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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1909
Page
3
The Alma Record from Thursday March 4, 1900 mentions a subscription price of ten dollars per year and references postal service and localMail delivery, though the OCR text is unclear. The fragment indicates routine publication details and reader access terms.
Republican ticket listings include Justice of the Supreme Court candidates Charles A. Blair of Jackson and John W. Stone of Escanaba. Regents at University W. J. Dements of Bay City and George P. Codd of Detroit. Superintendent Luther L. Wright of Ironwood. Education Board William J. McKone of Albion. Board of Agriculture Roy Waterbury of Highland and W. N. Wallace of Saginaw, six-year terms. Robert D. Graham of Grand Rapids, four-year term. Alferd J. Doherty of Clare, four-year term. William J. Oberdorffer of Stephenson, two-year term. William J. Carpenter of Detroit, two-year terms.
Gratiot county residents and statewide supporters urge lawmakers to oppose the Ormabeo bill that would roll back local option. Voters backed local option in over twenty counties last spring, and temperance leaders insist the law can be strengthened through amendments rather than discarded. Governor Warner’s stance is debated, but temperance allies push to keep the statute intact with needed improvements.
A historical note on Theodore Roosevelt retiring at noon for private life and William Howard Taft becoming president. The piece credits Roosevelt with strong public duty, warnings about critics and corporate interests, and reflects on his legacy amid partisan reactions and praise from some quarters.
A Michigan Democratic state convention drew about 180 supporters of 1,812 delegates, exposing apathy within the party. The Lansing Republican noted the gathering reflected a decay in interest and urged Republicans to contend with stronger opposition to elevate public trust and standards.
The Republican party in Michigan presents a strong ticket led by Charles A. Blair from Grand Rapids after the state convention on the 18th. Resolutions unanimously adopted demand integrity from officials, forest conservation, tax reform for reforestation, economy in expenditures, preservation of learning institutions, and continued party unity.
An editorial urges voters to consider steady, capable men for city offices and to avoid rash choices. It stresses that council members face criticism yet must serve, calling on citizens to unite for strong leadership and the city’s best interests in the coming year.
Josah Bradier began work Monday for Washington with power of attorney for 140 Indians of Ottawa and Chinpows, Grand River members. He aims to secure a portion of the 180,000 de creed for the remnant of the people, per Mt. Pleasant Enterurinen report.
President Taft outlines reforms to curb rail industry abuses, bolster antitrust enforcement, and regulate interstate railroads. He calls for extra congressional session to revise the tariff Dingley act, fund canal and defense projects, and address labor laws and immigration.
An aged remedy promising relief for rheumatism via a homebrew mixture. It recommends Fluid Extract Dandelion, Compound Karyon, and Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla to be taken after meals and at night, claiming rapid relief and prevention of kidney and liver issues, urging readers to cut out and preserve the tip.
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