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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1898
Page
3
The article lists leading sources of supply with figures. United States dominates production at $61,590,000 followed by Argentina with $9,900,000 and Australia with $490,000. Additional entries include Mexico Canada and Taiwan with varying totals.
Memphis Commercial Appeal reports a planned Tennessee venture after discovery at Ninegar spring near Reel Foot Lake by Bet e Sennett of Paducah Ky. A London-backed company aims to develop the site with extensive irrigation and vine farming. The project contemplates thousands of barrels of pickle vines and a 5000 head hog operation to supply pickled feet and related products. A separate note explains barometer effects on weight, citing air pressure around 15 tons for an average man and a one ton load shift.
State news from Saginaw and Bay City details a village meeting on stivek balers, a May 2–May 8 schedule of local events, and notes about tax land sales in Michigan. Mentions Bay City firms, individuals like Bertie, and officials in St. Joseph and Kalamazoo. Also reports on a proposed brigadier surgeon appointment for the volunteer army and potential Michigan brigadier generals.
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