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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1901
Page
4
A promotional notice invites readers to a forthcoming feature detailing every mechanical and solastute improvement of the age. It promises a rare treat for those interested in the subject and urges taking advantage of the presentation at a grand building.
The Detroit Journal argues that U S policy toward Cuba should favor allowing Cuban sugar access to foreign markets, noting the long costs of war and reform in Cuba. It likens Cuba’s potential prosperity to New England’s climate and soil, urging practical trade openness over punitive restrictions.
The postmaster general report notes 6000 rural delivery routes and 504 routes with 154 54160 applications, Michigan and 106 cities served by 16489 carriers reaching 82 million patrons. Per-person annual delivery cost averages 18 60 dollars with 40s uniforms, and 77 fourth class offices in Michigan closed. Land Commissioner Wildey reports 400 plus homesteaders this year, 10 cents per acre, five years residence, average homestead around 100 acres with 4 000 acres taken. The Alma community records strong holiday trade and optimism for future growth.
A promotional notice urges readers to buy a dozen large ball finish cabinet photos for one dollar before departure in January. The vendor warns to come early to avoid a rushed buy and signs off with a shorthand name RB.
Miss Rosa Messinger visits in Chicago. L Trish, G Scott, and many others spend Christmas with relatives in Detroit Sonta St Johns Midland Grand Ledge Romeo and other towns. The Ellsi and Alma gatherings, Bowling alley party, and a large family reunion at J H Bailey home reflect festive travel and kinship during the holiday period.
The Memorial Publishing Association offers a memorial volume on William McKinley bound in cloth with nearly 690 pages and 200 copperplates. In partnership with The Inter Queen, the edition is available at a clubbing rate of seven and a half cents with postage. normal price is 1.50, order now before exhaustion.
The notice touts August Flower as a remedy for liver and digestive woes. It claims over 75 percent of Americans suffer these diseases and promises relief after two doses, urging readers to purchase Greens prize Almanac at Harrar and Mulholland's.
Advertisement copy extols Allen's Lung Balsam as a remedy for pulmonary trouble and early consumption. The text urges readers to buy the product for relief, claiming broad esteem and value even when disease has progressed.
A Mississippi County, Missouri woman describes severe uterine illness, pain, and nervous weakness. Her husband urged Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription and Golden Medical Discovery, leading to recovery and praise for the physician’s care and advice. She urges others to seek the remedies and provides her address for confirmation.
Market related items appear in a garbled OCR read listing banks mortgages securities and notices. Though text is unclear it references rates notes and financial institutions with mentions of lenders and possible public announcements and delinquency or overdraft concerns.
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