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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1902
Page
7
Mrs. Curti Baker of Bookwalter Ohio recalls an infant with cholera infantum. After giving Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy per directions the child recovered fully within months. She reports ongoing success and recommends the remedy, with mention of local druggists Bivins and Rhodes.
An old fashioned advertisement for Dr Humphreys and his New Pocket Manual of all Diseases claims cures for malaria kidney disease nervous conditions and other ailments. It lists various symptoms and conditions with prices and offers mailed free copies from Humphreys Medicine Co. in Cor, WTA and Joun Se, Sew. Sold by WHBA Alma, Mich.
Lansing August 2 Hoagland applies for a pardon after a burglary sentence and prison term. He seeks release and promises to return to custody if papers are secured. Also noted are unrelated local items about poison mushroom incidents and other court actions, with several names and locations mentioned.
A chaotic flood scene in Texas reports six fatalities in the San Marcos Valley with many more feared dead. Railways and crops suffer vast losses as weather forecasts offer slim hope while Brazos River levels fall in places, suggesting some improvement amid immense damage nationwide.
The Des Moines Des Moines July 11 report lists the Republican ticket: Secretary of State W. 2 Martin of Adair county. Auditor B. F. Carroll of Davie county. Treasurer Gilbert & Gliber of Winnehigo county. Attorney General W. Mullan of Bischiawkunt. Judge of supreme court Scott M. Ladd of OBrien county. The platform applauds national prosperity and criticizes current administration, urging unity and a push for public support of party policies.
A flood narrative notes six deaths and widespread ruin from rail, bridges, crops, and property. Estimates reach about $1,000,000 in damages while cotton and livestock losses mount. Mentions of rail lines, canes, and canal interests, plus broader disaster effects on Dallas and Brazen bottoms, with assorted weather and recovery hints.
A Sunday morning wreck on the Ann Arbor railway north of a location injured numerous travelers. Names include G. Young from Alma and G O Doseimat among others, with several reported severely hurt. The train carried a large mixed cargo, and rescue efforts and investigations followed the incident.
A letter from Gen W Fry of Viola praising Kodol digests any food and curing stomach trouble after meals. It notes a neighbor with dyspepsia improving after use and mentions Burns & Rhodes and Valey's Honey and Tar claims for asthma relief though with uncertain wording.
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