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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1895
Page
4
In this April 1, 1895 issue from Alma, Michigan, the paper notes a Republican landslide in spring elections and cites Chauncey Depew on Democratic prospects. It discusses wheat prices, southern immigration, and a rise in business transactions alongside stalled Michigan legislature work. It includes Supreme Court rulings on income tax, convict labor views, and appointments benefiting defeated politicians.
A collection of satirical quotes critiques society figures and events. The notes touch on William Waldorf Astor’s possible return, a failed foreclosure, calls to revive corporal punishment, Vanderbilt divorce coverage, education reform, German respect and monarchic humor, a California anecdote, Chinese influence, Valkyrie versus Britannia betting, and a mispronounced name in a president’s staff memo. Each item reflects period gossip and commentary from major papers.
A misshapen list of superlatives cites records such as the deepest artesian well in Budapest at 14 feet, the world’s tallest chimney in Glasgow at 474 feet, and the largest library in Paris with 2,200,000 volumes. It notes major estates, art prices, monuments, statues, and other feats across countries, with brief, fragmentary entries.
Multiple editorials react to the Hayward murder verdict, condemning the jury and calling for harsh punishment. Comments from Washington Post Washington Star Baltimore American Indianapolis and New York World reflect strong public passion and debate over capital punishment and justice.
The fragment reflects on time, labor, and happiness, noting that deeds leave traces and urging cheerfulness in old age. It contrasts generosity with luxury, arguing that helping others yields truer pleasure than costly dress and wealth.
A jumble of historic newspaper quotes discusses reforms such as abolishing corporal punishment in Russia and legal shifts in the United States. It notes reactions from Boston, Washington, Cincinnati, and Baltimore papers, touching on the abolition of the knout, hypnotism defenses, voter rights, and a Missouri judge's ruling. The text also mentions a Utah or Oregon reservation case and a juvenile probation note with damages awarded.
An 19th century review notes bayonets unchanged by time amid modern arms, a colonel limits marriages in his regiment, and 400 tons must be removed from a French battleship. It mentions a Danish torpedo form, Norway’s universal military service, and German soldiers training hawks to attack carrier pigeons during wartime.
A flurry of quips and mock notes follows talk of a Twain versus O’Hell duel. Newspapers mockingly discuss a French regulation duel as the imagined setting and tease the idea with wit filled commentary.
Alma village council minutes outline appointments to water and cemetery boards, sewer discussions, street commissioner election results, and annual salaries. Officers named include President Ely, trustees Baker Montigel Kelly Heaven and Gu, with engineer Padelford and attorney status debated. Action items cover printing of proceedings, water rates, and clerk duties, ending with adjournment and clerk seal.
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