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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1889
Page
3
A reflective verse on human frailty and conscience. The speaker rejects heated passions and urges fidelity to a higher guiding voice. The poem urges humility, restraint, and trust in the divine during life’s perilous paths.
Under a burning Indiana sun two English ladies ride through a guarded road. A sentry blocks their path, a clash erupts with Lady Ruskin striking the soldier. Dorothy’s calm defense and the soldier’s quiet composure deepen her curiosity as the encounter hints at a broader storm in colonial India. The scene shifts to Dorothy’s yearning for the enigmatic soldier and a mysterious bond grows through restraint and courtesy. The tale promises further revelations as Dorothy seeks the man in barracks amid a charged frontier.
A New York Ledger letter argues mothers bear heavy daily burdens and suggests husbands should help at home. The writer condemns the idea that women alone must keep a home appealing while men remain physically strong and emotionally detached.
An American girl at Queen Victoria’s drawing room caused a faux pas by ignoring the queen until she addressed the Princess of Wales. She apologized to the queen and kissed the royal hand before moving along the line. The queen initially appeared angry but smiled after recognizing the Princess’s amused reaction.
An Oregon farmer defends marriage amid a question on its value. He argues marriage succeeds, contrasting it with a long morning routine described in humorous detail as he lists daily chores a wife would handle, emphasizing that no outsider can match the work.
A humorous prose item describes an upholstered front gate with a cushioned foot-board and side arms, claimed to aid romantic travelers at late hours. An extending band from a gatepost is said to steer a young man away by the ear, forcing a return toward home when the time reaches half past ten.
A Worcester Spy item recalls a child’s naive summary of a church sermon last Sunday. She misquotes his topic as Paul plat and Apolli naris water, amusing her father and readers with the playful error.
Cassius Reynolds, a veteran cow-boy based in Fremont, Nebraska, recounts his career and the epic roundups from Oregon to Nebraska. He explains how a roundup gathers thousands of cattle, the cutting out of cows with calves, branding with iron brands, and the dangers of stampedes and Indian attacks, noting western life and the hardy, daring nature of cowboys.
The article recounts Richard Pigott’s rise from respected Dublin circles to scorn as a shameless journalist. It traces his work with The Irishman and The Piaras of Ireland, his shifts during home rule, and his eventual exposure as a forger. It notes his decline, accusations of crime, and public suspicion as his influence evaporated.
A collage of observations on popular superstitions about animal eyes opening, dogs biting, and mad dog fears. plus varied items from politics, industry, theater, and notable incidents of the era. Mentions include Harrison, Blaine, and European affairs with scattered local notes and curiosities.
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