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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1894
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR lists multiple candidates across state posts including Secretary of State, State Treasurer, Auditor, Superintendent, and county offices. Names such as PATTENGILL, PROT, FRANK MCNALL, and JAMES G. RUS appear with various races and district mentions, though many spellings are unclear.
The text mentions a township political scene with Republicans and Democrats in Arcolt and a looming election. It references Julius C2 Buyrans speaking at the opera Tuinsy Metulayigh, urging party registration and mobilization to support Republicans and oppose Democratic and Moptilist efforts. Scan of campaign rhetoric notes markets and American production themes.
The readable text discusses wheat crop figures and political sentiment. It references Molsi protection, prices per bushel, and a county office, then shifts to a campaign urging voters to vote Republican with scattered names and phrases. The damaged OCR yields unclear names and muddled lines across a political context.
A fragmented report shows labor gaining about 70 percent while capital advances around 40 percent. The discrepancy is illustrated by figures: capital rising from 56.0 to 40.40, labor from 14.00 to unknown, suggesting labor favored in value distribution within a joint exchange system.
The text appears to be an OCR damaged fragment referencing Attorney General and election context. It mentions the constitution and law and potential issues with a vote date in November. No clear names, places, or dates are readable.
The readable fragment hints at political maneuvering with references to voters and Democrats. It mentions efforts to mobilize support and compare factions, but the text is incomplete and unclear on concrete events or outcomes.
A discussion on wheat markets regarding millers farmers and exporters highlights low prices caused by miller control and foreign competition. It cites reciprocity treaties with Europe Spain and Cuba, export trends to Cuba and Texas, and tariff changes, arguing for domestic production and foreign market access to raise wheat prices for American farmers.
The Indiana Farmer argues that 9,000,000 bushels of wheat markets are lost because winter wheat flour is used in imports while no sprit wheat flour is produced abroad. Congress should commit to expanding markets for American flour and align farmer needs with mills to utilize surplus wheat.
A long note describes a proposed fusion to swap candidates for Sheriff and United States Senate between Alma Democrats and Populists. It outlines pledges to secure votes for Vought as Senate candidate while Willoughby would run for Sheriff, with objections from Democrats and rumors of past accusations. An adjourned meeting is planned to finalize promises and align the fusion slate.
A fragmented note references a Tuesday ballot booth visit and a flowing vignette at the head of the Republican column on the official ballot. It mentions patriotic themes and a ticket act tied to this year’s election materials.
A distorted OCR passage attacks Democratic tactics and labor policy, urging votes for the Republican ticket. It cites Michigan factory inspections, wages, and labor unrest, alleging Democratic appeals and money influence to sway elections. The text references Wilson and Straus money and organizing efforts, warning voters about perceived manipulation.
The piece argues that ending a coffee tariff from 1568 to 1572 cost the government revenue and raised consumer prices in five years 1573 to 1577. It claims Brazil taxed exports to fund coffers and accuses importers of profit from free trade. It labels Democratic policies as harmful to both state and people.
A Sunday sermon from the New York Herald Aug 26 urges workers to labor for pay and warns against paying too high a price. It comments on calls for importing foreign goods to serve French interests and quips about lowering prices for French Wagen.
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