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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1912
Page
2
The Alma Record publishes Thursday editions serving Alma and Gratiot County under C J Brown as business manager. Subscriptions are 81.00 per year and the paper is entered as second class matter for mailing.
Local city ballot slate lists mayor J M Montigel clerk D W Adams treasurer J W Glass and a full slate of ward supervisors aldermen and constables across four wards with names including John Parrish Roy Goodspeed Joseph Ray A W Brock Peter Voorhees Losey John Greie T A Alderman A P Cook Wm Smith H C Richardson Frank Hennett and P M Smith as supervisors and officials for various wards with incomplete punctuation and scuffed OCR text.
The Republican electors of Michigan are called to meet at the Michigan State Armory in Bay City on April 11 1912 to elect delegates at large, nominate presidential electors, select a State Central Committee and conduct other business. Delegates are apportioned by county votes and caucuses will appoint officers and committee members for confirmation at the state convention. By order of the Republican State Central Committee F Knox chairman Paul H King secretary.
City election notice for Alma Michigan lists date April 1912 withPolling times seven in the forenoon to five in the afternoon. Voters elect Mayor Clerk Treasurer and ward officers including Supervisors Aldermen and a Constable. Precincts include City Hall Second Ward Printing room Gall Ney block Reading room Hotel Arcala and Room Dated Alma March 9 1912 signed W Adams City Clerk.
Farmers urged to buy Harvell's Condition Powder, touted as the top stock conditioner on earth. The ad claims best stock results and envy from neighbors, pricing at 25 cents per package, sold by Wheaton & Sons at The Pioneer Drug Store.
City voters face a slate headed by Mayor Lynds with running mates Conn as Clerk Philip W. Creaser and Treasurer Fred Grover. Contenders include Muerman George Kunlke Jr for sors, John Congwer for constable, Isaac Russell Second Ward Supervisor, Walter W. Caple and Howard Willard for aldermen, George Willard constable, Benjamin Carter Third Ward Supervisor, Edward E. Ewing Alderman, Norman Beverly constable, Jacob D. Helman Supervisor, Louis B. Kehn alderman, and Charles Williams constable.
Tsuneo Takahashi and Miyaji Tonge of Japan present an entertainment and lecture on War Between the U S and Japan and related topics at Realty Op. A free souvenir drawing offers satin panels, Fuji pictures, hand drawn collars, and bracelets, sponsored by the Wedding Tells Tea Association to promote pure wheeled Japan goods.
Financial tallies cover Interest and Sinking Fund Water Fund Dog Fund School Funds Cemetery Fund and more. Items show cash on hand mid March 1912, balances from 1911, receipts from taxes and dog warden, disbursements and transfers to park and other funds, with detailed line items such as water tax receipts and lead connection sales.
The people of New England rely on Dr Herrick's Sugar-Coated Liver Pills for biliousness sour stomach indigestion and constipation. A night dose makes you feel fine and cheerful next morning. Cost 25 cents a box sold by Wheaton and Son Pioneer Drug Store. Tickets at Sanderhoff's with every dollar of goods. Fifty-five days to win a $50 Favorite range.
Mothers and others advised Bucklen's Arnica Salve cures eczema rashes tetter chisings scaling crusts and minor injuries in children with safety and quick healing. Claims include boils ulcers piles and old running sores, sold for 25 cents at local drugstores.
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