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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1905
Page
2
The Alma Record Company advertises the Alma Record as the leading paper with extensive mail circulation and strong readership. The notice names JL Menta, Raitor and General Manager, Dow KR Baxwerr as Secretary and Treasurer, and refers to postal transit arrangements and high circulation.
A Michigan editorial argues against tariff changes, claiming protection supports ongoing industrial activity and employment across car, steel, mining, lumber, and construction sectors. It contrasts this with stagnant teacher pay, urging higher wages to reflect teachers’ importance and to sustain national progress.
The governor states his main goal is to redeem promises to Michigan citizens and prove worthy of renewed office. His consistent frankness in all official dealings is highlighted, countering beliefs that he would be weak in emergencies. The public will see the truth when needed.
Local sale listing touts Aruba Salve by Sharrar’s Drug Store as best in the world for burns and sores. Mentioned user Jen’s Aruba Salve claimed to draw out poison and heal a wound in a Belle Plaine area context.
The county court of Gratiot announces that four suits against the estate of Morgans, deceased, require creditors to present claims by a specified date. The court will hear claims on a Wednesday in November at 10 o'clock. Judge ISAAC SHAVER presides.
Philadelphia Nov 22. David F Howe, paralyzed and helpless, was shot four times by Caspar Cooper, who then fled and killed himself nearby. Howe, badly wounded, was hospitalized but expected to recover. The shooting followed a quarrel with Cooper over his treatment of Howe's daughter.
Miss Maude Reese employed by Union Traction Co. in Chicago was shot and killed last night by a burglar found in her apartment upon return from work. The burglar escaped, and authorities seek information as the case unfolds.
A damaged OCR fragment shows a bank attestation with state and county identifiers, cashier and notary references, and a commission date. The readable bits mention state of Michigan, Gration County, a cashier and notary public attestation, and an expiration in November, with names obscured.
Alma, MICH. at close of business November 9, as called by the Commissioner of the banking department. Assets include cash and due from banks, checks, cash items, internal revenue items, and other components. Liabilities reflect bank deposits and other obligations. Subscribed and sworn before me this 9th day of December. Notary public. Directors listed.
Troubles and stomach discomfort ease with Meltinver's Rocky Mountain Tea available in tea or tablet form. Priced at 35 cents, advertised by Chas Rhodes.
A wary item warns readers not to accept imitation celery products when seeking Celery King a medicine of value. The message stresses health risks from cheap jeans style imitations and asserts Celery King costs 25 cents and never disappoints.
Detroit Nov 21 three persons lost their lives in a Soo railroad wreck. An extra freight collided with the rear of a southbound train causing the engine of the second train to demolish the caboose. Conductor George W Smiley Mrs Smiley and infant daughter were killed. A second daughter Mabel age two was fatally injured.
Tickets on sale December 16 17 18 and 19 good for return by December 24. Round trip rates to Chicago and Michigan points for Thanksgiving holiday. Rates one and one third fare with limits and restrictions. Home seekers Excursions to southwest and south on November 21 December 4 and 19. W Witch Hazel Salve advert claims DeWitt name on box. Sold by Chas Rhodes.
In Grand Rapids Mich on November 21 Anealyta Robinson of the slave food comy mission will conduct experiments using dogs to test the effects of different preserved meals. An order has been placed with the local veterinary college for 10 dogs to be used in the trials.
Owosso Mich November 21 At the regular session of circuit court Judge F Smith confirmed the appointment of Gilbert R Lyon of Owosso as assistant prosecutor for the grand jury cases to be taken in Episcopal Missionary Convention fonla Mich November 28 The sixty third annual missionary meeting will be held at St Johns church in fonta today Wednesday and Thursday of this week
Toklo Nev 21 It was reported that Russia asked Japan to move mutinous prisoners from Japan to Vladivostok by warship but Japan declined The report notes extreme enmity between army and navy on the transports and questions the prisoners’ transfer arrangements.
Fragmented OCR text references a supposed guaranteed cure for piles and mentions refunds. It lists odd phrases and names such as Amy Chevalier and Stetcine Cui, with garbled sentences about forwarding and a likely scam notice.
Lestie Michigan November 2 The passenger station built 45 years ago has been moved to clear space for a new cement track depot to be erected by the Michigan Central Railroad.
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