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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1906
Page
2
County reports Mr Mason Marsh and family from Midland visiting his sister Mrs Fox over Sunday before returning home last Monday. Significant corn planting activity noted in the neighborhood. District No 2 school closed for two weeks. Salve Pine Salve advertised by Geo I Sharrar. Indigestion claim promotes Rodol Dys in Cure after eating. Kodol advertised by Chas Rhodes as a digestion aid.
West Arcada reports resignations and assignments affecting local routes and duties. H Latimer resigns from carrier post on route 2, with plans for a theater style display and orchard grove projects. Will Beverly visits Jackson. Edith Lanshane assists Mrs Beverly. a portable will is mentioned. locals watch children’s activities.
An old advertisement urges readers troubled by Wiles to use McDeWitt Co Witch Hazel Salve warning that many counterfeit products misuse the genuine brand. It cites Chas Rhodes and cautions buyers to avoid fake salves flooding the market.
Mrs. Fred Fea's brother is no better. Roy Bigstone spent weekend with his sister. Mr. and Mrs. Felix Fea hosted visits. Mrs. John Johnson and daughter Birde visited Theron Kress family. Rockafellow couple visited Fred Tea. Fillips and mother visited Therot Kress. Lovel also visited. Colles is better. S-Kress visited her parents Strickland. George Ray and I Kelley visited. T. Kress confined to house but improving.
Advocacy for Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar as an original laxative cough syrup. Claims include relief for coughs colds croup and whooping cough with a harmless taste. Sold by Chas Rhoda and promoted as a known remedy.
The article argues climate is overrated for consumption care and urges home treatment focusing on food and regular German Syrup. It claims German Syrup aids morning expectoration, sleep, and reduces coughing and night sweats, noting trial bottles and regular sizes available at druggists.
Central Pine River society items list Mr and Mrs George Davidson and Mr and Mrs L N Baker at an Odd Fellow Hall banquet on Wednesday. Frank Stone visited daughter Mrs George Yates in St Louis on Saturday. Jake White and family visited in St Louis Sunday. Rena Mills hosted Mrs Creech and Mary Brady Sunday. H J White and G Davidson visited Friday. James Crissman called on P Slone Sunday. Frank White also called at H J White's Sunday.
An advertisement extols Foley's Honey and Tar as a quick remedy for lung ailments. It claims the product prevents pneumonia and complications from a hard cold settling in the lungs, attributed to Geo. Sharnaer.
Northeast Bethany services announced for Sunday night at the church. Emilie Pwniest noted for horse farm work. Jacob Dickiole observed at Trent of Jill Bek event. Knapp's in Precvenridge advertised as venue for a Sunday gathering. A promotional note touts Kodol for dyspepsia and stomach relief sold by Chas Rhodes.
The notice describes Nee Tax ative Honey and Tar as harmless non coal tar pine-based and claims it to be the best remedy for colds by acting on the bowels. It lists Bee's original Laxative Honey and Tar as effective for coughs and bronchial issues and notes sales by Geo. F. E. Sharrar. Also mentions available pastures and lots for horses and cattle near Alma by A. H. Brows.
An advertisement urges Alma to protect her health with Mi-o-na stomach tablets. The copy claims the remedy cures indigestion and restores digestion, energy, and strength, touting a signed guarantee that it costs nothing unless effective. The product is priced at 50 ceria and targets those with stomach and nervous troubles.
In a breezy health note a local chemist touts a cough remedy claiming to halt coughing and strengthen the body against illness. The piece cites testimonials and warns against substitutes while noting its availability at a nearby drug store.
A boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Lile Nelson last Thursday. Nearby, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Haggard hosted visitors, as Myrtle Isenbath planned a Detroit visit. Various local names appear with mentions of hospital care, wallpaper price signs, and household products. A discussion of declining marriage and birth rates across France and Europe follows, noting England's fall to 28 per 1,000 and broader regional trends.
A fragmentary OCR line shows scattered names such as Boganr Cjetk Hocanr Senbe WA Daven WJ Laowann BK, with no clear context or events attached to them. The readability is limited and no actions, dates, or affiliations are evident from the segment.
A crowded ad item list urges Hyomei as a cure for catarrh with a guaranteed refund by C Rhodes. It also touts Kollel for chronic indigestion and DeWitt’s Little Early Risers for liver cleansing. Travel notices mention Crystal Lake excursions from the Ann Arbor R R with pricing, and Kennedy’s Laxative Honey and Tar is recommended.
The line from Chicago to Minneapolis and points in the Mississippi Valley will open tender details and full particulars soon. Prospective patrons are directed to W B Kniskorn for pamphlets and information.
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