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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1911
Page
7
Ad claims Scott's Emulsion will add flesh and resist colds or pneumonia in winter. Mentions pork salad by all detergists and lists vendors including firms at 409 Pearl Street New York with various misspellings.
Four months from December 4 1910 are allowed for creditors to present claims in the probate matter of William J Van late of Sumner Township Michigan. Tuk Probate Court Fox County issues the notice in accordance with state law.
Dismantling of the Boland electric line shifts operations to Jackson with a plan to extend to Detroit via Plymouth. The nineteenth annual Union Grangers and Teachers' association meets in Hesperia under the “Hesperia movement” with Ex-Gov E W Hoch of Kansas slated to speak. Kate McShannock leaves Muskegon after 35 years as deputy register of deeds for a local abstract firm. A Saginaw jury finds John Mosteller not guilty of manslaughter in the Wyner case. Cornelia Dunn and Harold Gallup wed in Atlanta with Gallup a recent U Michigan graduate. William Barr and two others die of old age and related illness. Chief Surveyor Huse arrives in Saginaw to survey the Owosso to Saginaw right of way for a tram line. Warren Walt pleads guilty to $200 embezzlement. John Kalis, 18, fatally injured by a falling tree. The Michigan Employment Institution for the Blind reports record broom factory output. Howard City stockholders elect a new board. In Lansing police probe liquor law enforcement among outside agents. Behrendt calls a meeting. Jeanetta Kelvis, 27, of Grand Rapids dies of typhoid. Mrs. Harvey J. Hopkins dies after tuberculosis treatment. Hattie Holmes identified in Chicago home stay. Roy Smith, 23, jailed on sanity concerns and for threats. his mother calls police. Bay City milk suppliers noted in a local item.
The Cheboygan County Bar opposes redistricting bills. John E. Gerow of Ovid named state drug inspector. A. 8. Duncan resigns as Ann Arbor secretary. Chief Surveyor Buss completes right of way survey from Owosso to Saginaw. Saginaw teachers press pension bill through legislature. Charlotte mail carrier GarI Fox completes 46 years and 45,000 miles. W. K. Prudden seeks state board of agriculture. Settled injunctions allow Grand Trunk track building from Kalamazoo to Grand Rapids. Saginaw council declines Dr. Grube's requested pay for smallpox work. Henry Irwin, 47, of Tonia, commits suicide. family affected. Twelve men buried under ice near Bankers Hillsdale. few injuries. Saginaw Power Co. files $1.5 million mortgage to float a bond via Commonwealth Power. Ann Arbor area to resume one hour day March 1. Alva M. Cummins seeks Ingham circuit judge seat. Maud McDaniels sues for $20,000 over husband’s death from electric current. January wheat marketed 273,788 bushels. six-month total 6,750,000. Melvin Corbin drinks cordite. wife injures leg after accident. Local races include Mecosta and two others for circuit judge. Lenawee circuit court awards $10,000 for Wabash wreck injuries. retrial ordered. C. W. Perry seeks 21st circuit judge seat. Dodds currently holds. Lexington council approves street fighting plant. Tehmming theater owners abandon efforts. Mayor McCorkindale.
A 1900s style note explains theater attire for women as more than tickets and seating. It highlights a velvet cloak with gathered sleeves and a white lace cape edged in black velvet, illustrating the era's emphasis on smart evening wear and artificial fabrics.
Amanda Riddle describes current theater fashion with velvet flower cuffs and lace caps replacing elaborate hairdos. The piece highlights a peasantlike cap with gold embroidery, a bine crepe theater gown with soutache embroidery, and a velvet theater bag for accessories.
A set of old world kitchen notes describes pickled carrot jars with ordinary spice and cold vinegar, hot ginger cakes using buttermilk molasses and ginger, a Scotch method with milk and egg, and a Belgian soup with tornips and brown sugar. Also included are stuffing for baked fish, a green peas and carrot dish from Switzerland, and a butterless cake made from flour and eggs.
The lower picture shows a new dressing sack in lawn with lace trim designed for indoor ease and for invalids. The nightgown targets convalescents with a high neck to guard against drafts, featuring ribbon bows, Italian embroidery, a white body, and a tucked lawn yoke with a lace collar.
Practical kitchen tips advise mixing pastry with a knife for light texture and avoiding spoon use. Do not bang the oven door or open it constantly, as both spoil the pastry. Handle dough with hands only as late as possible in the process.
The Cook's Book costs thousands to prepare and offers over 90 tested recipes to cut living costs. It promises lighter household burdens and fail-proof bake-day results, with recipes illustrated in natural colors. Readers are urged to request a free copy by sending details to a listed address.
Arcada Center updates list Luther from Runny Mate Farm Illinois and Mrs C Wheeler visiting from Mlingis. Task Morey of Lansing visited Chas Finch and Allen Hazelton. Geo Finch and wife visiting Chas Finch. Ray Host back from Ann Arbor hospital. Cressie Smith moved to Cherry Hill farm to work. Two thieves stole health for twelve years. Dr Kings New Life Pills remedy. 25c at Wheaton Son and Rhodes Drug Store.
Mrs Will Beverly hosts Mr and Mrs Will Freer and Mrs Jeasie Woolford with sisters present. Mrs Freer under medical care and Hazel Woolford improving in health. Mrs Woolford travels to a new home near Marian to their farm. Cora Wixson and Mable Billsby assist Mrs Beverly and Mrs Freer. Harlan Woodard Spirit Sunday in Toledo, Mrs Jennie Allis much improved in health.
The text blends an anecdote about Bucklen's Salve curing a wife’s ailment with scattered probate records from Michigan. It mentions Dr. care, local drugstores, and a legal notice for the estate of Benjamin William Hanes with hearings, heirs, and publication requirements in Gratiot County Probate Court.
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