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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1897
Page
6
A jumbled paste of rail wear estimates and patent medicine claims spans rail costs, iron, and misused words. DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve is praised for piles, cuts, and burns while os cures are touted. editorials touch on German remedies and fake gems in a chaotic mix of ads and quotes from various contributors.
A chaotic testimony describes Dawson City life with pianos, pictures, and Western trade. It notes 1 500 people at Cirbn City and compares spring river transport by ALO and TD companies. Prices for food, clothing, and goods are listed, with details on saloons, restaurants, and the high cost of supplies, while noting scarce supplies and varied occupations.
A wary view of the U S Treasury notes a looming deficit amid gold withdrawals and dwindling revenues. The report notes gold payments by the New York subtreasury to cover balances and a shrinking surplus, with caution about future reserves and the shift toward larger denomination paper.
The world’s richest gold mine lies beneath Ballarat Victoria with about 25 000 residents employed there and over 100 miles of tunnels reaching 2000 feet deep. Operated by the Bad Barton and Albion company the site has produced gold valued at roughly 160 million dollars over thirty years and is expected to continue for centuries due to extensive vein and nearly inexhaustible ore.
Reports describe a rush of returning miners with vast gold dust, as Dawson stores halt sales of provisions until new steamer arrives. Named individuals include Dol Allen and Charles Ogles as leading gainers, with warnings of hunger and the need for proper food amid the winter push to the gold fields. Shaker Digestive Cordial is advertised as a remedy for indigestion and fatigue.
A. 5. McIntyre announces a free trial package of Bacon's Celery King for women with nervous disorders and constipation. The herbal remedy is promoted as a perfect regulator that quickly cures biliousness indigestion skin eruptions and blood diseases. Small sizes 25 cents and one dollar.
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