Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-09-20
ALMA.
A BUSINESS REVIEW.
VIM. |. H0UGH y co.
The Trade in Groceries.


mess industries, the trade in groceries
holds prominent place. 1t deals
largely with foreign products, and
therefore, does not create an eco
nomic interest, yet it ministers so
much to our enjoyments, 1t becomes
an absolute necessity, hence in the
very nature of things, becomes a
controlling commercial industry.
Groceries form the broadest basis
for legitimate operations outside OF
dry goods in the field of trade. "A
reliable and popular firm in this line
of trade in Alma Is that of w. l..
Hough &c Co. occupying the west
corner Store in the Church block.
The progress of this firm since
they commenced business here is
worthy Of note. From the start
their trade has steadily increased TIL
to day they have one of the largest
grocery trades in the county. This
is largely due to the fact that they
carry an extensive stock of first
class goods in large variety, are
prompt and obliging in dealing with
their many customers, as result
they are enjoying a constantly IN
creasing city and country trade
They handle farm products which
contributes to their popularity with
this class of customers. The sales
room is literally packed with
goods and still there is not room
to display them to a good advan-
tage. Mr. Hough though a young
man has had some ten years exper
fence and is thoroughly posted in
ever detail of trade The goods are
tastefully arranged and present a
very attractive appearance. In
THE DRAWING TEAS
we find that the Mikado, in several
brands is carried, ranging in price
from 20 cents to $l.00 per pound.
A leader is made of a sun-dried un'
colored tea at 80 cents whose fine
flavor and strength have made 1t
much sought after by tea drinkers.
RosTED AND GREEN COFFEEs
Z. Is. Miller & Co.'S are carried
ranging from 10 to 25 cents pei
pound. Several kinds of roasted
and three kinds OF green berry cot
fees are shown. In the invoice OF
roasted coffees there is a combination
coffee made by blending severa
varieties of the best grades, which
gives it peculiarly rich and delicate
flavor. In addition to these are the
Arbuckle and other package cotfees
THE SUGARS
embrace white, cut loaf, pulverized
granulated and different grades o
brown sugar, and for table and cook
ing purposes are Port Rico, New
Orleans and Cane molasses, anC
maple and other Syrups. Among
the
BAKING POWDERS
such noted goods as Hosford'
Pierce's and the Royal in bulk anc
cans are on sale. Only
PURE SPICES
and flavoring extracts are handled
Penang's celebrated Spices whicI
have a wide reputation as beini
strictly pure are sold. An extenstv
Stock Of
CANNED GOODS
comprising luscious California al
eastern fruits, peaches, Plum'
pears, cherries, apples, apricots, jeI
lies, Jams, Sweet corn, French pea
and other vegetables. In table re
ishes there are pickles, importe
and American mushrooms, importe
and American homeless Sardine
Sardines in mustard, Soused mack
erel, Dunbar's Shrimps, Cove oyster
Salmon, Capers and green olive
English and French prepared mu
tard, Salad dressing and table sauce
of different kinds. These good
come from packing houses that hav
attained a noted reputation of pla
ing only the best goods upon IL
market.
PRESERVED AND DRIED FRUITS
Here are raisins, figs, dates, prunc
evaporatod Delaware peaches, plum
apricots, berries, apples etc.
FRESH VEGETABLES
of all kinds are always found in V