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Newspaper

The Alma Record

Location

Alma, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1912

Page

8

Recall of Judges Favors Direct Popular Vote Over Courts

A revealed letter argues judges be elected by direct popular vote rather than by legislatures, urging recall as a tool to curb unresponsive judiciary. It defends the people’s right to amend or overturn court decisions, citing Lincoln and American democratic tradition while warning against making courts sovereign rulers.

Pacific Jodie Uifin Ehhrine Teresalt Pal Nimple St. Tatts Sauety Creditoteus Distice Inkek Yepelor Suvermient Bin Marshall Gar Pinty California Minouri Jno Dawike Abraham Linco Supreme Court Qytent Peart Offhurl Lincoln Democratic Republic

Rexall laxative claim and local store offer

An old advertisement promotes Rexall Orderlies as a safe laxative, claiming no strong purge and neutral action. It urges toning the bowels for chronic constipation and offers 32 tablets for 10 cents, 25 cents for 50, at Alma Rexall Store, P.O. Grover, 128 E Superior St.

Rexall Orderlies Alma Rexall P.O. Grover Superior Street

West North Star Community News Brief

Tattle sick but and Hares has been very some better. Dr Crain of North F has been attending him. Elliott and son Varo moved a load of goods near Clare last week. Greta Hoxie of Ithaca visited her mother Effie Hoxie from Friday till Sunday. George Frise back in school. Forgerson moved his family north. Sparrow Hunt oyster supper held at A T Dibble's last Friday. Sebring baled hay for Tracy and Barnes. Sumner Hoxie visited his mother. Lew Lihner preparing to move to North Star. Eliott family visited Philip Frise. Mrs. Lewis Howes slowly recovering.

Dr. Crain North F Elliott Varo Clare Greta Hoxie Ithaca Effie Hoxie George Frise T. Forgerson A. T. Dibble Sam Sebring Mr. Tracy Earl Barnes Sumner Hoxie Lew Lihner North Star D. C Eliott Philip Frise Lewis Howes

Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets Offered for Digestion Relief

An advertisement urges readers to visit the store for Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets. The product blends bismuth subcarbonate and pepsia care to soothe irritated stomachs, ease nausea and indigestion, and promote nutrition. A money back guarantee promises a refund if not satisfied.

Rexall Remedies Exclusive at The Rexall Store

Three sites priced at 85 cents 40 cents and one dollar highlight Rexall Remedies offered only at our store The Rexall Store run by F. C. Grover The Central Drug Store located at 18 E Superior Street features these remedies in a limited time display.

Rexall F. C. Grover Central Drug Store E. Superior Street

Church Announcements for Perst Church and Free Methodist Church

Services at Perst Church in Knights of Pythias hall Sundays 10 15 a m and Wednesday 7 40 pm. Reading room Saturdays 2 4 pm. Free Methodist Church worship at 10 45 a m and 7 30 pm Sundays with Sunday school at 9 30 am Midweek prayer meeting Wednesday 7 80 pm at the church corner W Center and Gedar Street Pastor G W Kiffer.

Perst Church OY Knights of Pythias Free Methodist Church W. Center Gedar Street G. W. Kiffer Church OF Christ Society M. B raCe Presbyterian Church H. L. Crain State Street

Religious notices from several churches in Alma and vicinity

Multiple church notices list St Mary's Alma St Louis St Johns and others with mass times sermons and children instruction. Also Church of Christ Baptist and Presbyterian services, Sunday schools, prayer meetings and ministerial details. Promotions include a sale with tickets at Sanderhoff's before a $50 favorite range.

ST. Mary's Church St. Mary's Alma St. Louis Sanderhoff's

Alma Board of Trade Holds Annual Meeting at City Hall

The Alma Board of Trade will meet at City Hall on Tuesday evening February 27 1612 at 8 00 for the election of twelve directors and other business. President W A Bahlke will preside.

Alma Board of Trade W. A. Bahlke

Alma seeks bids for 30000 bond issue for streets and utilities

Notice details a 30000 bond sale for paving water mains and street improvements in Alma Michigan with 5 percent interest and eight annual maturities from 2013 to 1926. Bids due February 27 1912 with 500 dollar certified check. bids may be split into 9000 and 21000. Bidder must furnish blank bonds. Council may reject all bids. Dated Alma Feb 6 1912. D W Adams City Clerk. FOR SALE A number one percent monthly payment contract on first class Alma resident property Henry Soule

Alma Michigan City of First State Bank Mich Mic D. W. Adams Peyton Henry Soule

Doan's Kidney Pills Help Alma Resident Say So

Alma resident Mrs. J F Sarton credits Doan's Kidney Pills with relief from severe backaches and kidney pain after two boxes. She reports no pains since using the remedy. Sold by all dealers at 30 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY agents for the United States. Remember the same Dean's and take no other.

Alma Doan J. F. Sarton Lincoln Ave Alma, Mich Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo New York United States Dean

NORTH ARCAD A Sunday Social Roundup

Mrs Charlie Gossett and daughter Evelyn spent Sunday with Mr and Harry Walston and family of Weatherbee visiting his daughter Mrs Frank Gilkin is poorly Fred Elwood of Alma works for Henry McNamara Mr and Mrs Jacob Von Thurn who live near St Louis were guests of Mr and Mrs S H Epler Friday evening Mr and Mrs Frank Keefer were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Jud Sluyter of Alma Mrs Oscar Wilson and daughter Mrs Elsie Martin and Jin Neens hatin of Alma visited the home of Mr and Mrs Clarence Clark Sunday Vern Nailey who Nis been working near Hreckenridge for the past year returned home last week

North Arcada Charlie Gossett Evelyn Harry Walston Weatherbee Frank Gilkin Fred Elwood Alma Henry McNamara Jacob von Thurn St. Louis S. H. Epler Frank Keefer Jud Sluyter Oscar Wilson Daugster Elsie Martin Jin Neenshatin Clarence Clark Alonzo Bailey J. B. Reid Alvin Miller Willie Clark Lela Bailey Nathan Showers Beebe West Liberty Ionia D. Peet Sickles H. J. Laycock Ethel Smith Mary Stitt Pine River Township

Local social notes and a medicine advertisement

A varied list of visits and family gatherings across Beebe Emerson and surrounding towns, noting names like Alonzo Bailey Nathan Showers and families, with several Sunday and Monday events. The column ends with an advertisement for Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs and lung trouble, touting 50 cent and 1.00 dollar prices and a trial bottle.

Dr. King Wheaton & Sons Rhodes Drug Store Rexall Drug Store

Also Mentioned on This Page

Anusevelt Ita Elwell R.A. Gee Pioneer Farm EA. Potter Gee W. C. Pugsley Aid Society Mrs. Gee Rachel Gee Ladies’ Aid Society Lady Kind Piro West North Star St. John’s Church J. Frank Jackson W. J. Hory Aine Miles Hoosier Special Crandell & Scott A.F. Eicher Argada S.A. Stit Mason, Mich, Will Sharrar & Moore East Downie Street Charles Fishbeck Bell Telephone Arene Bell Smith & Walston Record Office Bell Phone Harlan Woodard
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