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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1902
Page
4
A fragmented OCR reads about the Alma Republican State Judicial Convention and its impact on party stance and candidate evaluations. It notes calls for unity, discussion on free silver policy, and mentions prominent figures and upcoming writes ups for candidates. The piece reflects historical party dynamics and debates shaping the slate.
A scanned note describes serious delays on a major road affecting commerce. Officials cite recent orders and a surge in new car activity, signaling a shift in transportation and economic outlook.
A long editorial page reflects political skirmishes in a Brynn era newspaper. Names surface of David Bennett Hail and Artiot, with references to frilly conference over kiloud and a note of editorial importance for governance. The piece signals strong opinions on policy battles and public discourse.
The uneasy Gratiot county convention dragged as Toi and 1000s cabinets require changes for THM while several members shift to the odopt Class. Janes Urriges, the new Democratic price, appears to have suddenly substced, hinting at further Democratic gains amid a hard fought political scene with plans to steer left.
Fragmented OCR note mentions a killer named Verry Davin and a price of 28 cents. Safer, non graphic phrasing covers unnamed cholera like symptoms and a wartime or local scandal tone. No clear dates locations or organizations are provided in the readable text.
An offer markets one year of the Recoup and Detroit Journal for $2.00 or Brookb one year and Detroit Journal six months for $1.80. The notice urges readers to act now to secure the bargain.
A compilation of brief notices reports and social updates from area residents. Mentions travel family visits church meetings embalmers board attendance theater promotions and scattered warnings about scams and advertising. Names places and events include Greenville Morden Saginaw Midland Harbor Springs Battle Creek Detroit and Syracuse with multiple personal visits and community notices.
Alo Chapt O ES alerts officers for initiation next Friday night at regular meet. Worthy Matron Mintie Smith and Worthy Patron M Pollanky. Associate Matron Anna Mesennger. Scribe Martha Ruse ll. Treasurer Cuple. Conductor Myrtie Streggow. Assistant Conductor May Elian. Wednesday evening next week officers will be detailed and candidates initiated. all members must attend. Thanks to friends and neighbors who aided during the death of our baby, with flowers and conveyances provided. State Fair at Pontiac September 22 to 26 promises a large outlay, with new features, transportation, rail service from Brush Street Depot, and extensive exhibitions by Agriculture College, a military exhibit from Jackson, and improved road plans by the State Highway Commission.
Regular services at the Presbyterian church morning and evening. Baptist church to hold Sunday services morning and evening conducted by Rev Geo D Rogers of Zanesville. Sunday school after morning service. Prayer meeting Thursday evening. A Advent camp meeting at Alma concluded with many locals attending last Sunday. Messrs Witherall and Peacock now ride in new double buggies. Davis district school not yet in session as the schoolhouse is being repaired. Miss Jennin Croxier visited relatives in New Haven last week. Mrs Addie Amadea of Read City visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Jason Carmen. A flat close wood yard will open north west of Montigel's foundry with a large stock of hand and soft wood. office at Thompson and Sanderholt's store Saw Betuin.
A Alma resident testifies that Backache and kidney trouble eased after using Doan s Kidney Pills. The witness and her husband claim rapid relief within days and urge others to try the remedy. Contact and agent details appear, noting Buffalo NY as distributor.
An old patent medicine advertisement touts Drury's Pile Ointment claiming doctors will prescribe it or offer refunds, urging use after other remedies fail. Testimonials from St Louis and Gratiot County residents report relief from itching and piles, noting prepaid packages and a multi week treatment.
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