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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1908
Page
2
The Republican City Convention in Alma Michigan gathers ten delegates from all four wards at City Hall to elect a city ticket for April 2008 including Mayor City Clerk Treasurer and any other officers. Organized by Orpen Crry Comanrrns dated March 7 108.
Republican Ward caucuses in Alma Michigan to nominate a ward ticket including a supervisor alderman and constable, and elect delegates for the city convention. Meeting places span City Hall Vermeulen Block and Polansky Block with sessions in March 1908.
The Republican State Convention of Michigan is called for May 14 at Majestic Theater in Grand Rapids to elect delegates and alternates to the Republican National Convention, nominate electors, select the State Central Committee and officers, and conduct convention business per state law and Republican rules. Delegates apportioned by county based on votes. credentials, receipts, and permanent officers listed. messages to county secretaries requested.
Notice states a proposed amendment to section W of Article II to authorize assessment of property of corporations and other property. It warns qualified voters to consider the amendment on the first Monday in April 1908.
Report notes hickory remains vital for wheels and axles as manufacturers warn of dwindling supply. Three major associations, aided by the Forest Service, find no substitute equals hickory for strength and resilience. Conservation and private planting urged to safeguard future timber stocks.
Seventy seven appeals to the slender pocket book mark Humphraye sales as the most economical remedy for colds grip influenza cough throat and pneumonia prevention. Sold at druggists for 25 cents or mailed from Himphreye Home Medicine Co Cor William and Joho Streets New York.
The notice explains a shift to a one cent per word charge for cards of thanks, replacing the former 26 cent flat rate. Readers are asked to include cash or stamps for accurate postage, to avoid accounting and mailing statements. A fragment mentions Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup and an unrelated name, Charles Rhodes.
Hope College Holland hosted the 11th Michigan Oratorical League contest featuring a women’s historical program at Carnegie gym. Albion’s Lena Weadge won the Ladies’ event with A Peril to the American Home, while Alma’s Miss Hoover delivered a strong O’Connell speech. In the Monte Contest Albion tied for top and Jay A. Oakus won The Crime of Industrial Evolution with Olivet’s Meviry Hughes close behind. Alma’s Darham earned third as the day closed with a reception in Voorheous Hall and praise for Hope College’s hospitality.
State Highway Commissioner Earle answers critics of the cash road tax law. He asserts the law protects road fund use for taxed properties and urges citizens to support township boards, report defects to the State Highway Department, and improve the law in a constructive spirit.
Rev F Starbird of Bayt Raymond Maine testifies that Backlen Arnica Salve is the best healer for an old army wound and other obstinate sores. He reports great success in his veterinary work. Price 2 cents at George F Sharrar’s drug store.
Rushboro Pa resident Dave Mra 3 PL White says Dr King’s New Discovery gave him time to live by curing a cough and lung trouble. The ad promises relief for coughs colds bronchitis and similar illnesses with a free trial bottle offer at George Sharrar’s drug store.
A compact market page lists prices for grains and produce including wheat at 95, oats, rye, buckwheat, hay per ton, potatoes, butter, dressed meats, poultry, and flour varieties. It records varied rates for livestock and farm staples with tone of a routine price sheet from the period.
In the county of Gratiot Chancery the case of Mary J Granger versus Elle Traster and Carrie Cross proceeds. The court orders the defendants to appear within five months and to answer the bill, with publication of the order in Alma Record for six consecutive weeks.
Announcer touts Doan's Ointment as quick lasting relief for itchy skin and piles. Includes testimonial from Alma user Alonzo Hood and pharmacy pickup at Charles Rhodes. Also advertises Fox terrier and cocker spaniel pups for delivery from Charles B L Murphy.
A fragment listing several banks and their locations in Michigan. Includes Bank of Spyiiaw Baylow first Commercial Bank Pontiac Armada County Savings Bank Armada Mich eivens Savings Bank Holly McComb County Savings Bank Richmond Mek al State Bank Ithace Obah.
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