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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1907
Page
4
The attorney general and secretary of state criticize neglect ofcorporate report filings as penalties loom for Michigan firms. Pennsylvania lawmakers approve a two cent per mile passenger rate with broad interstate echoes, as similar measures surface in fifteen states.
The St John s News notes Senator Blg introduced a bill to abolish statute labor and adopt cash road taxes. A cash road repair tax targets property outside villages, while a township highway improvement tax covers all township property. Township upgrades replace many pathmasters with one highway official per township. Senator Ely offers a constitutional amendment to raise several state salaries including attorney general and secretary of state.
Postmaster Brown follows instructions from the Washington postoffice department to weigh all incoming and outgoing mails. Weights are kept separate for each postoffice and for different railroads. Packages from each office are weighed before departure and checked by mail clerks at both sending and receiving ends to determine mail weight per railroad and proper payment before contracts are signed.
Arcada Grange No. 500 met February 2 with eleven officers and twelve attendees. Eleven membership applications were read. executive committee reported a $2 chart framing bill. secretary to request clover seed prices. Proceedings included historic Washington readings and songs led by Brother speakers, closing with twenty-six present.
A theater notice for Alma Opera House on Thursday evening February 28 1907 announces Tickets on Sale at Sharrar's Drug Store The fragment mentions Everybody's Magazine and literary references with scattered names and phrases likely from a playbill and promotional text without complete coherence.
Dav Stone announces Theo Lanbengayer a pharmacist with over twenty years of experience has joined Sraxagn’sCestRat, taking over the position previously held by Mr Brawley as patrons are assured quick accurate service.
Alma reader Mrs M J Robinson relays a five year old testimonial about Dean's Kidney Pills from her husband who suffered backache and kidney pain. After two weeks of use the symptoms disappeared and she endorses the remedy. Sold by Rhodes Drug Store Buffalo NY. Remember the name Dean's Kidney Pills.
A mad dog roaming the countryside has bitten cattle and a two year old girl named Stasie French. The dog was shot after causing several injuries. The child may be taken to Ann Arbor for treatment.
A message from Munutam in Elwell offering sawmill work converting logs into lumber. He promises readiness and prompt service, stating he is prepared to handle orders at any time.
An ad urges strengthening the digestive organs with Mi-o-na stomach tablets to cure stomach trouble. It claims common dyspepsia tablets worsen digestion, promises relief when taken before meals, and notes a money back guarantee by Chas Rhodes. It promotes bulk packaging and pocket friendly price of 50 cents.
Beets grown and delivered at the Apt. indicate four lots of beets and all were tenths of a year, reflecting the quantities and the amount of money received for the same.
The court in Alma County Michigan grants letters of probate for the estate of Joseph W deceased. A hearing is set to determine legal heirs and rightful heirs to the estate. Public notice is ordered by publication for three consecutive weeks in Alma Chronicle newspaper.
Local druggists report a fall in catarrh remedy purchases over the year, except Hyomei which boosts sales as many patients recover. The Hyomei kit uses a pocket inhaler with no stomach dosing and comes with a personal guarantee from Chas. Rheties. The complete outfit costs extra if more bottles are needed.
An old remedy promotes Fluid Extract Dandeloiv, Compound Karyon, and Compound Syrup Sareaparilla to boost blood supply. The recipe, sold by pharmacies, instructs ten spoonful doses after meals and at bedtime, claiming gentle action and quick relief for rheumatism and chronic backache.
Mrs Jesse Read remains on the sick list while Mrs Nickerson is reported better. S Cox of Lyon visited family over Sunday. Manly Stevens of St Louis was in town Monday. Landlord Reed took a business trip to St Louis Saturday. G Crawford and wife visited friends at Shepherd over Sunday. Mrs H Curtis of Edmore visited her mother Tuesday. Landlord Reed and wife visited H Carmer north east of town Sunday. Mr and Mrs Crayman attended the funeral of B F Hearsey south of town Sunday morning. Mrs Wilking returned Monday from three weeks with relatives at Ithaca and Mt Pleasant. Mrs John Watts returned to Niagara Falls with Mrs F Ogden and children who expect to settle there.
Bert Operbeck 23 Bannister Mand Hart 15 Holzhener 44 Alma Clara Destmer 05 Tawas City Ona Netta Osborn 65 William Smith 24 New Haven Bertha Spiting 18 Tonia Beam Wm Campbell Mrs K Davis Floyd Hamilton Win OL Justin Mared Kinney A J Kimball Cher Lyon Joe Lite Dora Miller Ivy McLawth ai F BROWN Postmaster.
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