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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1899
Page
4
Gen. Alger will not be a candidate for the United States senate. He declines a campaign that could split the Republican party in Michigan and risk a Democrat victory. His withdrawal stems from loyalty to the party and a desire to avoid harming the national ticket.
The North Dakota Tax Commission led by Mile D Campbell has begun a statewide campaign investigating unequal tax assessments. Four major tasks confront the group as it visits counties, aims to compel property owners to share the tax burden, and promises a final report closely watched by the public.
Miss Kuma Fiske and daughter of St Johns are among late arrivals at the sanitarium with Miss Frances G Booth of Stanton in attendance. Monday Habbell and two daughters of Houghton arrived for a short stay, while Mrs Kate V Richmond the sanitarium stenographer is at her Bridgeport home. A series of living pictures was presented in the sun parlors by guests on Saturday evening. A D Baker and Mrs Ro Hateh of Grand Rapids arrived for a few weeks of rest and treatment. Judge Hill and family of Oxford, who have been spending the summer here, left for their home state. Insurance Commissioner Milo D Campbell and wife of Coldwater arrived Tuesday for treatment.
Attention farmers and beet raisers. Woe offers potato, apple and beet crates at reasonable prices. Crates on sale at Caple & Hall's hardware Almaji0 Cent Peed Barn, Louis, or contact Bure & Pemnoxe factory Forest Hill, Mich.
To friends and neighbors who assisted us during the illness and death of our beloved Ross we express our heartfelt gratitude sincerely signed by the family Rorear Forrvusa Nerrie Foxavan
Ninety acres on a main traveled road three miles from Alma six miles from Ithaca and four miles from St. Louis. Ten acres cultivated with peluse soil, good house barn and outbuildings. Three wells two orchards. Cheap price and easy terms. Inquire O. F. Brown Alma.
The entombosser of the Agricultural college investigates a pest in Three Rivers sugar beets, identifies the garden web worm feeding on rag weed, and notes damage should not be serious. Farmers are urged to weed fall and spring to prevent infestation. Reports cover Jollmann & Waterman carload shipment, Beets weighing 105 pounds from a single row, and testing results from Freeman Smith’s farm.
Churches note preaching at Baptist church in morning by Rev J Cligbe with Sunday school Review and Bally Day. Morning service only. Young People's meeting at 0 40. Presbyterian church worships in opera house with morning sermon The Gates of Gods City and evening Life's Veils. Sabbath school at 10 a m. Endeavor meeting at 0 00 ppi. All welcome.
Two fat sheep strayed or were stolen from my yard on Statest. On Saturday night September 16 at State Fair in Grand Rapids tickets will be sold by agents September 22 to 30 at one way fare with 30 cents added for admission to the fair. Return by September 30. DeHaven G P A is organizer.
Detroit Live Stock Market reports active demand this week with receipts down. Prime steers and heifers reach 25 to 525, common cattle 2.90 to 4.00, hogs show light receipts and active trade with primes at 4.50 to 4.55 and Yorkers at 4.5 to 4.5.
Notice describes an excursion fare of one and one third for the round trip via multiple rail lines during Sept 26 27 with return by Oct 4 and directs agents for rates. It includes refund terms for Baxter's Mandrake Bitters and sham medical claims plus an ad for Boschee's German Syrup and Holland farm property auction near Alma and St. Louis.
The fourteenth annual Ohio excursion will depart from Alma at 6 15 am on Wednesday October fourth. Round trip fare to Toledo and all Ohio stations via the Wheel ie Lake Briery routes is set at half fare from Toledo to each connecting point, with full details available from Ann Arbor Railroad agents or W H Besserr of Toledo Ohio.
Downs Vlixir claims to break grip in one to three days and prevent pneumonia or consumption. Baxter's Mandrake Bitters advertised as a blood purifier, bowels regulator, nerve strengthener, and vigor supporter. Store promises sale and guarantee or refund, Sharar & Mut Holland successors to B S Webb.
A 25 cent bottle of Henry and Johnson’s Arnica and Oil Liniment offers a refund if it fails to cure bumps bruises scratches chafes cuts strains blisters sore muscles sunburn chapped hands or face pimples freckles or other external ailments. Lady riders favor Amica and Dil Liniment praised for cleanliness and ease of use. Twenty five cents per bottle, one three times as large for so cents. SHARRAR & MUL HOLLAND.
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