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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1907
Page
7
Powerful nourishment claims for Scott's Emulsion, described as highly concentrated and easy on digestion. Marketed to druggists with a price of 50 cents and 81.00 for larger sizes, asserting benefits to bone blood and muscle without taxing digestion.
A historical farming note advises growing potatoes in a clover meadow turned under in September. It recommends thorough field tillage before planting, harrowing after planting to control weeds, and multiple subsequent harrowings to keep weeds down as plants emerge.
An article promotes Electric Bitters as a cure for eczema based on a family's letter from Henrietta Pennsylvania. It claims the product cured a boy after five years of suffering, notes doctor opinions, and urges readers to try Rexall remedies and Rexall orders at local drug stores. It mentions Standard Central Drug Store and Chas. Rhodes as sellers.
An Easter dairyman discusses how calves should be raised with milk from mother in the early days, gradual feeding, warm milk, and careful weaning to build a strong start. It covers preventing suckling habits, introducing hay, and gradual growth while stressing steady care for the first weeks. Also noted is the rise of farm dairy cooperatives and a system where testers evaluate milk, feed, and butter output to identify profitable cows.
The piece denounces new doctrines branded as extensions of the Monroe Doctrine. It argues against U S coercion, revenue sequestration, and acting as an international policeman. It warns these ideas threaten justice, international law, and Colombia’s sovereignty without proper compensation.
The famous English divine Rev. F. M. Reed now of New York argues that idleness is the most dangerous vice, undermining virtue and productivity. His sermon outlines moral warnings and practical counsel for industrious living.
A sprawling, admonitory tract argues for a global Christian political mission. It calls for saving the nation and world, cleansing politics of atheism and corruption, and transforming society into God’s kingdom with Christians guiding the entire world. It warns of dangers from untrained millions and urges mobilization.
Professor SMITH of Cornell argues for a future Bible larger than the present, including books from ancient and early Christian traditions long eliminated. He envisions translated texts with introductory notes and a shifted viewpoint that accepts multiple viewpoints and broader religious knowledge.
Article stresses cream grading by care from milking to cooling, urging farmers to produce first grade cream for best returns. Warns against dirty dairy rooms, odors, and infected workers, and recommends strict cleanliness, proper temperature, and separate milking from living spaces. Mentions a wheel device for paraffining butter and a Hurd company cheese factory method.
A steel rack with an open oval bottom lowers multiple cheeses into melted paraffin, allowing quick, clean separation and substitution. The inventor estimates high cost but promises efficient operation without kettle-melting hazards, as discussed in Hoard's Dailyman. The page also questions dairy herd profitability and urges culling of unprofitable cows to boost returns.
Fragmentary OCR describes a health notice with garbled phrases about medical care. It mentions residents, a medical gold nugget context, and references to attention to disability or mental impairment but the text is largely unintelligible and uncertain.
The article advises using a sharp knife and slender twig to remove apple tree borers before June 4, warns that borers mature into beetles early in the season, and emphasizes keeping soil mellow for crops. It also mentions planting bash Ima vena as a delicious vegetable and gives shallow trenching and manure guidance. Lima beans require warmth and proper soil conditions to avoid cotyledon loss.
One night event at Alma Opera House features Mrs. E. D. and N. Southworth's Great New York Ledger Story offered at unusually low prices. A citywide attraction promises notable entertainment with popular serialized fiction presented for the audience.
Coral Armin stars as Capitola and Van Murrell as Wool in a real life themed play. Seats on sale one week in advance at Sharrar's Drug Store. Audience urged to see the production despite critics claims, as the show promises emotional impact and strong performances.
CLUBB Real Estate Co Alma Michigan lists properties for sale exchange and rent including 200 acre land and 2 story house near Lansing priced at 4000 dollars for 21 No 135 1000 buys 4 acre farm exchange for Alma property No 170 80 acre Sumner Tennessee farm No 530 5200 buys 160 acres or 40 acre exchange No 531 3300 buys residence in Alma or farm No 452 900 buys central Alma business lot No 458 2300 buys 12 room house in Alma Plus city lots from 5 to 000 and other farm and property listings for sale rent and exchange.
The fragment cites The Clubb Real Estate Co Office in Alma Michigan and references a legal dispute. A lawyer speaks of a literary person claiming six months of inability to write due to an accident. A witness adds a contention about a lost creativity connected to postage funds. The case proceeded to trial in Philadelphia Leger.
A garbled 19th century medical advert details Dr Pierce medicines including Liver Vigorator and Pleasant Pellets. It touts native remedies, endorsements by medical writers, and offers a free booklet by mail from KV Pierce, Buffalo New York.
Four months from the date of publication are allowed for creditors to present their claims in several probate matters in Michigan counties. Notices detail estates of Mattiin Ki Jate Alma and other estates, with deadlines and court examination dates, urging timely filing and official appearances.
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