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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1903
Page
4
A jumble of notices from early 1900s pages mentions postal entry in Alais, deaths, legal issues, and civic moves. Highlights include a Michigan delegate count, Gratiot county votes, a Detroit coal yard bid, Menominee sugar beet plans, and the Maine battleship crew shortage. The column also notes Beor W A Clark’s Montan life, Canadian beef and butter exports, and a Mississippian postmaster resignation.
A sprawling summary discusses health conference invitations for Michigan officials, catalogues ongoing political and business maneuvering over Detroit telephone franchise access, and notes Governor Elise's swearing-in. It also covers Spain's ex-premier Sagasta, Yale athletics triumphs, and the booming U.S. poultry industry with Detroit show context.
A dated excerpt critiques dating norms with jumbled phrasing about men praising women, shopping, and keeping ideals. It cites a New York press source and reflects muddled commentary on love, education, and appearance. The piece reads as a fragment of a broader social column.
A series of New Year weddings reported from Alma Elm Hall Vestaburg and Riverdale. Alfred D Hallock and Myrtle Herron of Ithaca wed at the bride’s home with Rev J Q Cork officiating. Glenn Croton and Murriel Noon wed in Elm Hall with Rev H E Wylie. Winnie Hart and Jack Moble married at Vestaburg Presbyterian Church with ceremony by Rev H S Wylie. William Conklin and Ida Strable wed in Ithaca with Judge Beasley presiding.
The second quarterly conference of the M B church meets in the pastor's study Saturday night at eight o'clock with Dr DeLamarter presiding. The Lord's Supper will be observed next Sunday morning at the Presbyterian church. The evening sermon by the pastor is on Christ Satisfaction for this Suffering. All are welcome.
Citizen Read a testimonial praising Doan’s Kidney Pills for twelve years of kidney pain and bloody secretions. The account claims quick relief and urges neighbors to share this remedy, while mentioning other products like Perry Davis Painkiller and adults’ and children’s ailments.
Readers praise Dr A W Chases Nerve Pills as a reliable general tonic for renewed strength and vigor. Mrs H Storey of Wrightat Alma Mic says she felt better after using the product from Sharrar Mulholland and highly recommends it. Sold 50 cents a box by A W Chase Medicine Co Buffalo NY with portrait and signature on each package.
The undersigned merchants of Alma agree to close their stores at seven o clock p m standard time from January to April 1903 except Saturdays and pay nights at the sugar factory. Names include Hayt & Pierce Co Smith & Gia O L G M Delavan Thomson & Sanderhoff Palfrey & Co and others ending with J P Losey N M Larkin Co and J H Poller.
Vacant storefront formerly occupied by Urock s tin shop listed for rent with a note requesting a thief s presence. Also an advertisement offering pure bred Shi Fiatire dogs for sale with Taquire of Want as contact.
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