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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1896
Page
4
A New York village tale warns teachers to respect pupils physical needs. A girl died of peritonitis after a refused break, with the attending physician suggesting involuntary manslaughter possible. Medical authorities advise teachers to grant reasonable exits when needed, balancing safety with instruction.
A discussion on the vice presidency and presidential succession notes the need for a capable second in command. It argues the selection should be based on qualification and geography, not party loyalties, with emphasis on ensuring the president’s duties and continuity of government. The piece reflects Vermont views on presidential candidates and the national mood.
A Len Amatia newspaper fragment suggests the Blaste bie party may sway white citizens to influence elections. It warns that even a few may shift the vote if they can marry to count ballots, implying potential manipulation of voter tests and turnout.
The article traces candles from ancient tallow dips to modern paraffin and stearin candles, noting Chevreul's fat separation into oleo- and glycurip products and the broader reach of candle production. It highlights candle advantages and costs, fire safety, and climate resilience, with references to World observations on candle use and trends.
A quirky aside on tea preparation contrasts with a passage about Leo's boyhood, tracing old fashion tips for tea to avoid milk and sugar and favor clear taste, then shifting to Marion Crawford’s portrait of a country gentleman and lifelong walker. The excerpt blends culinary lore with literary reflections and rural ideals.
A Vancouver World clipping notes a Calgary visitor mixed with Chinook slang, struggling to bargain for a clam basket. The exchange ends with the price dropping to four bits after a quip about overcoats and soap.
Major Pryce Gordon recounts a Ninety second regiment wound of Donald shot in the thigh by a ramshot ball. The ball lodged, formed a poultice, and an incision yielded a fragment and cloth. the center hit piece was forced into a cop-like shape. The account ends with a note on attribution and literary reflections.
Fragmented text mixes old health tips urging Chamberlain’s remedy and a jokey wife treatment with garbled travel schedules from Ann Arbor line service. It references G. Martin druggist and unclear fare details, plus a shaky Alma timetable snippet and vague train notices.
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