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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1896
Page
4
Fragmented OCR lists names and positions for a 1904 political ballot. It mentions Garret A. Wor of New Jersey for Governor, Terra Sterling of St Jane for Auditor, and Jason Hammond for Education. Various congressional and state offices appear with misread spellings and scattered party hints.
A political notice profiles PFE suroup born in Leavitesburg Oliv t 18, educated at Grand River Institute and State Normal, with service as superintendent and county commissioner, now in Gratiot county mercantile work, Christian and Republican, urging votes for him and for McKinley. Also endorses W. Mesick of Mancelona as a bright Republican attorney.
Alma’s popular young attorney Earl G. Torrey is a candidate for Circuit Court Commissioner. The young man is a noted Republican and regarded as a first-class choice for the position while critics deride alleged financial influence on associations.
An unnamed speaker attributes the Declaration of Independence to principles guiding fair law while discussing trade and gold price comparisons across nations. The remark contrasts with W. J. Bryan, who deems adjusting currency to world currencies disgraceful.
H. B. Watmey attacks free silver in a long letter to the Times, arguing that currency policy affects the nation, not locals. He insists banks support farmers and merchants, warns of Bryan and silver dangers, and urges Adrian voters to consider bank interests and economic stability over wild inflation.
A denial counters a circulating report that W Tarek would drop Montigel Co paper if Bryan loses the November election. The letter states no such statement was made, recounting bank renewal terms and the election’s impact. Also listed are Republican meeting dates at multiple school houses and locales with attendees and officials.
Excerpts recount reactions to free coinage and its impact on the pensions of 070,000 veterans. The Old Soldier perspective questions whether Bryan will address how free silver would affect pension payments and the value of the pensioner's dollar. Dialogues illustrate public skepticism about monetary reform and its effects on veterans.
A discussion of the impact of cheap debt and silver coinage on wages and savings cites Myah and Mr. Bryan, contrasting farm and worker interests. It references a Dubuque savings bank analysis showing breakdowns by occupation and notes Franklin county mass loans on western mortgages. The piece ends posing questions about spending and the real worth of dollars.
Fragmentary ad copy touts Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin as a cure for stomach and bowel discomfort. It markets relief from long neglect and misuse with bold assurances and a promise of a life worth living after taking multiple doses.
Regular Alma Mien village council session conducted with trustees Gite Kelly Hannah Baker Tinker and President Praten present. Minutes approved. several claims listed for highway cemetery and water works, funds transferred and health committee report debated before adjournment.
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