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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1910
Page
7
An advertisement extols ZEMO and ZEMO SOAP as the best economical cure for dandruff and itching scalp. It claims a single shampoo with ZEMO SOAP and REMO application stops itching and removes scalp scurf, available nationwide through Central Drug Store.
D. T. Bandera of Harrodsburg Kentucky credits Dr Kings New Discovery with ending a long lung cough. He recalls friends doubting his recovery but says the remedy stopped the cough and improved his health. Available in 500 and 1.00 sizes with trial bottle free and guarantee by Wheaton and Sons.
Theodore Roosevelt sends a public letter endorsing Osborn for governor and Townsend for U.S. senator, praising Osborn as progressive and honest and citing Townsend’s railroad rate work. The note, disclosed by Curtis Guild Jr and Michigan State Chairman Knox, notes Roosevelt’s regret at being unable to visit Michigan and urges strong GOP support for the ticket.
The old-time Republican majority plans to consolidate support for governor and United States senator who can be endorsed by Colonel Roosevelt. The party aims to present candidates able to secure Roosevelt’s backing.
Lawton T Hemans a Michigan constitutional convention member and citizen praised the state legislatures as patriotic, with integrity and honor. He spoke amid partisan tension after two terms in the legislature, arguing his remarks reflect loyalty to Michigan rather than party loyalty, though critics see them as driven by ambition.
A Greenville Sentinel letter from Feb 18 recounts 1891 92 Michigan Senate member A B Brown of Montcalm county. He did not align with Republicans nor Democratic leaders, stating they could not buy or drive him. The note cites growing distrust of the Democratic party and predicts it cannot reclaim power due to past excesses.
The Democratic candidate for governor, Lawton Hemans, criticizes Republican rival Osborn for accepting an appointment by Governor Warner while noting Hemans also received a Warner appointment in 1905 to a Mason Monument commission. The piece recalls Hemans’ 1907 bid for a state railroad commission and points to his expense claims and party-friend reactions, arguing Hemans did not cause the situation.
A brief voter call to action instructs every elector to cast a ballot now in the eighth district. The notice emphasizes timely participation and civic duty.
Comparison of two candidates for state leadership shows Osborn as railroad commissioner delivering tax cuts, grade separations, safety upgrades, and wiring improvements during two terms. Hemans, two-term legislator, is cited as absent and inactive, voting for pensions and proposing minor bills, with no notable achievements.
Michigan voters nominate Charles Elroy Townsend as their progressive Republican candidate for United States Senate. Townsend, a self made lawyer from Jackson, earlier authored the Roosevelt rate bill and gained prominence in Congress for his railway legislation stance. He seeks the senate seat after serving in the House and a failed bid for the chamber’s top post, backed by long district service and commitment to Roosevelt Taft era policies.
A local notice advocates voting for Townsend and endorses Republican legislators. The message promotes party alignment and civic participation in upcoming elections.
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