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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1887
Page
8
A fragmented business directory page shows medical doctors and firms, including DOWNIE M D, YERINGTON, BAGLEY M D, and BRAINERD M D, with scattered names and addresses. The readable items hint at a regional listing for Saint Louis area professionals and related services, though many entries are garbled.
The Gratiot County School Association schedules a St Louis picnic on the 23 inst. with prayer by J. B. Bletiarda, music, addresses by Rev. Tiart and Rev. C. Andicokin, dinner, and reports. Includes business items and miscellaneous notices.
Alma College prepares for a new academic year with a listed faculty across departments including English language aid, physical sciences, languages, and Latin. The document notes staff appointments, chair assignments, and a September 14 start date with students returning to campus and housing arrangements in place.
A damaged OCR passage describes Yale traditions around freshman drink rituals, noting banter and concern from students and faculty. It mentions Freshmen and upperclassmen, incidents of harmful behavior, and attempts to curb excessive drinking in the Yale environment.
An article from New York World describes Queen Mari Montiotle of Belgium inviting Professor Hermann to privately tutor her in conjuring. Hermann, who once taught tricks at the queen's late father's home, allegedly provided daily lessons for a week. The queen reportedly honored his help with lavish gifts, while Hermann refused payment and later died leaving a large fortune.
A long item describes the so called Blind Man who deciphers ill written or misdirected letters in New York. He and assistants handle 1000 to 2000 letters daily, tracing foreign and domestic missives, correcting directions, and sending ten percent to the central letter office. The piece notes errors in addresses, spellings like Pennsylvania and New Jersey, and examples of misdirected mail including letters to or from Brooklyn and Turkey.
An 19th century travelogue surveys laughter among peoples across nations and eras. It notes differences in how Chinese Persians Italians English and Americans express mirth, with anecdotes about Nelson Napoleon Lincoln Washington and Dickens reflecting the era’s humor sensibilities.
A jumble of clipped phrases and misread OCR snippets shows random quotes about fares on a Detroit Free Press item, a remark on Darwin, Lord Monboddo, and scattered references to Scandinavian communities in Minneapolis. The text is fragmented with unclear context and garbled dialogue.
The Epneh discusses New York’s population, estimating 1 600 000 from Yonkers to the Battery, with Brooklyn over 760 000 and the metro area above 2 600 000. It compares London’s 4 250 000 district population, cites growth around 60 000 yearly for New York, and notes accelerated geometric progression could surpass London in time.
A Philadelphia Record corresp entertains Italian diners, noting budget spots in Italy serve meals starting as low as 13 to 18 cents with macaronis bread omelets and wine. Even at low prices rooms are clean with white tablecloths, unlike some American cheap dens.
Charles F. Deen argues editorials in American papers fail to influence public opinion due to careless writing and anonymity. He urges papers to credit editors by name to force accountability and improve quality, asserting readers crave clear, authorial voices.
A Century article notes human vision cannot detect certain depths or faint details. It discusses how the retina ignores unseen light and how instruments refine or fail to overcome these perceptual limits. The piece reflects on the narrow reach of human sight and the role of technology in expanding our view.
Late of the Ontario Veterinary College Toronto offers to treat all diseases of domestic animals using the latest scientific methods. Prompt calls to telegraph or arrange with a local handler. Office next door to Findley Monden's harness shop opposite the M, KE, churel), Alma, Mick.
A public notice describes sale under a court order in Michigan with terms including principal sum 946.00 and interest, listing the property description, bid process, bidder requirements, and dates. It notes the highest bidder will receive clear title upon payment, with details on posting and location.
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