Subscriptions Record Entered at Post Office in Adamsford
A dated notice from October 15 1908 records a subscription entry at the Adamsford post office. The notice notes transmission through mail routes and references the year and office procedures.
View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.
Start Free Trial
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles
Articles on This Page
This newspaper page contains 19 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1908
Page
2
Republican Ticket List Bids for Various Michigan Posts
A scanned political slate lists Taft Sherman for president and schoolfellow names across Michigan offices. It names candidates for governor lieutenant governor secretary of state treasurer auditor general land commissioner attorney general superintendent of public instruction and state board of education as well as congressional and legislative hopefuls and county officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pred M. Warner
Farmington
Patrick H. Kelly
Lansing
Supreme Court
Elavius
Brooke
Detroit
Fred C. Martindale
Albert L. Sleeper
Lexington
Oramel. H. Puller
Keconaba
Wontley Russel
Grand Rapids
Joan ¥, Bird
Adrian
Luther
Wright
Ironwood
Board of
Edocation
J. McKone
Albion
Bryan and Heet Sugar Fight Affects Michigan Industry
A speech linked to William H Taft and the sugar question frames beet sugar as a major Michigan industry with thousands employed and strong farm income. The piece cites Bryan’s stance against sugar protections, the Wilson bill’s free sugar provisions, and the potential collapse of beet sugar producers if refined sugar is liberalized. It notes Michigan counties receiving large state school funds and urges evaluating Michigan's ten year growth in income.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Bryan
William H. Taft
Chicago Tribune
Wilson
House
Senate
United States
Europe
Colorado
California
Utah
Wisconsin
Nebraska
Tate
Ing
Republicans Rally For Michigan Governor Race
In a busy Michigan political column, the piece argues for Republican support in the upcoming governor election. It praises Republican governance, highlights increased state receipts under GOP administrations, and urges farmers, merchants, and workers to vote Republican on Tuesday November 3rd.
Persistent Advertising Wins at Pittsburg Bankers Meeting
A report from a Pittsburg bankers convention highlights the power of steady persistent advertising. A rolling mill experiment shows a suspended weight and a cork tapping a metal bar, inching into motion after ten minutes and then gradually accelerating over thirty-five minutes. The lesson is that patient, repeated effort over months and years drives lasting success in advertising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Pittelarg
Canal Across Michigan Deep Water Way Plan Emerges
A Grand Rapids meeting formed the Kane Grand Saginaw Valley Deep Water Way association to organize a state canal from Grand Haven to Saginaw. The proposed route would run via Gratiot County Ashley and Barister, plus Grand Rapids Lowell Ionia to Maple River near Muir, then Maple and Shiawassee rivers to Saginaw Bay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Rapids
Michigan
Grand Haven
Saginaw
Kane Grand Saginaw Valley Deep Water Way Association
Gratiot County
Clotte Ashley
Barister
Saginaway
Lake Michigan
Grant
Maple
Shiawaewe
Grant Haven
Grand Rapides
Lowell
Ionia
Maple River
Muir
Maple Rapids
Ashley
Ang Arbor
Shiawassee River
Chesuning
Bay City
Saginaw Bay
Alma College Interesting Items From the Pewsy Almanian
Alma College edition notes intriguing items from the pewsy Almanian including notable events, personalities, and campus curiosities. The column highlights student life, campus lore, and recurring features that reflect college culture and historical context.
Change In Schedule For Alma College Football
Possibilities as a game with Hope College last Saturday went up in the air. The schedule has been rebuilt with several open dates filled. Alma will play once weekly through the season with Mt Pleasant and Ypsilanti and other foes on Oct 17 23 31 Nov 7 14 21. Ypsilanti’s game was postponed not canceled after all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hope College
Alma
Mt. Pleasant
Ypsi
Mt . Pleasant
Owosso Y
Oliver
Lansing
Almanian
Ypsilanti
Former St Louis Man J W Robinson Publishes Wilson Photo
John R. Wilson formerly of St Louis has become a successful attorney in Washington. He serves as director of the Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition in Seattle and as second vice president of the Michigan Club of Washington. The Michigan club, with 15000 statewide members and many in Seattle, has funded a Michigan building for the expo. Wilson was once a student of J W Robinson and is known across Alma and the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Robinson
Seattle Post-Intelligence
Washington
John R. Wilson
St. Louis
Wilson
Seattle
Michigan Club of Washington
Michigan Club
Michigan
Robinson
Alma J
County
Three Great Sales of Pianos By Lyon & Healy
Lyon & Healy issues a big list of new pianos bought from Thompson Music Co Healy Music Co and F G Theatre Piano Co after their retirements The firm promises phenomenally low figures and aims to close out stocks within 80 days Readers can request the list and arrange monthly payments, with over 1000 instruments on display in Chicago at 77 Adams Street
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyon & Healy
Thompson Music Co
Healy Music Co
F. G. Theate
Adams Street
Chicago
Ancient barbers prized quiet patrons in early era
Fragmentary note recalls that in early Christian times patrons were not allowed to speak while shaving. It mentions quietness as valued and that mates were preferred for this service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raybers
Allence
Doan's Ointment Brings Quick Skin Relief
A testimonial from Mrs. Tinney of Alton Michigan praises Doan's Ointment for itching skin and rashes. She details months of nightly irritation, relief after two applications, and states there has been no return. Sold by all dealers priced at cents. Hester-Millern Co Buffalo NY sole US agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doan
Tinney
Euclid Ave
Alton
Mich
Inig Ft
Dean
Charles Rhodes Drug Store
Hester-Millearn Cos
Buffalo
New York
United States
Tug of War Sparks Pranks Between Sophs and Freshmen
A campus tug of war on the Pine River drew a playful battle between the class of 1911 and the class of 1912. Freshmen posted a green bill inviting a contest at 3 p m under the swinging bridge on Oct. 10, 1908, while the sophomores replied with a bold orange notice accepting the challenge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pine River
Sophs
Ira C. Carrithers
Tug of war ends in stalemate on Pine River
The annual campus tug of war drew crowds Saturday near the swinging bridge as Juniors and Seniors battled for over an hour. The near center knot persisted despite intense effort and favorable onlookers, and the contest was finally halted at 4:10 p.m. with a draw official.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carruthers
Sophs Hold Position Despite Rope Split Motions
Report from a campus scene notes the sophomores remain firm on their stance as the rope shows no movement. The writer confesses uncertainty, thanking providence for ink to declare they do not know the next step. Amen.
A Rare Entertainer With Mrs Theodore Worcester
A rare entertainer notes that excluding Zeisler no western woman pianist matches Mrs Theodore Worcester. A pupil of Godowsky she has absorbed the master's virility and style in her piano work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zeisler
West
Theodore Worcester
Godowsky
Worcester to perform Technikowsky Concerto at Alma Opera House
Mrs. Worcester will appear at the Alma Opera House Thursday evening November 5. Ticket price is 50 cents with every seat in the house described as gold. The performance is praised for delicate phrasing and superb technique.
What Is the Spinster Age in Austen Era
The text muses on spinster age in Jane Austen times 22 or 23 and contrasts it with modern views 25 or 20 to marry. It reflects on expectations for women and the imagined differences between heroic and married life, noting blundering and providence in human behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Austen
Fruit Display Inspires Immediate Appetite At Store
Persuasive pitch highlighting fruit as irresistible upon sight and taste. Emphasizes easy prices that make buying and eating fruit affordable for all customers.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Alma Record
The
Alma Record Company
Republican
William Howard Taft
Oho
James Schoolcraft Sherman
Congressional
Congress
Francis H. Dodds
Isabelle
Dufton J. Chambers
Gratiot
Isaac S. Seaver
Fulton
John O. Parrish
Alm
Richard E. Hughes
St Lowt
Harvey R. Munson
Newark
George W. Long
John M. Everden
Ithacs
Will K Ludwig
Edward W. Redman
Bryan and
Heet Sugar
Jed M. Warner
Thas Hilar
Fred Warner
Warner
Department of State Affairs
Clinton County
Lawton Hernans
Hernans
Heniana
Jourseyl
Canal
Alma College
Alma Aring
Harry Aldrich
D. Royal Blaske
Antee Clothcraft
Fieshly
Messinger & CO
Pierce
Denver
Davis Bros Bell
Thornton & Son
Hocking Valley
West Virginia
Sprint
Pocahontas
Wright Ave
Ann Arbor
Bell
Union
Chornton & Son
Luchini Bros
Perk Marquette
Detroit Trust
Angers
Arthur Tharne Kredetick
Wig Liu
Sheng
White Alen
Fares
Danaher
Cnaraes
Deen
C. Navtinste
Mores Perk
Nolee
Search the The Alma Record Today with a Free Trial
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The The Alma Record?
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
Browse Newspapers
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
By Location
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
By Date
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
By Publication
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.