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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1902
Page
2
Ithaca notes detail visits and travels among residents including Miss Lithian Alberton of Saginaw and Mrs. Sam Satter and Ernest, with trips to Laheinnesday relatives and Newark. Mentions pension grant to Harry Strens, a sudden death in Indiana, marriages, relocations to South Bend and Caplain, and a small fire at W. F. Naldrett’s lumber shed with minor damage.
The readable fragments discuss a claimed internal cure and references to individuals and brands. Names and places are garbled, but Toledo and ward references appear. Details are unclear. no verifiable action or outcome is evident.
District No 5 Arcada reports Ed Bowman building an addition for Mrs Oscar Mote who is ill and convalescent. Depew of Alma moves past the old Walters place. Heavy rains slow seed work in the area. A ten pound boy arrives last Thursday at Mr and Mrs Wolfe. Cary Lige trades twenty acres with Frank Mavis for property near St Lots. Kaish Watt shows no improvement and remains critical.
Forest Hill notes ailing Mes Myrtie Brady. Kal Wiley and wife visited friends. Lee Waiting’s little one fell and broke a shoulder. PL Wright visited Mr Vietsant. Mr Maynard and others from West Olive are new residents. Neighbors greet Nellie Manieldon and Mrs Taylor. Lenna Canfield and Floyd Lake attended a reception. Dr Abbott from St. Jo moved to town. Sir Knight Commander White elected to attend ROT M Convention by Marquette in June.
Summerton Gon Co Switzer shearing sheep and tending crops. Multiple residents travel to nearby towns for business and social visits. Morbert Switzer buys horse and carriage. Beets sowing and field work noted. Ruth Morripon ill. Saloon changes hands. Walk planned for MoCurnack Monday.
Five years ago a disease described as dyspepsia crippled a man who could barely function. He tried pepsin and medicines with no relief before turning to Kodol. He reports quick improvement and eventual full recovery after using several bottles. The advertisement claims Kodol uniquely mimics natural digestive juices and digests all foods to cure stomach troubles.
A long fragment describes rheumatism causes and claimed cures via kidney liver pills with testimonials from William J. Coad Oswego New York. The text shifts to local notices about new store fronts remodeling and community events in Breckenridge Sumner and nearby areas, including constructions, visitors, illness, a funeral, and a birthday gathering with regional names.
New Haven reports Francis Uraug and Mrs Warn raised last week. Reuben Cheney of Mt Piedawnt married his parents a short visit last Friday. Mr and Mrs Peter Helstand of North Star visited friends in New Tavern. Grandma Helstand Mrs W Alderman and Georgie Duerr reported a little better. Mr and Mrs Peter Johnson called to Dewitt by a sister's illness. they returned home Sunday. Married by Rev B L Wiles at the bride's parents April 2 Geo Chapman and Miss Ettie Botsford. Congratulations.
In a campaign narrative, Congressman Champ Clark credits overwork and stress for near collapse but says three bottles of Electric Bitters restored his health. The tonic is advertised as a universal remedy by Sharrar Molholland with a 500 guarantee, aimed at men and women seeking vitality.
Alva Kelley hosts at home as Beatrice Johnston visits relatives in Sumner Center. Mr and Mrs Antrow Joasten welcome a baby, while Win and Burton Gee report beet crop work last week. County Surveyor Redman had business in the neighboring town. Families from Purest TH and New Mayen visited relatives. Arbor Day observed with tree planting at the Center school grounds. Wr Levell couple attended a surprise party in New Mayen. Mrs Elizabeth Skilling marks a birthday.
Jobe Willard remains away from agate while Wa Helleck installs a new urn. Reuben Ringle, of St, works on his farm here. Uncle Fred Peedericks and Abe Ringle are present. Levi Williams wanders with a smile. Plowing taxes have been paid in the neighborhood but the town has halted it. Geo. Goodhall begins work on his house with a St Charles man assisting. Mr and Mrs Herbert Ringle, of Prince, visited Sunday with her parents, Mr and Mrs J J Williams. Mrs C Flowman returned from Clinton county visiting relatives. Jennie Foote attended with a feeble presence last Monday.
Middleton will soon miss the genial face of Dent Rules as he expects to move to Elsie. Sumner Hoxte was kicked in the right eye by a cow while out playing. Dr O Neil was called and gave two stitches. Mr Meftae is able to be out again with Mr Leet of Ithaca visiting. Commissioner Pike visited the schools Tuesday.
Community notes report births including an eight pound girl to Oscar Hagerman and wife April th Win. Mentions of new barns under construction, farm work like corn ground ready to plant, and families visiting relatives. Names such as Mr. and Mrs. J. Heephier, Frank Mowlis, Frank Downs, and others appear among scattered domestic items and farm activities.
In Ne Lebanon R D Metiynald has a new paint and walling windmill improving local farm infrastructure. Merman Gaddy is building an addition to James Mundell's residence. Mr and Mrs Messer visited their daughter in Muir. Mr and Mrs Peter Bauer and others from Besex attended a local gathering at WD Hong's.
A crowded evening in Breckenridge followed with visits by Mrs Moyt and Mrs War ont. Wheeler residents heard a band Friday night. H R Phelps of Plymouth Oklahoma extols Chamberlains products and Hy yesterday sold five bottles to threshers back to work, urging keep a bottle at home. Bivins Rhodes sells the remedy locally.
An early 20th century advertisement promotes Scott's Emulsion as a fertilizer for children. It asserts ordinary food fails for some kids and promises growth in flesh strength blood and mind with the product. A free sample offer is included.
The Boment Speeiist of De troit Mich jute from the Polvelinie of the Auposta Hospital Berlin will make the following regular monthly visits.
A garbled medical advert discusses Dr Walker and advanced treatment methods for male vitality. It cites patient testimonials and notes that consultations are free with no contracts required. Ambiguous names and scattered phrases describe perceived benefits and appointments, listing dates and locations in a fragmented fashion.
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