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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1899
Page
5
The fragment shows an 1899 Friday Aug 4 issue of the Alma Record edited by F. Brown. It notes a postal entry and publication at the Atbue, referencing Brown as editor with likely local news or notices typical of a small town newspaper of that era.
A fragmentary excerpt discusses the Open Mint debate and the push for cheap money. It contrasts free silver advocates seeking open mints with wiser leaders backing the open policy to stimulate trade, rail traffic, and employment. The piece references President McKinley and the Dingley era.
The text argues for protective tariffs to safeguard American workers, asserting that free trade harms domestic labor and that protection secures jobs and higher wages. It notes the November election as pivotal and credits supporters like William Arc Riley with shaping the policy stance.
Cheap summer excursion offer from Grand Trank Railway covers from Michigan to Alexandria Bay Montreal Niagara Falls and Toronto main stations with prices from 10 to 40 dollars. Trips depart Saturday August 20th with return options and through cars via Niopare. For details contact Grand Trank Railway agents or Trav Passenger Agent Detroit Michigan.
The large turnout for Toledo trips by Michigan residents shows the popularity of excursions this season. Nearly 1000 people rode the Ann Arbor railroad to Toledo last Sunday. The next trip departs Ann Arbor at 6:30 am on August 1st with round trip fare of 1.45. Attractions include Lake Erie Park and Castro on that date.
An odd ad notes a house for sale on Superior Street with a curious refund promise for a cent bottle liniment. It claims to cure bumps, scratches, chafes, and other skin issues with Lady rifers singled out, and includes a dubious money back guarantee.
Sugar beet crops face grasshopper damage in Cass County with advised dense planting for higher yields. A Utah tapping device for beer cultivators is described. Michigan weather bureau notes favorable harvest conditions for multiple crops including sugar beets, wheat, and corn, with generally good yields and variable pasture conditions.
A wartime letter describes rapid enlistment with 163 men on a roster and plans to form 18 companies. Officers from U P Michigan report for duty, tents up, drill to begin, and a possible move west in September. Swish praises South Michigan troops for drill, while rumors hint at upcoming appointments. Also mentions lake trips to Mackinaw and notes on law study ads and real estate.
The Methodist church plans a morning sermon on If the Light be Darkness What. St John’s observes the Feast of the Transfiguration with services at 10 and 7:30 and a 12 o’clock Sunday School. Exchanges among pastors from nearby towns are noted as guests visit the Sanitarium. The Presbyterian at the opera house holds Sabbath services with a morning subject The Necessity of a Savior and an afternoon Resurrection discourse. Badeevor and other lodge activities are listed along with sanitarium notices and staff changes.
Expresses heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors for help caring for beloved wife during illness and passing. Mentions gratitude from Davie Me Pat Mn and JHexity Bassin for support and kindness.
Ninety acres with three mules near Alma six miles from Ithaca and four miles from St. Louis on a traveled road. Acres ready for plow ten pasture. Good house barn and outbuildings three good walls two orchards. Inquire of GC FP Brown Alma 1000. Grip treatment offered with elixir breaking in days. remedies promised for grip and blood purification with guarantee or money back. SHARAR Murt Holland successors to B S Webb.
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