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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1906
Page
4
A terse report notes the Alice post office faced a brief disruption with mail handling on Friday March 16 1906. Officials cite limited deliveries and a temporary halt affecting residents. No further details on cause or duration are provided.
Circulation this Week 2,700. The Republican City Convention of Alma Michigan will convene at the City Hall in Alma for ten delegates from each of four wards. Meeting on Monday March 1 at o'clock pm standard city time to nominate a city ticket and address other business. By order of Committee.
Republican Ward Caucuses of Alu Michigan held Friday in June to nominate tickets and elect delegates for the City Convention on March 6 1906. Also remarks on party enrollment and primary eligibility plus notes on Philippine tariff defeat and insurance premium reductions in Michigan with foreseen further declines.
A short notice advises careful consideration of growing sugar beets to cover labor costs and potential profits. It claims small plots can yield enough to hire an extra worker all summer and suggests joining the Svean Compasy to pursue the plan.
G A Baker of Carney Michigan recounts a family tale of his daughter cuneate a coat that lasted over a year. She grew weak in cold weather and could not eat. They used Warner's White Wine of Tar, which cured her and many similar cases of consumption.
Republicans of Acade township will meet in caucus March 22 at 2 PM to nominate a township ticket and transact other business as allowed by law. Era Onper or Commrrren.
Dr BE P Felch, medical superintendent of Alma Sanitarium, visits Mt Pleasant to connect residents with the institution. Under new management efforts emphasize the sanitarium as a premier facility in the United States and local pride, with reduced rates making stays accessible to moderate earners.
A Detroit Free Press dispatch from Mt. Pleasant reports a gasoline store explosion at Reka Bros restaurant and pool room that ignited and destroyed contents. One man, Tom Beaks, was briefly thrown through the front window but not seriously hurt. Loss estimated at about 1500 dollars with 900 dollars insured. The item also lists marriage licenses and various local notices and social notes from Alma and nearby towns.
Bert Woodward names P W Creaser to run the mortgage register and handle loans subject to Woodward approval. Creaser will collect interest, extend mortgages, and process new loan applications. Also notices promote millinery, remedies for lung ailments, wool contracting, and house renovation products.
An Alma resident cites lasting kidney pain and backache from army illness and claims Doan's Kidney Pills provided quick relief after purchasing at Charles Rhodes' drug store. The text also includes a Michigan Gratiot probate notice warning creditors to present claims for William Tener and a late 19th century advertisement for Celery King claiming blood vitalizing benefits.
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