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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1898
Page
4
The Alma Record reports Spain’s naval moves with conjecture on fleets near Verde Island and plans to strike Cuba. It notes uncertainty over targets while detailing local school notes, theater attendance, and flag acquisitions amid tense era events.
A May 5 performance by the Bechutan Grand Concert Company praised for artistry. Eling Remier pianist Letitia Kempster reader Jessie Waters vocalist Wilhelmina Lowe harpist lauded for skill and expression. Critics note the program uplifted musical taste and urge larger audiences. Also notes Seville Sumner Farmers Club May meeting at J W Pallerton home with Mortie Lewis meteor reading and music.
The Seville Township U S Convention to be held at Riverdale on Sunday May 1 starting 10 a m Superintendents urged to arrange conveyances for school attendance Program includes devotional services paper talks songs and a visiting hours schedule with multiple speakers and activities at Riverdale, concluding with a community song and collection events.
A lengthy alert describes two common scams. The ear of corn ruse sells an oversized kernel made from mixed parts to farmers, while a soap scam promises carpet with each box for upfront payment. The notice also touts Ely's Cream Balm for catarrh and promotes patriotic songs and events while mentioning medical ads and local society notices.
A historical notice describes Chinese burial practices with summaries of child burial, widows acting as heirs, and adoption to fulfill duties. It notes dying preparations, washing rituals, and spirits money use, then shifts to medical ads for kidney and liver tonics and a Sunday excursion to Toledo with train details.
The ad promotes Allen's Foot-Ease powder to cure painful swollen feet and reduce stinging from corns and bunions. It claims great comfort for ill fitting or new shoes, helps with wearing, calluses, and tired feet, and offers a free trial package. Sold by druggists and shoe stores. order form included from Le Roy New York.
Sale notices for state tax lands describe location at Tok Gusmiater bi Lonneibig and the auction process. The land parcels, schedules, and prior bids will be forwarded to the Levowarer office for official action with notices and conditions to be published.
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