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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1886
Page
3
A fragmented poem extols Atlantis as a gem of the sea, describing its rust colored slopes, gushing fountains, and mythic ruins. It evokes lost emperors, ancient banners, and oceanside rituals while lamenting its submersion and the passing of ages.
Charlie, visiting Leslie in London, becomes entangled with Lilian Fane. A miscalled room incident, courtship under moonlight, and social entanglements drive a cautious romance as Charlie plots proposals and Lilian weighs commitment amid family expectations and debates about a bazaar.
A traveler describes passing the Garden of the Gods near the Seven Falls and Royal Gorge. The journey includes lunch by a clear brook, ascent via steps, and awe at the falls and surrounding scenery. The author reflects on the continent's vastness, the Great Divide, and the sunlit forested landscape inspiring reverence.
Chiro News discusses infant cries and disease signs, noting how babies express distress through crying and laughter, with parents and practitioners assessing head, chest, or stomach pain. The piece outlines symptoms such as coughing, breathing difficulty, and episodes of sharp cries followed by quiet periods, urging attentive observation by caregivers.
The New York Marine Journal condemns the practice of throwing dead passengers overboard on transatlantic steamers and urges that ships carry preserved bodies for repatriation. It notes insurers and the demand for decent Christian burials and reports vast shawl production linked to the Vale of Cashmere.
A reform letter argues that wealth in politics can be a blessing when used for public good, but condemns millionaires who enter office solely to advance moneyed interests. It cites corruption risks, bribery of individuals or parties, and declines in Senate integrity as moneyed influence grows.
The tale recalls Captain Sam and Charles Frederick Holder describing a prank where a man lures flamingoes with a rope tied between trees. The birds hop, stumble, and dance as the line pulls them along, yielding a brisk, humorous scene cited from St. Nicholas.
Not to be Married. General Benmregard and a group of lieutenants encounter a sentinel who has his weapon in pieces and is reassembling it. The officer comments on the general, and the sentinel quips that once the gun is put together he will grant him a sort of salute. Atlanta Constitution.
A Pall Mall Gazette inquiry amid Cook bankruptcy notes English taste for billiards and shows games. It contrasts saloon rents and receipts with American growth, cites conservatism and tradition in English leisure, and discusses table design, pool play, and cross Atlantic popularity differences.
The article extols the press as a great influence shaping public minds and accelerating urban growth. It credits journalism with elevating culture, promoting conservation, and advancing social relations that boost a city’s status among nations.
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