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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1906
Page
6
The fragmentary text threads through political maneuvers and wartime figures in Washington and New York. It references Sullivan and Swanson, admissions of political ambition, and a conspiratorial air about campaigns. Names, places, and events are scattered, with incomplete sentences and garbled OCR.
The article mixes reports on subaqueous tunneling projects in New York with rural farming guidance. It cites Charley Booysiith of New York as presenting a boring process for a railroad tunnel near Thirty-fifth Street and East River, detailing safety and water control issues, followed by practical notes on dairy cow care, ventilation, sunlight, and water quality to boost milk yield and butter fat.
The article discusses Alfred Dovite and a London paper founder linked to Lord Northcliffe, noting his early editorship at twelve and later rise to baronetcy and peerage in 1904. It mentions Windward expeditions with Peary and a quoted painter question about naming "Bigh" Washington, reflecting early 20th century press and public discourse.
An old advertisement promotes Kodol Dyspepsia Cure claiming to cure indigestion sour stomach and general debility by using natural stomach juices. It touts cleansing purifying and strengthening the stomach mucous membranes and offers a one dollar ninety cent bottle sold by Chae Rhodes with references to EO DeWitt & Co Chicago and a 200 year calendar.
Default on April 24 1903 mortgage to First State Bank of Alma Michigan triggers foreclosure. Sale set at north door of Ithaca Court House on September 1 1908 at 10 AM to cover principal interest taxes costs and fees. Describes property and recorded details with attorney Ames C Kre.
Homeseekers Excursions via Northwestern Line offer $3.00 round trips on the first and third Tuesdays from Chicago to Nebraska Black Hills Wyoming and Colorado with favorable through train service and return limits. Lower rates to Wisconsin Northern Michigan Minnesota Iowa North and South Dakota every Tuesday with approximately one fare round trip. Information from local agents or W.H. Guerin Detroit passenger bureau.
An early health ad touts Dude's Hiatt Liver Pills as best for cleanse and toning the liver. Sold by Geo F Sharrar.
A vintage ad item promotes Dean's Ointment for piles eczema and general itching with a pleasant look caption. It also endorses Kodol Dyspepsia Cure from a Atlanta resident, claiming one day relief for long indigestion and better health, sold by Chas Rhodes.
Shipping notice lists daily departures by Graham and Morton from Holland to Chicago with stopovers at Muskegon and Ottawa Beach, fare details, and weekend trips including night sailings to Grand Rapids and Grand Haven. The fragmentary timetable notes 9 am and 8 pm sailings, with prices around $1.60 to $2.00 and mentions of gas lighting and special trips.
Reading of a fragmented timetable shows a daily schedule with departures from Chicago to St Joseph and return trips. It notes daily service except Sundays with specific times, pricing, and berth details, but the text is garbled.
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