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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1917
Page
4
The Alma Record lists subscription terms and rate card for notices of church entertainments and society events. It outlines advertising rates including obituary notices and poetry, with 12th word free and 1 cent per word thereafter.
Report on the 1930s era Republican State Convention and Alma city growth urges, detailing candidate lines, committee roles, and calls for expanded city planning. It stresses building a modern Alma with homes, schools, parks, and a strengthened business district to accommodate thousands of incoming workers and sustained growth.
The 1917 Michigan Governor's retiring message outlines bipartisan goals for conservation of natural resources, good roads, health measures, and reform across state institutions. It calls for soil surveys, land settlement, housing legislation, industrial school improvements, and stronger programs for adult education and parole, stressing efficiency without sacrificing progress. It emphasizes Michigan’s leadership, economy, and readiness to advance state welfare through coordinated development and public health efforts.
The list of advertised letters includes Alma Mich names such as Mrs. Barber Mrs Mandeline Brown Rev and Mrs Campbell Mrs Fowler Mr Clarence Goodrich Mr Grant Leonard Mr F B Melenathan Miss Charlotte Powers Mr and Mrs Ben Strack A B Woods R W Roy Wiser. The letters will be sent to the Dead Letter office if not called for by January 22 1917. Postmaster V P Cash.
An old market note promotes a mild laxative sold for 25 cents at all druggists. The ad claims the pill eases sluggish liver and overloaded digestion, helping a person feel full and free after a restful night. It emphasizes bedtime use and nationwide availability.
In the County Probate Court of Michigan J Lee Potts judge orders administration of Mary A Hawes estate. Public notice announces filing of claims by creditors and heirs, with hearings set for April next and publication required in Alma Record for three consecutive weeks.
A merchant story from Alma Michigan promotes Adorika as instant relief for gas sour stomach and constipation. The dealer claims it flushes the alimentary tract and provides quick action, with Brannar's Drug Store advertising in the notice. A farmer offer promises free stable manure hauled immediately, directed to the Health Officer.
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