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Newspaper

The Alma Record

Location

Alma, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1897

Page

4

Alma Republican caucus nominates Gort and Living for state offices

The Alma Republican caucus at Adams Hall selects candidates for county and state posts including Gort A Livi and D. Lawtos. Local editor F. Brown notes the 1897 meeting, while letters praise O G Tuttle of Gratiot for county commissioner of schools. The event signals party strategy for the February 27 caucus.

Dust Ot le Pope Gort A Livi Itgham Uuleretty WB. Cmlicig Anedale County D. Lawtos van Buren Qounty Alma Adame Hall Superior Reet Onur Com

Village election shapes town’s hopeful future

On Monday March 5 a village election is held. Citizens urge careful nominations and a strong, businesslike ticket as two tickets compete. The Republican can­didate meeting is set for Saturday at Adams Hall at 8 pm with notable attendance expected.

Alia Sar Careul Gian Adams’ Hall

Lawmakers Face Battle Over Game Law

Legislative members clash over a game law amid claims of 17000 spent last year and 270 in fines. Representative Vouwlit opposes the act, arguing Gratiot county residents starve as birds cannot be shot. Proponents say longer enforcement could bring windfalls.

Suartes Vouwlit Gratiot

Mesick heads to Washington for inauguration duties

Hon W. B. Mesick and wife depart Detroit for Washington to prepare for the inauguration. Bryant Avery of Greenville named private secretary, replacing a four year tenure with Hon J Avery. Eugene Straight of Howard City nominated by Montcalm Republicans for Commissioner of Schools. he is a former Alma Normal School student and anticipated to win. The Leader of Grand Marais, now a Republican editorial voice, vows to fight for Republican principles after a three party convention at Mr Pleasant last week.

W. 8. Mesick Congress Detroit Washington Mewick Bryant Avery Greenville Michigan Hon Jno Avery Mesick Eugene Straight Howard City Montcalm County Straight Alma Normal School Ewine Grand Marais Geo. Miles

Democratic gains and cabinet reshuffle noted at state caucus

The report highlights a Democratic sweep and a notable quip about the party's success. WA Leet of Ithaca is praised for a patriotic address at the state convention. It notes McKinley forming his cabinet by appointing Col J J McCook of New York as Secretary of the Interior and James A Gray as Postmaster General.

WA. Leet Ithaca McKinley Col. J. J. McCook New York Interior James A. Gray

Busy Week in State Halls Sees 137 Bills Introduced

Lansing reports a record pace as 137 bills were introduced in one day. The session saw Speaker Gordon absent, lively floor activity, and jokes over a proposed state flower resolution. Bills range from Sunday photo gallery bans to bounties for sparrows, labor commissioner nominations, and health education funding.

Lansing Micn Fes Gordon Bates Michigan Detroit Committee On State Affairs Covell Pingree Prof Bemis

Wronged Passion Amid Trainwreck Tragedy

Violet Lancaster and Captain Winter confront a ruined romance after a disastrous collision near Southwold. Amid wreckage and danger, Winter fights to prove his feelings as Violet reveals her conflicted loyalty and lingering love, while the ordeal tests their trust and resolve. Captain Winter is injured but persists as rescue unfolds.

Violet Lancaster Tod Sno Captain Winter The Black Huscare

How Manufacturers Test Bicyelons at a Great Meyelo Factory

A vivid tour of a large Meyelo plant reveals the immense precision and discipline behind bicycle production. The article notes the extensive inspections and careful material choices required to craft a bicycle of standard worth, with workers dedicated to flawless parts and meticulous assembly.

Meyelo Vistar Ton Big Manufactory Walt Lahor

National Democrats of Michigan to Convene in Grand Rapids

A Michigan State Convention of National Democrats is announced to be held at the St. Cecilia Building in Grand Rapids at one o clock p m to organize the party, nominate candidates for Justice of the Supreme Court and two University Regents, and conduct business as needed. The call is issued by the State Central Committee led by W R Stans as chairman and J G Hour as secretary. A second item promotes Ely's Cream Balm for catarrh advertising.

Senate House of Representatives Michigan National Democrats St. Cecilia Grand Rapids Mareheld Beyioninge National Democratic Party Supreme Court Indianapolis Ely ELY Bros Warren St. N.V Josph Stewart Grand Avenue Brooklyn N.Y

Offer of Passat and Wines Seeks Purchaser

A notice offers a selection of wines including Passat and Nod The Spee N.S. along with Merion and related brands. Interested buyers are invited to request full details by post directing inquiries to The Bpoer No I Wine Co, Purdue N. Jihuy orware. The wines described as superior are marketed with a call for response and posted contact options.

Passat Wine Co Pumior N. Jihuy

Swillap Hoot advertised as kidney cure on sale

An old time medical advertisement touts Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a guaranteed remedy for kidney bladder and liver woes. It claims immediate relief from pain back and urinary trouble and offers samples by mail order with a soft sales pitch urging readers to send their post office address.

Thor Sorforth Kilmner de Brilmer & On Bikebumten X.Y

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