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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1907
Page
8
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A local ad touts Charles A. Marsh Comfortables and blankets at 2.00 to 3.00 dollar ranges, claiming market leadership. It highlights wool blankets in multiple colors, boys Jersey shirts, and Grover’s ladies shoes as new offerings from an eastern manufacturer.
A New York daily paper reports a simple prescription by a noted authority claiming to cure backache kidney and bladder disorders before Bright's disease. Fluid Extract Dandelion, Compound Karyon, Compound Spursaparilla mix shaken and taken after meals and at bedtime. A local druggist says ingredients are harmless and widely available, noting its use for rheumatic conditions and its claimed kidney cleansing effects.
The piece questions John Johnsons appeal and prospects as a political figure. It notes his election by a large margin, compares him to Abraham Lincoln, and mentions a feature in the October American Magazine detailing his life and rise.
Last Saturday about seventy guests gathered at Wright Hall to hear Miss Ransom head the piano department. Her finishing technique and exquisite interpretations impressed a critical audience though Mrs. St John’s absence slightly marred the event. The following day students were invited to another reception with Miss Ransom at the piano. The scene included joyous reactions as Alma’s Presbyterian stronghold sparked dramatic praise and several fainted from joy before recovering. Miss Kassou’s sacred songs held listeners in rapt ecstasy before men returned to Pioneer hopeful for more such fortune.
An old advertisement touts Humphreys Veterinary specifics claiming to cure horses cattle sheep dogs hogs and poultry by acting on the sick animal directly. The text lists ailments including eye disease abortion kidney and bladder issues and miscarriage while offering the medicine via mail order from Humphreys Medicine Co New York.
The Circuit Court for the County of Grattet in Chancery gathers in Tilmen Village Court House with Hon. Kelly as Circuit judge. Meade Parker defendant remains not rem geet of the pale while the complaint seeks to compel appearance. The complainant’s counsel moves for service by publication to compel Melein Parker to appear within twenty days, with a warning of default and further action. The solicitor Robert Ridens of the Circuit for Contemptants coordinates publishment as required.
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