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Newspaper

The Alma Record

Location

Alma, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Feb 03, 1899

Page

4

Republican County Convention Date Set at Court House

The Republican County Committee announces a convention at the Court House in the village of Tibarn on Friday to select delegates for the State and Circuit conventions. Election of a County Commissioner of Schools and other business slated, with township representation and ward delegations listed for the May gathering.

Court House Villany of Tibarn Telek Pio Lndtiog Omic Jacke Iitedolrg Greta Warner S Somner Abiperie St Louie Fooonttawit Order of Sepabnewa County AK Dailiacn Beam

Movement to repeal state sugar bounty law gains pace

A project seeks to repeal or reduce the boot sugar bounty in Wisconsin. The law aimed to aid new enterprises and employ labor and capital, starting a beet crop industry. One factory in Bay City has begun, with four or five more proposed, sparking energetic company formation and debates on extending the bounty beyond its planned two-year term.

Bay City

Mopte Everden and Controversy in the Lever

In a week of Republican activity Mopte Everden’s recovery claim is clouded by continued charges and political maneuvering. The piece recalls prior public officer efforts, references past Alma ties, and notes county voters’ familiarity with methods used to influence leadership.

Everden Eric Mousioss Webster Moeurie St. Louis Alma

Demand for skilled labor grows in colleges and industries

Pies all lines of trade comes there and for skilled workmen. In cote niariae with this demand, many of the colleges are putting in short aperin corte to fit young men and women foreperial work. Most of These ten, are m velcament in their nature. Only a few years ago the idea of a mechanical course in Michigan Agricultural College wos regarded with divfavor. Now it is potent by a mege per cour of the student. Cheek and dairy courses are now a feature of the winter work, and skinnagh the sugar beet mary ie now unite infiancy, nagar courses are already twinge agitated for colleges The ini cations wll point to the fact that in a few seas, the greatier demand will be for cemented, skilled labor.

Michigan Agricultural College

Card of Thanks for Kindness in Bereavement

We express heartfelt thanks to those who offered comfort during our sad bereavement and especially to those who provided beautiful offerings and support in May. Viner and family acknowledge the care shown.

Mg. Asp May Woo. Viner

Dr. J McLeat's Volcanic Ointment for Livestock

A fragmented notice touts Dr J McLeat's Volcanic Ointment as a remedy for livestock injuries and delays in work. It claims swift healing of flesh on domestic animals and advertises sale by B S Wan at price 290, with mention of immediate and permanent effects.

J . McLeat B.S Wan

Central Alma Gratiot linked by independent telephone plan

A long letter outlines plans to connect Alma and Gratiot counties to the Independent Telephone system, with lines extending to Sapte near Ithaca and west to Alina, joining Citizens and other networks. It notes substantial local investment, about 240 miles of lines, and aims to unify exchanges from St Louis to Lansing and Jackson, promising improved service and competitive rates.

Alma Gratiot Huratiate Ballt Sapte Naw Valley Telephone Co Alina Citizen’ Telephone Co Gortiward Shepherd Mt. Pleasant Glare Harrie Cadillae Ewart Fiet Tee Pointe Teaver City Charlevois Petoskes St. Louis Ithaca National Telephone Co Valle County Jotins Lansing Jackson Prises Scme Hiltienrini Pyervate Nile Carey Pipner Sansilferanion Michigan Sre Vertis Seetiatia Bene St Louis Tilepinnes ci Lemerteen Wien Reritones Phawauenil Hurtison Celine St. Banat Pone Company Verve

New York Store venture to open department shop in town

A fragmented notice outlines a partnership between Wis and Mr Hoyt to open a department store linked to the New York Store stock. It mentions removal of a wall between stores, plans for a grand retail space, and investment in dry goods and quality wares. The piece appeals to voters to support Mr Huet for leadership and notes land for sale near Beot Sugar Factory and Union School.

Leeaar Wis Viet Rane Berlee Fie New York Dev Host Hoyt Poale New York Alma Seitner St Louis Pordie Ane Drought Fran St. Lous St. Lowis Huet Beot Union School Alain Fyquire Puutscas

Fire devastates Kuwand Hotel in Riverside blaze

A morning fire at the Kuwand Hotel ignited a major blaze that engulfed the building and several adjacent structures. Firefighters battled the flames through the day with water lines, and the cause remains under investigation as crews secured the area and assessed damage.

Fragmented OCR leads to unclear tale of royal event

An unreadable OCR passage mentions King Ganehter and royal figures in a garbled stream. It references a king, queen, and daughters, with names and places obscured, creating an unclear historic scene and uncertain outcomes.

Weather Summary From Fragmented Local Report

Incomplete OCR notes describe an outdoor weather briefing with scattered terms such as wind direction and rain hints. Names and precise locations are unclear, with lines garbled by image corruption. The readable bits suggest a regional forecast but contain no verifiable data or specific figures.

Merchan ts Entertainment Tie at Lyceum Theater

Alia Merchants presents entertainment at the Lyceum Theater Herwiitent Qo opening Monday Keb. The program features prime nightly performances with singing and variety acts. Tickets available through Webb’s for reserved seating.

Alia Merchants Entertainment Lyceum Herwiitent Webb

Fragmented OCR note hints at legal or personal warning

Readable fragments mention a brulee and warning about health or family issues. References to a bottle and names Henry and Jul Wines appear, with unclear context. Indicates a damaged public or personal notice lacking concrete actions or dates.

Tima Wien Netraliga Hector Henry

From Alma to Gratiot: Mary Anne Buena’s April Letter

A long letter from Mary Anne Buena describes life in Valley Mills Gratiot and nearby areas. She notes mild winter weather teachers and students at school Eliza and T are in grades five and three. The piece mentions farms cattle horses gardens churches and local shops including twelve stores and two blacksmiths. The letter reflects friendly locals, mountain scenery frogs at night and wolves howling, with prices listed for butter tea coffee potatoes and apples.

de Borys Sue Marina Valley Mills M. E Eliza Ralph Ely Mamta Strowel Michigan Mary Anne Buena

Literary Notes Highlight New Fiction and Periodical Finds

The Literary Notes list new fiction such as Ma Blonde by M Gertrirte Canin and essays by Daniel Der clster and Sivivestea Baxter. It praises current issues in American Monthly Review of Reviews and Ladies' Home Journal, noting travel, journalism, and cultural topics including Spanish America, Cuba, Porto Rico, and Magafena River journeys with vivid illustrations.

Apurt M. Gertrirte Canin Varias American Monthly Review of Daniel Derclster Sivivestea Baxter Philippines Panhandle Texas Ladies’ Home Journal Frank Lexie Bright, Criap Pletarecque West India Ward Climpion Biswell United States Cuba Porto Rivo Frank Leslie Ooents Wilt, Proud

Refund offer for Greene's Syrup of Turic

A local notice from residents including Baroon Muna and Vanb Muu, in Hiverdale Michigan, guarantees a refund on 50 cent or 25 cent bottles of Greene's Weerraiized Syrup of Tur if it fails to cure cough or cold. The signers promise money back if unsatisfied.

Sessions Of Congress Amid War and Peace in 19th Century Era

The piece surveys the Thirty-eighth and Forty-seventh Congresses noting brief sessions and heavy war costs in 1865, contrasting with peaceful periods of 1880s. It recalls long sessions, numerous bills introduced, and notable acts. It also mentions a California incident, an explosion tale, and Elias Howe’s wartime generosity to soldiers.

Senate House Iteleth Congress Department of Agric Fa Tunis Auiliet Pavcitic Railroad Blair Educational

The Weight of Osmium and Rare Metals

The piece notes osmium as the heaviest metal with high specific gravity, cites Tennant and Joly on fusion and fusibility, and mentions experiments by Muisson and the elusive camium. It records attempts to alloy with iridium, potential uses in watch bearings and compass bearings, and a discussion of high temperature effects on rare elements.

Manithdon Tennant Joly Muisson Afies

Lightning Fear vs Fatalities Across The Nation

Readers are told that fear of lightning is common yet fatalities from lightning remain low compared to other dangers. Investigations show 1707 people in 298 classes confessed fear, while annual lightning deaths average about 100 nationwide, fewer than drownings near New York, bicycle accidents, horse kicks, or chimney collapses.

United States Weather Bureau New York City

Hird Surgery and bird dressings observed by naturalists

An Italian naturalist recalls capturing a snipe with a large down crest sewn to a wound by coagulated blood. He notes snipe with interwoven feathers strapped over leg injuries and describes a vase showing a flying bird leg bound by a band of feathers and plant fibers. Observers mention a flatleaved grass wound spirally and fixed with glue.

Hird M. Magnin

Valuable spruce and rosewood pricing notes

Spruce is valued as a gostly wood for stringed instruments like gulinis and mandoling de finer arvined seing. Rosewood value depends on color and quality, ranging from a cent and a quarter to 10 cents per pound. Thirty grain Adirondack spruce could exceed the value of the flues rosewood, though such logs are rare among four thousand.

Animals That Never Drink

Animals that never drink include the llamas of Patagonia and some Far East gazelles. Snakes lizards and other reptiles lie where water is scarce. A bat in western North America inhabits dry plains. In Lozere France cows and goats rarely drink yet produce milk for Roquefort cheese.

Patagonia Far East Lozere France

Assault Definition Expanded by London Churchmen

A report notes that the definition of assault has been broadened by certain London churchmen. They attended a spiritualistic service and sought a summons for assault against the vicar who had sprinkled holy water on them.

Wooden can milk conveyance device in Germany description

In Germany wooden cans for milk conveyance use a metallic ring at the upper end. A softer metal rim is pressed against this ring by a mechanism with a cam action when bent downward.

Germany

Drift of Steamers Shows Sluggish Ocean Motion

Reported observations suggest steamers traveling at ten knots per hour may cover over two miles, though the text is garbled and uncertain. The fragment hints at experiments or ideas about motion, but lacks clear dates, names, or conclusions.

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