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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1903
Page
7
A bedridden destitute man, once poor and infirm, found relief after using Electric Bitters. He recovered enough to travel and testify to the medicine’s success. The product is promoted as effective for stomach, kidney, and cranial ailments with a 50 cent guarantee by Shurrar & Mulholland, druggists.
The undersigned offer a refund on an 800 cent bottle of Green’s Warranted Syrup of Tar if it fails to cure cough or cold. A 25-cent bottle is also guaranteed refundable if not satisfactory. The signatories include Suatilands MeLIONLAND and several listed locales and partners.
Fragmentary quotations describe relief from nervous symptoms and improved appetite after using Paine's Celery Compound. The reader notes better well being and increased activity, with claims of restored strength and daily functioning amid a drought and health concerns. PMID references appear tangled with uncertain attributions.
A short notice for Kodol Digest, a tonic advertised to ease stomach nervous strain and purportedly relieve the heart. The copy appears unfinished, with garbled phrases about preparation and bottles.
The article extols southern growth driven by northern and foreign capital, noting rising land prices, dense investment in industry, and abundant work with poverty largely unknown. It highlights Alabama as a coal and iron exporter, lucrative fruit and berry farming, Gulf Coast truck farming, and profitable strawberry, cattle, and land ventures inviting interested readers to request information.
A. Park, identified as General Industrial migration agent, is listed with Louisville Nashville RR and related offices in Louisville, KY. The scant OCR reads as a fragment noting a person and transportation company, with no clear action or date.
Senators and representatives from western states discussed dates for President Roosevelt’s west and northwest tour. He will depart Washington April 1 for Chicago, then Madison, Milwaukee, Sioux Falls, Yankton, Fargo, Jamestown, Mandan, Meiora, Livingston, and Yellowstone Park. The trip includes dedication at St Louis on April 30 and extended tours of Yellowstone, Yosemite, and western states before returning to Washington June 7.
Ranolph Forester of Virginia has been appointed assistant secretary to the president. He was educated in Washington and graduated from Colina university law school. Since 1844 he entered government service and has served as executive clerk to the president. Warren Youngs of Ohio, formerly clerk of class 1, is promoted to executive clerk to the president. Youngs was appointed to a White House clerkship by President Garfield and has led the executive staff since.
In Pittsburg on March 17 after salting several weeks for the striking iron workers to resume work the American Bridge company decided to import men to run the strikes. Monday thirty eight men arrived from Louisville and were met by detectives at the station then escorted to the company offices. They learned the situation and refused to work later joining the strikers at their headquarters.
Pottsville March 17 Judge Bechtel sentenced five defendants from the Shenandoah riot that left Joseph Reddall dead. Each was fined $25 and ordered to pay costs plus two years imprisonment. The men named are Stanislaus Zukowski Anthony Otunewicz Joseph Wenakuno Antony Redzewica and Stay Lukowski.
Mire Rebecca J. Taylor lost a mandamus bid to force restoration to a War Department clerical post. She appealed to the Court of Appeals after being dismissed for published criticisms of the administration's Philippine policy.
Germany's initial payment under the Washington agreement was deposited Sunday in a treasury safe and will be paid on the German minister Herr von Peln dram's order, who is expected to arrive here next Tuesday.
Nervous debility vital weakness and prostration from overwork and other causes. Humphreys Homeopathic Specific No 28 in use over 40 years, the only successful remedy. One vial or special package for serious cases priced at 85. Sold by Drugerate Alma Mich and B S Webb Alma.
Lansing March 16. List of new corporations filing with the secretary of state over the past week includes Hillsdale Peppe and Post Co in Willsdale with 20000 dollars, East Jordan Flooring Co in East Jordan 46000, Gillette Roller Bearing Co in Benton Harbor 100400, United Bleerie reste Co in Detroit 100000, Pere Marquette International Bridge Co in Detroit 506000, Great Lakes Engineering Works in Ecorse 1600000, and other startups such as Camden Rural Telephone Co, Eldorado Prospecting and Development Co, and Park ando Construction Co with varied capital amounts.
Colon el Baldwin of the Sixteenth stationed at Fort McPherson died at his Creek, Michigan residence Sunday morning after contracting illness in the Philippines two years ago. He leaves a widow and two sons. Appointed second lieutenant of the Ninth Infantry in July 1872, he served continuously and was breveted for bravery. He led the Ninth through a muddy canal at Paranaque, aiding Colorado volunteers at Guadeloupe Ridge June 17, 1898. An intimate friend of Generals Funston and Otto, a Mason and military man, his funeral will be held from the Ep i capalette Tuesday afternoon. The remains will be sent to Washington that evening, with army officers, for burial in Arlington Cemetery.
The annual conference of the National Congress of Mothers will be held in Detroit and New York from May 5 to 9. The board of management was entrusted with three-year term extending to allow more time for conferences and discussions. The work emphasizes cooperation between home and school with plans already outlined for hundreds of schools.
A man in a troubled separation reportedly attempted suicide by swallowing arnica after separating from his wife Rogie Rawete at 1124 Bean street. He was formerly a cabinet maker for P.M. Fer ty & Co who owed alimony of 19 dollars monthly. the incident followed a recent divorce and concerns over a child.
Two alleged counterfeiters, described as a fan and the wife, were captured Saturday near the Grand River avenue pollen station in Petroit Michigan. Authorities seized a portion of their "product" while the arrest took place. Names given include Lena Weber, formerly a conductor on the fourteenth avenue railroad, and Mande Weber.
George W. Crawford, a prominent Rapids citizen with over thirty years in business, died suddenly after waking in distress at midnight on Saturday night. He was reported in good health before the incident and passed away within an hour at his home.
Ann Arbor, Mich March 16 Ernest Zimmerschoid, a freshman literary student, was drowned Saturday afternoon in the Huron river near Cornwell mill while canoeing with his brother Carl, a senior in the literary department, who narrowly escaped death as their canoe capsized after striking an obstruction in the river.
Vandals disfigured a large bronze statue guarding Nassau Hall during a Saturday night incident at Princeton New Jersey. The Hon is a 187% gift from the clans of 187%. President Wilson is a member. The same night damage was also done at the gymnasium with losses estimated but not specified.
March 17 Bay City Mich coal operators and miners held the annual joint conference with United Mine Workers President Jot Mitchell present. The meeting opened with Zagelmeyer chairing and Corvey as secretary. A wage advance of 15 percent was proposed by operators but miners demanded that pushing cars from entries be paid for. dispute referred to sub committee for a week. Mitchell to speak at a mass meeting at Armory Theater.
Detroit March 17 Nearly 10 votes polled yesterday in the first day of the new primary law. A quick survey found 125 polling booths averaging about 60 votes per precinct amid testing of the direct vote for party nominees for county and city offices beyond school inspectors and aldermen.
In Detroit on March 17 James JH Pound of Detroit was chosen by the Democratic state central committee as the candidate for Justice of the supreme court to replace Jude Yaple of Mendon. The decision was made unanimously at the Nor tandie hotel with thrice delegated authority. The selection follows Yaple’s withdrawal from the ticket and marks Pound as a prominent Wayne County figure in state politics.
Michigan pensioners from various towns are listed with annual amounts: Hague Jackson $6, Stith Morley $8, Lanan Port Huron $5, Parkinbush Morley $8, Abbott Jackson $8, Arthur Scottville $10, Adams Weidman $10, Gooree Baird Crea tl $10, Winney Cronnon $8, Griffich St. Louis $12, Hull Bangor $8, Willis Mountaly $12, Tochwith Traverse City $8.
In St Joseph and Benton Harbor clergy denounce officials as Rev Dr HB Robter of Whowe church accuses Mayor Nelson C Rice, a deacon, of failing to prevent the crime wave. Public discourse centers on city authorities’ responsibility for the conditions that allowed murders.
Corunna Mich March 17 2 The village of Morrice began work Monday afternoon against Edward Sutton and George Mackey owner of the electric netting system at that place The men received a bonus of 31000 to go to the village and establish a plant They claim they cannot make anything at the price they receive and propose to repudiate the contract.
Mrs Catherine Nettleton aged about 72 is expected to die from injuries after a week old fall down stairs breaking her hip. She and her son had just moved into a newly completed residence in Coldwater Michigan.
Still pretends in sanity Mason, who tried to break jail last week, taunts officers and refuses to speak to his attorney. Half a dozen physicians have examined him and say he is shamming and is perfectly sane.
Bay City March 17 Judge Shepard handed down sentences for several crimes. Ed Allore received six years for criminal assault at Marquette. Frank Dalecki drew three years for larceny at Marquette. James O’ was given two years for an unspecified offense at Marquette.
Vera Myers went to Detroit on Monday. E E Burchard is clerking for a time. D Cook and Miss Grace Laycock are ill with measles. M Maker lost a valuable colt. Cook planned to Pompeii last Thursday. Herrick visited Dr Halt of Pompeii Thursday. Mrs Cosefulty returned from Langib last Thursday. Ernest Arnold went to Maple Tapale on business Tuesday. Mrs Lib Kinney is laid up this week. Will the millips. Cook is visiting Vol Move Of Greenville this week. Prince in Pompeii on business last Thursday. U 2D Cook has plans for the TS M depot this week. Schhoeice returned Thursday from a business trip to Manherton. Miss Ravina Altonning sick at start of week. Warren Leddick moves into the D F Longwood house this week. Mrs G W Groom and Ethel Chidister went to St. Johns Thursday. Mr Sheridan returned from Detriot last week. Chas Balyeat is likeman on the TS M railroad. P Wan laid up with swollen gland this week. Prince bought property formerly occupied by W Baker. TM Dilee moved onto the old Winkay Dots farm east of Buftony Canter. Will Cante storhig by will break up housekeeping for the preend. Mrs Basie Neilowe boarding with Mrs A Gillett attending school. Our church carrier gave up walking his trap last Saturday on bad roads. The Ladies At met with Mr and Mrs A C Gillett last Wednesday and Well attended. Bennett moved onto the Fox farm formerly occupied by J Sidefer east of there.
New Haven residents report multiple relocations including Jake Helman moving to Ithaca and Georgie Duerr joining the mercantile business at Beebe. The Miller plans to build a house on his farm this spring while WIU Probst and Gilbert Tanner make local moves. A fire damaged Wim.falmer’s house last Friday, destroying most contents, and neighbors helped with a temporary shelter while rebuilding begins. loss estimated at 700.
Middleton 1 and Sehulte were in Alta last week. Hiraw Marling visited on Saturday. Trowell went to Maple Rapids Friday. Mrs Isham traveled to Ithaca last Monday. Herbert Lock returned from Lyons last week. Gertrude Pendell went to Bel ing Monday. Marye Sham was in Mt Pleasant last week. David McFarland visited Carson City Saturday. Decker went to Cladwin Monday to work. Moss of Maple Rapids was in town Tuesday. Sheppard built a warehouse at Gotohile store. Davis went to Ithaca on business last Wednesday. Bartholomew of Bim Hall was in town Monday. ONeill visiting Dr ONeill this past week. Delaney, once seriously ill, is somewhat better.
Virginia town tale from winter 1902 recounts a mother Mrs Joui Marton of Melita Station praising Chamberlain's Cough Remedy after her baby suffered a dreadful cold. The account claims the remedy quickly eased symptoms and prevented more serious illness.
The article announces a monthly circular from the Preconger Department of the Tilt ails Codral Rattroad Company offering free circulars on trait growing vegetation gardening seed rockets hiring etc for farmers and homeseekers in Kentucky West Tennessee Mississippi and Louisiana. Readers are urged to forward name and address to receive Nos. 1 2 and subsequent issues.
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