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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1908
Page
2
Report on the state oratorical contest with students from Notre Dame and Hope County excelling. Speakers displayed confidence, rhetoric and preparation while some teams looked to future opportunities. Anxious but hopeful, participants expect strong performances in the next meet.
Real estate transfers listed with multiple grantees and property descriptions across townships including North Star Kilxareth and Perrinton. Names appear with spouses and assorted parcel references plus a for sale line advertising radiators at the Alma Record office.
The article outlines early sources of the school fund including land grants in Virginia 1609 and disability land bounties for veterans, detailing how proceeds supported education. It notes state borrowing, distribution rules by district, and the declining value of the fund, with calls for better support for teachers and schools. It also includes a local advertisement for sales and remedies and a small for-sale notice.
In a dramatic harbor scene from Mission Wharf to Hunter's Point the fleet reviews proceed as Secretary of the Navy greets the Yeoman flag vessel. The West Virginia and Nerall battle group, the Weave, and multiple auxiliaries anchor within view while ferries line the shore and the city skyline watches the naval spectacle.
Seven terrorists condemned by a military court for complicity in a plot against Grand Duke Nicolae Nicholmleviteh were hanged on March at Tavlionht of Luky Naxe opposite Kronstadt. Among those executed was Calvino the Italian reporter, who had a passport issued to the real Civinn, and three women aged nineteen.
A Mexican mine explosion near Monterey leaves many dead, with reports indicating around seventy to eighty workers perished. Details are unclear due to distorted dispatch text, but authorities fear a major catastrophe as rescue teams search the ruins and assess the blast's cause.
The Chicago Provision Market and East Buffalo Livestock Market on March 2 show varied cattle and hog quotes with steers at 4.85 to 6.10, cows ~4.00, hogs around 4.75 to 4.80, and sheep and lambs strong in some yards. Grain quotes include wheat futures near 97 OY and corn around 1.90, with oats and bran also listed. A health note promotes Electric Bitters as a tonic addressing stomach and liver issues, praising its spring efficacy and purity.
Alma defeated Mt Pleasant 21 to 0 in a hard fought game at home. Key players Beigen Dafoe and Campbell led the offense while Hoban and Roselistark anchored the defense. Referee Tambting, timekeeper Haeper, and a lively crowd contributed to the spirited contest.
Resolutions express sympathy on the death of Anna Lavahaw, referred to as a departed sister. The WoRd of Alma members extend condolences to her family and friends, noting loss and shared faith. A copy of the resolutions is to be sent to nearby auxiliaries and the deceased’s family.
Market report lists varied commodity prices including hay straw seed potatoes butter honey green hides dressed pork veal mutton and live poultry. Also notes holiday blended flour rye flour buckwheat and clear flour with assorted per unit or per ton prices and limited descriptive details.
The text promotes Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a safe non alcoholic remedy for pregnancy ailments. It stresses it is a medicine of known composition with full ingredient listing and endorsements from medical writers. It also advertises a booklet of endorsements mailed free and mentions non patent status.
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