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Newspaper

The Alma Record

Location

Alma, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1908

Page

2

Dodds Urges Reform and Tax Equality for Michigan Governor

Frank H Dodds of Eaton Rapids Michigan declares his Republican gubernatorial bid stance. He calls for efficient civil service, end to political patronage, strict rail regulation enforcement, and universal ad valorem taxation. He urges a statewide primary law and curbs on professional lobbyists while stressing forestry, agriculture, and industrial growth for long term prosperity.

Campaige Michigan Ia Uch Bride Eaton Rapids Mich

Pittsburgh District Seen As Barometer Of Prosperity

From the Pittsburg Dispatch a report says prosperity is returning to Pittsburgh and its mills. Factories predict a flood of orders by autumn with optimism widespread among producers and workers though some remain cautious. The upbeat mood is expected to lift national trade and boost business activity.

Pittsburg Pittabure Pittahorg Bret

World quits Covell in Alma column feud

The World Newspaper asserts it is not a political organ and denies backing Covell or Dodds. It notes Alma Covell club with 100 members aims to influence politics, while Traverse City sources list it among Covell supporters. The paper says it published Covell’s announcement without preference and lacks personal ties to either candidate.

Ashley Covell Congress Dodds Mt Pleasant Covell Club Alma Traverse City

St Louis Opera House to Rise in Mill Street Block

Col Saviers progresses on a new opera house project in St Louis described as an up to date brick building on Mill Street and Washington avenue. The plan features a two story first floor with a front log and large windows on the second floor, a two tier stage and a capacity around five hundred. Construction aims for an early fall completion with the basement foundation already underway. Chadwick and wife returned from a visit with relatives in Ann Arbor.

St. Louis Independent Col. Saviers Martin Opera Bears Milltreet and Washington Avenue Staviers Opera Opera House Savior

Covell Club at Alma Draws Narrow County Support

Frank H Dodds of Mt Pleasant notes the Covell Club formed at Alma drew a small crowd under forty with speaker WA Leet of Lansing and Jomey Bowman of Greenville. The piece hints Covell won a minority in the county primaries but fell short of a strong lead, predicting Dodds’ county support will be strong in September.

Covell Club Alma Frank H Dodds Mt Pleasant Ovell WA Leet Lansing Jomey Bowman Greenville King Oma Paige Covell Dodds Relinn Louie

Sawdust to Pulp and Practical Uses Found Abroad

Sawdust, a major waste in lumbering, is ground like cornmeal in European mills to create a versatile flour. Used as a binding agent for dynamite mixtures and for cheap blotting papers, it supports German Harz region factories. Prices in Germany range from $10 to $12.50 per ton, shipped in bags or compressed bales.

Harz Mountains Germany

Government to buy nearly 200000 acres for irrigation projects

Farmers sought as the government plans to acquire about 200000 acres for irrigation across the arid regions from Canada to Mexico. Farm units vary from 40 to 100 acres, including grazing land in many tracts, with water costs and tiling fees the only charges beyond the land price. Write to the U S Reclamation Service in Washington DC for details. Dr J Hindley stamps seven counties on the Lake Michigan shore in pursuit of the Republican governor bid. Next week Brady may enter the race if responses support Bradley Economy and He fore. A L Goldes of Boyne City did business in Alma Saturday.

Canada Coeanence U. S. Reclamation Service Washington, D.C J. Hindley Eost Lake Michigan Brady Detroit Bradley

Taft refining strategy for acceptance speech in Cincinnati

Taft works on his acceptance speech draft and reviews both party platforms as he studies injunction clauses and positions. He weighs letters from Republican leaders and will present a forceful, clear stance. Navy fleet developments show low desertion and strong morale amid Orient voyage. A Kansas City broker, Mackay, is killed in a quarrel. Chandler claims Mackay attacked him. Bradstreet notes midsummer trade quiet with cautious optimism for fall, while Cleveland reports three cent fares remain unprofitable due to operating costs and a May strike.

Taft Williew Mer Warner Ita Greater Jeneth Pla FL. Mackay Western Commission Company Kansas City James H. Chandler MacKay Chandler MaccKeay Eeemission Company Cleveland A. B. du Pont Conductora Etll

Bucklen's Arnica Salve Praised by J. W. Jenkins

J W Jenkins of Cha Mi NG Tam praises Bucklen's Arnica Salve calling it the best the world affords. He claims it quickly heals his thumb felon and soothes every sore burn or wound applied to it. George Sharrar's drug store carries the product as noted in the Record.

J. W. Jenkins George Sharrar

It Can’t Be Beat Experience Leads Local Medicine Claim

A fragment mentions M Hanlen of Silver City North praising an electic medicine for liver kidney troubles malaria and weakness. It notes the product sold under guarantee at George Hi Shar drug store and references The Record newspaper.

M Hanlen Silver City Benton George Hi Shardrug

Doan's Kidney Pills Highlight Alma Testimonial

Alma resident Mrs W Hi Snell praises Doan's Kidney Pills after her husband suffers back pain and urinary issues worsened by cold. She reports complete relief after using the remedy bought at George Shurrar's Pharmacy and notes many others were informed. Foster Milburn Co. remains sole US agents.

Dean Alma Hi Snell Thal Lot Avenue Mich Hus George Shurrar Ken Oconte Foster-Milburn Co Bafta New York United States

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