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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1906
Page
2
Fragmented OCR text shows Alma Record branding with names including leaders and managers. The readable portion states readers, paper sales, and a reference to a local postmaster chase, but lacks coherent events or dates to form a完整 news item.
The piece notes strong orders and high prices across iron, steel, cotton, woolen goods, lumber and hardware, with wheat in good condition. It discusses stock market fears, insurance scandals, legislation, and banking dishonesty and questions the impact of Russian events. It condemns grand jury abuses and advocates regular juries to curb misconduct.
State authorities note Michigan faces higher per mile tax rates than Wisconsin and other states as lawsuits seek full payment of railroad taxes. The current assessment implies Michigan railroads will pay more taxes proportionately this year than any other state, despite unsettled valuations and pending challenges.
The article explains Michigan voters must enroll with their party on the first Monday in April to participate in party nominations. It notes no action is needed beyond providing requested information at that time and that subsequent steps occur at later, specified intervals.
A congressman on the House floor reflects on personal job loss due to tariff policy. He notes the real effect of protective tariffs on wages and employment, stressing that many workers understand tariff changes as threats to their livelihoods rather than abstract debate.
Senate committee on Inter-oceanic canals heard Chief Engineer Stevens argue a lock canal on the Panama Isthmus would cost about 147 million to 250 million and take up to eight to fifteen years to complete. He contends a sea level canal is impractical, while informal committee discussions favored Stevens's recommendations.
Trial of Norman Hapgood for criminal libel centers on Town Topics paragraph about Col W J Mann and immune list. Witnesses include Commodore Gerry and James Burden. defense hints at continuing today. Wayne enumerates prominent names like Alger, Morgan, Vanderbilt among about 60 immune figures. Also an ad for ManZan hemorrhoid treatment appears in the text.
Young people are urged to learn telegraphy as railroads and telegraph companies seek operators. A six months course including telegraphy and typewriting costs about F91 with tuition, board, and room. A reduced rate may be possible. Catalogue free from Dodge's Institute Monroe St Valparaiso Ind 47453.
Adevout mother trains her son for leadership among her oppressed people. She recalls past sacrifice, fears separation as he nears a palace mission, and places trust in God to guide and protect him. Joachim, now a thoughtful youth, answers his mother as the royal summons arrives.
In a palace arrival, a Hebrew boy named Joachim is presented to a princess after his mother recalls the faith of Abraham. The family hopes the royal destiny will serve God’s people, while the boy shows resolve to join the mission despite lavish temptations.
A tale recounts a noble mother’s farewell as the faithful boy, raised as a prince, receives a jeweled bracelet and a pledge of friendship from his foster mother. She urges him to remember his God and his mission, while the narrator notes their whispered parting and a tradition naming him Joachim at circumcision.
The season of indigestion is now at hand. King’s Dyspepsia Tablets relieve indigestion and correct all stomach disorders, sold by Geo. E. Sharman.
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