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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1891
Page
3
A garbled OCR passage references Dobbins Flechete Soap and weekly dues, plus stray lines about British cavalry, a collection of laws, and social dates. It mentions free postage for a distribution and various party ornaments, but lacks coherent details or clear action.
A 19th century ad proclaims Syrup of Figs as pleasant to take and fast acting on kidneys and bowels, cleansing the system, curing habitual constipation and dispelling fevers. It claims healthful ingredients and broad benefits, urging purchase in 50c or $1 bottles from any reliable druggist who can procure it if not on hand.
Rector J C Davis of St James Episcopal Church Eufaula Alabama says his son was severely ill with a fearful cough for months and after two bottles of German Syrup improvement followed. He recommends the remedy. Other testimonials from J F Arnold Montevideo Minnesota and G G Green Woodbury NL endorse its effectiveness for lung colds and long standing chest coughs.
A preacher denounces corrupt literature as a modern plaguesome frog invasion. He cites biblical plagues and U S laws against vile writings, urges strong law enforcement and the spread of wholesome books to guard youth and society. He cites Moses, Alexander the Great, and Tacitus as warnings, calling for moral cleansing through discerning reading and Christian literature.
Ingle T. Janes tops booth for Weslian election amid tight race. Candidate booth bet path unclear as result stands, with local officials awaiting final tally and potential recount.
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