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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1909
Page
2
The Alma Record published in Alma Gratiot County announces its Thursday issue timing and subscription price of one dollar per year. The document notes postal entry and second class mail handling dated October 38 1900 with business manager C J Bron.
Four hopefuls in the 1911 gubernatorial contest pledge vigorous campaigning. Kelley Montgomery Musselman and Chase Osborn are urged to yield to the leading figures in the race as they push promises of victory.
The quartermaster’s department equips state troops with olive drab overcoats coats and breeches. The entire force receives summer and winter gear described as the best equipment the troops have ever had.
General Fuller announces that timber and mineral rights including oil will be reserved to the state in all sales of state lands after November. After November 1, water power rights will also be reserved for lands adjacent to water power street, as enacted in recent legislation.
The Alma city council meeting convened in the council room with Mayor Pro Tem Baseth presiding and members Chaden Revell Glass Poifios Prilyrton and Vilet present. Motions approved include appointing street and water board actions, printing contracts, and clerical orders, with attendance and procedural notes recorded.
Ezekiel Meadows travels to Cincinnati for a reunion with old comrades. His wife Martha meticulously packs his travel outfit, coats and shirts, insisting on folding care and laundry routines. On arrival, Ezekiel discovers missing items and a comical mix of mispacked gear amid a tale of domestic friction.
An old-style advertisement for Doan's Kidney Pills claims backache and urinary disorders stem from kidney issues. It cites Alma Michigan testimonials, renewed time-tested proof, and a price of 50 cents, urging readers to buy from Foster Milburn Co and remember the brand name.
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