Alma Record and Alma's Official Paper Details
Fragments show Alma Record and Alma Record Company mark a November 11 issue. Office entry indicates mail transmission by post with a note about readership being higher than other local papers.
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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1904
Page
4
Fragments show Alma Record and Alma Record Company mark a November 11 issue. Office entry indicates mail transmission by post with a note about readership being higher than other local papers.
The Record announces a change in leadership with P. N. Bland leaving editorial duties to return to Detroit after two years in Alma. A. L. Bemis of Carson City becomes manager with Don R. Bennett of Chicago as purchasing editor as the paper pledges to reflect Alma and Guernsey county interests.
The improved ice elevator by F A Lennard of Alma is completed and ready for operation. It promises safety and convenience for workers, with plans to run via McVicker lines, and details of fare and stops include routes through Wickliffe and Chicago, plus Sunday excursions to Toledo with special rates for children and round trips.
A reflective Republican feature discusses victory in Michigan politics and the obligations it brings. It critiques internal party strength, cites irrigation economics with alfalfa and cattle gains, and parries opposing views on costs of the Philippines. It humorously weighs Taft, Bryan, and Parker era hints and notes market steadiness as Dave Hill steps back.
At the regular convention of Firs James Lodge No 94 Knights of Pything Alma Michigan on November 4 1904 a committee drafted resolutions for the passing of David K Moore The lodge notes his long service since April 23 18xx and praises his aid before invoking heartfelt sympathy to his family and the order The resolutions call for publication in local papers and distribution to members ex officio committee Cant Brown
A local notice announces sale of excursion tickets for a Thanksgiving period with limited return options. The text specifies a round trip fare of one and a third times the base rate and references dates in November. The fragmentary notice suggests a local agency or venue handling the sale and travel arrangements.
Public notice thanks neighbors and friends for sympathy and support during a recent bereavement. Expressions of gratitude from the family are noted for all who assisted, visits, flowers, and meals received during the difficult time. Appreciation is extended to specific individuals and groups who offered care and prayers.
Tickets priced at 50 cents available at Sharrar's Reserved Seats with no extras offered.
Local clubs and churches announce events and meetings. The Woman's Club plans a Monday afternoon gathering at Mrs. A J Hall with Mise Caroine Delavan leading a Venice Merchant discussion. Bay View Club meets Monday Nov 14 at Mrs. Mosher, Bazaar and supper at Presbyterian church Nov 18. Rev E H E Jameson will speak at Baptist church Sunday. Lancashire block sale items Tuesday to Saturday. LOT M initiates Inez Friday Mrs John Fatty and Mrs Ethel Johnson under new ritual. two new membership applications. St Agnes Guild meeting Nov 14 at Miss Anna Montigal's Woodworth Ave.
An ad railed as Hyomel claims to cure catarrh using eucalyptus oil and aromatic compounds. It touts germ killing and healing powers with a money back guarantee, promising a 19 percent cure rate and broad home use.
Adk agents for particulars. Do not return on special voyages. Doe way second class tickets on sale at all stations on the first and third Tuesday of each month. Ask agents for particulars. November and December rates apply to Chisago excursions with return options.
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