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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1898
Page
4
The article notes Brown as editor and mentions his renomination in the Eleventh district congressional convention. It records the death of William E Gladstone, revered as England’s grand old man, whose passing grieving many nations.
A reflective 19th century stance invoking May revolutions and the Mexican and Cuban wars. The piece praises national unity during conflict, criticizes opposition to Cuban recognition, and lauds the Maine incident as catalyst while urging Americans to stand by the flag and defend expansion of Republican institutions. It contrasts Grant and McKinley administration approaches and highlights rapid mobilization and the aim to protect Cuba as a U.S. territory with congressional delegates.
Rep William B Mesick gains standing in the 39th Congress with strong party loyalty and active committee work. His defense of the administration earns him allies, while his focus on veteran benefits and war data reports marks notable influence in early tenure. His role in the Wise Young Virginia contest case and related seating vote boosted his prominence among Republicans.
A Gratiot Republican meeting urges a grand banquet in St Louis on the evening of June Lith with speeches and toasts. Noted visitors include Senator Burrows Gov Pingree and several congressmen, plus a large opera house audience expected. tickets are fifty cents with pre registration required by June 12.
The All Wise and Supreme Commander calls Darius Reid from life of service to his country. We of Wm. Moyer Post 152 express sorrow and pay last tributes, extend sympathy to his family, and publish resolutions in village papers. Remembering the Soldier Boys. Alma boys bid farewell as the regiment heads south west. Contributions from Mrs Braske and town ladies aid.
Notice is given that the Board of Review for Arcada township will meet on Monday May 24 in the second tier of the new Pollasky block to review the assessment roll. D L Siaman Supervisor. Also seeking roomers for furnished or unfurnished rooms at the office.
Advertisement for the Official War Book on the Spanish war detailing the navy defenses ships and portraits of Dewey and officers. Promotes cheap authentic edition with large subscription operation, generous terms, agent incentives, and a color war map free with the book or outfit.
Word from Will Spicer reports three postal cards from him as he left Island Lake with the first regiment. He describes travel from Cincinnati Lexington and Chattanooga praising scenery and daytime travel. The Cincinnati stop notes cheers from crowds and praise from The Cincinnati Inquirer. Death of John Graham near Sumner aged eighty one ends a farmer’s life. funeral at M B Church with burial at Simeter. He was a respected neighbor and family man, a pioneer of Gratiot.
The Alia regulars and Mt Pleasant Normal each have one win from the other and the deciding game will be played tomorrow Saturday on the college campus at 00 ppm. It promises a hotly contested matchup as both sides seek the championship. The Alma crowd is urged to attend and provide support and financial help.
Patent remedies promise relief for painful swollen feet corns and bunions in a brisk sales pitch. It claims instant ease and better shoe fit plus comfort for hot tired feet with claims of rapid action and universal usefulness.
A fragment from an old advertisement lists Fr McLean's Liniment for household injuries and Grain-O as a coffee substitute. It also promotes Puley's Kidney Cure and a generic medicine claim, noting various ailments and consumer dosing with prices and sponsors.
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