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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1904
Page
6
A signed note promises refund if Greta’s Warranted Syrup of Tar fails to cure a head ache or its underlying cause. It mentions a 25 cent bottle and a Riverlale Tea trial, with Celery King claimed to cure headaches at a drugstore.
An advertisement extols Doctor Pierce's Favorite Prescription and Golden Medical Discovery, claiming they restore regularity, cure female weakness, and heal inflammation. It includes patient testimonials, urges weak and sick women to write for confidential advice, and notes a separate industrial accident with injuries at a city plant.
A Michigan roundup lists numerous corporations filing articles of variation with the secretary of state over the past week. Entries include Hart Poto Flour Co in Detroit with 20000, Michigan Chris Man Advocate in Detroit with 14000, Flint Pneumatic Collar Co in Flint with 26000, State Savings Bank Beccagaha with 84000, and other firms across Grand Rapids Lansing and more, reflecting varied capitalization and locations. The mix also notes a political note on Sheriff candidate Matthews seeking recounts, and a separate brief on Swart Creek incident and interurban rail plans for Battle Creek.
Danville Illinois November 28 Fatally shot Sunday in a desperate fight with three holdup men at a restaurant. The men discussed stopping a train as a traveling man alerted police. Holycroes, a bartender, knocked down two robbers before a third fired a dozen shots. A crowd gathered as the desperadoes fled north with companions loading revolvers.
The secretary of war files reveal over 60 000 regular army and 100 000 militia. The 1904 to 1906 figures show fewer deaths, calls for more medical and ordnance officers, and ongoing defense projects across seas and coastlines. Expenditures for the year ending June 20 1904 reach 112 169 520 37 with further annual estimates and appropriations outlined.
Joseph F White, a 29 year old widower, is under arrest in Albany Oregon for shooting Mrs Josephine Ruse, a wealthy widow. Police say jealousy sparked the attack at a milk depot where White spent the day, then he fired multiple shots as she returned. The victim died after hospital treatment.
The first conference on the United States Panama questions opened Monday in Panama City. Present were Secretary of War Taft, Panamanian officials Ricardo Arina and Gen Guardia. The Panama case was presented, but details were kept secret awaiting any agreement.
In Hastings Col a fight near a coal camp between slave and Italian workers left one man dead and $920 stolen. Another man was seriously wounded. Nine men were held on suspicion of involvement as tensions over mine operations flare up.
In New York a woman named Margaret Kerter was found fatally harmed with a blunt instrument near her apartment on the upper East Side. Neighbors and family describe a shock as the husband and two children, James and Mabel, faced the tragedy and the father discovered the door locked and later entered through a fire escape.
Reports say a Canadian cruiser detained fishing craft near St George Bay and charged three offenses for Sunday catches. The seizure involved boats valued around 20,000, with fines and penalties issued, and the matter to be handled without court contention.
Chicago November 29 The strike of the eating butchers at the Union stock yards has collapsed. Employees of the Hammond branch of the National Packing Co struck last week and were refused reinstatement to their old positions. Michael Donnelly president of the Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butcher Workmen says there will be no extension of the service so far as he knows.
Market wire: grain and livestock prices across Detroit and Chicago with bids for wheat corn oats rye and soybeans, plus cattle and sheep quotes for steer heifers and lambs across regional markets, including Detroit and Buffalo sections and export cattle. Strong entities include Detroit, Chicago, and Buffalo markets with price points and grades for futures and spot.
Mercury in ointments warned against as dangerous to senses and health. Ad text claims products from various firms cause severe harm and should be avoided.
An old advertisement touts free samples for piles and claims a single application provides relief. It promotes Humphreys Witch Hazel Oil as a permanent cure for piles or hemorrhoids both external and internal with symptoms like itching burning and fissures. The medicine company is listed as New York based Medicine Cos, dubia Hin.
Nervous debility and weakness from overwork and other causes advertised. Humphreys Homeopathic Specific No. 28, in use over 40 years, claims to be the only successful remedy. Priced at $1 per vial or $5 for serious cases, mailed prepaid on receipt of price from William J. Sta. or agents in various states.
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