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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1912
Page
7
Arcada Township Treasurer E R Kumaan announces tax collection days at State Savings Bank Alma and National Bank Ithaca on listed Saturdays and Tuesdays through January and December. Other days available at home for tax payments.
Taxpayers are notified by GEO FRUCHEY treasurer that tax collections will occur at Forest Hill Town Hall on December 12 19 26 and January 29 at E Chadwick Alma on December 13 20 27 and January 3 and at Commercial Bank St. Louis on December 16 23 30 and January 6 to receive Pine River township taxes.
The piece warns that neglecting health is a sin against nature and may lead to severe liver and bowel trouble, risking Bright's Disease. It promotes Dr Herrick's Sugar-Coated Pills as a remedy to restore digestion, with a 25 cent price and Wheaton & Sons as the Pioneer Drug Store.
Numerous short items note visits and travels of residents including Mrs Ed Hannah of Ithaca Geo Ensley Henry Soule and others in Alma Mt Pleasant Bay City and Detroit. Events include sleigh rides, club meetings and school activities. a trial in town, a near fatal gas incident, and scandals avoided. Local figures such as Miss Flossie Clark Miss Emma Swigert and Dr J W Lancashire appear among many names.
The ad touts Hyomei for catarrh relief with a money back guarantee. A 50 cent HYOMEL bottle and a complete HYOMET outfit costing one dollar are offered, claiming relief in minutes and promising a week to clear snuffles and hawking. Sold by Charles Rhodes and druggists nationwide.
G A R Che Win Moyer Post and Women's Relief Corps held a joint officers installation at their hall on Saturday evening January. About forty attended and a pleasant evening followed. A letter from Mr and Mrs M Bogardus of St Johns Oregon noted a fiftieth wedding anniversary surprise from their group. Relief Corps officers installed include President Ada Greig, S W Cora Lewis, J V Marietta Walker, Treasurer Martha Walker, Rotary Martha Fraker Wilbur.
A physician developed Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets for stomach disorders including dyspepsia and indigestion. The ad claims rapid relief, improved appetite, and better nutrition with regular use, offering a full money back guarantee if unsatisfied, with three sizes priced at 25 cents, 50 cents, and $1.00.
In a notice to patrons Gow Keve announces shifting all time to his Alma office in the Pollasky block due to heavy patronage in Alou and surrounding areas. He thanks friends for support, offers free consultation at the office, and hopes to continue serving patrons in 1912.
Michigan farmers marketed 407 604 bushels of wheat in December with 804 122 in southern counties, 30 200 in central, and 14 822 in northern and Upper Peninsula. Five month total August December reaches 7 000 000 bushels. Prices averaged 88 cents for wheat and 17 42 for hay per ton with livestock values noted.
Parisian Sage marketed by Charles Rhodes claims rapid dandruff germ kill, reduced itching, and hair growth. testimonials include Miss Signa Alil of Farwell St Worcester Mass praising its scalp cleansing and growth effects. Fifty cent bottle offered to acquaint readers with this hair dressing.
Beauty flaws such as pimples sallowness and dull eyes are tied to stomach health and blood nutrition. A week of MI-DNA stomach tablets is advertised with a money back guarantee. Arcada Grange No 500 held its annual officer installation with young officers and a oyster supper after the ceremony.
Ashton Stevens reviews Paid in Full at Astor Theatre calling it a straight engaging drama with humor and strong American acting. It will be seen at Realty Opera House January 15. Also notes a chicken pie supper fundraiser at M E Church January 19 and a second death at Masonic Home Frances A Colvin aged 89. Obituary mentions Middleville origin and eleven children. Church services and meetings at Baptist and Presbyterian venues scheduled for January 16.
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