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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1907
Page
8
The annual financial report from Almta's school district, presented by Director J. M. Montigel, outlines cash on hand and state bank funds, unpaid orders, and total assets amounting to 24271.08. It concludes with a respectful submission from Director J. M. Mowriunh.
A Gratiot county picnic at Turk's grave near Alma promised a big turnout from Alma and beyond. The Alma City band would provide music, with speeches by Simon Magadorn, C D Smith, and Coliin Lilly. Sports include tug of war with cigars, a 20 minute fishing contest for inches of fish with a $1 prize, egg race, potato race, and more. Free lemonade, bring lunch, and plan to stay all day. Free carriages will greet arrivals from trains, with launches and canoes available for access to the grove.
Expresses heartfelt gratitude to friends neighbors and Mr Messenger of Alma for support during illness and death of daughter and sister. Thanks for acts of kindness and flowers. Signed by brothers and sisters underlining family appreciation.
Beginning August 1 the meter rent will be deducted on all electric light bills paid on or before the tenth. This notice from the Electric Department and Alma Grain & Lumber Co informs customers of the schedule and the deduction timing.
Southwest Arcada hosts Mr. and Mrs. H Fuller and Mrs. Elmer Fuller at Rexford's in Ferris. Ladies' Aid group to meet with Mrs. TH Statleburger Thursday. Other items mention Mr. and Mrs. Merchant, Mr. Bixworth visiting Sea Field, and Mr. Weyl Howall of Middle.
A man named Ame F King of Port Myron aged around eighteen suffered a sore on the blue with a condition described as a boyish ailment. He claims using Dwidklett's Ardica Salve cured the issue fully. The salve is advertised as a guaranteed remedy by GO. K. Bhai of Pirtew.
The Sanitarium undergoes thorough renovations under new manager Mr. Barnes with CB Scot & Co of Saginaw handling plumbing. First two floors updated including a cardroom changed to a ladies booth and a schoolroom repurposed into a guest chamber. Staff departures planned as nurses resign after diplomas while repairs aim to boost comfort for health seekers.
For sale notice tidily recorded, followed by a fragmented social column noting a family reunion with Mrs Ed Wiley and visits by Stone family members across Eat on county. Mentions Mr and Mrs Expery Stone and other local names across a single Sunday and early week visits.
The text contrasts partial ad success with the need for long term effort and proper funding. It cites Inland Printer on advertisers rushing in without money or experience, urging preparation and persistence to build trade over time. It also advertises constant use of the publication's columns for merchants and mentions various ad snippets and a plea from a mother.
A camp meeting will be held one and a half miles west of Westerbury at Rock Lake starting July 12 for ten days. The Church of God conducts the gathering and invites all to attend and enjoy. Committee members are A. C. Manes G. Andrews and J. Palmer.
A fragmented reminiscence recalls a memorable day with mention of an elided remedy. References to pills and health effects appear with garbled phrases implying a claim of rapid relief from a pain or illness. The text remains unclear but centers on recalling a treatment and its perceived impact.
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