Michigan Republicans Call State Convention at Detroit Armory
The Republican State Central Committee calls a meeting of Michigan Republicans at the Light Guard Armory Detroit on September indicating delegates and district caucus details for electing state and congressional delegates. Rules specify county quotas based on prior Republican Secretary of State votes and direct voting exceptions. county and district caucuses set for early September 1908.
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Michigan
Light Guard
Detroit
Republican State Central Committee
Republican Party
Committee On
Republican State Central
Gerrit J. Oy
Dennis E. Alward
War Declared Enlistment Appeal for Mi-O-Na Patent Claim
A dubious wartime advertisement proclaims a call to enlist in a movement supporting Mi-O-Na, asserting it strengthens digestion and relieves headaches and dizziness. The piece promises a money back guarantee and credits Chas Rhodes with selling the product.
Pioneer business establishment in Wisconsin along old plank road
A historical note records a pioneer business setup in Wisconsin along the aging Old Plank Road corridor near Saginaw. The fragment hints at early commerce serving settlers and travelers, marking a developing commercial anchor in the region.
Delevan Firm Marks Over A Century In Alma
The L. and G. M. Delevan firm traces back to 1870 when A. Delevan opened a store in Alma. The business grew into a large mercantile operation, later becoming Alma Elevator, with the family building a strong local reputation for fair dealing, honesty, and community support as Alma evolved from a village to a city.
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L. and
G. Mt. Delewan
Meroatile
Abus
A. Delevan
Flest
Alma
Henry A. Delevan
Jonesville
Mich
City Hall
Busines
Superior Avenue
Davie
Gratiotonanty
Delovan
Bailey
Detroit
Saginaw
St. Laois
Alton
St. Louis
St Tanix
St. Pauls
Aship
Fife Botts
Alia
Delevan
M. Delevan
G. M. Delevan
Alma Fustlers Firm Expands At Alma Machinists Foundry
The Nelson Bros machinists and founders in Alma began Sept 1 1907 succeeding J M Montigel. H B and OG A Nelson aim to grow from eight workers to at least twenty, with a three section plant including machine wood working and foundry spaces. The firm has invested near seven thousand dollars in new equipment and is broadening its order base through state and out of state customers.
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Nelson Bros
Alma
J. M. Montigel Machine Company
H. B
OG. A. Nelson
Alma Boys and Sons
Clinton Nelson
Pine Avenue
Plans for World's Loftiest Building Filed in New York
The Hygitable Life Avaidance society filed plans with New York’s building superintendent for a gigantic 62 story skyscraper topping by over 200 ft. The project costs $10,000. The tower would rise 1 000 ft above the curb, with a main 84 story block reaching 480 ft, and a 420 ft tower above. Construction divides into two sections from the 21st to 24th story and 49th to 28th, with a four story cap above.
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Jane
New York
Hygitable Life Avaidance Society
Mrs Chas J Smith Praises New Life Pills Adopts Laxative
Mrs Chas J Smith of West Iranke Lin Maine says she and her family like good things and have adopted Dr King s New Life Pills as their laxative because they are effective without fuss. The item notes purifiers sold at Geo B Blarrar s drug store for 20.
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Chas, J. Smith
West Irankelin
Maine
Dr. King
Geo. B. Blarrar
Piles Cure Guarantee Promised by Vendor
An advertisement fragment states CHAS RHOADES guarantees Colwell's Egyptian Pile Cure will cure piles. If the product fails, the seller promises a refund. The text reflects a sales claim and a buyer protection offer.
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Dr. Colwell
Chase Price
Chas
Rhoades
Bryan Prophecy Fears Shown To Miss The Mark
A critical look argues that William Jennings Bryan has repeatedly failed to foretell economic and political calamities. The piece cites his 1892 protectionist fears and 1896 gold standard warnings, noting none came true and suggesting his future prophecies may follow the same pattern.
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William Jennings Bryan
Forgotten July Prophecy and Bryan’s Free Silver Stand
A dated, rambling passage recalls a prophecy supporting Judge Parker from 11MM, criticizing Roosevelt and predicting military despotism amid army cuts. It also notes William Jennings Bryan’s firm belief in free silver, summarizing his Chicago and Kansas City principles as ongoing.
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Uryan
Judge Parker
Roosevelt
Bryan
Theo
Chicago
Kansas City
Vermont election predicts Taft victory says Tribune
Washington correspondent Roynwid of the Chicago Tribune calls the Vermont results a strong indicator for Taft in November. He notes a larger Republican plurality than expected, despite limited campaign efforts, and suggests Vermont mirrors national opinion with Democrats remaining steadfast while independents lean Taft.
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Roynwid
Washington
Chcago Tribune
Vermont
Taft
Tribune
Raymond Ward
Roosevelt
Hie Party
Independence League
Bryan
McKinney
A Most Valuable Agent for Digestive Ailments
A medical advertisement extols a glycerine based remedy named Golden Medical Discovery. It claims to treat loss of appetite, dyspepsia, gastric inflammation, coughs, and gastric disorders, asserting powerful cures and blood enrichment. Endorsed by Prof. Finley Billagerpool of Bem Bett Medical College and Dr RV Pierce.
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Ross Yonga
Finley Billagerpool
Bem Bett Med. College
Sieger
Glyne Een
Stoi Golden Medical Discovery
Ohio excursion rail tickets to Toledo and Ohio points
The Ann Arbor R R will run an annual excursion Tuesday September with tickets sold to Toledo and Ohio points on lines including Wheeling and Lake Erie Wabash Hocking Valley Ohio Central Lake Shore Michigan Southern Detroit Toledo and Ironton Cincinnati Hamilton and Dayton Pennsylvania Co Poedo and others. Special train will leave Alma at 8 14 am with return options to October tith. Further details from Ann Arbor RK KR agent Detroit Mich.
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Ohio
Ann Arbor R. RB
Toledo
Wheeling & Lake Erie
Wabash
Hocking Valley
Ohio Central
Lake Shore
Michigan
Detroit
Toledo & Ironton
Oineinnati
Hamilton & Dayton
Pennsylvania Company
Poedo
Lowe & Western
Cleveland
Chicago & St Lesis Ry
Hig Pour
Tulkimore Ohio RR
Alma
Ann Arbor
Birk
Pasenger
Mich
Taft Religion Debate Reflects Politics Over Beliefs
The piece denounces questions about Taft’s faith as irrelevant to presidential fitness, citing the U.S. Constitution’s ban on religious tests. It portrays critics as using religion to motive hostility, and includes a note from William H. Bochman defending labor voters leaning toward the GOP due to business stability worries under Bryan.
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Taft
Unitarian Church
Church of Hie
United States
Tate
Philadelphia
White Cat Underwear Gains Noted Popularity
Considerable interest grows in stores for the White Cat mark of White Cat Underwear for men from the Cooper Underwear Co. of Kenosha Wisconsin. The line offers outdoor and indoor weights with sizes long enough for comfort and a strong durable fabric. Prices aim to fit all budgets.
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Cooper Underwear Co
Kenosha
Wis
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