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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1907
Page
7
An early 20th century advertisement touts Sports Emulsion as a remedy for slow bone formation in infants, alleging lack of nourishment as the cause and promising to stimulate bone growth. The copy targets druggists and consumers with bold claims and productwide benefits.
An old advertisement warns indigestion can lead to headaches dizziness palpitation and even apoplexy from brittle blood vessels. It touts Mi-o-na as a guaranteed remedy claimed to cure worst stomach troubles, excluding cancer, with money-back guarantee from Charles Rhodes.
A testimonial from Mrs S Wright of Third 8th Street lauds Doan's Kidney Pills as a first class remedy for kidney ailments. The ad claims they cure sick kidneys and keep buyers well, with Foster Milburn Co of Buffalo listed as sole U.S. agents and price at 50 cents.
An advertisement invites readers to inspect new government land along the Chicago & Northwestern Railway in South Dakota open to free homestead settlement. It notes special low rate tickets from Chicago on the first and third Tuesday each month with corresponding rates from points east, urging inquiry for free booklets and maps.
A reader cites dramatic improvement in a child’s eczema after using Electric Bitters, with several doctors failing to help. The testimonial states the boy was cured after multiple bottles. Also promotes Rexall remedies and drug store ads, plus a demand for show people for a stage position addressed to The Internationals in Augusta, Wis.
In this notice a land parcel of about seven acres inside the corporate area is offered for rent. The terse ad mentions available acreage and invites inquiries for lease arrangements.
A fragmented farming column discusses harsh weather with 13 degrees below freezing, advice on orchard management, seed testing skepticism, and the dangers of overusing seed corn as a testing field. It covers animal nutrition, crop rotation, parasitic insects, and hardening off plants, plus anecdotes on dairy, poultry, and farming resilience.
Courtesy of Arthur S. Contant editor of the Isabella County Enterprise, this item provides illustrations and description of the Presbyterian Church rising on the corner of Main and Wisconsin Streets in Mt. Pleasant. The narrative highlights indicate details about the structure and its progress as a community landmark.
An editorial argues for a strong national defense as a peace measure. It states war deterrence requires readiness, argues against disarmament, and likens military power to a policing system. It warns against anti-armament sentiment and urges forts, guns, ships, and security similar to street policing.
A correspondent seeks 80 to 160 acres near a market with reasonable price and favorable soil and rainfall. The writer weighs southern states from Kansas, Nebraska to Texas and Oklahoma, considering climate, neighbors, and access to a good market. Advice favors testing new country in a year to two, renting before purchase, and prioritizing intensive over extensive farming with careful rainfall sources and government data.
An article discusses souring cream to prevent undesirable flavors and harmful bacteria during butter production. It advises cooling cream quickly after separation, souring if churn delays occur, and maintaining low temperatures until churning. It also covers prudent dairy breeding, recommending careful bull selection to improve herd quality and future profits.
The following letters are advertised and will be sent to the dead letter office if not called for by May 11 1907 William Brown Al Cavanaugh Mia Will Con Krell Jennie Gorbith Blanet Hinkle AOD Wiles Will Rascall William Hobinon G A Smith Wm Tedman The above letters if not called for will be sent to the dead letter office May 11 1907
Advertises a patent medicine claiming no habit forming drugs or narcotics, using vegetable ingredients from American forests. Credits Dr Floren with glycerine base and herbs like Golden Seal root and Black Cherry bark to treat bronchial and lung ailments and chronic catarrh, citing several medical authorities.
In Michigan, the probate court appoints Jonus Bwigert administrator for the estate of Hirlen v Windy wand. The court orders publication of notice to heirs and creditors, requiring appearance to show cause why the estate should not be granted further relief and directing publication of two copies of the notice for three weeks prior to a hearing, with a public newspaper publication.
State of Michigan Probate Court issues notices for creditors to present claims against deceased individuals. Filing deadline September 10 in the county probate office. hearings set for September 4 and August 2. Names, dates, and locations reflect local probate proceedings and statutory timelines.
Public notice announces four months from May 1 for creditors of the deceased Matilde Mindye to present claims to the probate court in Vine Street, Heoca, Michigan. Claims must be filed by December 70, with hearings set for September 4 at 4 pm to examine probate and approve settlements.
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