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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1907
Page
4
The Alma Record announces its weekly publication details for July 24 1907. It notes the newspaper is published by The Alma Record Company and priced at 100 dollars per year. The notice indicates mail transmission and entry for class matter at the Alma post office.
Public notice states J. W. Horas will seek the nomination and election to the Michigan Constitutional Convention set for October. He pledges faithful public service and transparency, noting his private and public record is open.
W C Mallory of Elwell Michigan requests support for the Republican nomination to represent Gratiot Clinton counties at the county convention. He pledges to work for the people’s interests if nominated and elected, with August 3 primary details noted in the public notice.
Frank R. Menvort of Ithaca Michigan announces candidacy as a Republican delegate to the convention. He pledges to serve the best interests of the people if nominated and elected.
In Central Pine River Ima Axtell from Petoskey visited grandparents Mr and Mrs P Shane. William Rogers and Charter and their wives were entertained at William Shane's Sunday. H J White and Dell Groves families called on Pommpla for illness. Pell joined an excursion to Frankfort. Nat Back from Grand Rapids visited relatives. Several townsfolk attended a Sunday trip to Frankfort. Dan Mille visited Straw Bloody's Friday evening. William Sate returned home Thursday from the west.
Ged Youngs conducted business in Ithaca this afternoon while D Bell headed to Saginaw and Miss Lola Sipe visited North Star. At last evening’s council meeting John Glass bought the old fire hall and 112 feet of lot 23 block 20 for 1100. Alma Grain and Lumber Co reports a new flowing well at five feet depth with a two inch pipe near the planing mill. Heywood & Jeancon promote The Adorable PrizzIe comedy opera at Opera House on Friday July 26.
On Thursday in August the Ann Arbor Railroad will sell excursion tickets at low rates to Muskoka Wharf Ponetang Temagami and New Laskeard Ontario. Tickets are valid for ten days until September 6. Agents are asked for details.
A long community discussion focuses on a potential railroad terminal between Crystal and Stanton, with Alma and Crystal residents weighing benefits. Prominent locals push for improved freight routes and an electric road to connect to Grand Rapids, aided by new capital and backers.
A small but enthusiastic railroad meeting gathered Tuesday afternoon at the Wright House parlor with representatives from Stanton Crystal Alma to map a route and evaluate Marcus Pollasky’s plan to build a line. Committees from Stanton and Crystal, five members each, participated as the chairman set the agenda.
A fragment suggests that beauty and health come from clear eyes, smooth skin, and a lively step. It claims Electric Bitters restore weakness, sharpen nerves, and improve complexion, praising their effects on women’s appearance and vitality.
Notice to electric light customers that beginning August 1 the meter rent will be deducted on all electric bills paid before the 20th of the month. Electric Department, Alma Grain & Lumber Co.
A Port Byron New York resident aged 35 credits lasting relief from a sore ailment after using Jacksen's Amies Salve. The advertisement claims the salve heals wounds sores and piles and is guaranteed by GR Sharnar Aruggint with unspecified price and age details.
The supreme court held that the husband may choose the family home and the wife must accept or lose rights. In a Detroit case, Ralph E. Wisner quit law to mine in Mexico, and his wife, descendant of ex Gov Dennison, resisted living in a semi barbarous country. He refused to support her until she joined him, and she sought a divorce. The court adhered to Saxon law granting the husband control, noting distance for work can supersede a wife’s wish to live near friends.
TeWitts Kidney and Mader Pitts are advertised as remedies for backache weakness urinary troubles and related pains. The text repeats claims of efficacy and lists ailments in terse phrasing typical of patent medicine ads from an era.
A Friday excursion from Niagara Falls via Pere Marquette Railroad to Toronto with Montreal stopovers is advertised for Thursday the 20th. It lists train lines and routes under HF Meettxa, 6 PA, detailing rates and schedules for the travel program.
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