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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1903
Page
4
Fragmented text references a Republican State Convention in Michigan, mentions January 16 2008 and individuals such as a chairman and secretary. Details are garbled with missing names and places, leaving a partial glimpse of party events and roles.
Western Michigan endures heavy snow disrupting business in Battle Creek and industries like the Gade Sugar Flakes plant. The note lists political moves toward a state printing office, railroad appointments, and other national and local interests, with varied mentions of battles over tariffs, coal shortages, and notable figures such as Geo W. Doncan, Mr Towne, and Peary.
A collage of items cites political figures such as Senator Burrows and Alger while praising labor work in Michigan and Washington. The State Board of Health discusses authority for investigations by the State Communicable Disease Inspector and debates amendment needs. Hydrophobia concerns prompt a call to municipal rabies controls and dog licensing.
An analysis explains that converting dirt roads to stone roads saves transportation costs. For routes carrying 1000 tons annually, dirt roads cost 0.25 per ton mile while stone roads cost 0.05. Annual savings per mile reach 1,700 dollars, supporting investment in stone road construction if durability yields payback. The argument prioritizes routes with higher traffic, suggesting a nationwide economy plan and funding through saved expenses.
In a tense session, Senator Barrows backed the treaty while Governor Bliss praised the legislature’s organization and performance. The Bay City jury convicted Dr Griswold of manslaughter after Agnes Eberstein’s death. Michigan Press Association set for Battle Creek meeting with Wm. E. Quinby expected to attend. The Detroit News rebrands as The Detroit Tuned. Wise D. Mercur, famed Detroit baseball figure, died by suicide at the Occidental hotel in San Francisco. gambling and women cited as factors.
At the Washington library dedication Andrew Carnegie praised wealth but urged prudent action for new ventures. A note on Uncle Sam post office honesty shows $602,506,930 in money orders over two years with only $250 loss from dishonesty. The Yorkville Yeoman reports a scandalous divorce related aside and a quarantine law discussion noted in Five columns of plate matter.
Morning sermons at Presbyterian church titled A Friend for the Friendlies and How to Become an Obristian with all invited. Baptist church morning Christ's Union With the Believer and evening The False Alarm. Young people meeting at 8 o'clock. M B Church Shall We Wash Each Other's Feet and Christ The Door. Bay View club meets with Mrs Vilet Monday evening.
Secretary Baker of the State Board of Health reports a sharp rise in amialipox incidences through December 27 and warns of continued spread due to mildness and delayed recognition. The board urges complete local organization, seeking appointment of a health officer in every locality to ensure rapid communication and action, with most townships, cities, and villages in Michigan already reporting back.
The February Designer issue blends practical fashion with stories and essays. It features The Apology of Ainiffe closing chapters, Aidas by Gulielma Zollinger, Genela by Virginia Rudder Grundy, Women in the New Business Life by Walden Fawcett, and What Women Are Doing. Also includes Mary Kilsyth on Attractive Corner, Good Will Conquer After All, and The Great Work of the Presbyterian Church of America. Fiction avenues, Nature by Ernest Harold Baynes, cooking and fashions notes, and a feature on Uncle Sam’s midwinter merrymaking. Published by Crowell Publishing Co. Springfield Ohio. One dollar a year, ten cents a copy.
A citizen testimonial from River It says kidney complaint lasted months. The writer credits Dean's Kidney Pills bought at Bivins Rhodes drug store two months ago for clearing secretions and easing backache. He urges neighbors to try the remedy, noting price 69 cents and Milburn Co as agents for the United States. Remember the name Dean. take no substitute.
The Gridley Club banquet at Belding in January 200 has preparations underway by the Belding hustlers. The event is touted as the best ever by the organization with J immengs hall decor, a long bunting display, first class catering, and many Republican speakers from state and national levels expected to attract Republicans from Ionia and nearby counties.
An old tablet ad promotes Lasative Bromo Quinine as a remedy for coughs and colds with a price of 25 cents. The wording is informal and includes misspellings and archaic phrasing.
A fragmented musings piece explores male charm and jealousy, noting men often claim love easily with others yet struggle with wives. It jokes about debt, resignation, and money, and hints at attitudes toward mothers and beauty in a satirical, old newspaper tone.
A man tormented by a cough asks how to recover. The remedy Allen’s Lung Balm is recommended as a quick relief for ordinary colds and stubborn coughs and is even advised in early consumption stages.
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