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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1900
Page
2
College department notes a string of visits and activities at Alma College. staff and students report Sundays in Saginaw and Bay City, library changes, dorm parties, and Alpha Theta initiations, with various faculty lectures and social events shaping campus life.
In October logs sixth graders Hobart Brainerd Mary Emsely Gertie Sipe and George Travis showed no absences. Principal Johnson and Mr Lockwood visited. The high school football team lost 1 0 at Saginaw in a road game. Local talk mentions telegram lessons and tickets not needed.
JW. Dean visited St. Lonia on Tuesday. Win Ithaca of epent played Wednesday night in Alma. A E Malholland and Jay Jacobs were in Ithaca Wednesday night. Malholland was in Saginaw earlier in the week on business. Pleased to hear of a large exodus of hunters to the woods, with many headed toward the woods for the season.
Readable notices list church services at St Johns and ME church with sermons and bishop visit. Also upcoming lodge meetings Fitz James K of P and F and A M, Woman's Club gathering, L A S ME church, and Bay View Literary Society officers election at Mrs Ford Montigall home with book distribution.
A fragmentary discourse discusses populist senator candidates and historical parallels. The speaker asserts that republics collapse when law and order fade, drawing from Rome France and England to warn that empire follows demoralization and unrest.
Fragmentary speech laments the republic’s ruin as contraction not expansion. It warns of corruption at home and abroad, contrasts a virtuous nation with imperial arrogance, and references schoolhouse education, independence, and a political shift toward honesty amid chaotic endorsements.
J. T. Harahan, vice president of the Illinois Central, reports European regard for the United States has improved after the Spanish war and prosperity. He notes foreigners buy more American goods, asserts American currency strength, and mentions plans for steamship sales to South America. He cites the Paris exhibit and an upcoming transport venture, with rail congress discussions in Paris and London. The U S treasury gold reserve stands at about 400 million, with most held as reserve or against certificates.
Fragmentary remarks from Senator Francis M. Cooke of Maine defend a standing army measure as essential for reorganization and long term security. He argues the bill settles the army’s structure, praises its thorough examination, and urges unity against petty politics while stressing duty to country.
The notice recounts Bryan prophecy claims on crops and prices, then shifts to Franklin MacVeagh's letter supporting McKinley. It notes gold Democrats split from Bryan, seeking influence if he is elected, and argues the Philippine question can wait while national salvation is urged.
Dan M. Dickinson former postmaster general under Cleveland declares he will vote Republican. He denounces Bryan as preaching a gospel of hate while arguing that tariff and money questions favor McKinley and Roosevelt. He cites peace abroad and strong national policy, urging voters to support the Republican ticket.
Fragmentary OCR text presents obscure claims that Hood's Mille cures many ailments. It implies a confident guarantee and mentions a patent medicine style pitch. The readable portion centers on belief in a universal remedy and lifelong efficacy.
Dr A Boosners of Detroit and Reed City Sanitarium arrives for a one day visit offering one month of free treatment and medicines for chronic diseases and free surgical operations for the poor. He claims extensive experience in CATARRH EYE EAR THROAT and LUNG diseases and promises to provide written cures or relief where possible. Aimed at patients too poor to pay the doctor asks only for word-of-mouth results. Also promotes electricity based treatments and a hospital department in the sanitarium with cure guarantees for piles and rupture. Journal requests.
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