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Newspaper

The Alma Record

Location

Alma, Michigan, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1894

Page

3

Prehistoric Man in Glacial and Postglacial Times

The article surveys early human existence across continents, noting relics from preglacial to postglacial periods. It cites Brinton and Foster on Miocene to Pleistocene classifications, ancient European and African finds, and the spread of early humans via homogenous tool cultures. It discusses Atlantis geographies, early lakebed find sites, and the uncertain link of American relics to preglacial times.

Daniel G. Brinton Orcasina Asia Sid Europe Benwath Sahara Noroas Africa Northern Kayope South Africa Iran Arabia Indian Ocean Sahara Sea South Europe North Africa Atlantic Hrinton Brinton Thames Madrid Spain Hinta Lisbon America J. W. Foster Colorado Wyoming Oman Hoods

Senate Tariff Debate Frays Across Capitol Amid Gridlock

The Senate, split along party lines, debates the tariff amendments with Democrats largely avoiding defense while Republicans urge action. Senator Hill condemns the bill as unjust and a sham, while Michigan’s Patton makes a strong Senate debut. Coxey case looms, as labor inquiry plans a seven member joint committee to probe industrial depression causes and remedies.

Senate Brice Harris Saide Aldeteh Democratic Nation Cleveland Ginetti Gomis Danny Washington Maryland Coes Coxey, Browse Jones Capitol Senator Hill New York Senaor Gorman Tim Jono Patton, Jr Michigan Althogh Stockbridge McGann House Desmagogisn Gramwod Doxey Ly Eto Congress United States House Judiciary Committee

Representative DeArmond Opposes Tax Contempt Punishment

Missouri representative DeArmond argues that no U S judge should punish contempt for refusing to levy or collect a tax to pay bonds if state law prohibits such levies. He warns the bill would elevate state powers over federal, aligning with postwar southern doctrine Calhoun.

DeArmond Missouri United States Calhoun

Patents Granted to Michigan Inventors This Week

C A Snow and Co report grants to Michigan inventors including a steam boiler automatic tension regulator by A Power of Charlotte. Other items include a refrigeration device by R Ranney Greenville, a preomatic haynet by H Schweizer Be trott, and an oil storage and feeding apparatus by L C Snell Detroit. Multiple entries list inventors from Grand Rapids Bay City Sturgis and Bronson among others.

Michigan C. A. Snow & Co Patent Office Washington D, C. C B. Charchill U. W. Bennett Penn Nows Clark L. R. Hiffner Grand Rapids Lake Olesen Tannewita D. Warner Bronson

Estate proceedings list appointing guardians and administrators

A historical notice lists multiple probate matters including appointments of Jerry Daviend as administrator for Elizabeth Gabeion, Henry Stitt as administrator for William J Howell, and Lorenzo Daily as guardian for Bedford Irvin Thompson. It also records hearings on claims and probate actions for estates of Abraham Morgenthen, Eleators Carter, Andrew J Crossley, John McCarthy, Martimret Rowley, Free tom H Rice, Job Peters, and George W Hill with dates ranging between January and June in 18xx.

Aneil George Dodson Anid Avril Abrahim Morgenthen Bedford Irvin Thompson Andrew B. Thompson Lorenzo Daily Guard Jan Bedford Irvin Thompon Eleators Carter Ministiventor DSM Anstrew J. Crossley John McCraiy Mary Mc~Carthy Martimret Rowley Elnins George W. Criboen Freetom H. Rice Henry Read Jobe Peters Elisabeth Waters Lorenzo Daily Learing George. W. Hill Jane Hill Dane Hill Jacob Loger

Michigan Crop Report Shows April Favorable Conditions

April brought warm temperatures and adequate rainfall aiding wheat growth and general crops. May 1 condition averaged about mid range across southern central counties with statewide yields mirroring prior years. Orchard outlook remains hopeful with apples and peaches expected near average.

State Central Itt Timothy Jane Grates Livingston

Tempted to Cannibalism by Starvation on a Trading Vessel

Dr Thomas Gunton recalled a perilous voyage memory as a young ship surgeon when stranded in a jungle amid cannibals. Hunger nearly drove him to eat natives broth, but he escaped with the ship's party returning before he could act. The incident haunted him as his career’s most terrible temptation.

Asherman Thomas Gunton Washington The Maat Zeta Hay

Expansion of the Magazine by Walter Besant

Walter Besant praises the growth of popular magazines and argues for accessible, serious reading that informs and engages readers. He contrasts affordable penny papers with sensational cheap literature and urges journals to educate and elevate the public while reflecting intelligent journalism.

Walter Besant Walter Moscant Erie Watts Chamber Sovenal Ragland Scotland Rene Teathen

Fragmented dialogue hints at hurried walk and misread text

A garbled exchange shows a father urging speed and a daughter replying with broken phrases. The scene includes stray fragments of words and a judge’s interjection, all from a distorted OCR source.

The Syringe and the Pipe in Opium Use

A British note from Hong Kong reports a shift from opium pipes to morphine injections in Shangai and Hong Kong. Each base serves about fifty clients daily, injections cheaper and faster, framed as a cure for opium smoking but likened to whiskey in a saloon.

Hong Kong Shanglai Monte John Chinaman Siritish Medical Journal

Poisonous Compounds Found in Tobacco Varieties

A fragment notes quick toxic effects from Turkish and Cuban tobaccos and mentions prussic acid and cullitine. It claims tiny drops can kill frogs and rabbits, with nicotine causing rapid death in larger doses. The piece implies experiments show toxins concentrate in tobacco smoke bowls and affect humans over days.

Etiquette of Calls Guides Polite Social Duty

A late nineteenth century note outlines strict etiquette for calling on others. Mothers or chaperones should initiate visits, guests leave first, and cards are exchanged after calls. Visiting hours must be observed, with prompt returns of courteous gestures and timely calls after invitations, marriages, or arrivals, though some flexibility for condolences or congratulations is allowed.

Chemselves Philaelphia Times Hutine Mint Wells

Judge Grant Laughs During Michigan Central Trial

In a Michigan courtroom Judge Grant briefly smiled during a hearing over a Michigan Central railroad collision case involving Matthew Jenson, who was driving from the countryside with a calf when his rig was struck. Professor Thompson testified that the railroad was negligent, prompting the judge's unexpected merriment.

Lansing Repub Grant Michigan Michigan Central Railroad Matthew Jenson Prof. Thompson University

Fragmented courtroom testimony causes laughter at odd moment

In a drifted testimony witness Donner recalls a chaotic scene with Mr. Jenson and a wagon wheeled to pieces. The crowd including judges and Prof. Thompson reacted with laughter as the wounded man spoke of pain ending with a crude exclamation.

Prof. Thompson

Oren for Beason 1601. Co. jecedes May 7th the pid reliable

Detroit General and Milwaukee lines announce summer schedules via steamers and daily sailings. Low rates apply for advance travel with connections to Grand Haven and Chicago. Details include departures from Grand Haven at 400 PM daily except Saturdays, and cheaper fares for early-week travel with mixed rail and boat options.

Oren Beason Detroit Gennd Milwaukee Grand Hive Wbls Foe Eleamers Milwaukes Reaper Brel Wagner Gulfot Ueoberge Chicago Deily Perpe Groedneth Stormers Mb Weikee Hiab Commones Paler

Burklen’s Arnion Salve Sale Notice

Fragmented OCR note mentions sale by B. 8, West, and a string of unclear names and terms. No clear event, date, or location is discernible to identify a coherent public notice or outcome for summary.

Burklen Arnion Salve Wendy Fordodért

Household Treason and Wartime Medical Claims

Fragmented OCR text references D W Potter, a household treason phrase, and medical claims linked to wartime recovery. Mentions New York doctor and a Bowery or Warhonterthy Maw host a remedy, with price and product names suggesting a health tonics promotion.

D. W Rocurnli Dykiiman N.Y Warhonterthy B.S. Webh

Fragmented Historic Notice From A Damaged Page

This OCR fragment mentions names and places in a disrupted text, referencing Owens B A Clifford New Cosel and Theories Bitar with scattered terms like Liver, Holt, and Shepherd. It hints at medical or health themes and local figures, but the legible facts are minimal and unclear.

Owens B.A. Clifford New Cosel Theo Eder Shepherd Bouklen Robert Well

You Want Money Money Howe Want Work on Paria

An unintelligible classified style notice promises money and work and questions about opening a store and buying improved parts. It lacks clear names, places, dates, or verifiable details. The garbled text references Pent tree by BT Whitney and a Minnesota year but provides no usable context or actionable facts.

Orn Howe Paria Livestuck BT. Whitney Punt Mincesote

Remarkable Weight Change After Patent Remedy Trial

A reader from Otterville, Pa recounts using a claimed cure named New Tear Cure. He alleges rapid weight loss and improved health after starting the remedy, while noting prior attempts were ineffective and praising the product’s effects.

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