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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1897
Page
2
The Lafayette column reports scattered bid results and town moves, noting Liva Howded losing a valuable Lenis hist and Betty Bear’s school to resume after a short break. Several residents change jobs or farms, while weather delays and harvests affect local plans and meetings.
OCR text shows a foggy report from a village, mentioning a court, an arrest, and various names. It notes a clerk and a resolution process, with references to a local pay, a path to a store, and a forthcoming event next week.
A local report notes an event titled Elwelt. Meet Cheetent, with details of speakers, schedule, and venue changes mentioned for Monday. No additional names or organizations are clearly legible in the fragment.
A garbled 19th century style notice page mentions Milter and Alina residents, a pending hall completion, plans to move families, a marriage rumor with initials 1 and 8, a judge and business in Alma, and a non-graphic death from breath shortage. Ed Porter, a local organist, is described as injured by a barrel hit near his home. A Neptune pine syrup ad claims to help colds and lung troubles.
Fragmentary local report notes scarce plowing in West Pine River area. A heavy Saturday rainstorm caused damage including toppled fences and uprooted trees, while mentions of insurance policy rewrites and farm work plans amid spring conditions appear in a tangle of notes and names.
Miss Josie Whipple of Alma called on Saint Louis friends Saturday May 1 and mentions Holy Communion at 4 am and a Sunday service the second Easter Sunday. The notice also notes a twelve o’clock echo at Sens day with local church activities.
A substitute bill for branding of beer and liquor in the state is to be reported by the law committee. It proposes a tax schedule per container, a new liquor license board with salaried inspectors, and state senate district inspectors. The plan faces patronage concerns and potential political maneuvering by Mr. Pingree.
Fire destroyed the residence of J Pallar in Sewack township on Tuesday week. A single story frame house valued around 200 dollars burned. Neighbors assisted in removing belongings and a man and others were at dinner when the blaze started. The house was insured.
Fragmentary OCR text lists many names, places, and dates in a jumble. It references Wrahet County, various individuals, dates like 1827 and May 9, and assorted locations and institutions, but lacks coherent events or a discernible story to summarize.
A Chicago fur dealer uses stuffed animals as a night time novelty for advertising. In the window, a polar bear, lynxes, leopards, and a Rocky Mountain lion are wired with illuminated eyes that glow from insulated wiring, drawing crowds at dusk. The shopkeeper notes the idea came from a London display and Vicadilly may have inspired similar effects.
The article follows Jules Claretie’s claim in Paris papers about Guillemard, a Royal Navy sergeant, firing the fatal shot that killed Admiral Nelson aboard the Victory. Guillemard reportedly fired from a Redoubtable top, recognizing Nelson and triggering the commotion aboard.
A fragmentary Maine dialect piece describes a woodsman who warns against breeding or hunting dogs for flashy traits. The speaker discusses temperaments, potential missteps, and the idea that a dog’s value lies beyond appearance, with hints of hunting and training prowess.
A fragmentary text discusses Sweden, markets in Stockholms, and mortality in relation to consumption. It mentions Neerore Amedian power and western allies, noting deaths and total mortality. The passage is garbled but hints at public health concerns and economic activity amid global events.
A long fragment recounts Marie Antoinette and Louis XVI allegedly fleeing to America from Westport Maine. Captain Clough, on a voyage to France, supposedly carried the queen's wardrobe and furniture aboard his ship after royal arrest and execution. The tale ties inventory and storied relics to Clough descendants near Edgesombl, with later legends of a storekeeper named Gantser Gone and dire warnings from Old Aunt Howl.
Fragmentary OCR text from a historical page mentions England, ballots, a fork, and various garbled terms. readable parts reference Moats, Higed ian, Wales, and a misread list of names and items. No clear event or individuals form a complete, coherent news item.
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