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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1908
Page
7
An advertisement promises in store demonstrations by factory representatives for Majestic Ranges. It asserts the Great Majestic Range is absolutely the best money can buy and invites customers to verify the claim in person.
Jima School teachers and hundreds from Alma attended the state school teachers institute in Saginaw last week. The three day event closed Saturday with celebrations and reunions of Alma graduates. Superintendent Ellaworth and many educators joined Friday night reunions and Phi Delta Pi society events.
Quiet nuptials joined Edward Lafontaine and Mint Mable Anderson of Niagara Falls at the home of Rev. J M Wolfe last Friday evening. The couple, both tailors, came from Buffalo about a month ago to work with Mr. McPhee and will reside in Asia continuing in his employ.
Mrs Barttiller signs lease to operate a cloak and suit shop in Mrs Humphrey Mulliner’s play room. She offers ready to wear goods and announces latest sheath gown styles. Mrs Miller, a known figure, has worked with the Lae Mercantile cloak and knit department for four years.
The Big Sunday School presents an evening program Saturday in the ly school house. A cumish male quartet and the college orchestra have been secured and Mr Chiat sio will perform as a pianist of note. Admission is five cents, with proceeds aiding the Sunday school.
Mrs. A Metarty has sold her Hine Front lunch room to Ralph Parker of Mt Pleasant. Parker, an experienced lunch room operator, will continue to offer a fresh hot lunch. Mrs. Metarty retires after months of service, noting the strenuous nature of running such a business.
The Rebekah cleared over 50 dollars from a Saturday night supper, with 96 attendees thanked through the Record. Proceeds will refurnish the lodge rooms. A sodal dance at Old Fellows ball last Thursday drew a small crowd, with Davin Bros orchestra providing music. several Ithaca residents attended.
The Alma Art Club recital by Mrs Theodore Worcester at the opera house is postponed indefinitely. A. R. Boardman of Shepherd will open a photograph gallery he owns there Saturday, leaving the Alma gallery to Mrs Boardman. Both are expert photographers. Local notes list many visits and small moves among residents, plus ads for a modern eight room house and farm transfer.
Alma Mich resident Alma E Brant testifies that her grandson suffered kidney weakness for years. After using Doan's Kidney Pills from George E Sharrar pharmacy, his condition improved with the kidneys' motion returning to normal. Ad endorses the remedy and notes price and sale by Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY as U.S. agents.
Coffee lovers debate a tannin free shellless bean variant named Part-Tan-Ated coffee from Merlier grocer. Advocates claim it lets drinkers avoid tannin irritation while a money back guarantee promises satisfaction or refund.
The fragment discusses Delavan & Co as a supplier for late lunches and a healthful fried oyster option. It mentions Gloyd White as a person to try them and advertises flannel underwear as warm undergarment. The piece reads like a promotional snippet with casual, vendor-oriented language.
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