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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1888
Page
4
Fragments report near success of Inaugural preparations in Washington with A T Britton named to oversee ceremonies for General Harrison. U S Senator McMillan of Detroit appears favored while Prohibition and Republican perspectives color the election returns.
In a noted reflection, Lansing Republic assures the British may delay accrediting a new minister to the United States until President Cleveland is inaugurated. The piece suggests that after fisheries talks failure and Cleveland’s perceived weakness, Britain seeks to avoid humiliation and wait for a Republican administration to begin a new era. It cites a 1857 Michigan rail report detailing passenger and freight totals, employment, and rising accidents.
Alma Michigan November 18 Common Council met in regular session. Present Hawkins Montigel Palfrey Tinker and Bagley. Absent Green Smith. Minutes of last session approved. President Green addressed, complaints noted. On motion, $1.10 was paid on a claim. Other claims approved as funds allowed. Committee to confer with Mr. Faughner of Brainville appointed.
The text reports that the bonts have not been turned over and that Mr. Paughner refuses security on the Excelsior factory to secure a village on performance of contract. A special committee is authorized to confer with Mr. Faughner to execute the original agreement if agreeable. Bond of Otto Vanderbolt with John F. Schwartz and Adolph Zeltee as sureties set at 3.00. bond's consideration postponed for one week. Adjournment follows by Motion.
The Alma Business Men Association formed recently seeks to boost city growth by attracting capital and manufacturing, improving roads and markets, and securing shipping facilities. A key feature is a debtor collection system to protect members from dishonest credit, blacklist delinquents, and share names with state and local associations.
The proclamation proclaims a day of general thanksgiving and praise on November 2, 1588 in Michigan. It expresses gratitude for peace health and prosperity and invokes Providence. Governor Cynis G. Loven signs with Secretary G. I. Ooms witness.
The document outlines monthly attendance data for Alma Public Schools, listing enrollment, students left, and average daily attendance across grades and departments. It includes teachers such as Carrie Bumbrough and Mary Chase, with figures for attendance percentages, tardiness, and census counts, plus notes from Supt. J. Stilwell.
A touted treatment by A. M. Dus & Sons promises to cure catarrh hay fever and related troubles with one to three home applications every two weeks. The ad includes a female specific claim and urges readers to obtain a trial bottle, advertising Bucklen's Arnica Salve as a separate remedy for skin conditions and other ailments.
An advertisement invites all ages to call on any druggist for Kemps Unlearn a bottle promising to relieve and cure chronic and acute coughs asthma and consumption evidence of a strong merit based sale claims.
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