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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1905
Page
3
A reading of the forecast shows unusually cold conditions to begin March with northwest gales and squally fronts. A Gulf of Mexico storm moves north bringing snow to the West Gulf States then rain into Canada, followed by milder, rainy spells mid month and potential floods from Texas to the Ohio Valley later in March.
Investors desiring securities convertible to cash can choose from over fifty bond issues including Railroads Municipals Tractions Gas Steamships and Electrics. Four per cent First Trust Gold Bonds secured by mortgages on city real estate issued in $100 $500 $1000 denominations at par with accrued interest. Quarterly interest. Executors Guardians and Trustees receive full explanation by The Trust Company. Receiverships The Union Trust Company reports successes in handling receiverships for creditors and stockholders due to capital and experience.
The Alma Common Council meets to set election details and appoint inspectors of election for a future city incorporation. Officials confirm appointments, announce polling places at Alma Public Building and McPhee tailor shop, and order notices printed in both papers. A motion honors J W Holmes and T K Ely for aiding the incorporation bill, with thanks from the council.
In Michigan towns Stanton and Greenville debate county seat relocation to Detroit, with bonds for a $40,000 capital and ward changes sparking competition. Proposals to remove Prosecuting Attorney F A Miller arise amid liquor law issues. The House passes sparrow bounty law and a constitutional amendment notice bill. Detroit women urge funding for a monument to General Alexander Macomb.
A reflection on opportunity and mindset. The mind must see chances close at hand, not chase distant roses. Determination to seize small possibilities determines success, not waiting for perfect opportunities.
Progressive Farmer discussions highlighted general farming over specialization. Speakers like Walter Huyck and FE W Johnson urged adapting to conditions, noting Michigan’s strong showings in produce and potatoes. A spirited parliamentary drill, Mary Jolls paper, and Bemis piano selections capped the event as the club adjourned.
List of marriage licenses shows entrants including William Santura age 22 of Alma and Chic Star 17, Jos Tripfelner 80.2 Breckenridge and Alliston Reynolds 15, Roy Gradham 20 and Myrtle Davidson 20, and Thomas L. Perry 2 with Sarah E. Humphrey 20 of Seville. The fragment outlines multiple pairs with ages and hometowns in a brief notices column.
Potatoes hit a ten cent price in Traverse City on Tuesday. George W. Lardle shipped a car of potatoes to Virginia, with costs of 25 cents a bushel and freight of 213 dollars. He received a check for 408 dollars but lost about 100 dollars on the car.
Ly Bhirkles rents farm six miles west of Edmore to Will Hawley for a sale of stock and farm tools on Monday March 27 at Vestaborg. Mr Eldridge weighs moving to Alma. decision not yet made.
An OCR fragment notes a product titled Farmer's Fores oat Condition Powder. The readable bits suggest a promotion or listing for a condition powder for sow or farming use, though full details are cut. This record preserves the mention of the product and its agricultural context.
The Common Council of Alms holds a March special meeting in the Council Chamber with members present Delavan Demuth Montige Moore Sanderhol Birable and President Youns absent. A Board of Election Commissioners is appointed and confirmed. The Post Office ruled advertising debts for sale in newspapers is lawful, noting debt is property and may be advertised for sale, similar to foreclosures or delinquent taxes.
The Alma Village Council held a meeting with Trustees Delavan Demuth Mootige Sandertof Struble and Moore present. Motions approved for lighting and power, waterworks, and sundry bills. clerk and president assigned duties. appointments and committees designated.
A cold neglected can lead to fatal pneumonia with lasting lung weakness. Foley's Honey and Tar is promoted to stop the cough, heal and strengthen the lungs to prevent consumption, as stated by Geo. E. Sharrar.
Cheap excursions listed by Missouri Pacific Railway and Iron Mountain Route offer low colonist rates to California Oregon Washington with travel windows February 7 and 21 March 7 and 21 1905. $33 Chicago to California Oregon Washington valid March 1 to May 15 1905. Tourist sleepers to Colorado Utah California Oregon available daily during the period.
Rail service information from Saint Louis schedules shows a new double daily connection to Mexico via Iron Mountain Route with transfers through Texas and Pacific, International and Great Northern, and National Rail of Mexico via Laredo. Contact Mlias Farnsworth or Armstong for full details at their Chicago address.
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