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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1907
Page
2
Residents and visitors recount a busy Ithacalope weekend with carnival attendance, visits among Alma Sumner and Jackson county families, social gatherings at Gleaner hall, and a coastal mix of weather and farm news. The piece weaves local names, events, and a long reminiscence on naval figures and tales, plus agricultural notes on corn yields and countryside anecdotes.
AYOR Eugene Schmitz of San Francisco, once labeled the fiddling mayor, is portrayed as a man of dramatic rise and fall, from labor leader to Malfeasance in office, with a career spanning medicine, athletics, music, and industry. Rear Admiral Robley Evans is linked to the Civil War death roll, recalling the Hampton Roads and Fort Fisher actions and the sacrifice of sailors in a relentless battle narrative.
A humorous vintage ad touts Ayer's Hair Vigor as more than a hair dressing, calling it a medicine, tonic, and hair food. It warns against hair loss and encourages keeping hair firmly attached to the scalp with this product.
A historical list compiles the adjournment dates of Michigan's regular sessions across the last century and a half. Entries show year by year near end dates from 1677 to 1905 with several revisions and garbled OCR.
A fragmentary notice details alleged medical claims and endorsements for Dr. Pierce's medicines. It notes assurances of safe ingredients, claims of cures for lingering chronic diseases, and cautions readers to rely on printed bottle formats showing no harmful drugs. The text references court proceedings in Gratiot County and probate matters for George B Blatchard.
Sumner Grange No. Nei met Saturday evening June 22 with Worthy Master Rices presiding. Ninety two officers and members attended. two were absent due to illness. Minutes were read and approved. letters from State Master Horton and Pomona Master DeBois noted. The program featured readings, recitations, music, and talks on orchard care and flower gardening. Pomona Master Glen M DeBals to speak on Grange benefits. meeting aims include recruiting new members and sending lecturer to State Grange next week.
A chaotic clipping advertises a tonic named Hollister’s Rocky Mountain Tea Nuggets claiming to aid kidney troubles. The text mentions Bey Medicine for Bory People and a “net fh Potion” with unclear guidance. The piece reads as farcical medical hype with distorted phrases and possible trademarked product names.
Fragmented OCR text outlines a veterinary guide named Humphreys Veterinary Specifics focusing on horses cattle sheep dogs and poultry. It mentions terms like SIRE TENET and various unclear names and phrases, suggesting a product or section header rather than a complete article.
State of Michigan Probate Court assigns four months from June 11 1907 for creditors of Mary Ann Jaren Live of Sumter township to file claims. Claims must be presented at the Ithaca probate office by October 17 1907. A hearing will occur October 19 1907 at ten o clock in the forenoon before Judge Flatt S Seaver.
Farmers and exhibitors learn railroad arrangements for transporting livestock to the State Fair in Detroit. Details cover payment of full tariff, return rules, and exceptions for horses, with the Grand Trunk station at the grounds and other vendor notices.
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