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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1898
Page
6
Fragmentary account recalls a hut linked to Grimnather and a favored cough remedy. The narrator mentions illness names, a riverine setting, and a theatrical cue intertwined with a local anecdote. Names and places are unclear due to damaged text but imply a dated, local reminiscence.
Ayer's Cherry Pectoral is praised as an unequaled remedy for coughs colds and lung diseases. The advert claims it strengthens cures rather than merely soothing and notes a ninety three World’s Fair medal and fifty years of cures.
Readable fragments mention Eugene, Lamip, and Wail in a discussion of votes and candidates. The text references a debate setting, a list of names, and possible allegations by officials. Context unclear, but centers on a contested election process and associated individuals.
Eight golden wedding guests celebrated at Atlantic City with civic honors and gifts. The event highlighted family ties and the couple’s long marriage, while local figures praised the couple’s example and the community’s support. The notice mentions a payment of 61,000 to the aging spouse and suggests future care arrangements. One Minute Cough Cure is advertised as available from B.S. Webb.
A Philadelphia mushroom study society has formed to meet biweekly and read papers like Mushrooms That Have Helped Me. Organizers estimate about 835 edible mushroom varieties around the city. many are wasted due to fear of toadstools, while safe varieties can be delicious.
The San Francisco Argonaut argues for legal restrictions on sale storage and transport of dangerous chemical articles now widely used in metal manufacturing. It notes liquids and gases like carbonic acid, oxygen, hydrogen, and nitrous oxide stored under pressure in cylinders and tubes, and warns of serious accidents from improper handling and shipboard transportation.
Fragmentary notice discusses age limits, religious groups, property rights, and penalties in various regions. Mentions France, Spain, Switzerland, and protestant concerns, with scattered figures and dates, but details are unclear due to damaged OCR.
The article notes broad reforms and advances in the 60 years since Victoria’s crown. Abolitions of flogging in armed forces, child labor limits in Britain, reduced press gangs, and humane treatment of criminals are highlighted alongside improvements in transport and communications.
A garbled historical clipping outlines supposed laws of civilized nations forbidding poison and treachery, harming noncombatants, and misusing flags for wartime deception. It discusses bombardment limits, treatment of prisoners, and protections for cities, churches, and private property.
A garbled column appears to recount a coastal tale with names like Wes Hoult and Connick set near a lighthouse. Fragments hint at maritime lore, a funeral sale, and local figures, with mismatched phrases suggesting a serialized shore story.
Destructive lightning struck the island of Rhodes damaging the church of St John and nearby houses. The blast destroyed a powder magazine and left more than two dozen dead bodies among the debris. Authorities report widespread panic as fires raged and residents sought safety.
A flower merchant recalls Jay Gould’s orchid collection at Irvington and how enormous sums were spent to acquire rare varieties. He notes Gould’s shrewdness in finance did not translate to orchid value and that careful buying could have saved much. The piece touches on costly purchases and missed bargains in Gould’s orchid hobby.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions individuals and items with inconsistent terms, referencing therapies or products in a garbled context. The readable pieces include names like Thirewend and DeWir'n Little Burley, with scattered references to remedies and timing, but no coherent event or outcome to report.
A garbled OCR note references teeth reading pilots and medical myths, mentioning Catvet cad in Mallet and Gaia themes. It hints at public interest in dental care, health events, and local discussions, but the text is fragmented with unclear names and dates.
A fragmented nostalgic piece recounts a couple's divorce and reunion after years apart in a small town setting. The narrative hints at resilience, urban relocation, and late life changes as the pair plans to reside in Muncie.
A Carmi Illinois druggist quotes a customer praising Mother's Friend as a life saving obstetric aid. The Bradfield Regulator Company of Atlanta advertises the product as increasing strength and elasticity to ease childbirth, shorten labor, and reduce risks to mother and child. A $1 price is given plus express shipping and a free book for expectant mothers.
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