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Newspaper

The Alma Record

Location

Alma, Michigan, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1908

Page

3

Cooper's New Discovery Restores Strength Says Man from Indiana

AE Earl McCoy of Marton Indiana relates a dramatic recovery from chronic weakness after using Cooper's New Discovery. He describes severe past fatigue that prevented work, then notes rapid improvements after the first bottle, with ongoing gains after six or seven bottles. He credits the product with enabling proper eating, sleep, and capacity to perform hard labor, endorsing Cooper's remedies highly.

AE Earl McCoy Breet Marton Ind L. T. Per Motoy Mays Geo Sharrer

Bay City vaudeville theater planned at $20000

State notes report a Bay City project to build a new vaudeville theater seating 1000 with a $20,000 cost. Other items include deaths, accidents, legal actions, and ongoing local changes from Lake City to Port Huron and Escanaba, with rail and crime notes across Michigan.

Bay City

Digestive aid claims sold by Chas Hodden and Mr. Riba

An old time advertisement touts Kadol as a complete remedy for digestive troubles. It promises prompt relief and emphasizes Lvery work iteif for the stomach. The copy references selling DeWitt Kidney and Bladder Pills by Chex Rhodes and mentions Mr. John Riba of Vining Indiana.

Chas Hhoden John Riba Vining Exys Chex Rhodes

Mason city bank scandal indicts ex treasurer in $200000 scheme

In Chelsen a former wiche treasurer was indicted by the Ineham Grand jury on charges of misusing about $200,000 of state money. He appeared in circuit court, was arraigned, remanded for trial, and bonds of $5,000 on five counts were renewed. Several associates and legislators were named in the indictment. Benton Harbor May 12 reports two couples eloped to Kenosha then returned seeking forgiveness after informing parents by long-distance call.

Eugenee Croft Michigan Central Bay City Lake City Grand Trunk Railroad Murray's Lake Ann Arbor Cylde Brown Mudden Willard Gaplin Finnte Lawson EF. Herker Hag Wold Fenton Mich Avtni Portland Cement Company John A. Myers Eugene Clark Greenville Morgan Lake Marquette Carl Mattison Negounoe William Herman Owosso Detroit Correcion Hertmann Irs Thompson Thampeon Herman Thompson Mason Wiche Ineham Grand Jury Chelsen Michael Wackenhut Conrad Hefner Charles J. D. Downer Charles Stimson Charles M. Davis Frank H. Sweetland Peter Gorman John T. Wood Gingler Dunn Arense Jerry” Anderson Grand Rapids Archie Bunting Loelenay County Barlow Anderson Benton Harbor Midh Kenosha Wis Edgar Tillstrom Letha Wheaton Stanley Riley Margaret Dow

Roxand Farmer Awarded 3500 in Wreck Case

Charlotte Michigan May 9 Charles Strong husband of Mrs Strong who died after a Grand Trunk flyer struck his farm outfit on Main street crossing last fall received 3500 from a district court jury Solicitor Harrison Geer for the railway will appeal on grounds of contributory negligence by the aged defendant

Charlotte Mich Charles Strong Grand Trunk Mra. Strong Mr. Strong Harrison Geer

Faces Long Prison Sentence in Michigan Case

Frank Erard found guilty of attempt to inflict great bodily harm on his wife with a double barreled shotgun. A neighbor’s interference led to a shot fired. Deliberation lasted five hours. sentence expected Monday, one to ten years in Jackson prison. Veteran editor Eivin Sprague of Traverse City dies from congestion of the junts. Sprague born in Massachusetts, 1840s, moved to Michigan and founded the Weekly Eagle then the Traverse Bay News.

Pontiac Mich Frank Erard Jackson Erard Traverse City Mieh Spiner Freender Traveree Rey Hume Traverse Bay

Detroit Firm Burns Out at Night Fire

Fire damaged the Goldberg Brow dry goods store at 225-220 Woodward Avenue, starting on the sixth floor and spreading to the third. Fire department efforts saved the nearby Jones building. Loss reported at 150000 dollars.

Detroit Mich Goldberg Brow Woodward Avenue Jones

Repairs On City Bridges And Water Pipe Bid Accepted

Lennane Bros of Detroit win the water pipe relaying contract on Superior Street, with W A Howe offering a higher bid. Joliet Bridge & Iron Co wins Woodworth Avenue Bridge repairs, project includes concrete roadway and foundations, completion due by July 1.

Superior St Joliet Bridge & Iron Co Woodworth Avenue

Close Contest on Diamond as Alma Beats Mt. Pleasant

In a fast game at Fancher Held on May 4 Alma college, last year's Intercollegiate champions, defeated the Mt. Pleasant Indians. Brown pitched for Alma and the locals erred twice in the seventh inning. otherwise the contest remained keen until the final out.

Mt. Pleasant

New Pension Law Expands Widows Benefits in 1908

The new pension law grants a flat 12 per month to all widows of soldiers married before June 27, 1890, with no new application needed for those already on the pension roll. Increases and new certificates will be tested by paying agencies, effective next payment. Attorneys unnecessary except for applicants previously denied due to income limits.

Moving for Spring? Fumigate to Deter Tuberculosis Risk

As moving season starts, readers are urged to fumigate and inspect anew homes before occupants settle in. Health authorities note germs may linger in hidden spots after former residents depart, potentially spreading disease when cleaning and occupation begin.

Fumigation urged for incoming residents to curb disease

The article warns that diseases may spread when people move into new homes and urges fumigation before occupancy. It stresses residents must protect their own families and children, noting cases where incoming tenants contract illnesses from germs left by previous occupants.

Local notices from Alma area and visitors

Numerous brief items list visitors and travelers to Alma and surrounding towns including Mr C W Campbell in St Louis Mrs A Wibber hosting friends A M Alexander of Riverdale and many others. Mentions include Roller Mills buys wool drive, May festival in Ann Arbor and people traveling to Chicago Suspension Ridge Niagara Falls and Stockbridge with various personal activities and social events.

C. W. Campbell St. Louis Mra A. Wibber Brockenridge A.M. Alexander Riverdale G. W. Miller Carson City KE. L. Woodworth Mocosta Alma Alma Grain & Lumber Co F. Ferguson M. Wilbur Mins Bertha Downs Ithaca J. E. Coller Molin Wao Wyett Stockbridge M. Pollasky Chicago J. T. Ewing Ann Arbor L. F. Ellison Shepherd James Allen Wheeler W.rc A. J. Davis Ott Phillip Hilderbrane Suspension Ridge Niagara Falls A. J. Chambers Birdella Lee Mercantile Co Woman's Home Missionary Society Mina M. J. McPhes Colla Urns Mix Listle Grover Thin City

Deeds Not Words Doan's Kidney Pills Prove Merit

Alma residents report cures from kidney trouble with Doan's Kidney Pills. Mrs. Catherine Sipe of Alma Heights declares relief from back ache and fatigue after using Doan's Kidney Pills, purchased at Chascithodes Pharmacy. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY markets the pills with the slogan Remember the name Doan's.

Dean Alma Catherine Sipe Alma Heights Mich Thad Doan Chascithodes Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo New York United States

Electric Bitters Promised as Cure for Climate Ailments

The article extols Electric Bitters as the best remedy against climate related diseases and general weakness. It claims the tonic purifies blood and alleviates fever jaundice malaria and nervous insomnia while promoting health across elevations. Sold at George Sharrar's drug store for 50 cents with guarantee.

Soldander George Sharrar

Prescription For Constipation Promotes Iron-ox Tablets

Eminent medical authorities warn that most patients suffer from constipation caused by toxins. A tonic laxative is prescribed in many cases and Iron-ox tablets are promoted as the safest laxative. The article explains ingredient action and states the product strengthens bowels and keeps liver and kidneys healthy, sold by Chas Rhedles.

Chas Rhedles

Chancery Notice Insertion Slays Statutory Claim

Chancery notice dated October 2 cautions creditors to present claims against estate of A B Doe within the appointed period. Court by Abt A G Dong, Judge of Probate, sets hearing for October at 10 o clock in the forenoon. Public archive records indicate the proceeding concerns arcade property and related debts or securities.

Michigan Entaterof Faubel I Malliig Arcade Seid Connoy A.B Syed Grlober A. Dong

Alma College offers flexible music and art instruction

Alma College in Alma Michigan advertises open entry for its School of Music Vocal and Instrumental and School of Art in China Water Color and Oil Painting plus The Commercial School. Instruction is individual with pay as you go. For full particulars contact Albert P. Cook.

School of Music School of Art China Commercial School

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Progressive People Bank of Riverdale H. E. Harry Asst F.H. Rowlang Lailies’ Home Journal Stratemeyer Tomlinson Trowbridge Munroe Shute Educawed Ringling Bros Robert William Eller Port Huron Eller Teas” Colby Algonac Captain Colby Loyal Legion William Taylor Dearborn Taylor John A. Tener the Elks Charles Fr. Sweet of Dowaginc J. A Leckienx Mange Adrian Maya Mia Henry Snow Senvos Station Chelsea Heceiver Wedereyer Carlsea Toe Bank Treachrer State Treasury Lansing Military Department Michigan National Guard Giy Lennane Bros Contract and Joliet Bridge & Iron DeWitt Chas Rhodes J. A. Kollar Cadillac D. Fuller Wm. McCormick Winna Kelley Arcada Big Rapids Fred J Soule Union Theological Seminary Sumer Soule Almanian James Councll A. Isaberta McNeil Arizona L. H. Wilson George Moore Btate Street Gratiot County Chancery Alma College Alma, Michigan Seey Albert PB. Cook Dima, Mich Pacific Coast
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