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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1897
Page
4
The article discusses cotton crop value at 5,757,44H kilos and prices around $150,000,000, arguing prosperity isn’t tied to silver. contrasts wages for Mexican and American carpenters, cites Uncle Richard Bland on wheat and scarcity, and notes political uncertainty about a Democratic issue in 1M.
A flamboyant visitor pitches a vacuum powered electrical transmission idea to a top Buffalo consulting engineer. He claims removing air between copper wire molecules eliminates resistance, promising vast profits. The engineer remains skeptical but agrees to evaluate the concept as a reporter notes the craze over electricity and grand claims.
The note questions why Debs and like minded leaders did not urge the framers of the Wil Wa lew tf to aid miners. It ties the wage drop to an early tariff reduction affecting miners' pay.
Report discusses alleged impact of free trade theory on foreign sales of American goods, mentions Democratic shifts on prices, and cites remarks by Bland Tishman and Bryan about temporary prosperity. Notes farmers regaining value lost from freer trade and outlines the Ohio excursion for the Ann Arbor Railroad on October 6 with low return fares to Toledo and other Ohio stations.
A chaotic late night transit scene unfolds aboard a trolley as a passenger's distress grows. The conductor acts quickly to halt the car, rescuing a passenger near the doorway while others nearby react with fear and confusion.
Grand Trunk railway plans a three day free carnival to open the new single arch steel bridge at Niagara Park Falls on Sept 23 24 and 25 1997. Special excursion rates west of the Detroit and St Clair rivers for afternoon trains begin Sept 22 and run through Sept 25. The event features two elevated stages the illumination of the bridge and falls grand fireworks directed by Prof Paine of New York. For schedules and rates contact Grand Trunk Ticket Agents or Detroit agents.
Pactios seek private lessons in Gier mat requesting Wello be contacted for details. Aims to arrange for children with a ghost tutor and promises an extremely low price of 50 conte per ere Pati. Exu Leman.
Dr A B Spinney of Detroit and Reed City Sanitarium will visit town for one day offering free one month treatment and medicines to the poor. He claims vast experience in chronic diseases including catarrh and nervous system issues, with electricity aid. Patients must share results. a written cure guarantee is offered for piles and rupture. attendance at Wright House on Saturday October 30.
An advert claims the medicine HL McLean’s Liver and Kidney Palm cures sour temper by stimulating the torpid liver and improving digestion. It promises a short treatment will restore health and cheerfulness, priced at $1.18 per bottle and sold by B. 8. Webb.
Try Grain O. Ask your grocer for a package of Grain O the new drink that replaces coffee. It is safe for children and adults with delicate stomachs and is enjoyed by all who try it. Grain O has a rich seal brown color like Mocha or Java but is made from pure grains and is sold by grocers at a small price.
Promotes Allen's Foot-Ease Powder as a cure for painful swollen feet and bunions, claiming instant relief from sting and sweating. Asserted to fit tight shoes and new shoes, with mail order options and trial offer. distributed by Allen 8 Oluated, Le Roy, New York.
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