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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1912
Page
7
An advertisement proclaims Parisian Sage as a guaranteed dandruff remover and hair growth tonic. It features a testimonial from Miss Signa Ahi of Worcester Massachusetts and promotes a fifty cent bottle with money back satisfaction.
A compilation of property transfers involving numerous buyers and sellers. Entries show grantors and grantees, parcel descriptions using sections and townships, and amounts ranging from 100 to 4500 dollars. Locations include Elba, North Star, Pine River, Emerson, Bethany, Alma, Arcadia, and St. Louis with properties in Pine River and surrounding areas.
An advertisement claims pimples sallowness and blotches come from the stomach and promises a week’s treatment with MI- DNA stomach tablets. It advertises instant relief and permanent cure, with a money back guarantee, priced over 40 cents at druggists.
One night only show featuring Marsh Cram Quallie Cluk Kelley’s troupe with eight top singers four Chirk sisters Henry Bowman and others. Promises cream colored talent of the universe with big acts Redmond Stewart Elliot and White. Seats at Wheaton's Drug Store for Thursday January 25.
The weekly advertised letters for Alma Michigan include names such as Mr DB Blom Mr Geo Hauck and L Whi with a notice that undelivered items will be sent to the Dead Letter Office on January 29. The list covers the week ending January 1912 and is signed by C H BROWN PM.
An unsigned endorsement promotes Hyomel as a guaranteed remedy for asthma catarrh and bronchitis with a money back guarantee. The text urges sufferers to try the product and claims testimonials from a wife for bronchitis and asthma, though details are unclear due to damaged OCR.
A 1911 notice from Theodore Boehlan of Concordia Publishing House promotes Hyomei for bronchitis and sore throat. It claims relief and permanent results and lists price a dollar for the complete kit with inhaler and optional extra holes, urging readers to “Just breathe it.”
From Long Beach California a passenger diary recounts a New Year excursion to Pasadena by electric streetcars with 108 round trip fare. The writer describes the parade with Grand Army of the Republic, pioneer floats, decorated horses and elephants, and a flyover by the Continental Flyer. The day is frosty but clear and crowds fill the streets as Pasadena grows, with the author enjoying ocean views and good health.
Thursday night was ideal for a jolly sleighride as juniors from Wright Phill hosted seniors boarding two sleighs. They traveled to St Louis for a warm fire and hearty supper then spent the evening in games. The class of 142 delivered royal entertainment.
ANNUAL January sale announced with AM stamped articles offered for ten days. Mrs Gaffney will sell the line at a distant WEES percent. Patrons urged to call and inspect.
Professor James E. Hiren opened the term with a lecture on The Redemption Process as set forth by Great Literature. He cited Dante Faust and Paracelsus as sources, focusing on Paracelsus as a case of intellect overpowering heart, and traced the redemptive arc through a disciplined ascent to self awareness and love.
The German department stages The Gen t Bibliotekar set in Dickens era England amid debt imprisonment. A student cast led by Marsland and Edith portrays wealth and intrigue with suitors and servants as the plot unfolds in a dramatic campus production.
Ar Bemis left Wednesday for a new home in East Lansing. Mrs Bemis plans to join him early next week. The Bemises have resided in Carson City for over 81 years and have long been connected with the local business community.
The Bemises will settle in East Lansing in one of the town's finest residences. Mr Bemis will run an insurance and real estate business, becoming the area’s sole insurance agent as East Lansing reaches a population of about five thousand. Their friends extend best wishes for success in their new home.
The college quartet will entertain at the Presbyterian church next Saturday evening January 40. The group has practiced weeks and earns statewide notice. They perform on a later program at a firge Teetire course in Saginaw and other dates follow. Robert eal part Hume will deliver readings. Members are Reginald Bryeritt Robert Thome Robert Cook Vern Wright and Miss Amsbury. The event promises a pleasant program and good value for patrons.
The NEN Debate League invited Michigan State Normal at Ypsilanti and Michigan Agricultural College to form a triangular league. Four intercollegiate debates are planned, with Oliver and Hope retaining interim leadership as talks continue.
Market quotes corrected weekly list grains hay livestock and produce prices including wheat corn beans and butter with small figures. Alma College and the Normal basketball teams meet tonight at the Normal gymnasium in a long standing rivalry. result noted as Alma 25 Normal 8 in a prior game.
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