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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1903
Page
7
An offer promises money back on a bottle of Green's Syrup of Tar if it fails to cure coughs or colds. The card lists multiple names and firms pledging refunds for unsatisfactory results, and touts other patent medicines and elixirs with similar guarantees.
An old scanned notice mentions kidney and bladder wellness remedies and medical terms. It references institutions, names, places, and medical claims in a fragmented ad style typical of a historical newspaper segment.
Correspondence notes the Ackles boys drawing logs for a low barn while Ralph Pinu called at G Webster's last week. Mr Hinkle was in St Louis on business, North Hisintton resident visited town, George Webster and family visited Janes Reynard’s, and a party at Joe Young’s near Ban Holster occurred Saturday evening.
A fragmentary medical notice discusses pneumonia risk from colds and chest pain, urges early treatment, and promotes the Chamberlain Cough Remedy as a safe, salve sold by Bivens & Roalyr. It warns prevention is best and links fever the chest pain to pneumonia risk.
A vivid portrait contrasts thriving factory girls with worn-out female workers, then promotes Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a cure for feminine ailments. Personal testimonials from Maryland and others claim relief from lifelong weakness, with free letter consultations and urging avoidance of substitutes.
Beebe notes Saints closed their meetings last Sunday while Jasper Gamble and Elmer Stahl were in Bannister last week. A new furnace at the Methodist church satisfies. Wm Houlden recovers from pneumonia and is around again. Mrs Maud Jones visits Grand Rapids for six weeks. Andrew Schultheiss sold eighty acres to a gentleman from Obido for 6000 dollars. The infant of Mr and Mrs Miles Showers ill with pneumonia. Mrs J Kader returns from Ithaca. Mrs Elizabeth Spear and son Devers visit Detroit due to her sister’s death. Victory Rebekah lodge visits Edgewood. J W Hayward helps Rev Colegrove at M A church revival. Mr and Mrs Henry Irving visit Lenawee county, then return. Mary Spear and son Lyle Pranches visit Belling Lowell and Grand Rapids, return home. Ladies Aid of M K church elect officers for the term: President Carrie Irving, Vice President Lilly Sanderson, Secretary Flora E Baker, Assistant Secretary Mary Borton, Treasurer Peter Knapp.
Arthur Williams and JR Williams were in Lafayette Monday. The Borought family spent Sunday with relatives. Old Mrs Gheenley winters with her son George. Lester Vorkel4 rents Willam's farm for the coming year. Henry Kennett moved a house to the south Hamilton area. A new iron bridge is planned in the west park between sections 7 and 1. Seeley went to Midland County. Pheirson’s wife and children returned home to Midland. Henry Simmon’s house burned last Wednesday, with no insurance, a serious loss.
North Star public notices report ongoing Free Methodist meetings and a week of travel by residents. Several names appear with visits to Ithaca Pompeii Owossu and Beaverton, while Lewis Hood dies and funeral plans are noted. Local ads promote Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets with free samples at Bivens and Roades drug store.
A scattered ad-like text extols Paine's Celery Compound as a remedy for women's health and vitality. It claims the product supports beauty, strength, and resilience against fatigue caused by overwork and household care, citing testimonials and generic depictions of improved wellness and enduring vigor.
Bannister community reports April 1 bank opening by Campbell and Steadman, Sunday school collection for inland sufferers, social visit from Elsie clips group, new routes established, and March service start. Four year old Elmer Cook daughter died membranous croup, burial in Biba cemetery. Local lectures, sick lists, travel notes, and aNorway cough syrup ad closing the item.
S W Hamilton Mr Mickle and family spent time at Geo Websters. Mr Hinkle visited St Louis on business. Mrs Rhynard and daughter attended Mrs Mary Rhynard's and Mrs Hakers on Sunday. A party and supper at Mr and Mrs Gene Webster's last Friday. A lively gathering with party games and jokes. Arnica Salve advertised as relief for outs wounds burns and piles with a claim of fastest cure at Sharrar and Mulholian's drugstore.
Mildred Currey slowly recovering from pneumonia. Three elderly residents have died in the vicinity. Dr. Hughes is now detained at Le Roy. Revival meetings in the Baptist church progress under Elder M. J. Luryee with about thirty conversions. Mrs. Hannah Hall died at her home in Piraliten Township on Sunday evening February 15, aged eighty-one years. Funeral details for the Gunn and Starkweather families noted. Fire at Z Pratt’s saloon subdued by wet goods. Dick Thompson Jubilee Singers sang at the M. B. church last Saturday night, to general approval.
F Heinlen is gravely ill while Little Edoa Henson and Little Eva Fox show mixed progress. Mrs Maud Heinlen and Mrs J Harp recover gradually as Mrs Dan Johnson and Mrs Mary Jenne make minor trips. Protracted church meetings continue as Jake Henson hosts his Sunday school class. a hopeful outlook emerges amid illness notes.
The item lists varied small town happenings including a woman visiting, a man bargaining for an old farm, family sales of stock and tools, and a new business venture. It also notes a child recovering from croup after using One Minute Cough Cure and praises the remedy for throat and lung troubles.
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