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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1906
Page
3
Sailings between Benton Harbor and St Joseph and Chicago depart daily with Sunday exceptions. Rates include berth options with upper bunk at 75 cents and a full stateroom at 1.75 dollars. Times vary with morning and afternoon departures and return trips listed.
Leave Chicago Fridays 7 p.m. The right to change this schedule without notice reserved. Morton, Secy and Treas. M H Granam, Pres. and Gen. Mgr. McEvnar GPP A Sevag. Foot of Wabash Ave., Central 2102.
An old advertisement proclaims Dr Thomas Electric Oil the strongest and cheapest liniment ever devised. It claims the product has served as a household remedy in America for more than 25 years.
Fragmentary OCR lists several fraternal and veterans groups in Alma, naming Moyer Relief Corps No 184, Knights of Pythias, Odd Fellows and other orders. It mentions monthly meetings, officers and locations such as the K of P hall and O T M reviews, with inviting language for members and visitors.
An advertisement extols Waverite Prescription and Myovette as cures for nervous exhaustion hysteria chorea and other disorders. It claims to restore health via soothing tonics and promises confidential, free initial consultations from Dr Pieter at the Invalid's Hotel and Surgical Institute Buffalo NY.
An aged newspaper ad describes kidney function and disease with claims that kidneys filter blood every three minutes and produce about 500 units of waste daily. It features a testimonial from Mrs. D. B. Perky praising Doan's Kidney Pills for relief after a decade of kidney pain and mentions Foster-Milburn Co. as U.S. agents and a separate note for Dr. King’s New Life Pills at 25 cents.
Local druggist Geo E Sharrar promotes Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as quick pain relief for cuts sores and skin injuries with a Tekonsha Michigan user testimonial. Also advertised Urine Laxative Fruit Syrup claiming stimulation of liver and bowels without irritation and no nausea.
Mrs Spaulding reports improvement after a brief illness. Nora Sutin recovers from a week of sickness. Hugh McDowall visits from the north, attending Spaulding’s event. Chace Noe and Emma Glinie wed Thursday. Typhoon Patterson heads north for winter work. J Benjamin departs for Detroit with a cattle car. School closes Friday for a short break with an expected short vacation.
A mixed local update from the Kelly school house recounts a quarterly gathering held Saturday and Sunday. Names mentioned include Miss Elsie Partee, Mr. Will May, Mr. Jow Groner, and Mr. Filna Coltrier with several residents attending a social at the home of Mr. Berto Wanthae recently.
A Sunday excursion train to Toledo leaves Alma at 6 42 a m and returns from Toledo at 6 30 p m. The round trip fare is 1 50 with tickets also offered to Owosso and Ann Arbor at low round trip rates.
The Gorman Brothers of Mount Pleasant Michigan seek standing timber and will pay top market prices for good quality basswood, black ash, and oak logs delivered to A. A. R.R. They solicit logs at current market value and invite landowners to contact them.
Southwest Arcada reports illness and fever in multiple residents including Mr Mery James Dean and Mrs Wetherell. News mentions visits by Miss Mahin Simpland and Mire Taby Vernatase Sr. Arch ie Crane is noted, Edn Wethered recovering from typhicabl fever. The Lavtiew Aid reports a joyful meeting at Mrs W Hate Innson on November 1st with the next at Mrs Bashhill's on November 14.
On October 30 1806 G W McCumpy Son purchased A H Grubers interest in McCurdy Gruber furniture. Creditors may present all bills to the purchasers and all debts owed should be paid to them. Includes some unrelated classified lines about rugs and skating.
Miss Mary McNutt relocates her dressmaking parlors from 216 Superior Street to the opera house block on the third floor. The move places her services in a larger, central location for patrons in the downtown area.
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