A W RC Convention Ends Powerful Michigan Chapter Term
The Alone heading notes the W. RC. convention held in Port Huron and the Aftewnth Annals session that closed the terms of three leading officers. Mrs. Tarek Miss Taylor and Miss Turek are praised for their service as the Michigan W. RC. enters a new era with organized corps rising from 27 to 254 and memberships moving from 755 to 510. Details cover corps formed, letters mailed, per capita tax, relief funds totaling 4,154 people aided, and a growing reserve relief fund of 41,715 with extensive correspondence from head- quarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. RC
Port Heron
Department of Michigan
Port Huron
Tarek
Talyor
Mise Turek
Iss
Turek
Marcellus
Sault St. Marie
J.B. Steadman
Reid City
D. G. Royce
Byron
Carlton
Trufant
A. J. Carver
Hemlock
Abraham Finch
Sherman
Cary
Wayne
Geo. P. Laaton
Springport
F. A. Daniel
New Troy
Michigan
Detroit
Sunday Excursion to Crystal Lake and Frankfort
Sunday excursion to Crystal Lake departs Alma at 1 00 a m for sound trip only 310 children at half rate. Returning from Frankfort at 1 00 a m offers six hours at Crystal Lake on Lake Michigan. Take the family for a delightful summer outing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crystal Lake
Frankfort
Alma
Lave
Rankfort
Lake Michigan
Lightning strikes house during storm injuring Mrs Hutchins
A severe electrical storm near Alma last Saturday around 6 p.m. rattled the Hutchins home in the south part of town. The lightning split the roof, tore rafters, knocked Mrs Hutchins down, and caused plaster damage while a ball of fire flashed within striking distance. The family narrowly escaped serious injury or death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma
Shas
Hotching
Serack
Almoath
Mrs. Hutchins
Mr . Hutchins
Mr. Hutchins
Vin
Surprise Birthday Party Honors J Bright at Home
About thirty friends gathered at Mrs Brights home on a Monday night while Mr Bright was away. The event celebrated his thirty eighth birthday with flowers, decor, and refreshments. Bert Woodward presented a chair to the couple on behalf of the group as a surprise gift. A separate notice promotes a low rate excursion to Toledo by Ann Arbor Railroad on Sunday June 11 with round trip fare 1.25 and half fare for children under twelve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. ©. Bright
Mrs. Bright
Mr. Bright
Bert Woodward
Toledo
Ann Arbor Railroad
Lake Erie Park and Casino and
Alma
Acme shorthand system advertised by A E Harrington
Jackson Michigan author and teacher promotes the Acme system of shorthand claiming quick mastery in fifteen days. Notes mention demonstrations at Hotel Arcada and classes in Holland with Miss Harrington as authorized instructor. Ends with contact for copies and arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Marrington
Tommorrow
Likheme
Jackson
Unom Harrington
Holland
Harrington
Sentinal
Short Hand System Advocates Its Practical Value
A historical letter promotes the Acme shorthand system by Prof. Harrington as shorter and simpler than rivals. Educators from Lansing Avenue Schools Jackson and other reviewers praise ease of learning, accuracy, and potential lifelong teaching opportunities. Tuition is cited as $1500 with materials, and recommendations assert it will supplant complex traditional systems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frau Bernal
Sehual Vickor Tekonsha
AG. Randall
Calhoun
Oggard
Harrington
Jackson
Stud
Glaremetin
Hert
Harington
Bewusy
Earth
Heewave
Aluia
Mich
Ale
Hanunaros
Dvenses
Mice
A. KE. Harrington
Harring
Hints of Tampa life and military actions in 19th century letters
A jumbled letter from Chas Harlock describes moving plans from Tampa to Tawra and talks of Florida crops and local churches. It notes a Spanish Casino, a break in by Company E of the 33d Regiment, and mentions box provisions from Miss McLeod Alma College student. Also includes an army desk ad and a medical product promotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tawra
Fis
Janesth
Dean Sin
Tampa
Florida
Sankey
Alma Boys
Misa McLeod
Excursion Invitation for Washington Travel Pamphlet
The Receny invites prospective travelers to write Bruce C Shorts Mr Pleasant Mich to receive a free illustrated pamphlet. The guide covers Washington Capitol Buildings routes dates rates and travel tips for July and August with return limited to August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce C
Shorts
Mr. Pleasant
Washington
Capitol
White Mark Foley’s Kitney Cure for Kidney Blader Diseases
Advertisement for Foley’s Kitney Cure by Mivins and Ruons promising full refund if not effective. Claims reliability for kidney diseases and blader ailments with a call to consider their product as a white mark of quality.
Grain-O the safe coffee substitute for sound sleep
Grain-O is pitched as a non stimulating coffee substitute made from pure grains. It is claimed to nourish, not disturb sleep, and to appeal to nervous or young readers and children. The ad urges readers to switch from coffee and to obtain Grain-O from their grower or store. It also includes testimonials and product mentions for Ely Cream Balm and Foley’s Colic Cure with address prompts.
Try Allen's Foot-Ease for tired swollen feet
A dated promotional ad from Le Roy New York sells Allen and Colwted Foot-Ease powder to shake into shoes. It claims to cool swollen hot feet, relieve smarting or aching feet, prevent sweating and provide rest and comfort with a 250 price package and a free offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Ceres
Histers
Collins
Confort
Adress
Allen& Olowted
le Roy
Foley's Kidney Cure Proclaimed Miraculous By Tampico Merchant
Suff ered 27 y with Kidney Dis. Se. Mr G A Stillson, a Tampico IL merchant, writes August roth 19! Foley's Kidney Cure is meeting wit wonderful success. It has cured some cases here that physicians pronounced incurable. I testify to its merits, my face today a living picture of health, and Foley's Kidney Cure made it so. I had suffered twenty-seven years with the disease, and today I feel ten years younger than a year ago. I can obtain wonderful certificates of its med qualities. Bivins Ruopes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. Stillson
Tampico
August Roth
Foley
Bivins & RuopEs
Grain-O: A Nourishing Drink for All Ages
A promotional note touts Grain-O as a delicious non stimulant beverage that mimics coffee taste without its drawbacks. It claims aiding digestion and strengthening nerves, suitable for children and adults, sold by grocers at about four times coffee price.
New York Chemist Offers Free Remedies for Consumption
Dr T A Slocum of New York City claims a universal cure for consumption and lung diseases and offers three free bottles to Alma Record readers. He asserts his system cures catarrhal and chest ailments and urges immediate contact with address details provided. Thousands supposedly testify to cures in his labs worldwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wil’Senato Suttons
T.A. Slocum
New York City
T. A. Slocum
M. C
Pie Street
New York
Also Mentioned on This Page
Department OF
Port Huron, Mich
Acme
A E Harrington
Arcada
Coxon
Miew
Miss Cutting
Corfice
Boneer
Mor
Munson
Piney E. Charene
Farmer's State Bank
Heasun
Jheve
Tadiel
Fe Poleasky
Chas Harlock
Crantes
Harock
R. D Lemen
McLea
Washingon
Penny Wise
Pound Foolish
Bivins & Ropes
Ely
ELY Bros
Warren St
A. C. Clarke
Shawmut Ave
Boston
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