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Newspaper

The Alma Record

Location

Alma, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1909

Page

3

Riverdale Notes Paints Snowbound Weekend and Local Happenings

The Riverdale column reports a blizzard burying the area with ten inches of snow and drifting on highways. It notes road work Monday, local events including Lincoln Club banquet in Grand Rapids, the Republican state convention, and various residents’ activities, visits, illnesses, and a house fire near Kin Hall.

Rowland Lincoln Club Grand Rapids Seville W. A. Pratt Lmn Hall Gratiot County Elm Hall Kim Hall John Youngs Elwell Alma A. J. Williams St. Louis Frank C. Hyde Texas Moble & Co Moblo Riverdale Jim N. A. Mahlke Shepherd Lady Macabées H. A. Lyons Wyeth’s Hall Davis Bros Orchestra Marty Vestaburg Hill Albert Miner Nellie North Moble

Shake Town Home Remedy Promised For Kidney Ailments

A reader advised home preparation of a dandelion based mixture with extract, sarsaparilla, and alcohol as a kidney regulator claimed to treat rheumatism and to improve kidney function. Local druggists say they can compound or guide readers in making the blend at home.

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Sumner Maude Ferris Visits Friends Then Returns Home

Sumner Maude Ferris visits friends in the vicinity and plans to return to Kalamaroo after a brief vacation. Lincoln celebration at the Grange included toffee and refreshments. students received Valentines after reading and recitations. Several local residents were mentioned for illness, visits, and social calls, with notes on a funeral and pension approval for Lydia Kay.

Maude Ferris Kalamaroo Grange Lincoln Speske H. OQ. Churchie

Local Social Roundup From Grange Heights Area

Grange Heights social notes record Lamont Wood aiding Melvin Sharrar, Vern Bamber hosting Maple Rapids guests, and farm renamings including Lone Pine and Willowmere. Livingston county residents Henry Ross and Thorn Harris visit Rollin Wood. Lincoln centennial events at college. Alma resident Jud Sthyter at Prank Reefers to repair a storm door. Violance Wood returns to Emerson work. Mrs Vern Bawhber visits Elmwood Corners. Will Kublin and wife reach Riverside California for daughter Ray Woodard’s recovery.

Lamont Wood Melvin Sharrar Vern Bamber Marven Allen Maple Rapids Alvin Miller Lone Pine Farm Clark Willowmere Henry Ross Livingston County Thorn Harris New Haven Rollin Wood Hi. Byrd Clark Lincoln Jud Sthyter Alma Violance Wood Emerson Vern Bawhber Elmwood Corners Midland County Will Kublin Riverside Cali Ray Woodard

Fixed The Assessments Complete State Board Valuation

The state board of assessors completed the assessment of properties under its jurisdiction fixing total valuation at 200,089,085 an increase of 885,025 over the prior year. The Michigan Central System rose substantially for a new tunnel under the Detroit river. The Pere Marquette and Arbor line valuations changed amid adjustments to express firms and rail lines. Taxes due to the state total 8 497 in contrast to the prior year.

State Board of Assessors Orcome Michigan Central System Sew Oetroit

Real Estate Transfers Note of Transfers and Purchasers

Real estate transfers listed with multiple names and compounding abbreviations. Transfers include Brown to Allen, Suydam to Suydam, J Es Newark, Seifred to Conarton, Cramer to Shepler, frown to Wilkin son, Gates to Poylesong, Kinsel to Lae, and Moore with various tracts and weeks noted. Entries show vendor and purchaser, with parcel references and miscellaneous abbreviations.

M B Brown Jotham Moore

Students charged in OSC greed of track and derailing attempt

About 200 students from the M A C appeared in Justice Fraser's court in Lansing to testify on the greasing of 100 yards of Michigan United railway track and the spiking of a switch amid plans to derail a junior students' electric car after the J hop. Nineteen confessed to greasing the track but denied involvement in spiking or shorting the current. authorities urged guilty parties to come forward.

Justice Frasier’ Court Lansing Michigan United Railway East Lansing Masonic Temple Behrendt

Incomplete historic currency figure report in United States data

Fragmentary OCR text states a yearly per capita money amount and total currency in circulation from the Treasury, with figures like 601.918,000 and references to February and the Division of Le sne sad currency. The passage is garbled and lacks clear context or complete facts.

Warren Tuller Lonia Reformatory Drink Fullerenga Stelen Tressury

Chronic Diseases Cured by Dr Walker at Gratiot County

Testimony declares chronic diseases can be cured with Dr Walker’s treatment. The article notes many patients with long standing ailments found relief after his care, urging others to seek his services when available to reclaim health and avoid prolonged illness.

Walker Avale Gratiot Oro

Grateful Hearts Testify to Dr Walker's Cure in Detroit

Testimonials recount dramatic recoveries after consulting Dr W Walker at the Seaver House in Detroit. Mrs O W Clark details relief from side pain and weight gain, while Mrs N Patdy reports regained ability to walk after stomach trouble. Others mention rheumatism and ulcers improving, urging readers to seek treatment with Dr Walker.

O.W. Clark Mthaea W. Walker Detroit Sauver House Dr. Walker W. Clatie Ithaca Mra. N. Patdy Aino Walker Seaver House

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The Bank of Riverdale F. H. Rowland H. E. Harry Asst. Cashier R. E. Moblo & CO F.C. Hyde Eicher & Weller Arcada Livery Plaon Argada Farmars Olin Capen Lenah Johnson Gertrude Johnson Amos Crittenden Clack North Kin Hall John Robart Wilmot Shake T MSO HOM Sumner A. Aldrich Belding Dr. Graham Hunt Lottie Forquer Stra Stoffe Pratt Rim Hall Forquer Bay City Schlappi Grange Heights William M. Smith Supreme Court State Agriculture Roy Waterbury Highland W. H. Wallace Saginaw A. J. Doherty Clare Robi. D. Graham W. L. Carpenter W. J. Oberdorffer Stephen+ son Platforma Fogotsang Caehior Pomeleane Springport Jackson Fred Gallup Ingham Mason Coldwater Harris Menominge Lansing Bas M. F. Buck Tan Ite Washington Hospital Pord W. C. Walker Wright House Ya. m P.m Win Kaye Chad Tom Mead Wadher Wat A Brince Wich Pear Sa E. Junbertt Ella Crane Tang Dineurs Bret Tor Atilvain Thone C. Walker M. D Ave. Detroit Mich Romestaad Michiran Huntley Poe Howe J.G. Young, the Jeweler Union Phone Riverdale No. 14 Aranteed L. Houck Warner Humphreys Ioan Theaeve
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