside in the hospital north wing while settling in. Hyomei promises rapid relief from nasal head cold and throat ailments, claims Chas Rhodes as a guarantee of its healing effects.
Gratiot Pomona Grange will meet Liberty Grange on Saturday February 20 with a 10s%C starting time. Members are urged to attend the dinner and supper and enjoy a Knappack song book program and a question box feature. Lecturers must attend, with a conference to be discussed later. The piece also discusses skim milk sterilization and disease risks in livestock sales amid state controls and the need for local action.
A vintage cooking note describes larger than oyster calops with shell like scallops. It offers recipes including Scallop Stew and Deviled Scallops with steps using boiling water, milk, butter, flour, seasonings, and cream, then baking in ramekin dishes.
A 68 year old Tivoli New York man J H Feroe writes that Hanford's Balsam of Myrrh healed several bad cuts and scarred back on a valuable horse after applying the liniment twice daily.
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