Mothers Unite For Mother's Day Tribute In Michigan
The Alma Record reports on the 1916 Michigan observance of Mother's Day with Governor Ferris urging display of the US flag on public buildings and homes. The piece emphasizes mothers as the source of civilization and calls for letters of gratitude from children, plus general appeals to unity, patriotism, and civic virtue. The note also mentions a spring tonic advertisement for Hollister Rockey Mountain Tea.
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Mathers
America
Michigan
United States
Testimony For Dean's Kidney Pills Cited In Alma Ad
Alma residents endorse a kidney medicine, citing satisfaction with Dean's Kidney Pills. Ezra Robinson of 114 Grant Ave, Alma, recounts long relief from back pain and general kidney benefits after using the product. A statement notes Robinson’s extended improvement and urges buyers to seek the same remedy.
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Alma
Loval Eitheene
Devine Kidney Pilla
Ezra Robinson
Graat Ave
Saye
Dean
Rhodes
Mr. Robinson
Price
County Correspondence May 6 1916 Morning notes and personal visits
County Correspondence recalls a May 6 gathering for Mrs. Altix seventy ninth birthday with Mesa dames present and a pot luck meal. It mentions family visits, new home, a birth, travels, school activities, local trades and a weather-induced cough advisory along with local advertisements and grain market prices.
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Mee
BE. J. Altix
Mesadames Gerber
Pink
Irish
Walter
Wolfe
al Beeson
Mes Sumner Barry
Mosher
St. Ne Tonde
Iast Sun
Geo
Ford Rivalry Turns Wild in Rural Chase
In a chaotic farm town scene BU Jones’s Ford wrecks down a lane after a fuel and throttle fiasco. A frantic chase ends with both cars crashing into a pond and Miranda narrowly escaping harm as Hill, drenched in pursuit, loses control and the vehicle finally stops.
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BU Jones
Aches of House Cleaning Promises Quick Relief
An old advertisement touts Sloan's Liniment as relief for pain from bruises overwork and strain during cleaning. It urges rub application to sore spots for quick comfort and restful sleep, claiming a grateful user calls it worth its weight in gold.
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Sloan
Feeble aged woman credits Vinci tonic for strength
Mrs Fannie Ropomns of Grand Saline Texas says Vinci restored her health and strength after long feebleness. She claims it makes her feel young again and she performs housework. The ad touts Vinci cod liver and iron tonic with a money back guarantee from Paterson Drug Co Alma Michigan.
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Grand Saline
Texas
Vinci
Olone
Paterson Drug Co
Alma, Mich
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C.F. Brown
We Pont
Woodbridge N. Ferris
Hollister
Garden Stakes
Civic League
Gardners
W. A. Bahlke
Peinwu
Ely District
Mise Fay
Aime. Wan
Zumbrink
Sanlay
Verla Stuston
Ve Aline
Bert Hailes
Borse Tarsday
M. H. Wally
Nathan Wells
Doane
Marie Af
N. B. Udells
Ernest Stanton
Grand Rapids
Viola Stanton
Joe Silhavy
Ferris Tnstitute
J. K. Hainline
Red Rockafellow
Marie Hale
Sumner
Mabel Bradford
Tone Robertson
Lette
Midh
Richard Acton
Louisa Donner
Calvin Richards
BU Shafer
Saw Sharp
Hildred Stahl
Daisy M. Stockberger
W. P. Cash
Hut
Chauncey Button
Chittenago
N. Y
Hanford
Market Report
Alma Grain & Lumber Company
Pat Lambe
FORD
Hill
Gus
Miranda
Bet
Anil
Mirandy
Ewan
Bill
Qlater & Goodeq
Granteed Hose
Hansen and
Ireland
Stetson
Kingsbury Tats
DR. Wing
Alma State Savings Bank
H. A. Wing
Superior St
Gilbert & Bennett
Earl C. Clapp
Shepard & Sweet
J. M. Montigal
Luchini Brothers
Drewery & Winn
Superior St. West
Eer
Lovite
Chelates
Vome
W. E. Baker
Pred Grover Alma
Detroit
Robert Sawvel Breckenridge
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