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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1903
Page
4
The Alma Record prints a wary editorial on hucksters selling medicine and a license fee gripe. It notes political chatter, court rulings, and church youth organization fusion talk, including Epworth league remarks by Bishop Joyon.
Fragmentary OCR line references nourishment and vitality with an archaic phrasing about digestion and strength, leaving unclear context or full attribution. The readable portion hints at a classical or literary source, suggesting a quotation about how nourishment sustains physical power.
A stream of diverse items covers prison demographics, cattle losses, labor actions, rail lines, notable figures, and political happenings. Highlights include Detroit convention turnout estimates, Ionia to Crystal line prospects, and Roosevelt’s Russia stance amid a broader mix of local woes and national inquiries.
Edward Hancah visited Mt Pleasant last Friday while Dr. Geo F Butler traveled to Ann Arbor. Martha Peters of Detroit visits Alma relatives. P B Bland went to Detroit over the weekend. Ford attended a Blue Ribbon meeting in Detroit. Mrs J F Gongwer left for two weeks with relatives in Pellaton. Foster and Emmer attended Detroit Blue Ribbon meeting. William Beverly reelected Eckert district director. H J Vermeulen touring Detroit then lakes trip. L A Brown of Cleveland visiting relatives. Wilsons from Detroit visiting Alma. Jan Dean at Michigan State Exhbalmers in Grand Rapids. L H Hayt headed to farm near Henderson with helpers. Theo W Marsh entertaining Mrs Jas H Baker of Lansing and Miss A J De Lano of Chicago. Voorhees and Woodward complete residence south of river. W H E Van Kirk in carpenter charge. Grat iot county fair Aug 5 showcased Adam Forepaugh and Sells Brothers shows. W T Cunningham of American Equity Assn in Owosso, promoting life insurance. P T Dudley resigns from Gen Michigan Produce. Jed Ligman and Carrie Balch appointed replacements.
Minutes of the regular meeting show footing accepted for highway labor and water works, with orders issued for payment. A resolution about obstructed alleys near the village center is adopted to assess and remove obstructions or make them permanent, and a report is required. The meeting ends with adjournment and clerk signature. Reports also note G. A. R. travel promotions with rates and tours from Chicago to the West.
An appeal urges Alma business people to consider the American Equity Association of Owosso. It touts an original, equitable life insurance plan and offers a sales position as a representative for Alma, to be filled by a bright, honest, energetic man or woman. The message is signed by W. F. Coxsiscanas, General Manager.
Daily service on the 11 30 p m train of Chicago and North Western Ry offers two daily trains to Denver with a double berth rate of 2 90. Boat of salvation illustrated booklet Colorado sent for 2 contents to W Hi Guerin 17 Campus Martine Detroit Mich.
All to the far northern Wisconsin and Michigan areas show lakes streams wagon roads trails portages camper and cabin sites in a prime hunting and farming region. A strong paper map was issued and sent for ten cents in stamps by W. H. Korn Passer Traffic Manager 29 Fifth Ave Chicago.
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