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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1891
Page
2
A lurid digest resembles a chaotic 19th century column citing a Georgia editor’s critique of modern newspapers, then pivoting to geopolitical musings on Germany’s rise and imperial figures. The piece rails against sensationalism, lauds philanthropy, and touches on Russia, revolutions, and the Iron Chancellor Bismarck in dense, opinionated prose.
A reflective piece tracing the rise of the dramatic reporter, famed for detailing theater life, gossip, and star private lives. It cites Leander Richardson and Col Mapleson as pivotal figures, noting the press's influence on promotions, anecdotes, and even misprints that shaped public perception.
A vivid portrait of coon hunting at night with dogs and hunters tracking through woods by moonlight. The coon is tough but pursued with peril and patience, ending in dawn’s light as hunters return to camp for breakfast and tales of old hunts.
Ada Rehan is profiled as a hardworking stage star with a frugal private life. The piece traces her name change from Ada Groban to Ada Rehan, notes her father as a poor porter, and mentions her thrifty habits and modest Sixth Avenue apartment near the theater. It cites Mrs. Gilbert’s thrifty reputation and a digression about a £10000 annual income from savings, concluding with a general proverb about industrious and idle men.
A fragment of Joaquin Miller's reminiscence recalls early exploration toward Lewiston and the Snake River, describing native peoples, frontier travel, and the discovery of gold on the Idaho frontier. The narrator recounts journey hardships, the rise of mining camps, and the naming of early towns while noting later imperial expansion and rail projects shaping the region.
British minister to Argentina Mr Pakensham says Paraguay for years has been a black sheep among South American republics and is now taking no upward course. He notes the country is getting its share of the far less favorable developments in the region.
Mining engineer Mr W G Tonkin of Silver City New Mexico recounts a Western camp incident to illustrate respect for women. He describes a rugged four man mining cabin where hosts welcome his wife and provide shelter, refusing to accept compensation, underscoring chivalry in frontier life.
A legendary gulf known as the Hull Hole lies on North Fork in Grant County West Virginia. Reported as bottomless the chasm measures about fifteen feet wide with nearly perpendicular walls. Explorers sounded and lowered lanterns to depths of hundreds of feet with no bottom heard, estimating over three thousand feet deep after sound timing.
Parisian workers include artificial war makers tose mal prayer-makers leg-stretchers mixers knocker-ups and fourteenth men. The litter class meets dinner superstitions with a ready fourteenth man. Mount Morgan in New South Wales is described as the richest gold mine with rare formations recently recognized.
The New York Morning Journal features Uncle Busse Sage recounting Rockefeller’s vast fortune, claiming annual income around 20 million dollars and illustrating minute-by-minute earnings. It compares wealth to royalty, noting daily, hourly, and even per-second gains and the impracticality of spending such sums.
A large diamond mined at De Boers Consolidated Mines in Kimberly South Africa arrived in two pieces weighing 19 12 and 25 12 carats. The stone measures 21 4 inches long 1 10 wide and 1 4 thick. It resembles quartz with a three sided prism form and lacks normal cleavage. One fragment of roughly three quarters of an inch may be added later. The brownish coating resembles river diamonds and the gem is valued at £2000.
An account describes crowd protocol as the Empress of Japan passes, requesting proper dress and conduct. Viewers must remove hats or coverings, refrain from smoking, and stay silent. Only foreigners may keep head coverings, umbrellas are barred, and crowds must remain orderly along the route.
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