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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1901
Page
4
The Recon and Alma paper report water transit by C F Brown at Alma port for transmission through the mile in wet weather conditions.
The American Tobacco Co known as the tobacco trust abandons its challenge to Iowa’s law banning cigarette papers. Dealers ordered to ship all stock out of state as the constitutionality appeal failed in the United States Supreme Court. The note also previews Pan American postage stamps and urges early closing of businesses on winter evenings to finish work promptly.
The article lauds the unanimous renomination of Senator James McMillan to the United States Senate, calling him a worthy official and one of the most capable members of the body. It asserts Michigan can be proud to have him as a representative.
If Governor Bliss succeeds in fitting wit the junket trip he will save the state needless expense. This note outlines potential cost savings pending approval and practical implementation.
North Bros Comedians opened their engagement in Bay City with Princess Virgie and other acts. The cast includes Virgins Geotein and Baby Patel, praised as a top emotional actress and best child performer. Reviews note high class specialty acts and strong repertoire, with advance sales by Sharrar & Mulholland.
Sacred concert program announced for the Methodist Church auditorium next Tuesday evening January 15 proceeds aid the choir’s work. The lineup includes vocal duets and instrumental pieces by named soloists and ensembles, with selections titled Giveth His Retard and The Martiava among others, reflecting a diverse sacred music schedule.
The article outlines Vernon’s inaugural address touching on state reforms including legislative session goals, university oversight, and funding. It notes partisan tensions between Gov Blix and Speaker Carton, mentions proposed measures on public funds, and hints at a potential special session to address taxation, consolidation, and state efficiency.
Emery Sadler born in Oakland county Michigan on March 15 1881 died in Alma January 1001 aged positive years months and 25 days. He worked as a brick maker and carpenter, owned farms near Monroe and Alma, married twice to Alice VanLevvan and Dane LaPaugh, survived by six children. Funeral held at home and burial in Pritchard cemetery with Rev J K Wooton officiating.
Alma Michigan merchants sign an agreement to close their stores at seven o clock sharp from January 1 to April 1. The list of signatories includes Vermeulen Capra Hall Delavan Smith Miller Wilson Bal Moo Lamborn Rogers Bivins Morden Thompson Leuderhot Marquette Hubbell Losey Pollasky Singer's Scatterwood Tacote Richardson Bogart Chatter Dean Gargert and others.
Commencing January 1 for ten weeks a sleeping car departs Toledo daily at 2:50 p.m. except Sundays, via Cincinnati to Cincinnati and Florida routes, then Southern Railway to Jessup and Jacksonville, continuing to St Augustine over the Florida East Coast. The return arrives in Toledo with connections to A A. A disclaimer touts whiskey as a grand appetite stimulant. Sold to Paul Murray, Alma, Michigan.
The undersigned Alma ice dealers state that ice will be supplied to private families by the 100 pounds at 0 cents if washed and placed in refrigerators, or 4 cents per 100 pounds when left at the door or curb. Discounts offered to hotels and public places. Names EN. Onauwnnk and F. A. Losain.
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