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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1895
Page
2
WIAL introduces a sequence of Rasy Experiments in namistey and physics conducted across the country. Researchers enumerate aims, methods, and potential insights while highlighting institutional involvement and broader scientific interest.
Uncle John Matrick visits Eagle i with his daughter and son as the Western farm near Wilton may be bought for 1700. Local haying begins, hog shipments, a funeral in Prost. Michon Priddy notes births, elopements, and village life with a march of minor incidents and town concerns.
Riverdale residents report changes at the Commercial Hotel and a push for leadership in the Weather Bureau role. A series of meetings discuss financing, a will and trust matters, a farewell to former porters, and plans for Riverdale to stay at the front amid scarce water and business shifts. Local groups, including Hyverdale residents, weigh options as a new hearse and a new office near Maw A1teot are mentioned in the evolving plan.
Forest Hill reports a quiet week with church services and school events. Breantaleering and Dr. Wheeler from St Louis attended a local event. The Ferris forecast school at Tig Rapids is mentioned. Attendance at church was good, with several visitors and a Sunday school class led by M. L. Sanday. Georges Cattorn visited to help the family for the week. Frog sightings and a light service at the Christian church were noted. Mr Kayeradt hosted Portland friends, and Dr. Tybertin entertained guests from Brookenge last Sunday.
In Breckenridge Mrs Hollinger is recovering at home amid mill hopes for a reunion. Mise Katie Crusoy visited St Louis last week. The Wheeler boys won a local ball game Saturday. Feely of 1s St Leite died at home Friday morning. a Congregational service followed. Munroe Howland’s barn burned two miles NW of town Monday. Hay crops suffered from recent river damage. old fashioned traveling show with teams visited this week.
Fragmented notices detail visits by Beebe family to Wallace and Hens Levin, Mrs Harriet Kuss in Milan, and JL Baker and wife. Local events mention children’s day at Mk church, Amy Stewart’s Ohio trip, property trades involving Melvin Sanders and Fred Newton, Emerson Lodge officers elected, and various grand lodge appointments.
Sumner notes a community gathering honoring Reverend McCarthy with $7.25 and a gift. Mentions teachers Pend Plank Winnie Willinies and Dr. Tira Han, locals visiting Lansing, and plans to bolster schools and sidewalks. Reports Arecords of town residents and events at Welcome Wack and Alin Mow.
New Haven records the death of Mrs Bliesbett Hamilton aged 72 after years of suffering. A native of Trelansd she moved with husband Edward Hamilton to Dana and then to their present home. She left five living children and was described as a devoted Christian. Funeral service was held Friday at Wallner athuel haaae with a hymn and prayers.
A man disguised as a burglar broke into Mrs Groen's home injuring her and her three young children before escaping. Detective efforts continue as authorities seek the suspect. Also noted are the death of J. T. Holliday after a long illness and Masonry rites at his funeral, plus a local baseball firm adding Kinmond and Davies to bolster the lineup.
Fragmented local notices report several crime related items including a burglary sentence for Oliver Claude Harrison of Bay City and a stabbing case involving a Rev J Bereman visiting Grand Rapids. Also mentioned are bank failure details in Lansing and a fatal train incident near Trout River with injuries. A fall event is planned across Manistee counties.
A garbled report recounts multiple incidents including a man named Downey injured by a train incident, and various fires and accidents around towns like Morristown and Litchfield. It notes a dedication of a church by French Catholics of Saginaw and mentions political figures and a range of local events and misfortunes, ending with a poetic lament and religious reflections.
Amelia B Edwards describes Tyrolean toy makers in St Cirteh homes. Aged Magdalena Maldaauf carves animals from wood and bone, shaping elephants horses and sheep with patient skill. The article notes families weaving art across generations and local earnings from carved figures and crucifixes.
A garbled reflection recounts Walter Raleigh as a persistent figure who explored America and Virginia, discovering the palate and the potato, tobacco, and later speaking of England’s enduring faith. The text mixes misspellings with hints of Raleigh’s legacy and a boast of divine grace enduring through time.
Elixir of Mules is praised as refreshing and easy on delicate stomachs. It allegedly enriches blood, restores frail constitution, and relieves coughs without opiates, claiming to cure colds, influenza, fevers, headaches, and various throat and lung ailments. Sold with a money back guarantee, 50 cents each or five for a dollar, by druggists or direct from Vaca Bax Comeaxt in St. Louis Michigan.
A letter from Mrs. A. Bateham of Humslous Mich describes eight years of sleeplessness with nights of only hours. Dr Wheeler's Nerve Vitalizer is praised for restoring sleep, curing nervous prostration and depression. The testimonial asserts daily improvement and lasting benefits, urging readers to consider this remedy.
A misspelled advertisement touts Castoria as a cure for colds throat and throat and lung diseases. It promises rapid relief and offers a free sample bottle, signed by an individual named B Went.
An ad style fragment offers a free package of a “great serve tone” for conditions described as nervous exhaustion, depression, and kidney issues. It mentions care for a sick person and references a Dr Webb-like signoff. The text is garbled with many misspellings and nonsensical phrases.
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