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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1905
Page
8
A Wisconsin legislative note discusses a proposed five dollar tax aimed at bachelors to encourage marriage. The piece riffs on trusts and government action, mocks various “trusts” and hints at broader political satire, with odd guidance on domestic chores and laundry tips interwoven. The tone satirizes public policy and daily life, reflecting a quirky 19th or early 20th century newspaper flavor.
A Chicago man, R W Ferrin of Ogden Place, writes that after four Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets boxes he can eat anything without distressing after effects. He notes ten years of suffering and prior failure with other remedies, praises the second box and endorses the product with a money back guarantee if not as effective as for him.
The Pineriver Farmers Club reviews corn varieties from dent to flint, noting protein differences in yellow and white corn and the impact of planting density. Prof CD Smith from Michigan explains composition with fodder versus ear, and members debate spring vs fall plowing and seed selection. The next meeting, hosted by Mr and Mrs Win Acker, is set for April 6.
Mrs Eel Andrews is ill with heart failure. Numerous residents and visitors are noted including B G Scott in Detroit, Geo S Young on business, Talwant Davis in Mesday, County School Commissioner C Pike, W H Winchell of Brunswick visiting, and others attending institutes, exams, or tidings of weddings and illnesses. Several relocations and minor transactions are listed along with social visits and community notices from Alma Michigan and surrounding areas.
An advertisement promises a guaranteed cure for piles with a topical ointment. It asserts the product provides relief for blind, protruding, or internal hemorrhoids and offers a money back refund if RAVOIRE MES fails to cure, inviting readers to request a sample via mail.
Northeast Wheeler Alex Soon and wife of Big Rapids stopped by Joe Taylor's Sunday. Mrs J Wolfgang and daughter Dora returned from Cadillac. Mary Wood and Nellie Holter of Breckenridge visited Geo Wood. Frank Seymour and wife spent Sunday with Bewehvmide Mines Davenport and wife visited in Rorknone Sierlay Frark Laumplvare and wife spent Pr Hayerpeiinne witnessing a series of piters touted gwentdiages ant tlt plavess.
An advertisement extols Foley's Money and Tar as a cure for inflamed lungs and pneumonia claiming quick relief. The copy asserts Vicks and other nostrums aid healing and that the remedy prevents consumption, with a dealer note for Geo. I Sharrar selling the product.
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