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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1911
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR shows Union Suits with sale price notes. Values include 42¢ 110 and 1.10, suggesting bulk or varied pricing. No clear dates, brands, or quantities readable for full context.
Kelly S. Searl announces candidacy for the Circuit Judge nomination on the Republican ticket in Gratiot County for the primaries to be held March 1, 1911. He appeals to qualified electors and notes broad support from district friends.
School opened Tuesday of this week and various local residents are noted visiting and traveling. The Tri-County poultry show is set for Clare on January 14 20 and 21 with the Big Round Up Show in Detroit from January 29 to February 1 1911. Alma College basketball team signs a strong schedule, with a fast five that won last season and a stellar attraction upcoming for the local game.
The Louisiana A. championship squad, with most stars back in school, will play January 12 at the new Armory. It marks the first Alma College athletic team to appear in this city in years, highlighting a notable local sports moment amid a week of community notices and visits.
Record ads indicate base four fall bred Brick Orpington pallets and a cockrell as stock. F Brown of Alma lists the items. Also Seeking a dishwasher for Wright A apply at once Mrs. Tistet pe Ll.
The Alma Women of the World Relief Committee express deep sympathy to Amanda Hicks’s family. They note their faith in God, hope of eternal life, and pledge to share the resolutions publicly and with the family.
A list of individuals obtaining marriage licenses includes Elmer E Burke 21 Hillsdale and Lida E Terwillager 18 St. Louis. Harvey Muscott 28 Emerson and Blanche Martin 22 Emerson. Vern Coleman 25 St. Louis and Clara Short 24 St. Louis. Samuel Carmel 27 Ohio and Medina First 18 Middleton. rank A Mead 24 Alma and Caroline A Young 28 Alma. Melvin Robinson 2% St. Louis and Viola Topping 18 St. Louis. Eugene R Young 0 Ithaca and Mary Boyer 25 Ithaca. M J Kirby 87 Berwyn IL and Grace Johnson 87 St. Louis. Lewis Hudson 22 Alma and Bertha Scott 21 St. Louis.
The letter warns subscribers about arrears and explains that under postal laws Uncle Sam will deny sending papers at the pound rate if payments are not made. Readers are urged to promptly pay all arrears to maintain delivery and support the publication.
A Boston paper reprints scattered items from an era including a call for return of a child to Fore Street with reward, notes on global landmarks such as Peter the Great statue in St. Petersburg and Japan’s large stone statues, mentions Damascus as the oldest city, and cites Mrs. Drake of Manchester as a temperance example. The column closes with a humorous quip about Briggins buying an encyclopedia to feel superior.
The Record for the News lists the advertised letters for the week ending December 24. Names include Chas Burkhofer and others. unclaimed items will be sent to the Dead Letter Office on January 9, 1911.
A newspaper item notes a January sale by Mrs. Gaffney offering all stamped embroidery at 25 percent off regular prices starting Saturday. The notice emphasizes a clear discount as the stock is fully available for customers.
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