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Newspaper

The Alma Record

Location

Alma, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1899

Page

8

Guadeloupe Suffers Severe Hurricane Damage Across Islands

Aug 10 dispatch reports widespread destruction in Guadeloupe and nearby islands. La Pointe a Pitre and Moule show heavy damage with many injured or killed. villages Grippoo Lamentio destroyed. lighthouses overturned. Dominica lightly hit. Antiguan region damaged with numerous homes destroyed. Governor Morachid and French cruiser Cecille involved in aid movements.

Fort de France Guadeloupe la Pointe-a-Pitre la Pointe A Pitre Petit Canal Port Louis Grippoo Lamentio Monroux Fosillose St. Louis de Marie Gaante Gov Morachid la Pointe, Whitre Cecille Balotes

Odd superstitions circling ships in harbor lore

Local nautical lore mocks unlucky ships with hoodoo beliefs. observers recall Bristol harbor trials and Shamrock antics, while sailors debate if the Shamrock or others will prevail. The talk spans South Brooklyn to Tebo's basin amid coastal superstitions and old wive’s tales.

Bristol Harbor Tebo's Lily Shearers Glass House Brooklyn Steton

Sailors and superstitions around vessels and luck

The article recalls bandsmen on ships and sailors who believe in omens, hoodoo beliefs, and unlucky signs. It cites Defender and Columbia as infamous cases, notes exploits of the Britannic and other ships, and mentions attempts to prove or debunk luck tied to birth or fate.

Toulisha Niles Gould Valkynells America England Lord Donraven Bristol Shy Hog Island Bristol Bay New Rochelle Columius Wranklin Osgood J Liviniay Colum W. PL Dounliass White Star Line Britannic Geremanic Celtic Amerika Thingvalla Line Sandy Hook Proe Eigines Boller Stein Toons Boo Unluou Daphne Mire Marearet Pant Fiat Newport News Shiplaliting Co Blackwall

Stop Thief and the Advertisers in the Old Text

The passage critiques a scam urging women to write for medical advice while pretending to be doctors. It extols Dr. R. Pierce of the Invalids' Hotel and Surgical Institute in Buffalo as a trusted female-disease expert with decades of experience and high cure rates. Other content describes ships, sailors, and swallows with archaic observations.

R. ¥. Pierce The Invalids’ Hotel and Surgical Institute Buffalo N.Y Pierce Ami Spain Cho Tnon Martios Muinr

Farm Accidents Rise as Tools and Sprains Cause Worry

Frightful farm accident notes caution as frequent injuries including cuts and sprains appear amid routine field work. Dr Thomas Evtectrice offers relief teaching care and prevention measures to reduce distress on the farm.

Thomas

Martians of Maine Return to Village Roots Amid Sparrows

A Maine resident revisits Foxcroft area noting Martins, quaint pole-mounted houses, and once-familiar rural scenes. He observes English sparrows crowding nests and villagers taking action to protect native birds by removing intruders and defending traditional nesting sites.

Maine Foxcroft

Fragmented OCR shows names and terms from a sports or person notice

Fragmentary OCR text mentions names and terms with unclear context. Readable parts include references to people and possible teams or places, but the full event or action remains unclear. No clear outcome or date is discernible from the fragment.

A Word to Doctors We Preface Our Liniment Claim

The article presents a medical viewpoint praising doctors while asserting internal remedies harm expectant mothers. It promotes an external liniment to ease discomfort before childbirth, stating it softens tense muscles and is prepared with a unique blend. The writer emphasizes safety and efficacy of this exterior treatment.

Mother's Friend for Expectant Mothers Promised Relief

A promotional note claims Mother's Friend eases sickness and tightness during pregnancy, shortens labor and reduces pain. It asserts doctors often recommend it, urges trials, and cites safety, selling at one dollar per bottle. An illustrated book is offered on request.

Hurricane Devastates Island Coast Killing and Damaging Needlessly

Reports from San Dann De Porta dated Aug 10 describe a powerful hurricane sweeping the south coast at Tovelock Pues morning. The storm destroyed homes, bridges, and buildings, killed numerous natives, left hundreds homeless, and caused extensive crop and property losses across Humacane and surrounding towns.

San Dann de Porta Rive Tovelock Fittes Jevtir Ole Ginentest Sau Jian Adepatety Ponce Bowen Artonite Mir Nat Kieves United States Catape Bayanion Carolion Cuguas Humacco Ecourier Eben Swift 5Th United States Cavalry Sergt. King 11Th Infantry North Humacane Las Phesdras Dance Slocum Thomas Mapaguey San Juan Single Steichen

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