12 Feb 1904
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 9 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1904
Page
1
Public notice from First State Bank Alma Michigan regarding financial matter. Details readable indicate an institution related action affecting accounts or loans. Further specifics are unavailable in the fragment but the notice relates to a local banking entity and its operations in Alma Michigan.
A catalog highlights wholesome grain products including Alma Patent and Arcada flours along with Bakers Rye Flour Buckwheat Graham Kole Wheat Wheat Grits Corn Meal and Cracked Wheat. The assortment emphasizes nutrition and diverse milling options.
The Michigan building, colonial in style and fireproof, will cost about 14000 to construct and is to be erected by George Rickman & Sons Co. The project relies on donations from Michigan manufacturers. the state aims to showcase key industries with a spacious design and verandas. President Frederick B. Smith asserts Michigan will have a proud exhibit, aided by private contributions and rail of the plan to furnish interiors at no cost to the state.
A Michigan farm home near Mt. Pleasant hosted Frank Francisco’s 65th birthday with sister and brother in law from Naples New York visiting. Family from Clare and Mt. Pleasant joined for a noon meal and dinner, gifts and a custom birthday pose. Widespread snow kept travel slow but party spirits remained high as relatives discussed old times and plans before departure.
Arrangements completed for a wrestling bout at Mt Pleasant featuring Bobby Keakes of this place versus Max Wiley of Rochester New York on the night of March. The card includes the Flying Dutchman versus William Miller England’s champion. A special train is planned for attendees with a $2000 welterweight world title on the line and $500 deposits lodged as good faith.
Reports from across the state describe rural mail carriers battling deep snowdrifts and freezing cold this winter. Despite hardships, Alma carriers did not miss trips, though some routes were cut back or patrons bypassed for shoveled boxes. Carrier outages and illness occurred on certain routes while others continued with delays. Rail service was disrupted in places, with sleigh mail briefly used before trains returned to schedule.
A J Mulholland and Dr N F McGlinton return from a southern and Cuban tour praising the country. They visited Chattanooga Atlanta St Augustine Miami Keyport and inland villages near Havana. They note Cuba’s rich appearance moderate cost of living and brought back tropical fruit and souvenirs. Subscribe for the Alma Record.
A decided success featured Ian Jackson Concert Co with Dr. Jackson delivering the Hamdel Aria in a notable oratorio study. The village crowd praised Mrs Welpton and Mrs Merrill for their refined performances and polished accompanying role throughout the program.
An old weather related tip notes a back blow and chilly winds causing stiffness. It urges wearing an overcoat on cool days and removing it when warm, then promises quick relief from soreness with Perry Davis Painkiller. It proclaims there is but one Painkiller.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.