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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1906
Page
2
A community roundup lists visits and illnesses from Mr. and Mrs. Adams in Ohio to residents in Alma and Shepherd. Included are hospitalities at homes, church attendance, wandering relatives, sickness in families, and local events such as a Sunday School setup. Also referenced is Bee’s stative Honey and Tar as a cold remedy.
The Ohio minister Rev G W Hagan of Clyde recommends Dr Warner's White Wine Tar Syrup for sore throat weak lungs coughs and colds claiming it outperforms all other remedies. Available at Stanant's dry goods store.
Mrs John Pardee is very sick with preuracuia. Mrs H Shepherd visited reisists near Crystal over Sunday. Mr and Mrs J Carmer visited his daughter Mrs Mert Anmelen of Itheca last Sunday. Iris Neidhantt of Alma visited her Parente last Sunday. Mr and Mrs Geo Rexford of Perris, Mr and Mrs Lewis Peacock and Mr and Mrs Wn Peacock of Summer were guests of H Puller and wife last Sunday.
A fragment advertises Foley's Honey and Tar as a cure for raw or inflamed lungs. The copy touts rapid relief and health restoration, naming Geo. Sharrar as a contributor or testimonial endorser in the notice.
Mr Belknap returns to the street after a months illness. Fret Rowland has laid foundations for a new residence. Mr Kondo of Tokyo gave an entertaining talk at M B Church on Thursday evening. The Board of Education re en gaged F W Gibsott as principal for next year. Eighth grade exams in this county will be at Riverdale May 1 and 4. Riverdale eighth graders total nine. Graduation plans include pink and green as class colors. A special school meeting will be held May 2 to discuss enlarging the school building.
An advertisement explains Urine Laxative Fruit Syrup as a gentle remedy to support stomach and liver function without irritation. It claims to stimulate digestion and bowels without nauseating or gripping, unlike pills or ordinary cathartics, authored by Geo. E. Sharrar.
Miss Laura Mallory spent Saturday with friends in St. Louis. Aron Dalrympie of Palo visited his brother Asa Dalrympie Thursday. Miss Dossie Calihan of Alma visited Bessie Tafft over Sunday. Farmers enjoy fine weather oats sowed and beet sowing begun. Joan McLaughliy of Grand Rapids visited her parents over Sunday. Jacob Sandal building a new tenant house. Floyd Nelson's house burned down that week. Miss Alan Taylor of Alma visited Marvin Follick Saturday. Local youths and Alma guests picnicked on the river Sunday, very enjoyable. Ladies Aid of the Gleaner's met Mrs. Will Sheldon Wednesday. Dromph Humphrey visited Oliver Laurel Tuesday.
The column lists scattered local tidbits from Southeast Ferris including households visiting relatives in Lansing and Maple Rapids, movements to or from properties, barn work at Osterhout’s May 1 project, and various residents such as Lawson Stearns, Ben Peters, Joho Osterhout, Mrs Martha Rogers and descendants spending weekends with friends, and multiple implied farm moves and social visits.
Tickets are on sale daily from February 18 to April 7 for Chicago to San Francisco Los Angeles Portland Tacoma Seattle Victoria Vancouver and other Pacific Coast destinations via the Chicago Union Pacific North Western line. Tourist car parties in sleeping cars from Chicago to San Francisco Los Angeles and Portland with double berth accommodations for two people cost 7 09. For booklets about the Pacific Coast and schedules contact The North Western line or W Juerin Genl Agent Passenger Dept Campus Martius Detroit Mich 2-91-4 t Co operative Profit Sharing Plan Watch for it.
The snippet mixes consumer remedies, sales pitches, and local notices. It references typhoid fever and a testimonial about Dr. Warner's White Wine of Tar Syrup curing throat and lung trouble. Additional items advertise wood prices, Foley’s Honey and Tar preventing pneumonia, Witch Hazel Salve warnings about counterfeits, and various names and promotions.
Pere Marquette agents offer one way second class tickets to northwestern states and Manitoba with dates March 14 20 37 and April 3 17 at very low rates. Inquiries to HF Mowlen G POA Detroit Co operative Croft Sharing Plan. Also mentions cough remedies and baby pictures from Homes Studio and Doon’s Ointment for itching.
A jumble of travel notices and health ads: round trip Washington DC tickets offered for late March to early April 1906 at low rates, inquiries via Moeller and Co-operative Profit Sharing Plan. Also ads for Dr King's New Life Pills, Kodol Dyspepsia Cure, Bur dock and Bitters, and pool business for Alma Michigan. Local lodge notices and tour promos from Pacific Coast points to Alaska via Chicago and Northwestern Railway with maps and folders offered for a cent stamp.
Kenneth Melver of Vancehoro Me narrates his struggle with severe throat inflammation and lung congestion. After three doctors predicted death, he used Dr. King's New Discovery and credits it with saving his life. The remedy cures colds bronchitis tonsillitis weak lungs hoarseness and la gripp e. Sharrar's drug store sells it with a trial bottle free.
Sumner will host the Gratiot County Pomona Grange meeting with a 10:30 morning business session and a 1:15 afternoon program. Speakers include Charles Button and Frank G. Palmer. music by Seaman Orchestra. readings, duets, and recitations by local members. a reception to honor Mrs. F D Saunders ends the event.
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