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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1898
Page
8
Residents of Apalachin New York were startled when a bear trotted toward them carrying a four year old girl by her dress in its mouth. The child was unharmed and the bear laid her down nearby before allowed to depart. The bear belonged to an Italian camper who had raised it around children.
A Menominee Enterprise report quotes a veteran woodsman on fair pay in lumber camps. He says workers never fix wages in fall and rely on job quality, with higher pay in spring if work is satisfactory. He explains that early hiring leads to scarcity and rising rates, while experienced workers avoid fixed promises.
A Shrewsbury exciseman famed for a notably large nose faced teasing from boys at a school lane. Dr. Butler intervened, urging the head boy to stop the taunts. Yet students reassembled as he passed, and many covered their faces in laughter or turned away in mock awe.
A New Orleans police officer encounters a boy wheeling home a load of oyster cans and lettuce. The lad explains the plan to create an impression of abundance for visiting relatives, claiming the family will pretend to have hospitality and luxury foods to deter concern.
Government factory in Taree mass produces celluloid cigarette holders and mouthpieces. Public warnings note quick ignition of cel luloids and advise caution for visitors to Paris about handling these items.
A Quitman resident owns 42 000 acres with four thousand and five hundred additional acres spread across kin farms. All properties are managed through an extensive telephone system, keeping assets well held in hand.
A Birmingham clergyman cycling home from a village sermon encounters an elephant from a traveling circus lying on its side in a narrow road. Two handlers with lanterns stood by as the animal refused to move, while the sleepy pair seemed to have fallen asleep, leaving the front wheel to wonder about what it thought.
The Tehuelches of southern Patagonia are tall, averaging nearly six feet, with individuals reaching four to six inches above. They are not savages but civilized barbarians, skilled in hunting, horse and dog use, and making capes from animal skins. Traders supply whisky, fueling some trade activity in the region.
A New Hampshire seal preys on killifish in its pool, showing speed and power as it pursues, grabs, and eats the smaller fish. The seal’s hunting resembles a large bird underwater, aided by steps to a viewing platform where it feeds, though it rarely eats killies except when underfed.
Director of the mint notes global gold output for 1807 at about 240 million dollars, a near 20 percent rise from 1696. United States leads with 61.5 million, Africa 59 million, Australia 51 million, followed by Mexico Canada and India. Russia, Canada, and India also listed.
A young woman’s first latchkey ordeal ends with a startled scream as a silent stranger’s attempted aid triggers a chaotic hallway scene. The neighbor, unable to speak loudly due to a sore throat, explains he planned to help after hearing the door fail to open. The incident ends peacefully but leaves her wary of evening outings.
A Philadelphia Times account explains the cheetah as a trained hunter used in India under Rajah Bom madevare. The animal, leopard-like yet dog obedient, tracks deer with silent precision, often trailing prey for miles before striking. The Rajah Bom madevare’s cheetah, Venkata Narasantra Naidu Bahadur, is famed and valued highly by his master.
A new method to extract moisture from grain by drying under vacuum was tested in Britain on wheat. The trial, at the request of MP Mr Yorbureh, showed moisture reduction to BES per cent and noted difficulties with heat control. The technique aims to improve wheat conditioning for harvest storage.
A prepeh bawyer from Bermotiore and the Deeneh critic face a test of the legal right of response as editor of Tevile dex Deux Monies is accused of denying a writer’s rebuttal. The plaintiff’s Maitre Gordi ner launches a forceful address, questioning who has the authority to silence dissent as the courtroom scene erupts.
A report notes Queen Regents Charities seeks to boost revenues and extend support to the needy. An exchange mentions 4000 to aid relief efforts in Ranieloia. Activists describe Narcctens women aiding Fateneer workers with supplies as a community rally grows.
A garbled OCR passage mentions Eternal Pires and Cayton with scattered terms about events and eras. It lacks clear actions, dates, or locations, making it difficult to identify the main subject or outcome from the readable fragments.
Ingle W. Rush, 45, of Logan County, Ohio, presented himself with commitment papers to the Ohio Penitentiary in Columbus and began a year’s imprisonment. A longtime community figure and township treasurer, Rush faced defalcation charges after turning over collateral to cover a school fund shortage of 4700. The grand jury and Judge Duncan described the case as a sad duty, with Rush not defending the action.
In Cairo the limited church accommodations during winter lead to a Sunday service held in a Gheziveh palace drawing room. Once Semali Pasha's grand reception hall, the palace now serves as a hotel and retains Ismail’s furniture and carpets. Women gather in the ornate room while a garrison chaplain leads the Church of England service.
The Empress of China brings news of disgraceful Shanghai scandals where Chinese youths attached to the legation allegedly marry English girls. Reports claim these unions were fad like schemes, with mistreatment and sale of wives, leaving victims humiliated and without support.
A historical account recalls a Hawaiian scene where Joseph Marsilen, at a church service, palm s a $10 gold coin and swaps it for a silver quarter. A physician auditor later searches the table, floor, and pockets for the missing gold piece, then the con artist quietly returns the gold coin to the collection.
A garbled historical fragment discusses a woman's hair reaching feet length and a weighty Trewn hye mention. It notes shifts in Hamburg’s population from 1185 to 1800 and to 41,000 and 3,807, alongside a reference to the German emperor paying five car tages for court use.
An old advertisement touts Dr J H Mclean's Liver and Kidney Hale as the first remedy to restore liver balance and kidney function. It claims to increase bile secretion, stimulate the kidneys, and restore full bodily function. Sold by B S Ween for one dollar a bottle.
Grand Trunk Railway offers a low rate five day excursion to Niagara Falls starting Friday July 29 from Michigan and connections through the state. Special trains will run on all divisions with extended return validity to August 3. Inquiries to Grand Trunk agents or Ken Fletcher Detroit Trav Pass Agent. Also an ad for McLean's Life and Kidney Pills at $1.00 a bottle, sold by B S Wenn.
The D R W company advertises a July 1 special from Alma at 10:00 am to Saginaw noon, return from Saginaw in the afternoon for 10 cents. Guides to roads are free. Also an Aurora excursion to Frankfort Benzonia Traverse City with special trains leaving Alma and fares around 4.25, half fare for children under twelve.
Rivins and Rivers offer a free 230 size bottle of Voley's Colic Cure to the first Civil War veteran who applies. Ely’s Cream Balm touted for catarrh and cold in the head with a 10 cent trial size available. Foley's Kidney Cure praised as a great remedy for kidney trouble.
An OCR fragment summarizes a patent medicine focus with claims that Rheumatic Tablets cure rheumatism, advertised as vegetable and sold 60 cents a box, plus Foley's Colic Cure touted for colic and bowel issues during travel. It also contains scattered legal and real estate notices and ad-like text from the era.
A fragment notes that Foley's Kidney Cure is absolutely reliable for all kidney and bladder diseases, with Bivins & Rhodes cited. The terse claim suggests confidence in the remedy and its advertised effectiveness.
The Gratiot County Probate Court in Newark schedules a village land sale focused on private property for public use and compensation. Proceedings involve three special committee members and a county drain commissioner with hearings and examinations planned for the Tuesday session in August, detailing the sale action and compensation terms.
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