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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1902
Page
3
A dubious medical advertisement extols a heart tonic and digestion aid claiming to strengthen the heart and improve blood flow. It promises private correspondence with a Dr Blenoe for those with ailments, offering purported specialist opinions and a product that purportedly stimulates the stomach and liver.
Corresponce from Forest Hill notes Mrs Weeks visiting, Mr Hufer entertaining sister Ars Guthrie of Depew, Misses Wein and Mose at district social. Several stag attendees at Gue services last Sunday, Anvisa Banker and others connected to local families. Mrs Bates and Weeks from the west visited by brother Mr Kelley, with several reports of slight illness and routine occurrences.
Village items record a moved smithy and a new addition, reflections on Barton’s prison anniversary, and improving road work. Mrs. Wil Laustian recovers after two weeks of illness while F Johnson and family hosted visitors Isaac Menderstogtast Sunday. Miss Addie Childs and Mea Childs visited Mrs. Bilson, and siblings Mr and Mrs Goleman mourn a bereavement.
Summersville residents including SUMMERTON A Small and his wife in St Louis, Dell Demers enjoying lively calls, Mr Cine's business trip to St Louis, and Miss Mary Murray home from Mt Pleasant. Mr and Mrs Peter Murray buried, L Chureli and Mrs C Marpis visiting from Two Rivers, linemen repairing telephone lines nearby, locals share social visits and city tidings amid ongoing community changes.
ITHACA and nearby residents appear in a long list of travelers and guests. Names include Alma, Owosso, Lake City, North Star, Nutt Star, ChWees, and many surnames such as McMahon, Waterbury, Woodbury, and Stacy. The notices describe visits, calls, and social events across multiple towns, with numerous trips to relatives and neighbors noted over the week.
An advertisement extols Dr. A W Chase's Kidney Liver Pills as the cure for rheumatism by addressing uric acid and kidney function. It claims liniments cannot cure and a healthy kidney activity is essential, with testimonials from William J. Coad of Oswego praising relief from long-standing constipation, rheumatism, and kidney trouble after using the product.
Fragmented OCR lists names and events tied to A.W. Chase Kidney Liver Pills. Mentions Miss Lemus Lonmiiint, Bay City figures, and various social notices about visits, parties, and church ties. Ends with pill price and distributor details for Buffalo firm.
Miss Kathleen Gone of Saginaw visits Trinnds and fekant ves it daly Sicinity Chutac Merri Mart. Mr. and Mrs. Arthnr Gretee and son and Mr. and Mrs. Wo Lf Richardsen Vansell Marr and daughter Mund returned from a two weeks visit with friends and relatives in Livingstone County.
The notice records deaths and relatives in Pine River and Shepherd areas. Laura Wells, Addie Chiles, Ada Vendertwiger and Elia Webb are named among mourners and survivors. A funeral was held at Wright cemetery following a sickness.
Mrs Joe Ellison is visiting Uno Dupes of ree Minnie Mallory in Johns. Farmers club to meet at Sylvester Peak's for the duly meeting. Mr and Mrs Frank Chirch are parents of a baby boy born last week. Eva Irish home for her career. Florence McCann entertaining her sister Mrs Multey and Miss Catharine Moore from Jackson.
Overtaxed digestion causes pains nausea dizziness headaches and liver and bowel troubles. Prompt use of Dr King's New Life Pills is advised. They are gentle thorough and guaranteed to cure. 25e at Sharrar and Mulholland's drug store.
Mrs Mamillen Martin has the bumps. Nathanel Jotoson has the wall DUE for A new den Mrs Krank Jessa of Astley vies ited Wor Lather iee tuees per Sunday truite a Plédsant surpr ise Woe wives at the lene of Mrs Jowph treer Monday night. Mr aid Mrs Jas Mreer have ree turned from Califords where they spent the winter. Mrs Cyrus Lopley who was bev eted for some thine dind at the home f her father Marton virlid near Care up Gay.
Unclear text records a local town school activity with visiting relatives from neighboring areas. Mentions Mr Fainetli with a newborn, Miss Moro of Tucson visiting, and Beverly Dee Moreau. An Elwyn Grange shoot and a charity social at Mr Davison are described, with proceeds for Charles Charter’s relief.
Eleanor Piemting visits relatives in Jackson county while Mrs Dh Wood visits friends in St Louis. Mrs W Bilin of Alsat calls on Ly Wood. Mr Whitecraft remains ill though improving. Caraman repaint s his house. Mrs Leeson and children visit her mother Mrs Whitecraft. Neighbors attend funeral of the late Decatur Coleman at Alwa.
A local Seville farming update recounts Elias Rockwell planting ten acres of tay in two days and Sam Veeder's farm hosting a Friday sleet gathering. Corn and potatoes progress under varying conditions as farmers express mixed optimism amid wet weather and looming clouds. The farmers club enjoyed a Kiwell picnic with A K Cook commenting on country prospects and day making, highlighted by a musical program and a John McLachlan recitation. Next meeting set for August 7 at C A Ruchwell's.
A sales pitch touts Arnica Salve as superior by challenging rivals. The ad lists cures for piles ulcers cuts bruises and skin eruptions and urges proving best and cheapest with a dramatic claim. Sharrar and Mulholland are named in the drag line.
The fragment lists residents and events in Harting and surrounding towns. Names include Mrs Amery Robins improving from illness, Mr and Mrs Sutin Fete, Miss Artin Witro, and Mabel Milby among others. Mentions of visits, arrivals, and social activities appear, with scattered references to farms, churches, and local gatherings.
Mrs Del Feaynes miswrites reference Mrs Elra Remington of St Louis. Mr and Mrs Ware visited Danpie ter. Miss Pearl and Wave VanCawp of Leslie visited their father Mr VanCawp. Mr and Mrs GN Green of St Louis are visiting relatives in South Wheeler and Lafayette.
An array of patent medicine claims from the era touts Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets, Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin, and Foley's Honey and Tar as cures or reliefs for stomach troubles bronchitis and related ailments. Testimonials from a judge in Loviiis Michigan and others emphasize quick action and universal benefits, with sellers and postmasters endorsing the products.
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