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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1899
Page
8
Alma College activities are outlined including society events and campus notices. Members such as Weasley Sidebotham join Zeta Sigma, Philomathes and Adelphics plan events, and speakers like A G Voight are noted. The report mentions renovations to the college basement, chemistry labs expanding, and a delegation from Saginaw attending a convention.
Lippincott's Magazine for March presents a tale of trader southern life by Charide Pendleton Lamar, plus a London Lawyer recollection by G. Burnett Smith, pieces on colonization policy, Chinese medicine in California, a study of art and a poem by Charles G. D. Roberts. Eighth grade exams outline diploma path and a local sale lists Hoos and ironstone items near the foundry of J. M. Montigel & Co.
The article surveys beet sugar factory plans in Michigan, noting Tawaa setbacks and Grand Rapids delays. It cites Minnesota and Missouri Republican views, reports Bentons Harbor and Bay City progress, and highlights a push to preserve bounty support for beet sugar and opposition from farmers and unions.
Regular meeting of Fitzdames Lodge No 5 Knights of Pythias tonight with work in the first rank. Rev C W Blodgett to lecture March 17 on St Patrick Ireland and the Trio. Morning sermons at the Methodist Church on The Ministry of Sickness and The Young Man Away from Home. Presbyterian Church titles The Lamb of God and Loge and Specks. Sabbath School 9 30 a m Endeavor 6 30 a m. St John’s Third Sunday in Lent with 3 20 p m Sunday School Holy Communion 7 00 a m Evening 7 00 p m Morn 11 a m on Friday March 0 at 7 00 p m.
A garbled tale describes telegraph operators in London negotiating a misplaced pipe within a complex network that spans England, France, Germany, Belgium, and beyond. The incident highlights cross channel links and the impractical route a simple object can travel as workers exchange messages and jokes across offices.
A fragmented notice describes a busy street scene near Heewl Sqonm offering various items. It mentions a busy doctor and a shopfront selling strong weed with customers spilling light and cigaretten smoke. The passage highlights a crowded retail area with long waits at a shelf and an unusual, chaotic marketplace atmosphere.
Fragmentary notes recount a giant moose antler rack said to be the largest in England with antlers up to six feet, names linked to Virke St and W P Sheard, plus mentions of Edinburgh royalty and an early house in St Augustine, Florida. The text also cites a Coquina adobe house built from shells, mortar, and glass, tied to private Drake sacked and burned town history and a residence purchased by J W Henderson.
A garbled report notes the queen being possessed and a remarkable prison carpet. The superintendent of an agricultural jail ordered a carpet design for her majesty. It features 28 convicts, measures 77 by 40 feet, and is said to contain under 20 000 100 art pieces. The text references wrecks on the Baltic and wind-related losses amid confusing phrasing.
A mutrimonial lottery occurs four times yearly in Suplensk Russia. A young warden is raised for and 1,000 tickets are issued at trouble mill. The money is given to the girl as her dowry and the holder of the lucky ticket tests the girl. Encourseing by rights feels as helpful as Criticswing great wrenge.
In spring the body needs Gisiatiner to fight winter stagnation. As temperatures rise, fatigue and low spirits emerge from a stagnant mood and impurities. Dr JHW McLean offers Strengthening Cornial and Blood Purifier as a spring invigoration, plus SimvREAK and MULHOLLAND remedy bottles for digestion, by successors to Webb.
A consumer testimonial endorses Ely's Cream Balm as curing catarrh and head colds, noting a cent size dose is enough and claiming full recovery after two bottles. The letter mentions purchasing from VY BROS. and lists addresses in New York City and Boston.
An advertisement touts Green's August Flower as a remedy for dyspepsia, deranged liver, stomach issues, constipation, and headaches from poor habits. It claims wide travel endorsement, features sample bottles at Sharer and Mulhollands, and lists dealers nationwide.
A notice from Bivise and Haones of Alma Michigan offering a refund of the purchase price for Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tur if it fails to relieve coughing or cold symptoms. The guarantee promises satisfaction or money back. The ad mentions a 50 cent bottle.
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