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Newspaper

The Alma Record

Location

Alma, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1896

Page

4

Political Ticket and Officers Listed for 180

Almal records publish McKinley Hobart Garret Hobart Dunstan Gardner and other state officials. The list includes Gov. Dunstan for Karenik, Gardiner for state transfer, and several named officers across attorney general, surgeon general, auditor and monitor roles.

Vwazel & Tingirek Delrotty Lionlondel Gevernor Phuaeas Dunstan Karenik Sonrnbury Cof Washington Enetica Jasus Hammond Pijetale Eulvention James W. Spmadons Cwwonea Albion

William S Mesick Mestek For Congress In Michigan’s Sixth

Biographical sketch of William S Mesick Mestek Republican candidate in Michigan sixth district. Born in Wayne County on August 20, he studied law at University of Michigan and was admitted to the bar in 1851. Based in Mancelona Adrian Reed City, he is portrayed as a loyal, forceful speaker with a long legal career and dedicated public service.

William S. Mesick Willian B. Mestek Michigan Wayne County Kalamazoo Iis Triat Putidie Sehool Suieh Kukanach Business College Heyer University of Michigan iSsiamd Mattine Mancelina Theetel Gemehtner Adrian Amonin Bbs Reed City Mir Mestek BH. Sawyer Ithaca Cressional Mr. Sawyer

Mesick Wins Nominated At District Convention

The Sith district convention adjourned after midnight with Mesick of Mancelona nominated on the first ballot amid a tight race with W A Leet of Ithies. Gratiot Republicans, though divided, favored Mesick and predict a large district majority.

Sith WS. Mesick Mancelona W. A. Leet Ithies Tai Mr. Lee Gratiot County

Free silver lectures and phonograph concerts touring county

M. M. Copp of Elm Hall, once a fervent Republican, now delivers free silver lectures paired with phonograph concerts across the county. He claims openness for dates, while local correspondents reveal Copp’s earlier Democratic ties and a shift to the People’s Party after failed Republican work.

M. M. Copp Elm Hall Bro. Tucker Copp Repub People's Party

Free silver debate contrasts gold and silver standard nations

The piece lists 24 gold standard countries and 8 silver standard states, then discusses wage effects in Mexico and India. It cites H. E. Tregary on China in 1890, noting Mexican dollars value fluctuations, rising local wages, and labor costs. It cites a Democrat's view on free coinage and the impact on labor and prices.

United Kingdom France Germany Belgium Italy Switzerland Greece Spain Portugal Romania Netherlands Canada Norway Sweden Denmark Turkey Australia Egypt Cabs Haiti Hulgaria United States Mexico Russia Central American Japan India China Straits Settlements Traeey Loe Chew Hhen Hyson Southeo Chin Iery Sanscay New Moon Bow Fon Osaka Wde

Tariff battles and the Blaine reciprocity era in trade

The piece contrasts Democratic satisfaction with Blaine era reciprocity treaties, citing official data under McKinley and Wilson tariffs. It tracks barley exports and prices, beans, bacon, butter, eggs, and potatoes, noting export declines after tariff changes and the impact on farm and manufacturing groups ahead of the next election. It highlights the protective tariff policy as a voting issue for farmers and industry alike.

Cleveland Blaine American Protective Tariff League Michigan Canadian Jersey McKinlen Tsi Ta Deere F Young Iheor Takateler Phe Wilson Tveh bin Doe Wilson Et Deven Rsa Istandee McWinley Dundee

Bryan and free coinage debate cited in election discourse

The American Economist notes Bryan’s stance on free coinage and protection, arguing the public misunderstands the fiscal issue. It cites claims that free trade and unlimited silver cause distress and urges voters to scrutinize facts rather than hearsay, listing Bryan’s positions on import subsidies for various goods and highlighting local political appointments such as Ithaca’s BH Sawyer joining the Gratiot congressional committee.

Bryan Tio

Republican County Convention for Gratiot County

A Republican county convention for Gratiot County will be held at the courthouse in the village of Lites on Wednesday the 6th day of September at 11 o'clock a.m. to nominate candidates for judge of probate sheriff county clerk treasurer register of deeds prosecuting attorney county surveyor two circuit court commissioners two coroners and other business. delegates from listed townships and wards will attend. Also notices for election of delegates and upcoming events including the Eleventh Annual Gio Exov4sh excursion to Lansing/Ann Arbor with ticket limits and dates.

Gratiot Lites Sherif New Haven Bally North Stade Elba North Star Kvernony Pine Tiver Fulton Seville Manion Sumadte Mtacm Wambinetong Lizayette Awiwark Rote Lchyeran Loisat Large Ist Tad Growee A Marek Cinestra Wo Manteny Chaletian

Unclear text sports item from damaged source

Damaged OCR text mentions trains, trips, and a parade event with unclear participants and dates. No coherent names or definite facts emerge beyond references to round trips and a snake event at an intersection.

Sunday excursion to Toindis Jeavis Alan from Ann Arbor

A Sunday trip is planned with a round trip rail and lake voyage from Ann Arbor to Toindis Jeavis Alan and back to Lake Erie Park. Admission to the theatre will be free for attendees, with a shuttle between the ferry landing and the venue.

Ann Arporty Toindis Jeavis Alan Told Lake Erie Park

Petoskey Excursion Announced by DL & E

DL & E announces annual Petoskey excursion on the Scenic Line via Tray nee City and Petoskey. Train departs Howell area for Petoskey at 24 00 pm with stops at Traverse City and Antrim to collect passengers. Fare from Howell to Petoskey 1.59 plus 0 from other stations. return valid on regular trains. Details from DL & E agents or GP Dellaven A.

Traynee City Petoskey Traverde Arans Iota Kate Cor Howell Faring Lo & N Geo Dellaven GP. A

Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy Praise

Mrs Lina 8 from Hinton Florida recounts her two year old son severely ill with bloody flux. After using Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy she notes slow but steady recovery and credits it with saving his life. She urges others to try the remedy. Sold by KE Mahan, druggist.

Chamberlain

Chamberlains Cough Remedy Praised in St Paul Notice

Six weeks after a severe cold left me weak friends urged a physician. I bought Chamberlains Cough Remedy advertised in the St Paul Volks Zeitung and after a short use recovered completely. I heartily endorse it for colds. Wat Kerr 78 Sel ey Ave St Paul Minn For sale by G B Mahan druggist

Chamberlain St. Paul

Celery Growers Seek 45000 From City Over Damaged Ops

Kelanazoo celery growers demand 45000 from the city for damages to fields and operations. They claim city action redirected water through Collstream toward Race and Portage Creek under a bridge, harming their land and production.

Kelanazoo

Silver ticket nomination race for congress heats up

Gee Stone and C H Chase seek party nomination for congress this fall. Questions loom about Vought Copp McLaughin Kelly and the rest of the buyers entering the race as rivals and supporters move to align.

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Almal Published BY Oo. F. Brown Hrown Eaditor Priday Por National William McKinley Ohio Garret A. Hobart New Jersey Mesick the Man Bevan Pap Arkles Jawa Carlsio New York England Bryant Argen South America Republican County Convention Aleventh Ansual Tfwins Beriow Suiliors Toledo DL &E Saginaw Tuscola ST Saginaw, Mich Angus Rienco TONIC HORE Crank Lestiean Frank Leslie Opular Monthly Ameaina Miri Ghana America Frank Lastia Alma
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