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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1905
Page
3
The Alma Record announces its publication by The Alma Record Company and references officials including L. Benta Bollior and General Monsger with secretary and treasurer roles. The notice notes the paper’s prominence locally with more subscribers than any other paper in Alma.
The United States farm sector has grown to a total value above six billion dollars over five years, with yearly gains of about three and a half million. Agricultural Secretary Wilson predicts future wealth gains, while cautioning against tariff revisions and stressing the importance of protecting the domestic market. The piece also notes a favorable gas situation.
A reflective line traces how farmers wish for teaching, teachers seek editing, editors aim for banking, bankers want trust magnate status, and magnates yearn to own farms with livestock. The speaker ends at the starting theme, returning to the first notion.
The article notes Puriars, described as the most hopeful woman in the United States, is the administratrix of J. F. Greenough's estate and has sued the Standard Oil Company for 50 million dollars, stating she expects to win. It labels her as "Green enough" in the description.
Music lovers in Alma are promised a treat with the Empyrean Entertainers at the Alma Opera House this Friday evening. Harpist and pianist Marie Ludwig and William Wellington Norton, a band and violinist, are highlighted by the program planners. Reader and monologist Jeannette Kling, noted for thorough training, ranks among top lady impersonators in the country. The trio is expected to deliver an evening rivaling any previously seen in Alma.
In a quirky tale a brutal Pennyville pirate crew never harmed a ship for fifteen years until Nickleton’s donkey and a goat threaten the town’s traders. A brave Nickleton man sails the donkeys and a goat to safety, while pirates retreat as the vessel Gigglin Sal flees, leaving locals laughing at their past terror.
Rey Fennell downplays praise and emphasizes the organization’s aims. Pres HN Lee describes growth from 15 founders in 1888 to over 2000 members, with this Michigan chapter as the first. It is non sectarian, promotes brotherhood and Christian fellowship, starts with 25 charter members, seeks a charter, and plans Sunday meetings with Bible study and debate each month.
We extend heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors for sympathy in our bereavement after the death of our husband and father. Appreciation goes to those who sent flowers the choir and the pastor for comforting words.
A reader confesses fear and resentment toward the moon as a supervising figure over untaught deaf mutes. The piece recalls lunar visions influencing behavior, including threats to harm the moon, hiding from moonlight, and a child’s drastic act with a gun as the moon disappears behind clouds.
A garbled early text describes two freaks of nature named Sehya of Fire and Lake of Snow, with references to Leland of Pire Howe of Hot Devils amid a large lake. It mentions steam and gases forming bubbles, balloons carried by wind, and a peak in the Karakoray range called Crow above a vast snowy landscape.
Mia Cassie L Chadwick in Cleveland declares she will testify fully if allowed to reopen the bankruptcy proceeding. She accuses financiers of benefiting from dealings with her and vows to reveal all and punish others if courts permit. Her statements follow prior hearings and potential penitentiary risk.
Marshall Field Jr of Chicago died at Mercy hospital after being accidentally shot on Nov 22 while testing a new revolver. The bullet perforated the liver and spleen injuring the spinal cord. surgeons removed it, but his condition worsened and he died at 5 o clock yesterday evening.
President Roosevelt announces the dismissal of Lieb, assistant United States treasurer at Philadelphia, for persistent violations of the civil service law. The formal white house statement cites exam fraud and a linked case involving Lieb’s sister and examination questions.
The U S Supreme Court on Monday affirmed a Vermont district court ruling in the Mrs Mary Mabel Rogers murder case, leaving the state authorities to act. If no action by the governor or courts occurs, the death execution will proceed on the scheduled date in December. The court said it had no jurisdiction in the matter.
In St outs on November 24 Judge Van derganter postponed the sentence of United States Senator Burton of Kansas, convicted of acting as the paid attorney for the Mint to Grain and Securities Co. The defense seeks a new trial. The offense carries up to two years imprisonment and a $10 fine on six counts.
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