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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1902
Page
7
A fragmentary ad claims Dr Kings New Discovery cures consumption, coughs, bronchitis, and boosts blood oxygen. It touts relief from rheumatic pains, skin woes, and digestive ills, with dramatic promises and various retailer references.
An old advertisement touts Dr Humphreys remedies for a wide range of ailments. It promotes Dr Humphreys' Specifics, a pocket manual of diseases, and claims broad cures from congestion to croup and kidney issues. The ad lists numerous products and urges readers to request the manual by mail from Humphrera Medicine Co. in New York, distributed by B S Webb in Alma, Michigan.
A pair of tornadoes cut a wide path through Davis and Van Wert counties, destroying a schoolhouse and several homes. Widespread damage reported near Mayart, Dahvet, and Arion with multiple injuries and one fatality. Washington and Des Moines dispatches note broader storm effects and additional storms.
A May address by a U.S. leader speaks to the nation about wartime resolve and training. It urges officers and sailors to maintain discipline, seamanship, and readiness, stressing that only precise shots count and that everyone must prepare for emergency duty.
May 6-16 report lists appointments and selections for diplomatic roles. Secretary of the legation at Mokieg chosen as minister to Cope and Gen b. 5, Brie of Wisconsin selected for election duty. Gen. Braga becomes Havana's new chief, with details on posts and credentials. The piece notes pay rates and previous service in Canada and New York.
NEW LABOR SOCIETY. May 6 special to the Post reports delegates from various districts met to organize a labor federation to share reform of wages and recognize the federation councils. The group aims to unify labor efforts under the Amalgamated Common Laborers of America pending a sign from the American Federation of Labor. Also reported are details of deaths in Dallas and a notable figure, Potter Palmer, passing away, with funeral notices and property notes. A separate sports note covers Talbert Iranahan’s billiards run at Milledge.
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