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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1916
Page
3
Local merchants report an unusually large stock of goods and robust trade in Gibbons, highlighting strong demand and brisk sales across multiple departments, with retailers attributing the growth to steady customer turnout and competitive pricing.
Plain and fancy hair bow ribbons offered at regular 40 cents per yard, with a special price set at five cents per yard. Strong focus on value and discount timing implied. Local retail emphasis with concise price comparison.
Alma residents hosted and visited across the week with numerous trips to Ithaca Lansing Cadillac and Detroit. Local funerals weddings and church events were noted along with school staff moves and community meetings.
A small meeting of the Best Arbor A O G society met at the home of Companion Mr and Mrs C F Hairline. Attendance was low due to illness but the faithful few discussed regular business and approved hosting the next five months at the home of Companion Mr and Mrs Alvin Miller on the eve and fourth Tuesday evenings each month. Members urged participation at least once monthly and followed secretary instructions at the gatherings.
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