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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1911
Page
3
An old advertisement claims Parisian Sage stops baldness from spreading and relieves itching and flaking by penetrating the scalp and killing dandruff germs. It touts itself as a non greasy hair dressing used nationwide, with a money back guarantee. Mrs. Lottie Davin of Flint Michigan provides a testimonial dated June 20, 1910.
PAGAL BALM appears as a remedy note in this readable fragment, with scarce details on medical claims or usages. The text hints at conditions described in antiquated terms and references a balm product named PAGAL BALM without clear therapeutic claims or instructions.
The notice extends heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors for their kind words and deeds during a recent bereavement. Gratitude is expressed to those who sent flowers and to the Rebekah Lodge for their kindness, naming Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gilkin, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Gilkin, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Kuhlman, and Mr. and Mrs. Henry McNamara.
North Arcada resident Clarence Clarke was in Breckenridge Sunday. Millie Miller of Grand Rapids assists her brother Alvin Miller with beers. Mr and Mrs Fred Marks of Alma host Sunday callers at Frank Kee ers. Roeland Wood builds a kitchen, Henry McNamara adds to his barn, Frank Church of Arcasa supervises work. Mr and Mrs Menry Hale spent time in the area.
Sunday with his sister and husband, Mr. and Mrs. Vern Bamber. Mr. and Mrs. Byrd Clark had Sunday dinner with his parents. The Wood and Phillips families hosted relatives from near St. Louis and Fenton. Various residents visited and plans for a lawn social and local club meetings are noted, along with a medical update on a daughter’s appendectomy.
Edna Reamer and her little daughter Ruby of Ludington visit her parents Mr. and Mrs. Seneca Sly while John Shaffer and wife visit his daughter in Big Rapids. Beulah Bryant home from Big Rapids. Jessie Maxham attends summer school at Mt. Pleasant. Ruby Mitchell helps in the cheese factory. John Ross and wife back in their own home. Ladies' Aid met at Mrs. Timothy Hardwell's. Arthur Sprague and wife return to Chicago. Children’s Day at ME Church. Mrs. Chas. Deaner dies northwest of Riverdale leaving son Henry and daughters Mrs. A Johnson Mrs. P O'Brien and Mrs. T Kirwin. funeral in Westabung with a Saginaw minister. Elm Hall cheese factory patrons elect officers. F. M. Clap per elected president. Harry Shaffer and M. Mair auditing committee. Archley Daily to Owosso. Catarrh described as constitutional disease. Hall's Catarrh Cure advertised by F J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio. Druggists sell.
Mr John Martland of Alma transacted business in town Wednesday. A party occurred Tuesday evening June 20 at Marlie Slingluffs for Edith Welchs eighteenth birthday with about twenty guests. Miss Mabel Evans and Otto Grant and Ethel Miller and Harry Want spent Sunday in Sumner. Levi Reed spent Sunday at Tass and Rock Lake. Kirk Tillis of Cedar Corners called in Elwell Sunday evening. Edith Welch is visiting her parents near Alma. News of Mrs H F Naffsiger death Tuesday evening Mast prompted alarms. funeral Friday at two Velowk. Glen Smith visiting near Saginaw and Detroit. A G Wiley returned to his old home after western states visit with daughter Mrs Clinton Pike. Mazel Grant returned from Detroit vacation. Marguerite Carlson of Detroit visiting. John Fryer in town briefly.
An advertisement urges prompt treatment for wounds from knives guns nails and other causes with Bucken’s Arnica Salve to prevent infection. It claims quick healing for burns boils sores skin eruptions eczema chapped hands corns and piles, offered at Rhoades Drone Store and Wheaton & Son.
Luella Stadiberger returned home Saturday after several weeks in Alma. Della Houser of Lansing spends the week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wash Merchant. New Haver visitors Mr. and Mrs. H. Marvin, Frank Wood and family of Newark visited Wm. Hutchinson’s. H. Poller and Mrs. Elmer Fuller of Ithaca and Mr. and Mrs. Chas Oliver of Alma spent Sunday with James McFaul and wife. Semer Husted family and John Baker visited C. Neidhardt’s. Mrs. Edna Coon of Owosso and Mrs. Eva Loyd of Racine were here last week for their mother Mrs. C. Wardell’s illness.
West Pine River notes report Holly Wright and wife visiting Shepherd on Sunday. Perry Adame and family reside in Buckman’s tenant house. Johnson and wife of Alma visited F. M. Eyes. Bruce Hoyt called in Sac Bella over Sunday. Mrs. R. Holiday of Alma spent last week at Dudley Hoyt’s. James Hartman and family visited Shepherd. Mrs. C. F. Wright of Carson City stayed last week with her son Helly Wright.
A regional ad notes that charm comes from health and laments weakness causing irritation. It promotes Electric Bitters as a remedy for stomach liver and kidney issues, claiming they purify blood improve nerves and skin. Available for 50 cents at Rhoades' Drug Store.
Alma residents Maude Ferris and family visit relatives Friday and Saturday. James Graham visits Riverdale. De Forest Graham goes to Edmore. Mrs Bartlett, Floyd, and Mrs Hamlin attend F M camp meeting in Stanton. Soldiers encampment at Ypsilanti noted. Missaukee visits and Marl Forquer at Missa kee. Eighth grade exercises at Klees school house. Royal Neighbors serve ice cream Saturday afternoon. Maple Rapids visits by Mrs J F Tucker. Elm Hall visitors Seneca Sly and Albert Morton. Lydia Evey hosts Lawlies Aid. Effie Hoxie moves to Elm Hall. Ralph Holcomb and wife in Ithaca. Lottie Pelton employed in Crystal. Perry Pelton in Crystal Sunday. Jizaie Slater visits Alma. Staubach returns from Ithaca.
Promote work starts after using Dr King s New Life Pills and you will quickly enjoy their results. They regulate stomach liver and bowels imparting new strength and energy. Only 25 cents at local drug stores. Community notes include visits and improvements from Mecosta to Alma and Grand Rapids and a Soo trip.
The Mallory family held a reunion on June thirteenth honoring the fifty five year Gratiot county pioneer mother on her eighty third birthday. Nearly all children and grandchildren attended with four grandsons living west and a brother John R. Wright of Alma plus Mrs. B. B Becker of Mexico in attendance. Four generations were represented and a birthday cake with eighty three canoes was displayed. The youngest attendee was a four month old great grandson.
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