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!
This newspaper page contains 4 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1908
Page
4
Fragmented reader notices mix ads for bread flour and health products with political endorsements. Mentions Delevan’s dress goods and Purpurated coffee at Meyer's, along with Brock heater promotion and a call to reelect John Mr. Fverden as prosecuting attorney. Also notes a room and board request from a young widow.
Republican sheriff candidate John H. Farran cites his law enforcement record and stance on the local option issue. Supporters of Parrish defend temperance backing and accuse rival backers of unfair labeling while noting past enforcement diligence and commitment if re-elected.
A letter dated October 19, 1908 from Alma to the Electors of Gratiot County denounces opponents who label him the whiskey candidate. He calls the accusation unfair and false and asserts no candidate spoke more clearly or emphatically before the primaries.
A candidate pledges strict enforcement of all laws including Local Option and liquor statutes, citing a platform emphasis on law enforcement, economy with service, and competent deputies. He invites voter support and responds to opponents about his stance on local option enforcement, urging trust in his record. The notice also includes minor local ads about piano tuning services and a coffee promotion for Par-Tan-ated coffee.
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.
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!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.