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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1902
Page
7
The item touts Electric Bitters as a cure for stomach, liver, and kidney issues, cleanses the blood, and boosts appetite. It claims benefits for kidney trouble, female complaints, nervous diseases, constipation, and malaria, with assurances from Sharrar & Mulholland and Foley's Kidney Cure offered by Sharrar & Malbolland.
Secretary Root sent estimates for island and territory defenses totaling 633000 dollars. Porto Rico codes prepared by the law revision commission are under discussion as session opens. Rowe notes codes align Porto Rico with U S law while inviting American capital and a buoyant mood grows across the island. Both major parties support the administration on petition and legislation.
Columbus, June, at noon Governor George Kilben Nash began a second term with the oath of office in the state capitol rotunda administered by Chief Justice Minshall. A public reception followed, with officials present and a message to the people. The column also advertises remedies for cold and constipation, including Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin and Foley's Honey and Tar.
The article profiles Palma Extrada Palma newly elected president of Cuba. A blend of Spanish and American, he advocates exclusive U S Cuba commercial union, rejects large armed forces, supports Platt Amendment protections, and urges fiscal restraint with emphasis on common schooling and gradual educational investment for Cuba's future. It notes his past as a teacher and his experience in New York, along with his cautious, peace oriented approach to independence and economic policy. The piece also mentions a separate domestic shooting incident in Wisconsin with Schmidt Burkhardt miller.
Fragmented report notes imperial court turmoil as empress seeks influence amid disputes over governance. Mention of plans to consolidate transportation interests, tribal nation concerns, and U S treaty ratification. Also references leadership change at Tammany Hall and extradition treaty approval.
The measure authorizes the president to secure control of a canal zone in Nicaragua and Costa Rica by treaty or purchase, to construct a canal from the Caribbean near Greytown through Lake Nicaragua, and to use the San Juan River and Lake Nicaragua for transport. It provides a $16 million appropriation and empowers the War Department to contract materials and work as needed with funds drawn as appropriations allow.
Washington January 27 Chief Justice Fuller announces that Minnesota seeks leave to file a bill of complaint against Northern Securities Company concerning the consolidation with Northern Pacific and other railroads. A notice of the application is ordered to be given to the securities company.
A physician cites Dr A W Chase's Nerve Pills as life saving in a case of nervous disorder misdiagnosed as epilepsy. Testimonials from Mrs Fawcett and Mrs M J Hubbard praise improved health, steadier nerves, better sleep, and restored strength. Portraits and prices are noted. pills sold by the manufacturer in Buffalo, N Y.
Washington report by Dan Martin Dodge, director of the agricultural department’s public road inquiry, says the year saw unprecedented road work. He notes state offices visited many states, gathered data on pavement materials, and pressed for cooperation among farmers, institutes, editors, and colleges. The director plans to expand the program as funds permit and highlights growing national interest in road construction.
Mrs Mary Hird of Harrisburg says her child is worth millions to her and credits One Minute Cough Cure with saving her from croup. The ad touts the cure as immediate, safe for the youngest child, and suitable for all families, urging every household to keep a bottle on hand.
A fragmented ad-filled note describesDr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin for headaches indigestion and billiousness with claims of full relief after two years suffering. References to Sharrar Mulholland drug store and a message about a Cairo stonecutter earning forty cents a day. Also mentions Foley's Kidney Cure and Chamberlain's Pain Belm with local sellers Bivins Rhodes Sharrar Mulholland.
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