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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1896
Page
3
The unreadable OCR text parades through economic notes on currency value and wage theory, interspersed with faded mentions of public figures and a medicine advertisement. It references One Minute Cough Care and DeWitt's Little Pills as cures, with scattered names and places.
At Sevastopol the opposing cntamanders exchanged civil enurtesies. Sir Edmond Lyons sent Admindg Minchinei the pre ent of a fat buck, and the Ruscian advites returned the compliment with a large dewry. Wedderburn, the first Lord Ashburter, used to plaven Mister on his wher he had to make a great speech. after whieh he presumably spoke with Warnikh.
The twentieth general assembly of the Kolgits ot beter in Canada and Hhe Dested Stetes will begin in session. Tuesday morning, Vine large four story works of the doe company Ob Sixthest, wep, Miss. were totally dupoet Lauter wight, causing a loss of BL fir ninith s Liet Unt laughter of Hon. Bil wi BOL.
A chaotic state news digest reports Missaukee and Cadillac linked by telephone as Mattawan Congregational Church waits on a marriage notice. It mentions a DOA case in Port Sanilac, political shifts post McKinley election, and a planned state education budget print run. Local incidents include a Kalamazoo man facing charges, a Bay City fall, and police struggles with a serial crimes case amid a $100 reward for information.
Reports note rapid diphtheria spread in vicinity of copper mines as doctors and boards of health push for action. Amid local commotion a skunk incident at Charlevoix Lumber Company unsettles residents, while Emerson township in Chippewa County seeks missionary aid. McKinley and Pingree discussed at Tuesday meeting.
Atlantic Mine Michigan October 20 1800 statement praises Hood's Pills for headache and liver trouble noting notable relief from the medicine and a brand claim. Also mentions Hood's Sarsaparilla as a popular blood purifier.
A fragmented wartime era text extols a fictional Victoria wielding imperial authority to reshape government and society while promoting Shaker Digestive cordial as a natural indigestion cure. It blends political hyperbole with a patent medicine pitch. The ad promotes a trial bottle at one cent.
A sailor applied for a teaching post in a Massachusetts coast town. He endured a mock exam where he was asked the earth’s shape and answered confidently. He received his certificate without further questions as others watched. A tonic ad followed claiming Thomas' Electric Oil cures rheumatic pain for 25 cents.
A Brooklyn furniture sale advertised oak chests for one US cent drew a crowd that overwhelmed clerks and caused damage as buyers crowded the store at closing time. The manager rang a staffer to ask for remedies while chaos spread and purchases surged despite the penny price.
Fragmentary 17th century style verse mentions autumn themes and a procession of names and places. It references Bon Willdie, Hyalitha, Lisides, Wiew Maile, and Upton among others, with scattered phrases about years, wine, and tolls. The text reads as a playful, editorially garbled snippet rather than a complete article.
A detailed naturalist debate analyzes whether snakes hypnotize prey or rely on self hypnotism. A gopher snake encounter near Escondida is cited as possible evidence, with observers noting the snake’s gaze and tongue actions felt to induce a trance. Other naturalists dispute true fascination, attributing behavior to misperception, curiosity, or external triggers. The piece surveys medical and scientific explanations for hypnotic states and contrasts observed animal responses in captivity with claims of snake power.
A garbled account hints at a ceremonial procession with sharpened stakes and dramatic suspense. The text references a time around May and a parade near Poysmaith Chambers Journal, with ominous imagery and unclear protagonists.
An OCR segment sketches a chaotic scene at Hack Hay Inn and New Dury Yorks amid claims of chivalry and propriety. The account mentions crowding, a doorway stand, a sweet faced mediator, and a tense moment as men contest seats and proprieties. Details are unclear but center on social ritual and public perception.
Compare money differences, but Scott's Emulsion stands as the standard in lung trouble and wasting diseases for both child and adult. It has long held a leading place in medicine for nearly 25 years, with two sizes available at 50 cents and 1 dollar, sold by Your druggut.
A garbled historical text describes a barber and patrons in a lively street scene where a joke at the expense of a matinee audience provokes reactions. Names and places are unclear but the setting centers on overheard quips and the barber's retort as the incident wraps and the shop resumes business.
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