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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1903
Page
3
A-Broken, garbled passage describes a Buffalo operator named Termes and a kidney ailment. It claims Haley's Kilney Cure provided relief after years of pain, with mixed claims about medicines and a product sale attributed to Charles Rhodes.
Fragmented text reviews Paine's Celery Compound as a remedy for rheumatic pain, stomach issues, and general weakness. It mentions seek for nerve relief and health benefits, with testimonials praising its effects on various ailments and references to medical opinions and personal experiences.
Labor leader advocate Karl Wright argues wage system will fade as profit sharing and cooperation replace wages. He cites England and Germany as models, urging independence for labor and investor interest to align with workers. A second item notes Ottumwa heir Fran Worry inheriting an estimated fortune of $1 million via an industrialist relative.
A wartime style note promotes Chamber remedy as reliable medicine to loosen phlegm and ease throat and chest irritation. Sold by Biveus and Roades in local outlets.
A county temperance movement meets at Hat First Reformed Second Reformed and Presbyterian churches in Methe Hat to discuss a proposed decal option. Sen Morphrey of Al Jeton county, Sanderson, and state temperance leaders speak as part of the effort. A county convention at the Fier Reformed Methodist church will invite all temperance workers to debate feasibility of a decal option.
A former Laporte postmaster in Texas has been arrested on charges of irregular misuse of public funds and is to appear before the next term of court. The case stems from a scheme involving purchases of goods for personal use, which allegedly grew from office receipts and led to an official investigation ending in Blackwell’s arrest by the United States District Attorney.
Lansing December reports list Michigan corporations filing articles of association including Lake Orion Amusement Co and Mosaic Tile and Cement Machinery Co with capitalizations from 1 5 million to 30 thousand dollars. A rail freight wreck near Bi Joseph caused four cars loaded with merchandise to derail amid heavy snow, delaying Chicago to Grand Rapids service for up to 12 hours before the wreck was cleared.
A blaze on Charles Sehulte’s farm five miles north on Hall Avenue Welded wood burned Monday and destroyed cattle and horses. Neighbors fear Sehulte is among the victims as no sign of him is found despite searches for traces in the ruins.
Advertisement touts Dr Kings New Life Pills as a cure for sick and nervous headaches. It claims to purify blood and boost health, selling for 25 cents at Sharrar and Malholland druggists.
A dramatic jailbreak and gun battle occurred when Willem Wilson alias Prat attempted to escape, wounding Deputy Dyhtole and Sheriff Daythute during a chaotic pursuit through the Grand Haven jail and courthouse yard. Wilson seized a revolver from his partner Johnlinn, fired through the cell door, and fled before being recaptured after a brutal exchange of shots. The stormbound days and local disruptions followed, with trains halted and fires caused by downed wires.
Poorly legible advertisement touts Pujo style Pain Balm as superior remedy for back and chest discomfort. It claims efficacy for rheumatic pains and promises relief better than other preparations. Sold by Bivens and Roads locally.
G Gluck superintendent of Prunty Town West Virginia Reform School reports selecting Foley's Honey and Tar as the sole advertised cough medicine. He states it is the most effective and harmless option. Sold by Charles Jones.
A fragmentary report describes Lonion and the Institute of the philosopher during a funeral. The ashes were placed in a plain granite slab to be inscribed later by Spencer. A fire on Main Street Cutlitte destroyed buildings, killed several, with twelve reported missing and seven accounted for as firemen search the ruins. The financial loss is estimated under 50 dollars.
A prudent household should keep Chamberlain's Cough Remedies ready as winter ends. Prompt use at early signs may ward off severe calls, with no danger to children from the product containing no harmful toxins.
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