Record of Alma exports and 1900s commerce trends
The Alma Record outlines historical export gains, noting 925,080,000 in foreign trade and a total trade value near 10,000,000 in receipts, with a 210 percent growth over a century. It discusses classifying publications for mailing, urges rural delivery benefits, comments on David B. Hill’s presidential plans, and reflects on the century’s onset and Michigan’s railroad and state appointments as leadership changes unfold.
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Consolidated Roads to Unite Crystal Lake and Lansing Lines
Promoters of the Crystal Lake electric railroad and the Lansing St Johns and St Louis Railroad met in St Johns to consolidate under one company. Heavy local holdings include D. S. French 65000 and B P Waldron 5000 with others in Hubbardston Carwen City and along the line. About 411000 of 10000 had been subscribed, work on the Lansing to St Johns line paused for winter, with cars expected to run to St Johns by July 1.
Chinese Justice Hearing Reveals Turbulent Trial
Fragmentary OCR text depicts a June 27 session with mention of a court, jurors, and proceedings. Names and places are garbled yet indicate a public hearing in a Chinese justice context with references to witnesses and justice process. The extract shows confusion and incompleteness but suggests a formal trial atmosphere.
Chinese Antipathies and the Clash of Cultures Amid Reform
Fragmented discussion on Chinese society and Western perceptions amid labor division, politics, and treaties. References to anti Chinese sentiment, opium era tensions, and claimed racial superiority narratives shape a controversial debate on modernization, diplomacy, and cultural interference.
Oyster Industry Fails To Sink American Vessels Amidst Market Turmoil
Fragmented report details vast and profitable oyster shipments, noting 12 000 000 tons landed on Maryland shores over 100 years, creating fears of overloading ships. It mentions profits surpassing 100 000 dollars in six months and a Jersey City justice receiving a marriage fee of ten dollars.
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Maryland
Wally Wessel
Hinge
America
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Jersey City
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Notice on Joe and Sugar Beet Reports in Michigan
A local notice from Aluis vendors details private distribution of Joe by weight at set prices and explains a shift to more at home demand. It cites fiscal year reports with emphasis on sugar beets and related bulletins including works by Towar Smith Kedair Pettit and Bird.
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United States
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Chapwick
A. Leon
Bird
D. Towar
Michigan
O. D. Smith
KR. (. Kedair
I. Ad. Pettit
Opening of Alma College After Two Weeks Vacation
After a two week break Alma College reopens with a chapel service led by Prof J T Ewing who lectures on Student Life in Ancient Athens. He outlines two historic periods of Athens and the trials of teachers and students, noting one student did not return and a new term begins with renewed energy. The issue then reviews Frank Leslie's Popular Monthly noting its realism and a striking January piece about the Soapy Smith era in Skaguay and the rise of city bohemia in primitive urban life.
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J. T Ewing
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Athens
Frank Leslie
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Soapy Smith
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Hertanal
New York
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Susie Thas
Moe
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Fr. E. Pollasky
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John Wrude IN & Co
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Southern Resorts
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Southern Railway
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Washington
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Fourth Ave
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Louisville
Kentucky
Alia Osdaling
Bob Steint
J. M. Montigel
Williams Manufacturing Company
Gulf Coast
Co. L. Stone General Pass
Louisville, Ky
Paul Murray
Alma
DR. F. . Olp
Chas. E. Petttyjohn & Co
Chas. E. Pettyjohn & Co
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Alma, Mich
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