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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1897
Page
8
Aboard the British steamer Acanthus bound for Philadelphia the crew endured a strange moonlight induced blindness syndrome called moonblink. During a 50 day voyage after sight of land faded the crew tested three seamen who went blind at night but regained sight with sunrise.
A garbled report discusses Gaelic use in Waterford and universities, noting Gaelic speakers persist despite modernization. It mentions Waterford professor influence, Gaelic tagie of Doldin, and calls for teaching Gaelic amid policy and cultural debates. The piece references Masque language and wider Irish language dynamics.
Japanese merchants in Chemulpo, Corea, were shocked when the king ordered a colossal shipment of 10,100 bottles of beer in one lot. A Russian warship then received 30,000 bottles, 100 per marine, to mark Russo-Corean solidarity, prompting swift delivery and celebrations.
Canandaigua’s Red Jacket club clings to a medal they claim was given to the famed Beneca chief by George Washington. Critics question authenticity, while Canandaiguans insist the piece carries unassailable honor. The item, unlike many similar medals, bears a distinct reverse inscription reflecting a controversial moment tied to a historical treaty and mercy request.
Rosa Bonheur describes a peasant like life with routine work from dawn at Fontainebleau to painting from nine to eleven thirty, daily walks, study of nature, and lifelong pursuit of truth through persistent work as a path to justice and goodness.
The article notes tall steel framed buildings disrupt pendulum clocks due to vibration, causing many to stop at upper floors. In the Manhattan Life Building the weather bureau clock halts frequently, untrustworthy since relocation. Some propose replacing pendulums with balance wheel clocks to fix the issue.
A New York World report claims the Vanderbilt family paid about 15 million for the alliance with the Marlborough house. It cites a Washington source detailing a settlement of 10.1 million for the duchess income, with 11 million to her lifetime and 5 million to the duke, plus reversion if needed. Investments center on Lake Shore and Vanderbilt railroads.
Australians pressed to adopt French theory as rabbits surge across crops and foliage. New York Journal cites Queensland bacteriologist Mr. Pond hired by Central Rabbit Association to test full scale inoculation across a 200 acre area split into three sections for incubation and study. Secrecy surrounds the virus to ensure alternative diseases if needed. Also notes German unemployment relief and Cologne workers’ society thresholds.
Mrs Minton, a courageous Kentucky mountain woman, rides solo on the Castiow to Andersonville route under Uncle Sam’s service. Despite rough terrain and frequent robberies, she ferries the community’s missives with a horse and a mail pouch, having begun the three year contract and already completed eight months.
The London Dial notes brisk literary work in Japan though critics warn of periodical dominance and commercial influence on literature. It mentions peers in English analysis, a planned history of the recent war with China, and an imperial University panel of 16 scholars assembling material for an exhaustive Japanese history.
A rancher in the Big Worn mountains set a heavy trap baited with mutton for panthers suspected of stealing his cattle. After four days with no catch, the fifth day was skipped, and on the sixth the ground was torn up and the trap missing. He found two panthers, one with a trapped leg being fed on by the other, and he shot the untrapped panther first then killed the other.
A muddled list outlines several one mile time records across diverse performers and machines. Entries include a hurricane beating time, a balloon, a railroad engine, a horse, a torpedo boat, and various athletes with listed mile times and short notes on pacing. The text mixes speeds and devices with uncertain phrasing and broken numbers.
A story describes a Black brother carrying a large armful of books. When asked if he studies, he explains the books belong to his brother and recounts a humorous, exaggerated chain of mathematical terms. The tale highlights contrasts between appearance and cleverness.
A report claims the czar may be a Sevistian descendant through Paul Whens in London. He allegedly fell for Miss Martiteger, famed for beauty, who rode a Shetland pony in Tirde Park. They reportedly wed privately, and her mother was Nicholas I’s descendant.
A Bangor editor reports a shipwrecked mariner survived twelve days on a barrel of eggs. He recalls the voyage from California to New York, a coral reef wreck, and the crew’s ordeal with other stories of the sea and a Bath resident killed in a desertion incident.
A medical expert discusses factors influencing longevity and core health conditions. The analysis covers heart, liver, brain function, and aging, noting how nutrition, lifestyle, and genetics impact lifespan and vulnerability to illness. The report emphasizes awareness of risk periods and preventive measures for extended healthy years.
A 19th century piece notes peanuts as a nutritious food rich in albumen and advised for soups purees and dressings. It suggests uses in bread stuffing for ducks mayonnaise spreads and adding to milk. It also mentions mushroom studies and a Philadelphia society exploring edible mushrooms and dangers of toadstools.
A garbled account hints at a French police case involving a burglar linked to a romance with an Asian partner. The mechanism traces a Rayon Peritjean suspect and arrests of accomplices after a boulevard robbery in Paris. The narrative notes convictions or escapes amid police actions.
A historical sketch describes how wild turkeys are subdued and tamed by a method named in Florida. The text outlines trapping, restraining, and managing techniques, noting devices and procedures used to capture, handle, and transport the birds with limited safety warnings and practical notes.
A tale recalls a countryman who tricks a clerk by demanding his stolen notes. He asks a friend to witness, then returns with a second request and proves the clerk’s complicity. The scheme succeeds, pleasing the rural observer.
Prince Max of Saxony, lately in London as a Catholic priest, renounces his hereditary rights after entering the priesthood. He left the German army years ago and cites devotion to Princess Fedora of Schlewnle-Holstein as a factor. He spoke upon visiting a workhouse group, saying he seeks labor, not position. A charitable president notes travel costs for the French president.
Attorneys for Mirriagen file a caveat in the case heard at Gratiot County Court, noting a seizure order dated September 4 and involving property and royalties from the Northwest Quarter. The document references court proceedings in Michigan and lists parties Anne Lente and Mathias Kers as caveators, with details about titles and obligations, including a public sale under fiduciary oversight.
The Michigan Gratiot Probate Court orders a sale of estate assets in the case of William B P Crawley deceased. The order sets December hearing and directs notice to interested parties, detailing the process for selling the parcel described as the northeast quarter of a section in Gratiot County, with proceeds distributed per court instructions.
Auction note offers a feed mill setup including a twenty four inch French barb barrel stain corn shelter elevators Leyr holders shafting car pulleys Mall codeplate and related gears. Located at this office for sale cheap.
A dissolution notice appears to announce the closure of Thy Arts of Rumeni with entities and accounts referenced. The document lists parties and financial or organizational steps, indicating cessation of operations and related formalities.
Fragmentary OCR text describes a chaotic scene with names and items for sale, including references to a postmaster and various distorted phrases. The readable core mentions an auction or sale context and a person named R. Maher.
Thousands attend an auction listing from Ely Brothers of Warren Street New York City presenting gold and safety chains as featured items. The listing notes aCre Balun with safety and windows, with broader claims and endorsements by LW Sperry of Hartford County.
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