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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1905
Page
2
The Alma Record Company publishes Alma Record as the official paper of Alma. General Manager AL Kahr and secretary Donad Baswerr lead the staff. The paper claims three times more readers than any other paper circulated there in its postal emission.
The article notes US tin plate production and foreign imports, contrasting Great Britain, and cites tariff views in Ohio and Michigan. It also mentions the first government irrigation project near the California line, with land allotments and settlers awaiting water.
The suggestion to adopt adjournment resolutions shows the legislature will probably disband in weeks three or four of the month unless important laws are neglected. With primary reform provisions completing and with favorable appropriation bills, the session’s last day should not arrive early.
Governor Warner insists that any degree of primary reform passed by the current Michigan legislature should apply to his office and take effect during his term. He signals a readiness to face renomination by the party membership, showing a public spirit and willingness.
Fragmented text describes a recent office and secretive items, possibly addresses at Gratiot. Mentions receipts, society cards, and stationary. Pricing note references cloth tapes and certificates not on paper, with a price around 25 cents.
In Lansing on May 2 the senate elections committee favored the Double Ivory-Dickinson bill now amended to include all state county city and legislative officers and made it a special order for May 9. An amendment requires direct vote nominees for state offices to win a majority or face a convention. The day featured heated debate and other measures advancing in the senate.
Port Huron Michigan reports little progress in the Dante Gleason case of St Clair township. The body was recovered near the junction of Black and St Clair rivers by the old Howard mill, badly decomposed with no signs of foul play.
James Patterson, a rural carrier on route No 4 near Standish, has been jailed in Bay City on charges of mail route fraud following an alleged assault on his stepdaughter and a two year period of trouble ending last July. He was taken to Bay City jail after arrest.
W R Hall of Pine Grove Avenue petitions the circuit court to annul the marriage of his son Willard P Hall age 17 and Nina Yates age 20. The union last September occurred without the father’s consent and while the groom was under the legal marrying age, prompting the annulment action.
Port Huron authorities report arrest of George Martin 24 a railroad engineer and Jack Co shon 28 a bartender as suspects in a weeks long spree of house burglaries in the city. Detectives believe they have identified the men responsible for multiple break ins over the past three to four weeks.
William Henning aged 44 fell from a heavy gravel wagon while under the influence of squar and was dragged for nearly a block. He was unconscious when taken to Hackity hospital where doctors fear internal injuries may prove fatal.
May used. Rev. C. F Hellmeyer of Dewitt was axed three times and stricken with brain trouble after preaching a sermon at the German M. B conference in Lansing Tuesday morning. He is in a critical condition.
An old style ad promotes a silo by the Sanly Wagon Compaty of UAW Mick. The notice teases a durable frame silo system and promises responsive service. It notes the advertisement appears in the Risers section and urges readers to send letters for special attention.
Fragmentary lines recount a note of thanks from a resident in Rock, Arkansas for a salve described as Buck-Jen’s Arica Salve. The text mentions fear, sores, a ten year ailment, and warnings about a miracle product for cats, with unclear references to Sharrer.
A testimonial extols Downton Kidney Pills for kidney pain and backache. The speaker cites relief after using the product, recommends others inquire, and notes price and distributor details in Buffalo New York.
The text outlines a general order for May to pass a bill setting a uniform tax on wholesale and retail liquor sales, establishing fees for distillers and brewers, and separating laws on sale. It also covers penalties for illegal agreements, restraint of trade, and charter rights, with a focus on agricultural machinery trust and competition restraints.
An April excursion from Ann Arbor Railroad runs to Toledo on Sonday with a special return fare. The round trip departs from the area and timing details are partially given, with a tentative return from Toledo after a day trip.
The Board of Review for the City of Alma will meet Monday May 15. The session will continue for four days, at Lenat ais fears per day, for the purpose of reviewing assessed values and hearings. Clerk: Koon Cry.
A rough but readable note describes an Alaska tour by six Tolrs and a Pacific Coast steamer trip aboard the City of Spokane and related vessels. It mentions a voyage to Portland with exhibits, sailing dates, and promotional folders alongside travel details for a summer excursion.
Beginning Monday April 1 a Cotyeuy steamer will sail on mauler schedule between Frankfort and Menominee via Manistique Mel They will hire Frankfort for Menomne at 9 a m on Monday Wednesday and Friday and at same heat on Tuesday Thursday and Saturday for Maniatique Steamers will lease Frankfiure for Manitiwoe daily at 9 0 p m Rates to points in the West and Nutty west and Upper Peninsuloloaper than via any other route. Ask agents ert)
A fragment urges readers to seek Celery King for a value medicine despite warnings about health risk. The item cautions against sacrificing health for a cause and notes Celery King costs 25 cents and never disappoints.
An OCR fragment describes reduced rates on a Chicago to West Coast line with connections to Portland Seattle Tacoma Victoria and Vancouver. It mentions Pullman cars and dining car service, with an example fare of 37.00 and references to schedules and freight/dept details. It also lists various stations and directions in a jumbled railway advertisement style.
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