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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1888
Page
4
Fragments report 2,450 patients across Michigan asylums and note upcoming state elections for Supreme Court Judge and two University Regents. Prohibition and local option debates recur in Detroit news. Knights of Labor leadership shifts under Mr Wowderly, with cautious business reaction.
A prominent Chicago banker predicts at least four years of unprecedented prosperity for the American people. He says the election result will restore investor confidence and energize great enterprises, raise wages, and strengthen the nation’s business foundation. He expects restrained speculation and no boomers, with support for new trade avenues and industrial fields.
Governor Luce speaking in Grand Rapids tells a Lansing Republican reporter about a recent congressional act granting 8100 per soldier per year for veterans homes. Michigan would gain 45000 to 100000 yearly, reducing state taxes. the soldiers home board seeks about 80000 for the next two years, with part of prior funds unexpended and reverting to the treasury.
Subscribers to the Parm Journal will receive the paper in advance. The infant child of T J Blair died last week. Geo Sheldon of Elwell visits his sons at Owosso. E A Whitney elected circuit court commissioner of Benzie county on the 6th. Robert Smith of Tthava left for Antonio Texas as a delegate to the National Press Association meeting. An excursion to the City of Mexico followed the meeting. The house of Elisha Hoag in Washington burned Wednesday evening. no one was home and the cause is likely accidental. Insurance of 300 dollars on the property. Journal.
Elm Hall reports W N Pratt plans Florida winter, Will Church laid off, A J Taylor moving to Alma after trading farm for property there. K of L flourishing and may build hall. Allen Williams to read postals in Elm Mall post office. Lathrop and Kimball shut mill for winter. Sumner has three applicants for the March 4 post master chair. Lafe Stevens, foreman, rents farm and will move to city. Subscribers to Farm Journal offered free with year ahead. Local lads seek winter lumber work. many return disappointed by scarce jobs. Geo Looms of Dakota sold household effects and left real estate to M B Clapper. A chance for enterprising trader to secure a good location.
West Arcada notes wheat in the area and confirms Fernando Wiley and Jesse Emsley will work with Will Beverleys again. Mr and Mrs John Morrison of Isa bella county visited J I Allis and Wm Brewers. A voter appeared at Johnnie Fink’s home but arrived late for the election. District No Sumner township ran a summer Sunday school supervised by Mr Warren Pugsley. A surprise party on Saturday evening honored the supervisor with a large family Bible.
The Republican notes the M. E. society has ordered a 500 pound bell and that the city hall is completed and ready to occupy. It also covers Rev Hurt's trip to St Johns for ministerial association, Bliss reception at Saginaw, and reactions to social conduct by local youths.
Elwell community notes discuss mid season election fatigue and booming business. School events include a singing gathering at the schoolhouse and a Christmas tree fund. Notable locals: Fred Degraw plans a north woods partridge hunt, Mrs. Pitt and Mrs. Vought lead W O T C activities, 39 attendees at Sunday school supervised by Mr. Hudson, and Henry Altenburg family returning to Sumner. Democrats appear downcast, and local women’s groups report strong work. G. Posay nears completion on a new house. S. Hastings surveys ditch contracts. Mrs. Wilder falls ill while visiting North Plains. Dr Hitchingham and J Churchill travel to Washlenaw county.
Riverdale residents report Shaffer at Flint this week and Miss Saunders at home on vacation while Miss Eduia Saunders studies at Mt. Pleasant. Bradley's mill and Knapp's shingle operation run, with large bolt work and nearly completed river cuts. Ed Ferris injured part of his thumb saving his hand from a horse. May Ryan leaves for Dakota with a job offer at twenty five dollars monthly. Express Agent N Bradley boosts service. political campaign winds down as Free Press ceases. A near fatal act by a newly married woman is averted by Dr Herron with her return to parental home.
An advertisement extols electric belts as a unique, permanent solution to neuralgia headaches and nervous disorders. It claims long life, constant power, and superiority over other “Kivetro Magnetic Nuances,” urging readers to contact GHARDY, state Agent, Alma, Michigan, for purchase.
Acker's Blood Elixir has long been prescribed for a wide range of ailments including fever rheumatic and mercurial diseases. It is promoted as a reliable medicine with no equal for rheumatism and related conditions.
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