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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1894
Page
4
A 1804 editorial chides Secretary Carlisle’s policy and Democratic shifts in New York and beyond. It argues economy cuts threaten work and public improvements, and mocks claims of growth while citing Lincoln and Cleveland as reasons for populist distrust. The piece notes recent elections in New York and Pennsylvania as signs of unrest.
President Cleveland has nominated Senator White of Louisiana as associate justice of the United States Supreme Court. He has been confirmed. White is a man of scholarly attainments and high character. He is a devoted Catholic, the first of that faith appointed to the Supreme Bench since Chief Justice Taney.
The Treasury reports pension payments will fall and that the amount needed may drop. Over 17,000 pensioners were removed from the rolls last year by death, with counts likely rising annually. The Evening News praises Gov. Rich for exposing pension fraud, calling him a strong, honest executive who roots out fraud without favoritism.
Grand jury filed six indictments against ten men linked to election frauds of 1801 and 1802. Named defendants include A A Ellis Attorney General John W Jochim Secretary of State Joseph F Hambitzer State Treasurer John G Terry State Land Commissioner George H Bassey Senate Sergeant at Arms Wm May Wayne County Clerk George Warren Frank Potter former Clerks Marcus Peterson James G Clark. Bail set at 5000 for Ellis Jochim Hambitzer and Berry 2000 for Potter and Warren 1000 for others.
The committee report by Senator Morgan of Alabama critiques restoring fallen monarchies in the western hemisphere. It states that American opinion cannot support any U S attempt to restore monarchies. Also notes Cleve Jani s call for restoration is condemned and dead in the United States like monarchy in Hawaii.
Opinion delayed. key points state that tax records show only figures without denomination or money type, and treasurer records lack sale details. Shared blanks and methods invalidate most tax titles from 1887 1884 and earlier. Only 1890 redemption status remains, making 1889 titles potentially valid.
James Thomson advises in the March Ladies' Home Journal that during cleaning heavy curtains and portieres should be removed and aired after brushing. He notes hangings absorb odors from smoke or cooking, so they must be kept well aired to prevent lingering smells.
These beautiful pictures are ready for delivery in ten parts with 16 pictures per part. The full set can be obtained for one dollar by sending payment to Geo H Heatford, General Passenger Agent, Chicago Milwaukee & St Paul Railway, Chicago, Illinois. Portfolios will be mailed free to subscribers. Remittances by draft money order or registered letter. 7823W
The Village Council of Almain convened with Absa Mica present and Delavan and McCullough absent. Minutes approved. W Hannan engineer and others noted. wood and water duties assigned. various committee actions recorded including claims time requests and appointment of board of registration. A letter of thanks from Micky Gentlement Club presented. election supplies ordered. contract for Studley & Barclay noted. council adjourned.
The Alma Roller Mill seeks seven foot long flour barrel hoop poles of hickory ash or soft maple. Poles must be 1 to 4 inches thick at the butt end and 0.75 to 2 inches at the small end with stall knots trimmed cleanly. Deliver to Alma mills Michigan.
The Chicago Mil waukee and St Paul Railway issues a fifty page pamphlet titled More Facts detailing agriculture sheep raising climate soil and other South Dakota resources. It includes a correct map of North and South Dakota and is sent free to anyone upon application to Harry Merver Michigan Passenger Agent 82 Griswold St Detroit Mich.
W A Shankland of Benton Harbor Michigan seeks an improved farm near Alma. Desires good buildings and clay loam soil. Respond with suitable properties and address.
A rousing ballad voice recalls marching with workers and praising Grover Cleveland while denouncing tariff protection for bosses. The speaker laments a party defeat and vows to carry the rooster emblem on his hat, railing against profit skewed by tariffs and urging future voters to remember the past.
A late 19th century flavor essay contrasts ancient Eastern life with European intrusion, noting timeless rituals from coffee drinking to mosque crowds. It shifts to a spiel for patent tonics and useless cures, touting Ayer s Pills and Burklen’s Arnica Salve as miracle remedies with money back guarantees, ending with a perverse sales note.
A quarter century of use proves Dr King’s New Discovery reliable for throat chest and lung ailments. Each bottle guaranteed relief or money refunded. Available in large size one dollar and bottles free at the drug store.
Mr Pred Miller of Teving writes that after years of severe kidney trouble and bladder issues he found instant relief with Electric Bitters. The remedy is promoted as especially effective for kidney and liver ailments and offered at a local drug store in a large bottle.
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