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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1894
Page
4
A historical fragment recounts the gray wolf’s presence in North America, noting hunts in British Columbia and Montana. It describes fierce pursuit, pack behavior, and human efforts to control the species with traps, poison, and bounty, leading to a dramatic decline in wolves across the United States and Canada.
A well known wholesale dealer recalls a ten year old recruit who began with no salary, accepted a 26 percent commission on cash sales, and proposed 10 cents on every dollar sold. The merchant eventually promoted him to a salary and let him recount the tale during raises.
An exchange at the club reveals a man’s claim of possessing life insurance worth 910,000 for his wife. The dialogue raises questions about motives and fidelity as comments about shaming and excuses are aired in a sharp, public context. The Sentinel reports the incident with emphasis on social propriety and personal finance.
The article discusses the rapid spread of Prickly Lettuce across Michigan from waste areas to cities and farms. It describes its appearance, growth, and its potential to outcompete cultivated lettuce, with advice on control through cutting and repeated trimming. It also notes the weed’s spread since the 1880s and cautions that it may persist unless stamped out.
The Detroit Grand Haven and Milwaukee line and the Toledo Saginaw and Muskegon will run excursions in September. One trip goes to Toronto for the Industrial Fair and Agricultural Exposition, September 1 to 1d with then Detroit to the State Pair, September 1h, fare round trip. A third excursion travels to Pittsburgh September Ath to 18th for the A R National Encampment. Fare from Queen roam trip, return trip, leaving at 17 a.m.
A jumbled state page reports Two-Holland hitelwers facing punishment for selling bulletins without license. Missives threaten postings at village intersections. Newport marriage, burglaries, a deputy shooting, and a wreck near White Pigeon are noted alongside county court actions, temperance beliefs, and a pastor who sold a fast trotter.
Fragmented OCR text mixes wheat yields with advertising copy for patent medicines and tonics. It references prices, sales, and multiple product names, including Hall’s and various remedies, interwoven with garbled farm and market mentions. The readable facts point to a dated promotional page blending agricultural notes with retail pitches.
The fragmentary OCR passage describes ships and routes with many misread words. It mentions Milwaukee, Chicago, and Grand Haven, hinting at Great Lakes shipping or ferry service with planned schedules and pricing, but details are obscured by errors. No coherent event or clear entities beyond place names are discernible.
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