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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1905
Page
8
A humorous exchange discusses how perspective changes interpretation of a noisy neighbor Mrs Jones. The narrator hints at ongoing courtship with Mande-Jack Huggins, expecting a proposal soon, while Clara-Oh delays.
Prayer meeting for men at 9:30. Preaching at 10:00. Sunday School at 11:30. Christian Endeavor at 6:00. Evening Service. Also YMCA and WC A prayer meetings noted.
St John’s Church holds services at 10:00 a.m. with morning prayer and sermon, 11:30 a.m. Sunday school, and 7:00 p.m. evening prayer sermon. The Alma Art Club meets with Miss Button on January 3, requesting full attendance.
Grand Trunk passenger train No. 19 from Detroit derailed after an open switch at College avenue in Grand Rapids Michigan at 1 30 Tuesday afternoon the engine ditched one car turned over crew and baggage master escaped by jumping. In Battle Creek burglars stole 25 dollars from EB and Sons grocery store but did not touch a safe containing several hundred dollars.
The piece describes the samuel as a hot electrical wind across Arabia and Africa that kills instantly, with laments of how it composes limbs. It notes a hazy advance, travelers bowing, and the wind passing in minutes. Also mentions the sirocco in Italy and West Indian hurricanes as other powerful winds.
A Chicago man recalling a ramble in Europe warns that Paris eateries capitalize on unwary patrons. He recalls a beachside restaurant with a bill of fare lacking prices and a check based on what customers appear able to pay. He demanded prices be listed, resisting proprietors who protested, arguing they should not sell without knowing costs.
An ad claims immediate relief for blind bleeding itching and protruding lesions when medicine is applied with a nozzle tube. The product ManZan is sold by Geo B Sharrar and advertised to be applied directly to the affected area for instant relief.
A long list of local holiday visitors spans Pontiac Elmore Toledo and Shepherd with relatives hosts in Ithaca Jackson and Lake View. Individuals include Clifford Rollin Fred Clark John Galvin A G Beeson Miss R M Gloyd Geo Ries Arch Scott and many others visiting kin across Michigan and Ohio during Christmas week.
The article discusses ordinary respiration rates and lung capacity, noting oxygen conversion to carbonic acid, equal nitrogen exchange, and coolness of the lungs during inspiration. It promotes Bee's Laxative Syrup and Tar as a remedy for coughs, croup, and bronchial ailments, sold by Geo E. Sharrar.
A brief note traces the saying to Dan mow England and describes the phrase to refer to a narrow escape. It mentions a custom to prevent a quarrel and explains Early Risers pills as a stomach and bowel aid claimed to remove headaches and complexion issues.
A method to dispose of weeds along railway tracks by rosing and burning was attempted but did not prove effective. The technique reduced growth but did not eradicate it, leaving surviving weeds along the line.
An old advertisement urges Foley's Honey and Tar as the best remedy for coughs colds and chest issues. It claims rapid relief and prevention of serious lung problems and notes it is sold by Geo. i.
A dated indoor craft guide describes fraying flag bunting into two inch strips to create dolls, broom toys, and other figures. Instructions cover threading, assembling arms and legs from sticks, clothing from long threads, and decorative touches like eyes and nest-like forms.
General markets report from Detroit and Chicago shows Chicago wheat prices at higher levels with futures around 87 percent and 85 for different contracts. Detroit markets reflect dull to lower cattle, with steers around 450 to 475 and butcher stock values, while hogs, sheep, and lambs show steady to active trading.
Two Whitsett brothers and a crowd serenading John Whitsett’s wedding faced a clash with Bethany College students. Byron Scott, 18, son of WV legislator C. B. Scott, was critically injured. John armed with a revolver and Charles with a poker, shots fired but no injuries. Whitsets held on felonious assault and concealed weapons charges in $500 bail.
In Williamsburg more than twenty horses contracted spinal meningitis on Tuesday and at least half died before veterinarians could respond. All animal hospitals are filled as surgeons worked through the night. by 6 o clock one vet had attended 18 cases with nine fatalities.
Major Jas. C. Lacote a Confederate veteran who fired the first guns at Fort Sumter died in Birmingham Alabama Tuesday at age 61 He came from Charleston SC and was well known throughout Alabama.
In Wise County Virginia near the Kentucky line Geo Mead was shot dead during a card game dispute. Bystander Will Ferguson and servant Mary Rainey were fatally wounded. Ralph Snyder and John Sealle participated. B B Mitchell of San Francisco closed his doors with obligations listed at $100000. Jefferson County courthouse fire in Louisville caused $26000 damage and firemen saved records. Prof Gustav Hambach, geologist at Washington University, was struck by a fire engine and gravely hurt at 74. Ulric La Fontaine, Montreal police justice, dismissed as extradition commissioner. Also notes urging kidney and bladder relief through a medicine sold by Geo B Sharrar.
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