22 Mar 1889
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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1889
Page
1
A sprawling, fragmented montage recounts visits, sales, auctions, church events, and campus life. Mentions Jett Courter farm, Alma College events, Miss Stevens musical direction, concerts at Curtis schoolhouse, assignments, births, deaths, and local business promotions in a busy village scene.
A longtime Adams family custom yielded another surprise party for Mrs Emery Adams at Adams residence last Friday attended by 14 ladies, all longtime neighbors. Guests enjoyed a fine dinner as Mrs Adams, famed for her cooking, hosted the gathering.
J M Montigel and Co urge farmers to inspect Cadwell patent slip plow points bolted four piece design promising longer wear, reducing costs. They also advertise new spring millinery and a wide selection of spring goods with prices from 312.0 to 210.00 for garments and pants from 4.00 to 1200, inviting locals to visit Alma Lean’s store.
Special notices advertise a glove sale and embroidery sale at J L Millers. Goods described as slightly soiled remnants priced from 5 to 40 cents per yard, with many items offered at half price and bargains claimed.
On a Saturday in March the Rxcorp offers new subscriptions for three months at 20 cents. These terms apply only on that day.
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