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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1899
Page
4
Dr E A Bragley physician surgeon announces new hours at his Wealdwear clinic, offering specialty services and Wednesday evening availability as part of his medical practice.
Ella Rodman Church recounts a legend of a loyal goose named Jacob who protected a sentry in Canada and later in England. The bird distracted attackers with wing taps and stood at ease beside the guard, earning a gold collar and a lifetime of duty. The tale cites a gold collar inscribed Jacob and the headquarters of the Horse Guards as proof.
Article discusses nervous disorders in girls aged eleven to sixteen linked to intense piano lessons and exam stress. Cites British Medical Journal and Dr Waetzhold’s claim of a “deadly custom” of heavy keyboard training. Promotes Dr A W Chase’s Nerve and Blood Pills as restorative, with promotional tone and advertising details.
Tar syrup product claims vary in spelling and sourcing, with references to a west coast location and named producers. The note emphasizes a preferred remy quality and notes general regional familiarity while avoiding specific dates or quantities.
Washington reports detail Senate and House proceedings with bills and referrals. Key items include a financial bill, a Cuban cable grant, and postmaster polygamy probes. A presidential message debate and Philippines policy tension echo across committees. A criminal sentence for four soldiers in the Philippines is noted amid other legislative motions.
A bustling Washington session sees Senate leaders introducing a bill to codify interstate commerce law and a resolution probing if the United States recognized the Philippine republic. The House passes a holiday adjournment and advances a currency bill amid vigorous debate. Actions include Admiral Dewey recognition questions, Wood's promotion, and Alaska governance proposals.
Washington Dec 19 The Speaker announced chairmen for all committees. Names include Taylor of Ohio Elections No 1 Weaver of Ohio Elections No 2 Merick of Mich gan Meyne of New York Cannon Ray Southard Hepburn Grosvenor Wadsworth Hitt Hull Bourelle Loud Sherman Knox Cooper Grow Ginter Mahon and many others. The list covers Judiciary Bank and Currency Inter State and Foreign Commerce and numerous other panels.
The Lafayette monument fund in Paris receives a unique coin authorized by Congress and minted in Philadelphia. One hundred fifty thousand coins priced at two dollars each will be offered. the first to be presented by the U S president to the French president, with other pieces allocated to Mrs McKinney and Mrs Kate Tyson Marr of Washington.
An advertisement-style summary touts a “Sure Cure for Croup” and a range of remedies. It claims the product acts at first hoarseness, preventing attacks, with testimonials from various towns and merchants. The copy extols rapid digestion aids and cough cures as universal fixes for coughs, colds, dyspepsia, and indigestion.
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