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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1895
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR text from a 1895 Gratiot County printing company issue. Details are incomplete but indicate a listing of events or notices with names such as Roden and Brow, plus references to a town or venue and official duties.
A Washington paper discusses the looming Republican convention and a possible presidential candidate from Michigan, noting rising inflation and labor as the cheapest, hardest to sell commodity. It cites President Harrison’s warning on demoralization, notes U.S. actions against Confederate prisoners, and forecasts diplomatic tension with Mexico over indemnity and potential war, urging restraint and peace.
A bill before the legislature proposes establishing another state normal school and about one in ten towns in the state vie for the honor of hosting the location.
Fall election returns show Detroit and Wayne County spent 92706.63 changing officials in 28 public offices, averaging about four thousand per term. The report notes 68 candidates failed to file required expense lists and highlights health and civic reform concerns, including calls for stricter medical qualifications and public parental guidance. Mrs Nellie Scattergood of Ithaca will inaugurate a Ratphone Sisters temple in Ithaca on Thursday February 10, with events and confirmations at Odd Fellows Hall and subsequent sessions chaired by Nick G. Davidson and Kare Davidson.
A damaged OCR fragment outlines a historical school course on shorthand typing and secretarial skills. It notes an opportunity for self support and for those pursuing governance or clerical careers, with hints of philanthropy and a managing body seeking adult learners.
The Mount Holyoke College Botanical Garden program posted yearly gains as Professor Hooker’s team drew praise for plant treasures. New neighbors in Capital featured Professor Mary A Motetain’s colorful work, while changes at the Coty and dean positions stirred local attention amid health issues.
Secretary Mor presents 1850 to 1890 figures on labor output. With basic farming tools in 1350 five men produced 600 bushels, while 1400 with improved implements produced 1,000. Per man output rose from 100 to 200 bushels by 1890, doubling cereal capacity and boosting cotton.
In a fragmentary passage from a New York tabloid, a discussant questions whether senses like hearing suffice to detect danger and notes a hunter's reliance on sound over sight. The text mentions fear, warning signals, and the idea of using natural cues to locate prey or threats amid a forest setting.
The text discusses Gaelic terms and clan customs, citing Sir Walter Scott’s missteps in Gaelic etymology and portraying Highland society through a critical lens. It notes Glan as childre n and links subsistence obligations to feudal kin relations, while lampooning attitudes toward toys and fashion in late 19th century satire.
A garbled OCR fragment describes a window timepiece and a man drawing water from a standard observatory source. It mentions timing, a grate city scene, and scattered references to names and places, but the text is largely unintelligible and inconsistent.
A garbled excerpt describes a Royal society churn with claims of superior butter cleansing, device efficacy, and production speed. It mentions demonstrations at locations G4 fo SLAW MGQAD CRORES and TH legtee Tentlin, plus debates on butter yield, quality, and machinery’s practicality for crestaery uses.
A youthful volunteer from Kossuth serves in Hungary's Cuabe context, aiding relief efforts amid postwar reconstruction. The young volunteer's efforts highlight cross border aid and youth involvement in international humanitarian work.
A tangled affair around a London writer and a French lover unfolds in a sensational tale of deception. Investigators reveal betrayals, staged alibis, and a deadly confrontation that led to a tragic end, with police pursuing the truth behind entangled loyalties and a claimed confession.
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