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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1902
Page
4
A garbled OCR fragment mentions congressional figures and city cues. Names like Alan, Aston, and Stiles appear amid broken terms suggesting a legislative or political event. The text is unclear but hints at a meeting or hearing context with multiple proper nouns.
The death of Senator McMillan shocks Michigan and the nation. He is praised as a backbone of government, an intelligent broad minded man whose loss leaves a void in public and private life. Reverence to his name is expressed nationwide.
Governor Hant sends a cheering message from Porto Rico praising rapid education growth, good finances, rising trade, thriving agriculture, and general enjoyment of civil government. He notes such progress would surprise after Armenian occupation and hints at similar reforms for the Philippines.
A fractured editorial criticizes island occupancy and fake goods flooding streets, urging license respect or an ordinance to curb sales. It weighs Senate candidates Den Alper and McMillan, notes Gov Bliss refusal, and forecasts Republican shifts as disorderly rhetoric and Texas judge Judenson face criticism.
A rough listing of excursion plans from the Ann Arbor Railroad and agents. Details include round trip fares around 8.00 to 5.00, dates August to October, departures from Ann Arbor and Alma, and notices for Manistee Lincoln, Ohio excursions with specifics on train times and stations.
Advertisement for the Miller Bean Harvester made by LeRoy Plow Company LeRoy New York claiming patents and numerous units in use. Promotes genuine machine with 1000 improvements available for sale through J W Holmes and Son Alma Michigan. Claims LeRoy Plows are very durable and part of the draft equipment lineup.
An old classified style notice touts Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets that promise to stop a cough and cure a cold in one day with a pay-if-failed offer. The ad sets price at 25 cents and references prescription like 1104 Lyr.
A fragmented, early 20th century style piece recounts Little Dorothea’s mischief and a mother’s discovery of a quiet moment likely tied to trouble. The text blends diary like commentary with odd phrases and names, hinting at a larger literary collage. The obscured OCR yields a mosaic of characters and imagery without a singular clear narrative.
A fragmented dramatic exchange unfolds as a city council and public discuss retirement and power dynamics. Characters and lines hint at tension, humor, and emerging plans. The piece captures urban life and speculative outcomes with playful banter between letters and engines.
Jory Doty recalls a week of jury duty in Adel as a lighthearted, tedious experience. The fragment hints at court process and local chatter surrounding the jurors and proceedings.
In a brief exchange Bluffman states his clerical force walked out yesterday and a rival asks about the grievance. The piece then shifts to a whimsical note from the Philadelphia Press about water on ice in arctic regions, explaining why boiling water shivers ice as the ice is much colder than the water.
Local reader reports "Millionaire Tramp" at Opera House Alma Michigan drawing a large audience. Complaints about loud noise and confusion note odd signs and pills advertised by Chases Medicine Co with mentions of Dr A Cuane and nerve pills.
Public notices detail upcoming Pere Marquette excursions with schedules and rates. Information lists stations, dates in September, and travel costs. Officials urge agents to promote trips and provide maps, with safety and fare notes included for participants.
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