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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1887
Page
4
Advertisers are urged to consider The Itecono as a prime option in Grutiet County. The notice highlights wide reader exposure and strong local presence, aiming to attract merchants seeking broad visibility.
Dr Talmage described an agonizing moment as he prepared to give the opening prayer in a country church while city visitors entered. He watched a peacock on stage and observed a man collapse from laughter as the audience’s curiosity and polite restraint collided with the scene, revealing a curious blend of nerves and social ritual.
A quote heavy piece discusses desperate men in New York unable to find work and forced to accept starvation wages. It cites examples of three men driven to drastic measures after failing to secure jobs, arguing low wages drive workers to accept humiliating conditions. The speaker condemns the system that mushrooms such poverty.
An incident involving the theft of melinite from a Severn magazine prompts a security inquiry into explosive storage. The article describes German stoves and American designs, noting their temperatures and safety features, with observers contrasting wartime industrial equipment and the risk of further thefts amid regional tensions.
A report describes a new veneering technique that bonds veneer to wood by nesting the veneer between blocks of resin and adhesive elements during cooling. The process claims reduced warping and improved durability, promising steadier finishes for carved or polished surfaces. It also notes practical applications in furniture and cabinetry, highlighting efficiency gains for manufacturers.
A mangled account describes a Texas journey near Port Worth with a storm disrupting travel. The writer recalls a dramatic scene of a train, wind, and a crew fighting the weather as derricks or pile drivers appear. Albert is noted as being in Cleveland.
A garbled advertisement fragment lists clothing items and prices, touting women’s and men’s shoes and accessories. It mentions large stock, themes of discount sales, and brand names in a distressed OCR style, reflecting a bygone era bargain page.
A fragment from a clothing department notice lists men s heavy weight suits and heavy working pants with prices around 1. 2 and 1. Notable items include summer coats and seersucker vests in brown and blue. Socks offered as 5 pairs for a discounted price.
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