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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1903
Page
7
A promotional note touts Rocky Mountain Tea as a monthly tonic that strengthens children, aids appetite, sleep, and growth. Marketed as a family remedy, it claims to keep people well and lists price 35 cents from Bivins & Rhodes.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions age related health, a Co., and unclear references to medical themes. It lists names and places in a jumbled way, with phrases about health, wind, malaria, wreaths, and a grooming clue. The text remains incoherent but preserves strong entities like Geatenens and Paines Clery Comgudint.
The piece touts rapid Southern progress with Northern and foreign capital driving growth in industries and land demand. It highlights coal and iron from Alabama, fruit farming, fruit and berry labor, Gulf Coast shipping, and profitable cattle ranching on cheap range lands, urging readers to seek information from a stated agent in Louisville.
Friday hearing on flow account of administrator for Alexander McDaid resulted in account allowance, residue distribution, and administrator discharge. Saturday marked the first day of claims hearings for James W. Clark of Arcada and Edward Sutin. Twenty eight claims were allowed against James W. Clark’s estate totaling over 8500 dollars. Monday an order closed the case of Harbara Ann Martin and petitions for administration of Alone Stark Weather of Ashley and Theresa Meeker of Edgewood were filed. Johnson Tuscell real estate sale listed. John Incompetent referenced.
North Star resident Allie Clark plans a barn build on his farm while the Maccabees touch up the front of their hall. Chas Surodes of Grafton Ohio visits friends as Andice Shimmens will move into a vacated area. Only six tickets were sold for Sunday’s Toledo excursion. Alvin Hawkins starts a small upgrade at the lease site, bringing improvement. Mrs Grant Gardner travels to Alexeland after a five week visit to relatives. Mr McPadan travels from Mather ton by Corie Kilput and family as his wife and children stay there. Boots rise at home in Matherton with Una stapes.
An assortment of ad copy and brief notes from Heeneville, SC, touts Chamberlain's Catarrh and Cholera Remedy as a life saver for diseases like colds and fevers, with moral cautions about risk and medical delay. It references vendors Bivens & Howls and includes unrelated social snippets about engagements and finances.
An old advertisement touts DeWitts Little Early Risers as a remedy for constipation biliousness and indigestion. It claims the pills gently stimulate the bowels and restore tone to the stomach and liver, promising lasting relief after a few days use. Sold by Ivige & Rhodes.
Jack Mason, a famed Virginia sportsman, wagers a horse against a planters keeper to shoot game on a Scotchman’s preserve. A dandy intruder arrives in finery, birds are chased by hounds and dogs, and the scene ends with the planters delivering a backwoods shot showing the prank’s outcome.
A testimonial letter extols Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as purifying the blood to cure skin eruptions boils eczema and other ailments linked to impurities. The writer credits relief from years of symptoms after three bottles and urges against substitutes while noting a free medical adviser offer and ordering details.
Two men die in a blast in Moariford Connecticut during a wartime event. The damaged report mentions casualties and names unclear due to OCR errors.
In Chitagi on May 12 unresolved disputes between labor and employer leaders persisted after five bouts of talks. Union representatives stated no wage or work terms were agreed, citing halted communications. Serious injuries were reported later when a horse kicked a boy in Lansing, Michigan, risking fatal outcomes.
In Houghton Michigan on May 11 a young boy, son of ROH McDonald, was fatally injured after being struck by moving cars on Copper Range road. He died from his injuries despite assistance at the scene. The report notes the accident and possible passenger involvement.
The Galloway jury, which retired Saturday, was discharged late last night after failing to reach an agreement. Galloway, who ran a religious home for the poor, faced a statutory offense charge by a young girl who was a handler at the institution, with the mother also charged with abetting the offense.
Fragmented local items report a morning fire at the Blacksmith shop in Chilson, Mich, with partial roof damage and loss. Also noted is a trial involving ex-agent for Life Insurance Co. and forthcoming public notices about Knights of Pythias and Rathtona Sisters events in Saginaw and nearby towns.
The ad claims digestive failure drains strength and health, urging Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as the remedy to enable digestion, assimilation of wholesome food, and restoration of blood quality. It promotes a tonic effect and notes sale through Bivins and Rhoden.
The State Department lists numerous corporations filing articles of association in the past week in Lansing Michigan. Notable entries include CeruFrata Food company with 2 506 000 dollars, Kensington Transportation company at 125 000 dollars, and Balke Manufacturing company at 100 000 dollars. Also shown are non capitalized entities such as Twin Laker Reformed church and Creek fed Cross Medical association.
May 11 Grand Rapids Michigan reports about 200 baggage and truckdrivers voting to strike for higher wages and shorter hours against Columbian Transfer Company and Belock Transfer Company and others in the city. William A Conte, organizer of the International Teamsters Union, says the national union may back a broader strike if needed. Damaged storefronts and a blaze reported in nearby City.
Bert Smiley longtime erratic editor of the Enterprise died after a self inflicted gunshot near Kendallville. He had moved to his parents home last year and was found two miles from Kendallville after a farewell visit. He leaves a widow, two daughters and a son. The item notes his death and family, followed by an unrelated advertisement for DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve.
Sample mailed free promises relief for piles and bleeding, claiming immediate cure with Hemwaters and unknown preparations, advertising intra medicine brands and prepaid receipt offers, all presented in old time marketing tone.
An old advertisement touts Humphreys Homeopathic Specific No 28 as a long used remedy for nervous debility weakness and prostration caused by overwork. It promotes single bottle at $1 and a special package for serious cases at $5, with mail order from the listed seller.
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