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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1920
Page
7
Leo J. Miller recounts a brutal Argentine hunt where a hunter boasted a spree of killing many deer and other game, using nets, ropes, and traps to trap prey. The account outlines methods, the danger, and the hunter's violent behavior amid remote mountain settings.
Scriptural extract from Genesis describing plants seed bearing trees and fruits on earth on the third day then the creation of sun moon and stars to govern day and night on the fourth day with God observing it was good
A dense antiquated ramble arguing that Americanization and sound education defend democracy. It asserts teachers deserve fair pay, schools must cultivate informed citizens, and neglecting education risks anarchy. Strong emphasis on the link between schoolhouse and democracy.
An Alma Michigan paper condemns graft in war camps and government contracting. It cites losses at Camp Custer and other camps, calls for reforms, and warns of a national menace. It also notes Governor Sleeper declaring School Week due to teacher shortages and low pay, with data on salaries and staffing across Michigan counties.
A fragmentary note on lavender as a favored smoking mix before widespread smoking. Mentions piney beer, Roman setermints, and faded images of a ship or scene. Text is garbled with unclear names and dates, leaving only scattered references to lavender, smoking, and a maritime or pictorial motif.
Agricultural note outlines how certain American wheats originated from Asia Europe and South America. It discusses breeding crossing selection to adapt to regional soils and climate with emphasis on berry sweetness aroma and potential agronomic traits.
Fragmentary OCR mentions jade and gem lore with references to China, Hongkong, and individuals Bonetti and Chierman. The text hints at jade trade terms, weights in pounds, and a leading jewel associated with Hong Kong while noting difficulty in obtaining the stone.
A fragmented OCR passage hints at fortune telling by bones and mystic practices. It mentions doctors, seers, and spirits forecasting events and names individuals in a dubiously dated, poetic style.
Fragmented text hints at geographic life zones and migration patterns spanning regions including southern Colorado and New Mexico. Mentions a Dr Avner and comparisons to Canadian contexts. Details are unclear due to OCR damage but imply study of earth’s environments and their spread.
A historical note explains that a simple cold in a diphtheria prevalent era may lead to diphtheria. It urges keeping a sick child from school and streets until recovered, due to high risk. It promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a quick cure for the cold and a reducer of diphtheria danger.
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