Michigan Voters Face Prohibition and Home Rule Choice
Alma citizens are urged to vote on November 7 1916 in a stark statewide referendum. The message argues to vote Yes for statewide prohibition and No against the Home Rule Amendment to keep saloons out of Michigan communities. It warns the Home Rule plan would localize liquor access, inviting widespread opening of saloons and associated social ills.
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Lectorate of
Michigan
Alma
Commonwealth of Michigan
Gratiot
Citizeatie
Hough Hardware Adds Motor Truck For Delivery Needs
The H. B. Hough hardware store on Superior Street in Alma expanded its delivery capabilities by purchasing a new Republic truck. The investment aims to improve service and efficiency for distributing goods to customers around the area.
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H. B. Hough
Superior Street
Alma
Indiana Home Folks at Opera House Oct twenty four
Local theater aims for a big success with Indiana Home Folks a comedy of Hoosier life presented by the Presbyterian Ladies Aid. Oct 24 features a special orchestra between acts and rapid scene changes with photographs of the cast in Griffin studio to appear in the Record next week.
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Indiana
Opera House
Griffin Studio
L'Specal
Ladies’ Aid Society
The
Presbyterian Church
Martha Perkins
Doe McKenzie
Alwhva Perkins
Marie Bistline
Miranda Perkins
Edna Brown
Laura Perkins
Maude Bearnerd
Mary Perkins
Addie Snyder
Jonathan Perkins
Cloude
Lyle MeKeraie
Vermel Perkins
Victor
A. F B. Follett
Tay
Viola Poker
John Stevens
Totter
Public Probate Order in Emily Case Estate
Court orders publication for hearing on November sixth at probate office to admit will to probate and appoint Elizabeth Vince or other suitable administrator. Publication to occur in the county newspaper for four successive weeks. Signed by Lee Potts, Judge.
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Mmomegan
Genter
Hasen
Sah
J. Laie Botte
Mattar
Emily Case
Elizabeth Bo
Marchmont
H. Vince
Tee Oreloek
Alina
A Smooth Hairless Skin for Every Woman
An advertising notice promotes a medal paste to remove hair by mixing water with powdered medal. Applied briefly, it allegedly leaves the skin hair free after washing. The ad directs readers to obtain the genuine article from druggists or order by mail from the American Proprietary Co. of Boston, with Alma Michigan contact details and a list of names for subscription or delivery.
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Americal Proprietary Co
Boston
Vinol Helps Woman Recover Strength in Harrisville Ad
A Harrisville reader recounts severe chest pain and chronic illness. After taking Vinol from Paterson Drug Co they report improved strength and appetite, able to do housework for three months. The testimonial claims blood purity and guarantees a money back if unsatisfied.
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Vaaynesboro
Look
Paterson Drug Co
Alma, Mich
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