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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1897
Page
8
A mid 19th century travel sketch recalls John Muir describing Alaska Natives near Fort Wrangel. He notes their self respect, vivid dress, berry gathering, canoes, and crafts, while contrasting their dignified culture with harsh surroundings and rugged conditions.
The widow Mandy Hopkins confronts Hiram Hopkins over his idle habits and mistresses. After weeks of neglect and a dramatic stand, she forbids him entry until he reforms. He collapses from exposure after sleeping on a bench, feared dead, then Mandy ferries him home in a wheelbarrow, a grotesque scene amid town talk.
A wounded or faint traveler is gently moved from a barrow to a lounge at Inez where Hiram arrives pale and still. Mandy helps, softly urging a whispered promise. An ad for De Witt's Little Early Risers pills follows, promoting liver and headache relief.
The Perrinton wood alcohol plant, already five years in operation, closed after the Wilson tariff removed grain alcohol protections. The facility employed fourteen workers, produced 35 gallons of crude alcohol daily, 700 bushels of charcoal, and 1,400 pounds of acetate of lime, and is currently owned by Gaylord Iron Works of Detroit. Local businessmen hope for reactivation given nearby timber resources and cheaper land.
Samuel Miller of Bethany who was arrested last week on grand larceny was not held on that charge. The prosecutor dropped the complaint and arrested him on the charge of unhitching and deriving of four horses. He pleaded guilty and the justice fined $50 or 60 days in Ithaca jail. Miller planned to stay in Ithaca until cooler weather.
Mrs Mary Moody of Greendale Midland county and Lib Jones reportedly drove off with a horse drawn rig and three seated buggy with robes and blankets. Deputy Weaver sought both, but only Moody was found, now jailed in Ithaca awaiting further word on the alleged theft. Moody denies involvement.
A new law taking effect on June 2 raises legal questions as Shiawassee officials complete actions begun under the impression the law allowed them. The prosecuting attorney argues post June 2 expenses were legal and tax rolls may validate them. The case likely goes to the state supreme court.
Caution against nostrums containing mercury for catarrh as they damage senses and harm health. Claims about Hall's Catarrh Cure and Toledo, Ohio makers Cheney and Co advertise mercury free formula. Sold by druggists with testimonials available, price per bottle.
A Memphis settler recounts Tim Hogan a fireman on a rural railroad who killed a Black worker during a grade run. Hogan allegedly dragged the man into the firebox struck him with a wrench and forced him into the flames. The victim later escaped the stack and fled, never seen again.
In Macmillan's Magazine an amused narrator recalls early riding on a donkey and the comical fails of both riding master and coachman Joe. The tale contrasts riding theory with Joe's simple rule to sit near the donkey’s tail, likening it to nautical balance as explained by an uncle in the navy.
The New York Post notes liveliest pinks return as favored shades this summer with tones named anemone rose pink venus and Heidelberg inspired hues. It cites complementary pairings with silver gray fawn cream beige and pale yellows plus floral accents and vintage references to lilac and mauve tones.
Fragmentary lines reference a Planuth Book Man and a festival interest, with distant lyric imagery about village bells and memory. The text resembles a dated prose fragment with historical diction and poetic inserts, including Cowper and a faded dialogue about chicken and Walter.
Reverend N Wayne Wolcott of Memorial Baptist Church in Auburn New York recounts recovery from nervous prostration after winter 1887 88 revival work. He credits Dr Williams Pink Pills with restoring health and vigor enabling him to resume pastoral duties and community service. The report documents his full recovery and endorsement of the pills as a medical remedy.
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