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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1902
Page
6
During a harsh winter I suffered from severe joint pain and lameness. After using Chamberlain's Pain Belt I began to improve from the first application and was cured, working steadily all year. RK Wheeler of Northwood New York reports the success and that the remedy is sold by Kivins and Rhodes.
An editorial urging organized relief for shipwrecked women expands into a promotion for Dr. R. V. Pierce of Buffalo New York. It highlights his Buffalo Medical Institute and his Favorite Prescription as a cure for female weakness and chronic illness based on testimonials from Mrs. Iria M. De Ford and others. It promotes reading his medicine and Common Sense Medical Adviser while urging letters for guidance.
A garbled OCR slice reports debates in Washington and several international events. It mentions opposition to a treaty, a shift toward popular election of senators, a pension bill controversy, Lincoln assassination anniversary plans, and a shipwreck with injuries. Names and places are largely obscured, but references to Washington, Lincoln, and Britain appear amid unclear text.
The article outlines the oleomargarine bill passages and penalties, detailing proposed price limits, branding and inspection rules, and penalties for violations. It mentions enforcement by the secretary and regulations on packaging and labeling, plus a note on the governor and other officials. It also includes obituaries and local notices about notable figures and advertisements for medicinal products.
Washington dispatches report the House unanimously approves repeal of war revenue taxes with no debate. Tax proceeds from July to December totalled 7 dollars and 77 cents million, with future funds projected per Schedule A and B allocations. The measure is part of broader war financing adjustments, while Senate discussions touch on Philippine governance and Ottawa public building plans.
In a eastern Iowa collision one mile west of Gifert on Sunday morning a freight engine derailed into a passenger train. Wallace Frew Reltha Wire died. J. White, engineer, lost a leg and arm injuries. Frank Parton Marshalltown died instantly. Rimer Ogle and Rupert Snelly died instantly. Lawrence A Degon of Dubuque was a traveling salesman.
Springfield and other cities marked Lincoln’s birthday with ceremonies at national monuments. Veterans, nurses, and citizens laid floral tributes on Lincoln’s sarcophagus, while schools and banks held programs, parades, and expressions of patriotism. Local and national groups hosted banquets and lectures honoring the 16th president.
Fragmented OCR text lists Pere Marquette train departures from Alma for Wreuin Rae and others with garbled times and destinations. The legible items include Saginaw and Havtde and incoherent fragments, indicating a timetable snippet rather than a full schedule.
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