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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1896
Page
2
The text notes that the law of demand and supply governs metal values, with iron and copper prices falling due to new discoveries and improved production methods. Senator Bhoriuan is mentioned in relation to the discussion.
A garbled snippet shows a dialogue about engagement and taste during illness with unclear speakers and stray phrases. The fragment references Tom, ants, and a punning exchange, lacking identifiable events, dates, or concrete entities.
A historical summary notes reduced farm product exports under McKinley tariffs, with total export value around 1% of a prior year and a drop to 98,315,917 dollars. Imports of grain and pasta products rose, harming Michigan industries, home markets, and consumer prices. The piece cites Republican platform support for protective tariffs, aiming to protect American wages and industry against foreign competition, while stressing national prosperity and balanced revenue.
The column surveys Robert Bryan era tariff talks outlining protection aims, revenue vs. protection tradeoffs, and debates on tax policies. It cites Bevan, Merle, McKenna, and Lane on duties, manufacturing costs, and the impact on wool and other goods amid disputes over state versus national protection.
A promotional piece extols mothers guiding their children toward health using Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription. It touts natural remedies, warns against overdoing care, and invites readers to obtain the medical adviser from the World’s Dispensary Medical Association for 21 cents.
The article discusses wool duty removal and its impact on consumers and domestic wool prices. It quotes Mr Ryan and others arguing about protections for manufacturers and the relief to wool users, reflecting farm and industry interests in Michigan.
Garbled garbled excerpt outlines the impact of Canadian fur product imports under different tariff regimes on Michigan growers. It notes markets in Detroit area, describes duties under McKinley versus Wilson and claims reduced fruit prices benefit Canadian shipments, with emphasis on apples and regional farmers in Wayne, Macomb, Washtenaw, and Oakland counties.
Persian carpets remain valued for beauty and durability but priced beyond many buyers. Historical notes recount auctions in Paris where old Persian pieces sold for vast sums and a palace carpet reportedly endures 200 years. The piece also notes high Persian prices and a segue to medical advice praising One Minute Cough Cure.
A rambling dialogue shows a sharp nosed old gentleman asking for a corkscrew while contesting temperance pledges. The scene shifts to references of DeWitt’s Early and a private secretary editing speeches, with ads for One Minute Cough Cure and other remedies.
A milk man from Grandford was hit and killed by a GR and EF train near System D, Middeworth. The incident details are limited, with no immediate cause or charges reported.
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