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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1896
Page
6
A fragmented historical medical showpiece outlines headache causes from nervous strain to digestive issues, praising patent remedies and a famed physicians notes. It blends public notices on road repairs with old advertisements and mentions Pierce’s medicines, medical associations, and public works in a period tone.
A brief note describes a medicine of notable interest to women, with emphasis on wholesome appearance. Men admire such women and vow to shield their wives from that claim, reflecting social attitudes of the era.
A lengthy 19th century style health treatise promotes pure air sunshine and balanced diet as the secret of beauty and youth. It claims wellness comes from natural living and warns against indulgence while listing symptoms of fatigue and decline tied to improper habits. The article cites popular remedies and moral guidance, urging women to maintain vigor through proper regimen and restraint.
State funding planned for bonds to build a new county court house as well as a bicycle corps feature for the state troops. Reports mention railway work near Folate and Pittsburg, a new cottage costing RM ,000 at Tonia, and a Michigan antiques fair by Mase in April. Other items cover elections, court cases, property transfers, and local incidents including a fatal train accident near Michigan Center and a court ruling on marriage in Berrien county. Local officials plan a grand encampment in Holland and a state missionary convention in Port Hope with hundreds of delegates expected.
A garbled foreign affairs survey reports warship work in Oran shipyards and rapid construction in Philadelphia while mentioning Cuba Spain and the United States amid political maneuvering. It notes elections and governors in exile, refugees and uprisings, and a broad array of international figures, events, and places in a period-tinged, if tangled, panorama.
Coloma Michigan January 29 reports a woman plagued by weakness for years and last summer was unable to walk. A remedy named Hood’s Pills is claimed to cure biliousness and indigestion, with promises of renewed strength and energy for the weak and tired.
A long notice promotes a special Bible Institute conference in Chicago starting Wednesday April 0 for miners and workers. Courses include practical Bible study, lectures by D. B. Vowner, W. W. White, J. Erdman, and Supt Torrey, with daily sessions through weeks and evenings at Bible schools. Five dollars weekly board and room. applications to J R A Torrey Supt 50 Festitute Place Chicago.
Resolutions were passed in a regular Alm chapter 125 convocation regarding the death of Daniel R. Sullevan Wirrakan our Heasvnle Bathad presented relied anid eternal vest taleowed ox iinh. The record notes the family strength and honors the deceased while acknowledging those who offered support and counsel.
The state Agricultural College invites teachers and officers to apply for the first ten kernel markets per county. Selected schools will plant and care for seeds on grounds to foster pupils interest, love for grounds, and schoolroom activity. Apply promptly before April 1. seeds and full directions will be sent.
A damaged OCR fragment describes severe cold from wet exposure, mentions relief products, and references individuals and locations in a vague medical context. The text is garbled with proper names and places largely unreadable.
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