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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1897
Page
4
The Wilson law filled warehouses with foreign goods and fell short of expenditures by thirteen million in its second month. The Dingley law nearly balanced current expenses, with a deficit of about three million in its second month. The New York Democrats shift from free silver to single tax hints at broader party recalibration.
An upcoming city carnival in Grand Rapids is planned for the week of October with a large Midway, numerous first class attractions, bluff humor acts, tightrope performances, and displays from mills. Parades will feature military units, lodges, and state elites, with illuminated streets and low excursion rates. Notables invited include President McKinley and Governor Pingree. General Alger may send cavalry and artillery detachments.
Cronter Bros advertise boot form foot shaped shoes praised as hast fits and stylish durable. Prices range from 20 to 52 and 3 dollars. Thousands across Michigan wear them. Crozier Bros act as sabagents with wholesale and retail store on Canal and Lyon streets.
High School notes mention fire drill and staff visits. Rev Wiley Ko Wright of Tray eren City, moderator of the Michigan Synod, will preach next Sunday morning with no evening service. Carnival excursions from Alma to Grand Rapids planned for late October by D G R and W lines offering low rates and round trips, night festivities, and return travel by daylight.
The Alma College reserves host Midland High School in the first gridiron game of the year. Midland backs a swift attack as Alma adds new linemen and backs for the contest. Fans are urged to attend and support the team as they prepare for the season’s big games.
A vintage ad claims the balm cures liver and urinary ailments restoring organ function. It touts broad female health benefits and lists price as 81.00 per berth, with sale via B 3 Webb.
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