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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1908
Page
7
Grand Rapids hosts the West Michigan State Fair September 14 to 18 with premiums raised to 4500 from 3800. Entry gains from Indiana and Illinois promise a top class display of Percherons Hackneys Shetlands light harness and saddle horses with two harness races daily and record exhibition potential.
The fair is owned by the association's members who may join for a $1 fee. There is no profit to officers. profits are reinvested in grounds, buildings, and repairs. Grounds were donated by Comstock and revert to Grand Rapids if the fair ends.
Heirs of Charles Reitz donate six acres on Riots bill for a public park. Reports list grave accidents and local incidents including a worker losing legs after a train collision near Preghing, a fatality in St. John Washington, a lawsuit against a Yale surgeon, and various county notices.
Fare structure noted for round trip with one way fare at two thirds. Election snippet mentions H F Moeller GPA and Johngh Parrish as candidates with a Tonwlay over Pete ry L Pottitty plurality of 46.
If you have furnished or unfurnished rooms to rent near the college or can offer work or board in exchange for rent, please inform the secretary Albert P Cook at 6 West Center Street, Fargo. Your cooperation will be of value and the arrangement may prove beneficial.
Farmers urged to visit Arcada Feed Yard for reliable service and ten cent feed. Mrs M M Davison of San Jose promotes Electric Bitters as a general family remedy for headaches and liver torpor, asserting superior health benefits. The product is sold with a solid order guarantee at Geo H Sharrar's drug store.
A comical short ad claims Mery Chas 5. Smith of West Prank Hin Maing endorses Dr King s New Life Pills as a painless laxative. The pills are sold at Geo KE Sharrar s drug store.
War declared by our leading druggist Mi o na tabs claim to cure stomach and digestive troubles with absolute strengthener effects. They guarantee refund of the price if not satisfactory. Also mentions an excursion offer and travel details for September 29th via Ann Arbor railroad with fall preparations to visit Ohio.
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