12 Oct 1911
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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1911
Page
1
The notice urges closing all season ticket reservations this week to ensure early entry in the drawing. The reserved seats drawing starts next Monday October 1st. Secure orders at the bank or Rhodes Drug Store as only 463 seats remain with over 400 already spoken for. The opening act is The Bostonia Orchestra.
Glenn Smith entertains his brother from Traverse City. Mr and Mrs Ed Mathewson visit Riverdale Sunday. Mr Jeme Butcher borders at Chas Kellys. Oliver Tiverill receives a new safe direct from Detroit. Mina Goldie Romisse works for Ed Mathewson. The Grand Hillsinger called at George Taft’s Sunday.
The congregation of the Presbyterian church plans an informal social evening Friday at eight with refreshment by the Ladies Aid Society and a program by Grace Roberts and others. Sunday Oct 14 Rev Durfey of Ithaca to speak on the Men and the Movement. Benign church movement noted. Various notices follow about Pythian sisters, farewells, senior year at Detroit Medical College, and church groups with election of officers and rally day.
Alma Michigan resident Mrs. Charles Vine testifies to relief from backache and kidney trouble after using Doan's Kidney Pills. Ad touts the remedy as best for kidney symptoms with a 50 cent price and Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo as agents. Local reader endorsement reinforces claim of consistent relief.
Alma won twelve to nothing on an ideal field as both teams fought hard. M A C quarterback Riblett stood out with both touchdowns while Alma’s team delivered consistent, exciting plays. The game featured new maroon jerseys and strong showings from regulars and substitutes. A Wood to Rogers pass for eighteen yards highlighted the opening.
An ad in The Record highlights Otto Sanderhoff selling to 50 stores in 33 business days, totaling about $1,000 in retail sales in addition to his hardware business. The piece touts advertising as effective and asserts The Record drives business for him.
Edgerton and Riblett spark M A C as Alma stalls with penalties and fumbles. Riblett scores the first touchdown with Hill adding the kick, a second TD follows after a turnover. Alma fights back with tackles and near misses, but M A C maintains the lead through repeated gains and a strong passing effort. A post game note mentions Epworth League meeting and local visits in Alma.
Alma plans a new industrial venture to be known as the Standard Foundry and Manufacturing Company. It will lease land from the Pere Marquette Railroad west and south of Montigel Butterfeld’s lumber and coal lands and erect an initial 64 by 44 foot building with more structures planned. The firm will operate a general foundry and produce farm and shop machinery, restoring Alma’s manufacturing prestige with an up to date plant. The Record congratulates Alma and notes the forthcoming auction season, offering ad services to attract buyers. Also listed are upcoming farm auctions and local society notices including meetings and visits.
A wartime tale chronicles Mike McGinnis the cheerful survivor with shattered legs and a head still intact. He faces trauma, politics, and poverty with laughter, insisting misfortune could be worse. After a life of resilience, he dies laughing, claiming more will follow.
The Gratiot county Journal reports a record peppermint oil shipment from New Haven township yielding about $9,000. E C Akin of New Haven owned the load, with 37 cans totaling 4,219 pounds. The sale involved multiple neighbors and dealers Todd of Kalamazoo. The article notes broader peppermint farming growth in the area and mentions related legal and agricultural updates, including sugar beet and potato market notes and local appointments.
Regular meeting of Alma common council Oct 10 1911 with mayor J M Montigel presiding. Aldermen Knight Wright Palfrey Cook Fullerton Fraker present. treasurer report approved. funds transferred from dog to park fund. weed tax orders issued. numerous property parcels listed for assessment. fire chief appointed J F Sartor Jr. various claims approved with fund breakdowns for general highway and water. Local notes: Allen Brow cleaning State street sewer. Mrs Bart Miller in Grand Rapids. Mrs T A Ely ill at West Superior.
The article notes a memorial window installed in the Baptist church by L A Sharp, honoring Mrs Emma Wheyland Sharp, with panels by Detroit Stained Glass Window Co. It also covers the Autre Vie and Knights of the Twentieth Century rally at Ely street, the St Johns Episcopal chancel window replacing June hail damage honoring Ely Brew baker, Alma Manufacturing Co. players traveling to Detroit for the World Series, and various local visits and movements including residents heading to Chicago and Los Angeles, real estate leasing, and community events.
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