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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1892
Page
4
A weathered note from 1892 references The Kream at Alma and transmission through a ballot, noting Chili’s mood shifts. It suggests Uncle Sam is serious and expects an apology, with an anticipated amicable settlement honoring both nations.
A Lansing opinion piece attacks the Democratic state administration for enabling a state rush into selling malt liquor to soldiers and the public. It cites Gov. Winans and officials as responsible, detailing delays, license schemes, and a canteen grift that finally allowed retail sale, accusing lawmakers of hypocrisy and moral decline.
Local option results show a majority in Gratiot county against saloons and call for strict enforcement after the Monday election. The speaker urges united action by the decent, law‑abiding electorate to crush the saloon, warning that timid protest will aid the foe and that May 1 will mark the outlawing of the saloon in the county.
The Alma village common council met at the clerk's office with Trustees Young Hannal Sbull Montiget present and Brown Arnold absent. They approved minutes, addressed repairs and water power details, accepted a fire chief resignation effective Feb 4 1892, and read a third time ordinance 23 licensing hawkers peddlers and vending. The ordinance passed 4-0 with Brown and Arnold absent and was ordered published and entered in the village book.
Ordinance 23 establishes licenses for shucksters and peddlers in the village and sets fees of one dollar per day or an annual license by council resolution. It prohibits sale without license and imposes fines up to five dollars and up to ten days imprisonment for violations or both.
The document notes imprisonment for nonpayment of fines and discharge after due process. It repeals all previous Ardizanves ordinances related to the subject and proclaims the ordinance will take effect twenty days after passage and publication. It verifies that ordinance twenty-five of Alma Town was passed at a regular council meeting. Signed by Jas G. Miess as clerk pro tempore.
A broad drive urges citizens opposed to Tree Tray Gravery to read documents from the American Protective League. The notices list leaders and lawmakers backing the effort, promise a complete set of about 100 documents sent postpaid to any address, and name William Wakeman of New York as the contact for requests.
A man posing as an Italian harpist on the Sixth Avenue elevated train amused a mixed crowd at Mark Place to Fourteenth Street. The lone woman passenger became flustered as two men and others laughed. The prank ended as the harpist alighted at Ridge Street amid renewed mirth.
A fashion note describes velvet gowns and lasting fabrics ideal for a dressy occasion. It suggests using velvet to make a gown that holds its shape and color, with tips on wear and care for an elegant appearance at the event.
A German resident claims a pearl oyster discovery at an island site while experts are sought to test fishing methods. The Feeneh bakery faces weight law conformity and meat deposits. Municipalities plan war readiness stockpiles, dairy licensing tightens milk sales, and a simple coin claim leads to faster service. France patents waterproofing ideas, rubber route questions loom, and Japan emigration swells urban and rural communities. Timepieces irrelevant in Liberia and Liberia time. many locals tell time by chanticleer. Japan’s population stated as 44 million with widespread overseas migration and strong reputations for thrift.
A laborer’s wife found a gold and gemstone ring March 1, 1910 near Stratford-on-Avon churchyard claiming it to be William Shakespeare’s seal ring. The article notes rings were a gentleman’s essential accessory in Shakespeare’s era, worn by many classes and depicted in portraits and wedding attire of the period.
A medical lecture by Bs J LL Kelley describes effects of elevating the head to improve cerebral venous return and reduce congestion. The text warns that improper elevation may hinder blood return, causing facial and hand changes, while raising the head briefly can improve circulation and reduce cerebral stagnation.
The piece argues the modern French school fails to match the earlier era’s national purpose. It critiques contemporary inspiration, technique, and Paris study, asserting genuine art derives from higher aims rather than fashionable craft. It questions the value of Americans studying in Paris and emphasizes the enduring benefit of mastering masterpieces locally.
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